Zack's Place

Experience Connection, Creativity, and Purpose

Participants and staff posing with a painted cutout board at a sugarhouse

About Zack's Place

Welcome to Zack’s Place Enrichment Center, an inspiring community for adults with special needs where connection, creativity, and purpose flourish daily! Our engaging programs are designed to boost confidence, promote independence, and nurture meaningful friendships.

Through adaptive sports, art, music, cooking, and community involvement, participants grow and thrive in a warm, inclusive environment. At Zack’s Place, every individual is cherished, and each day is bursting with opportunities waiting to be explored!

More About Us

A letter from Dail and Norm (PDF)

Next Event

The 20th Annual Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026

Walk or run our wheelchair-accessible 5K on Thanksgiving morning, then stay for refreshments. Every registration and sponsorship supports Zack’s Place programs all year long.

Where: Starts and ends at Woodstock Elementary School
Fee: $35 for racers; runners must be in place by 10 AM
Register: Online until noon on Wednesday, November 25, or in person at the school on November 25 from 3–5 PM or race-day morning from 8–9 AM

Runners in turkey costumes heading down the road during the Turkey Trot

Volunteer

Volunteers are an integral part of the success of our wonderful enrichment center and they participate in many capacities. Our annual Turkey Trot has over 50 volunteers helping with registration, traffic control, timing, food, and entertainment (the band). The annual musical production sees our participants and staff joining with assorted and talented community members. They include actors, set builders, stage hands, directors, lighting experts, musicians, and choreographers.

Volunteers also participate in daily programming with some dedicating their time week after week and year after year.

Find Out More About Volunteering

Zack's Place Events

Our annual events bring the whole community together, and the money they raise goes directly to Zack’s Place programs. We’d love to see you at the next one!

Turkey Trot – Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026
Dancing with Z Stars – Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Quechee Uphill Challenge – Saturday, March 6, 2027
Covered Bridges Half Marathon – Sunday, June 6, 2027
Tournament of Champions – Save the date for 2027
Golf Ball Drop – Save the date for 2027

Making A Difference

“Our daughter has been attending Zack’s Place for 20 years. It is her happy place; where she socializes with friends, enjoying a range of activities that are enriching and interesting. Programs are fun and offered at no cost. They include cooking, adapted sports, music; art, field trips, science, yoga and book club. One of her favorite activities is our yearly musical. We are grateful for the opportunities Zack’s Place brings to the Upper Valley community.”

— Helen Norton, Parent

Participants in art aprons painting a mural together

Your Donations...

Your donation makes art possible
Your donation brings music
Your donation creates adventure
Your donation sparks curiosity
Your donation builds community

Your support makes a meaningful difference, and we invite you to explore these opportunities. Thank you for being part of our journey!

Donate Today

Our Programs

Every day at Zack’s Place is a chance to learn, create, and connect. Our programs nurture friendships, boost confidence, and promote independence in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Participants enjoy community adventures and field trips, adaptive sports, art, music and theater, science, swimming, bowling, yoga, and so much more, and all of our programs are offered free of charge.

Explore Our Programs Become a Participant

Participants gathered around a hands-on exhibit with a museum educator during a field trip