Jake’s Place began in 2023 as a one week summer camp for children with any disability. In Cenla, families are blessed with a few summer opportunities for their children but The Broom Tree knew families of children who have special needs could benefit from one more option during the summer. LSUA and Calvary were both gracious enough to host the camps but the dream of creating a stand alone place had been planted. Jake’s Place will serve as a physical location for so much of what The Broom Tree has been providing for years – hosting summer camps, pop up therapies, family gathering nights, caregiver meet-ups and much more! The hope is to also offer an option for families of children with special needs to have private, stress free birthday parties and gatherings of their own, opportunities to have field trip options for our local Special Education classes, and host weekly morning mom & me play times. Because of the amazing and generous donors of local families – their monetary donations, time, and hard work – The Broom Tree is excited for this blessing of a physical facility to continue the work being done in Cenla.

Our Mission:

To provide a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment for children with special needs and their families through an indoor play space that promotes social connection, development, and community well-being.