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Friendship Circle of Orange County

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Friendship Circle of Orange County

Brightening the lives of children with special needs through love and friendship!

09/10/2026

Our Fall 2026 Culinary Academy is off to a fantastic start! Our returning participants were thrilled to reunite after the summer break, and we were equally excited to welcome some wonderful new faces to the group. Participants prepared a delicious dinner featuring Crispy Baked Chicken Cutlets, Apple Pecan Arugula Salad, and Apple Honey Cake in celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The kitchen was buzzing with activity and teamwork as participants worked together assembly-line style to coat the chicken cutlets with panko and seasonings, carefully measured ingredients for the cake, sliced fresh apples, and prepared a homemade dressing for the salad. It was a wonderful afternoon of cooking, learning, teamwork, and reconnecting with friends—and, of course, enjoying a delicious meal together.🍯🍎

09/03/2026

Happy Birthday to our friends with September birthdays! Here’s to another year of friendship, laughter, and unforgettable memories together! 🥂❤️

09/02/2026

We kicked off our very first Basketball Buddies of the school year this past Sunday! 🏀💙 We can’t think of a better way to start the season than with lots of smiles, hoops, and FUN! 🙌

08/05/2026

💙 Making Waves, Building Confidence & Creating Memories 💙

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 — 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. 💙

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 independence—one recipe at a time. We are so proud of all they accomplish in the kitchen and beyond.

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.

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.

06/20/2026

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

Today we headed to the movies to see Toy Story 5 🍿, then spent time at Irvine Spectrum enjoying lunch, shopping 🛍️, and a fun scavenger hunt together! 🕵️‍♀️🎉

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! ✨🤗

06/18/2026

🌊☀️ 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. 🏖️🌊

Today, Day 4, we headed to Castle Park and had an amazing time riding the rides 🎢 and cooling off in the water park! 💦🎠

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers 💙. 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! ✨

06/17/2026

🌿🦁 Day 2 of Friendship Circle Summer Camp: Jungle Jamboree! 🦎☀️

Today was packed with fun! We enjoyed bounce houses, scavenger hunts, a visit from Newport Beach Fire Station 7 🚒, an exciting reptile show 🐍, a water balloon fight 💦, a watermelon eating contest 🍉, and slushies to end the day! 🥤

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

Address

2240 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA
92660

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.FriendshipOC.org/

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