ESP (Extra Special People) Savannah

Mission: ESP exists to create transformative experiences for people with disabilities and their families, changing communities for the better. Vision: A world where every person of every ability has universal access to transformative experiences. History: ESP began in 1986 in Watkinsville, Georgia with a single summer camp. Founded by Martha Wyllie, the first camp served 21 participants at a time when families had few recreational opportunities for children and disabilities. Since then we have served our community for 40 years expanding to 5 cities. ESP Savannah opened in January 2025 and we currently serve 140 members and their families.

Experiences: ESP creates year-round programs that build confidence, independence, and social connection through movement, creativity, learning, and play for people with disabilities. Experiences are thoughtfully designed around each Member's unique strengths, needs, and interests. No one is ever turned away regardless of disability, age, or ability to pay. Our ESP Savannah community offers Summer Camp, Club Events (themed monthly), Overnight Camp, and Member+. Support: Family support at ESP is built around connection by bringing families together through shared experiences, trusted relationships, and consistent care. Family support is community driven and rooted in warmth and belonging. We create a space where families feel seen, supported, and deeply connected. Our ESP Savannah community offers Family Dinners, ESP Sibs, Giving Tree/Jolly Jubilee, and Soul Groups. Purpose: Our Purpose Programs create sustainable impact by opening doors to meaningful employment, sparking conversation in the real world, and inviting people to engage with purpose in tangible, repeatable ways. Our ESP Savannah Community provides employment and skill-building pathways, like Java Joy. These programs are expressions of belief, not side projects.