Our community is a diverse population with many different needs.  Several of us have family members with special needs.  Do you know anyone who has participated in one of our adaptive sports teams or summer camps?  Odds are you have a neighbor, child, or friend who has.

This year Exceptional Georgetown Alliance (EGA) is participating in Amplify Austin’s “I live here, I give here” campaign.  We support the special needs community in Georgetown by creating opportunities for our special needs students to play and learn.  EGA is able to provide these opportunities through grants and generous donations from people like you.

Please watch this video of a father who has participated in our adaptive basketball program and then schedule your donation today.  Whether it’s $20 or $200, every amount counts!

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Exceptional Georgetown Alliance is very excited to announce that we are participating in this year’s Amplify Austin “I live here, I give here” event happening March 8th.  Every year, one day is set aside to give locally to impact our community.  We are asking for your support.

Since 2008, Exceptional Georgetown Alliance has provided opportunities for special needs students to play adaptive sports, attend summer camps, take swim lessons, and promoted like-minded events. These opportunities would not exist without Exceptional Georgetown Alliance, a non-profit run by volunteers.  We raise funds and awareness through our annual 5k, the Boo Run but the needs for our participants continue to grow.

For Amplify Austin our goal is to raise $1000 which will go to scholarships for our adaptive camps and help purchase new equipment for our adaptive sports teams, equipment that hasn’t been repaired or replaced for several years.  Every amount counts. Whether you can give $20 or $200, we would love your help. You can schedule your donation today.

Thank you for your support!  And don’t forget to like, share, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Exceptional Georgetown Alliance, in partnership with Georgetown Parks and Recreation, is once again offering adaptive summer camps!  We offer two camps, Let’s Make Friends (ages 5-11), and Circle of Friends (ages 11-22).  Each camp offers GISD students with special needs the opportunity to maintain and gain new skills while having fun and making friends! 

We are now accepting scholarship applications for summer 2016 adaptive camps!  EGA is offering adaptive camp scholarships which are available on a first come, first serve basis.  Certain criteria applies.  Applications are due no later than March 18th.  We have a limited number of scholarships to give out and can not guarantee you will receive all of the weeks you request.

You can drop off filled out and signed applications at Georgetown Parks and Rec on Austin Ave, or scan and email  back to exceptionalgeorgetown@gmail.com.  You must do this before March 18th for consideration.

Learn more about EGA adaptive camps!

2016 Adaptive Camp Scholarship Application

Registration Application Coming Soon!

Next Sensory movie showing, Norm of the North, Sat, Feb 6th at 10 am at Georgetown City Lights theater. Special pricing is $3.50 and adult caregiver is required and gets in free! The sound is lowered and the lights up to accommodate needs. Come out and have fun. Thanks to City Lights for their continued support!

Independent Lens, airing on KLRU at 9:30pm this Monday November 23rd focuses on a subject dear to families with special needs children: finding care for an adult with special needs.  Find more information here.

Join the EGA Adaptive Basketball team!

Sign-up through December 7th.  We participate as part of the Georgetown Dribblers girls’ season starting in January.  We meet Saturdays, January through March, at the Georgetown HS Annex aux gym.  We work on skills then participate in a practice game.

Cost is $20 and covers shirt and trophy.

All abilities are invited.  Email exceptionalgeorgetown@gmail.com for more information or to sign-up.

We are pleased to announce the 2015 Boo Run has been rescheduled to Sunday, November 15th!  The schedule for the day is the same and we’re hoping for better weather than last time.  Tie your laces, take your mark, and come race with Boo!!

Schedule:

8:00 AM Registration;

9:00 AM 5K chip-timed race;

10:00 AM 1 Mile Fun Run;

Costume Contest for 12 and under – Immediately following the Fun Run

Door prizes and 5K Race Awards will be immediately following the Costume Contest!

Early Packet Pick-up:

Friday, November 13th – Century 21 Hellman Stribling office located at 801 S. Main Street on the Square in Georgetown, 3-6pm

When we said The Boo Run will happen rain or shine, we didn’t realize the rains we were in store for!  San Gabriel Park, the site of The Boo Run, has been closed due to safety concerns.  We do not know when it will re-open.  Right now, bridges at the park are under water, debris is dangerously strewn about, and we can not say that our racers will run without incurring injury.  We are very sad to announce that the 2015 Boo Run is cancelled.  Please stay tuned for further updates or email us at exceptionalgeorgetown@gmail.com.

Stay safe and have a Happy Halloween!!

The Boo Run is right around the corner!  Get your costume, put on your party hat, and get registered!!