Friendship Circle of Orange County

Friendship Circle of Orange County Brightening the lives of children with special needs through love and friendship!

πŸ’™ Making Waves, Building Confidence & Creating Memories πŸ’™Our Friendship Circle participants had an unforgettable day of ...
08/05/2026

πŸ’™ Making Waves, Building Confidence & Creating Memories πŸ’™

Our Friendship Circle participants had an unforgettable day of adaptive water skiing at the United States Adaptive Recreation Center!

With the support of an incredible team of volunteers, our participants were able to experience the thrill of being on the water, challenging themselves, and celebrating new accomplishments. Moments like these are about so much more than a sport β€” they are about building confidence, independence, friendships, and the belief that every individual can achieve something amazing.

A heartfelt thank you to the Stoll Family for sponsoring this incredible experience and helping make this day possible. We are also grateful to the U.S. Adaptive Recreation Center for providing an inclusive environment where our participants can try new things, have fun, and shine.

Thank you for helping Friendship Circle create opportunities where every person feels included, supported, and empowered. πŸ’™

In honor of Disability Independence Day yesterday, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Di...
07/27/2026

In honor of Disability Independence Day yesterday, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we’re celebrating our amazing young adults in the Friendship Circle Culinary Academy. Through cooking, our chefs-in-training are building confidence, developing valuable life skills, and discovering greater independenceβ€”one recipe at a time. We are so proud of all they accomplish in the kitchen and beyond.

We extend our sincere THANKS to Sons & Daughters Orthodontics in Irvine, California for their generous contribution to F...
07/16/2026

We extend our sincere THANKS to Sons & Daughters Orthodontics in Irvine, California for their generous contribution to Friendship Circle. Their support helps us continue providing meaningful experiences for the children, teens, and young adults in our community. We are truly grateful for their support.

A heartfelt thank you to Optima Tax Relief and Friendship Circle parent Elizabeth N. for their incredible support of Fri...
07/14/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Optima Tax Relief and Friendship Circle parent Elizabeth N. for their incredible support of Friendship Circle. Their kindness and generosity will make a meaningful impact on our programs, and we are truly grateful.

🎬✨ Day 5 of Friendship Circle Summer Camp was the perfect way to wrap up an incredible week! πŸ’™Today we headed to the mov...
06/20/2026

🎬✨ Day 5 of Friendship Circle Summer Camp was the perfect way to wrap up an incredible week! πŸ’™

Today we headed to the movies to see Toy Story 5 🍿, then spent time at Irvine Spectrum enjoying lunch, shopping πŸ›οΈ, and a fun scavenger hunt together! πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈπŸŽ‰

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers ❀️ for their compassion, patience, enthusiasm, and dedication throughout camp. You helped make this week unforgettable for every buddy and family. We are so grateful for each of you and look forward to seeing your kindness and friendship continue to shine at future Friendship Circle events! βœ¨πŸ€—

πŸŒŠβ˜€οΈ Days 3 & 4 of Friendship Circle Summer Camp were full of adventure and fun!Day 3 took us to the Ocean Institute in D...
06/18/2026

πŸŒŠβ˜€οΈ Days 3 & 4 of Friendship Circle Summer Camp were full of adventure and fun!

Day 3 took us to the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, where we learned about marine mammals, made plant impressions, and even got to touch starfish! ⭐️🐚 We wrapped up the day at Baby Beach, enjoying the sand and splashing in the water. πŸ–οΈπŸŒŠ

Today, Day 4, we headed to Castle Park and had an amazing time riding the rides 🎒 and cooling off in the water park! πŸ’¦πŸŽ 

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers πŸ’™. Your attentiveness, empathy, diligence, and genuine care make this camp experience so special for every buddy. We are so grateful for all that you do! ✨

🌿🦁 Day 2 of Friendship Circle Summer Camp: Jungle Jamboree! πŸ¦Žβ˜€οΈToday was packed with fun! We enjoyed bounce houses, scav...
06/17/2026

🌿🦁 Day 2 of Friendship Circle Summer Camp: Jungle Jamboree! πŸ¦Žβ˜€οΈ

Today was packed with fun! We enjoyed bounce houses, scavenger hunts, a visit from Newport Beach Fire Station 7 πŸš’, an exciting reptile show 🐍, a water balloon fight πŸ’¦, a watermelon eating contest πŸ‰, and slushies to end the day! πŸ₯€

A special thank you to our incredible volunteers πŸ’™ who help make every buddy feel included, supported, and encouraged to try new things. We are so grateful for all that you do! ✨

Day 1 of Friendship Circle Summer Camp 2026β˜€οΈπŸšœ We had an amazing time at Tanaka Farms! Our Buddies enjoyed a tractor rid...
06/16/2026

Day 1 of Friendship Circle Summer Camp 2026β˜€οΈπŸšœ We had an amazing time at Tanaka Farms! Our Buddies enjoyed a tractor ride through the farm, picking our own lettuce πŸ₯¬ and strawberries πŸ“. We also visited some friendly barnyard animals 🐐! So many smiles and fun memories already!

Our talented chefs wrapped up the Culinary Academy with a special End-of-Year Celebration, preparing a delicious dinner ...
06/11/2026

Our talented chefs wrapped up the Culinary Academy with a special End-of-Year Celebration, preparing a delicious dinner for their families featuring Amba Chicken with Rice, Fattoush Salad, and Peach Crumble. The evening was filled with pride as participants shared their culinary creations, enjoyed dinner with loved ones, and celebrated a year of hard work and achievement. Each chef received a Certificate of Completion, a 2025–2026 Cooking Club Cookbook featuring 50 recipes and photo memories from the year, and kitchen tools to continue building their skills at home. Here's to another successful year of growth, independence, confidence, and accomplishment in the kitchen! Chani Mintz

What an incredible way to wrap up our year! β˜€οΈπŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ Last week we had the best time at our Young Adult Circle pool party, ...
06/09/2026

What an incredible way to wrap up our year! β˜€οΈπŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ Last week we had the best time at our Young Adult Circle pool party, making our own pizzas, πŸ• and topping it all off with ice cream. So many laughs, great memories, and well deserved fun together πŸ’™

A very special thank you to our amazing hosts, Sam and Audrey, for opening their home to us year after year for over 10 years!🏑 We are so grateful!

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