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Who We Are

SOAR - Social Opportunities And Recreation

SOAR events are meant for participants with disabilities age 13 and older. Caregivers are welcome if the participant needs more intensive support. Our hope is that these clubs would be for participants only, as they are meant to further independence and provide opportunities to gain social skills with peers.

Please find us on Facebook as Soar Walla Walla or on Instagram as soar_wallawalla

We Want To Hear Your Thoughts To Make SOAR Even Better!

  • We want to hear from you! What events and activities at SOAR do you like or not like? What new activities would you like to try? What would you absolutely NEVER want to do? This is YOUR program, so please let us know what you want to see in the new year. Fill out the survey by clicking the link in blue above.

  • You have a unique perspective. You hear from your teens and adults who participate in SOAR events about what they like or don't like. You know when they get excited about events and activities. You hear what they "wish" they could do. Please share those insights with us so we can make SOAR even better! Please fill out a very brief survey by clicking the link in blue above.

Register for SOAR events:

  • Registration closes at 6pm on the Sunday before each event.

  • EARLY BIRD Registration Options:
    Basic Admission (no meal included) $9 each
    Admission + meal (1 hot dog & soda) $14 each

  • Dates: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 and Feb 2 & 9
    5-6pm (school-aged) & 6-7pm (adults)

  • The Buddy Program connects adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Walla Walla with Whitman students. Students will meet with the community buddies once a month for various activities, including games, crafts, bowling, and just hanging out and having fun!

    Please note that there will not be individual buddy pairings. Buddies are encouraged to interact with all students participating, that being said if they bond with one particular student, that is fine too!

    Participants must be 18 or older to participate in the Whitman Buddy Program.

SOAR Photo Gallery of Recent Events

SOAR Gallery of Events in 2023

SOAR Testimonials  

SOAR is One Year Old!

See How We've Grown

Thank You to our Sponsors

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