Rockwall YMCA Angel Campers celebrate successful season

Rockwall YMCA Angel Campers celebrate successful season

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 25, 2017) The kids of J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp program donned their favorite western wear last Friday for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at a cowboy-themed dance party marking the end of summer camp. Western-themed décor was placed around the YMCA’s gymnasium. Chiloso in Rockwall catered a delicious Mexican feast, […]

Limited tickets remain for Sunday’s Crawfish Fest at Rockwall Harbor

Limited tickets remain for Sunday’s Crawfish Fest at Rockwall Harbor

TICKETS: http://bit.ly/2lXNjd5 (Rockwall, TX – April 17, 2017) Mudbug season is in full swing and that can only mean one thing – time for the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at the Rockwall Harbor, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs. The annual fundraising event, presented by Dodie’s Cajun Diner, sells out each […]

SNAP Egg Hunt at Yellowjacket Park April 8

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 14, 2017) The City of Rockwall will host its 1st Annual SNAP (Special Needs and Adaptive Programming) Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at Yellowjacket Park for ages 12 and under. This free event will include searching for eggs with eggstraordinary prizes, a petting zoo with miniature animals, […]

Mudbugs and music help raise ‘crawfish cash’ for Rockwall YMCA’s Angel Camp

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2016) Dodie’s Cajun Diner served up 2,300 pounds of mudbugs and raised nearly $6,000 for children with special needs during its Crawfish Fest at The Harbor last Sunday. Each year, Dodie’s donates proceeds from the annual festival to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. The “crawfish cash” benefits Angel Camp, which […]

Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor April 10

Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor April 10

Event benefits YMCA Angel Camp for kids with special needs (ROCKWALL, TX – March 16, 2016) Mudbug season is in full swing and that can only mean one thing – time for the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at The Harbor in Rockwall, benefiting the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs. The annual […]

Rockwall’s Yellow Jacket Park barrier-free playground opens with community celebration

Rockwall’s Yellow Jacket Park barrier-free playground opens with community celebration

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 9, 2015) The re-developed, barrier-free Yellow Jacket Park officially opened on Saturday, August 8 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration hosted by the Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department. The playground, which is located on Yellow Jacket Lane behind Hobby Lobby, was proposed to the Rockwall City Council by citizens who […]

Hawaiian Falls gives special needs families exclusive access to the water parks

DALLAS, TX.  (August 5, 2015) Hawaiian Falls hosted Champions Day at all five of its North Texas water parks for children and adults with special needs or medical issues. The “Champions” (individuals with special needs) were admitted free. Family members and caregiver were offered discounted tickets. Lisa Kirkwood of The Colony commented that her special […]

Angel Camp for kids with special needs underway at Rockwall YMCA

(ROCKWALLL, TX – June 24, 2015) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall recently opened registration for its Angel Camp summer program, providing kids with special needs the ability to have fun and socialize through a number of different enjoyable activities. Angel Camp runs for five one-week sessions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 […]