Intro to OJV
Join us at the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce to learn about our Vision, Mission, and Goals, and discover how your unique superpower can contribute to our community strategies. Together, we aim to navigate adolescence and unlock the potential of our Oldsmar youth.
Your involvement, whether through mentoring, teaching, or sharing your experiences, can make a significant difference. Help us create a supportive environment where every child can thrive. Let's work together to build a brighter future for our youth.
INTRO TO NAVIGATE!
THE FIRST TO IMAGINE A TRULY DIFFERENT SCHOOL & REVERSE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS IN ADOLESCENTS!
Operation Jack’s Village spent 4 years and over 9600 hours, interviewing and polling secondary age students, parents, teachers, social workers, counselors, youth coaches, and businesses; to create the NEXT GEN 21s Centry T.H.E.A.M.S. Education Center.
Learn more about what we need to be doing for our secondary aged student’s education, & mental health
Navigate -Discovery (traditional 5-8 graders)
Navigate - ITRAC (traditional 9-12 graders)
2024 Oldsmar Day's & Nights - PARADE - SATURDAY
JOIN US IN THE PARADE AND REPRESENT YOUR “MOVE FOR MENTAL HEALTH” EFFORT.
Oldsmar PARTY IN THE PARK!
Oldsmar is having a Party in the Park! Join us for an exciting event where family and friends can play giant versions of well-known games. There will also be Live Entertainment, Food Trucks, Inflatables, and interactive games for the whole family. Be sure to stop by the OJV tent
Share the Love, Annual Valentines!
Join us for the OJV Annual Valentines Signing Party!
Every year OJV prepares and delivers valentines for 100% of the students in an Oldsmar School. We are excited to announce that THANKS TO the fundraising help from CUBAN BREEZES - Oldsmar & CONQUERING MOUNTAINS TOGETHER, OJV will be able to expand our efforts to TWO schools this year!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP TO HELP PREP THE VALENTINES AND BE A PART OF THIS AMAZING TEAM, CLICK HERE.
OJV End of Year Celebration
Tickets are free - Please get your tickets so we can be sure to have enough food and supplies for everyone!
Veterans Day Adventure - Annual Veterans Mentoring Teens!
Your ADVENTURE with Empower Adventures is officially confirmed and we are excited to welcome you to our scenic course in Oldsmar.
This is an annual collaborative event between Empower Adventures Tampa Bay & Operation Jack’s Village in Oldsmar, Florida.
You're in for an amazing experience and we can't wait to share it with you!
Please note these important details prior to your arrival.
SPACE IS LIMITED - Sign up HERE BY NOVEMBER 1st!
Veterans Day Adventure
Getting Here
The Zip Line Adventure course is located at 423 Lafayette Blvd. Oldsmar, FL 34677 in the Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve.
As you arrive inside the park, follow the road past the tennis court all the way to the back of the park. Our parking lot will be on the left side with the white rocks. We are located under the pavilion attached to the bathrooms.
Footwear
All participants must wear closed toed and closed heel shoes such as a sneaker or tennis shoe to participate.
"Share a Smile" fundraising event
Join us as we “Share a Smile” with Cuban Breezes on World Mental Health Day 2023. We are excited to announce that Cuban Breezes will make a donation to Operation: Jack’s Village for every purchase made (excluding catering).
We have all day to show up, show them how big our village really is, and support this amazing business! We hope you can join us as we share a smile with the members of our community.
Be sure to mention OJV, Op: Jack’s Village, or Operation: Jack’s Village when you are placing your order.
Family Game Night
Operation: Jack’s Village and the City of Oldsmar have teamed up to bring you, FAMILY GAME NIGHT! Join us for a night of games, food, friends, and good ol’ community fun.
Get ready to bounce, climb, and jam out at the ultimate party in the park! With a huge selection of inflatable games and giant versions of your favorite interactive games, there's no shortage of fun for kids and adults alike.
And the excitement doesn't stop there - we've got live musical entertainment to keep the party going, featuring, Derek Sivers. When you need to refuel, check out the amazing food vendors and grab a bite to eat that's sure to satisfy all your cravings.
With all this and more, the party in the park is the perfect way to spend an evening with your family, friends, and loved ones. From playing our giant games to dancing to live music, there's something for everyone to enjoy. So grab your sunscreen, your sense of adventure, and get ready to party in the park like never before!
Want to help at the OJV booth? Volunteer opportunities will be posted soon!
Conquering Mountains Climb for Jack
We will be climbing the 7 Summits of the World as a physical representation of what we all struggle with in everyday life. Together, we will conquer mountains!
Our First Climb Is Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa.
Scheduled September 1 - 10, 2023. In honor and support of Operation Jack’s Village from Oldsmar, Florida.
#followtheclimb
OJV SOAR! - Navigate Intro
OJV -Intro to SOAR!
Saturday, Aug 19 · 16:30–18:00
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vsj-wtvn-cbu
Or dial: +1 252-330-6329 PIN: 256080556
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/vsj-wtvn-cbu?pin=2153880630981
OJV SOAR Workshop
Please join us for a presentation and workshop about SOAR! We want to talk to you about all things SOAR, what it means, our focus, and our plans for Navigate IRL Prep Academy. Please join us for a 30 minute presentation and 30 minute open Q&A and workshop to talk about anything and everything Jack's Village: SOAR!
This is a community event.
International Potluck at UMCC in Oldsmar
Join us for an international potluck on July 30th from 12 to 2 PM - please bring a dish to share your culture with all of us.
OJV will be there to share history and many cultures; please join us for fellowship and a good meal.
UMCC Back 2 School Bash
Let's end the summer with a bang at the Saved in the Shade Back to School BASH!!! This is a FREE event for the whole community hosted by United Methodist Community Church of Oldsmar!
Have fun in the sun in the FOAM pit, grab some BBQ, and find a shady spot to enjoy the festivities. If you get too hot, come on inside and enjoy the reptile petting ZOO, table-top games, or listen in on our unplugged worship jam-session in the Sanctuary. Bring your instrument(s) and join us, everyone is welcome to worship together!!!
United Methodist Community Church is also collecting peanut butter to stock the shelves of Oldsmar Cares.
For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
OJV THRIVE Workshop
Please join us for a virtual presentation and workshop about THRIVE! We want to talk to you about all things THRIVE, what it means, our focus, and a brief overview of what community resiliency and outreach looks like in THRIVE. Please join us for a 30 minute presentation and 30 minute open Q&A and workshop to talk about anything and everything Jack's Village: THRIVE!
This is a free community event. Please join us virtually in Google Meets or by phone.
Meeting link - meet.google.com/fcz-uouk-rfx
Join by phone - (US) +1 513-813-1910 PIN: 224184972
Tampa Centre Club - Helping Hands Fundraiser
Let’s get together
We’re hosting a new event, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for our Helping Hands Happy Hour featuring Operation Jack's Village, June 15, 2023 at 5:30 PM.
Register soon because space is limited.
We hope you’re able to join us!
OJV SURVIVE Workshop
Please join us for a presentation and workshop about SURVIVE ona VIRTUAL - GOOGLE MEETING! We are here to provide information on how to understand what is going on with your teen. The purpose and plan for OJV SURVIVE, our focus, and a brief overview of the relationship between physical and mental health.
Please join us for a 30 minute presentation and 30 minute open Q&A about anything and everything Jack's Village: SURVIVE! This is a community event.
LINK TO THE PRESENTATION & MEETING
OJV Survive-Virtual Q&A
Saturday, Jun 10 · 16:30–17:30
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zcz-otmd-qgx
Or dial: +1 929-277-6796 PIN: 215533802
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zcz-otmd-qgx?pin=8120937896506
OJV Introduction Presentation
Please join us for an introductory presentation in a virtual setting! We want to talk to you about what Operation Jack's Village is, how it got started, and our plans for the future to make a connected and supportive Oldsmar. Please join us for a virtual 30-minute presentation and 30-minute open Q&A to talk about anything and everything Jack's Village! This is a community event.
CLICK HERE to register.
Oldsmar 2nd Friday
Come out and celebrate in Downtown Oldsmar at our 2nd Friday Event. Power up your golf cart, grab the kids, and check our event out. There will be food vendors, music, arts & craft vendors, business vendors and of course there will be a refreshment station.
Be sure to stop by the OJV booth and say hi. We would love to see you!
To volunteer at the booth, CLICK HERE
Oldsmar Game Night
Operation: Jack’s Village and the City of Oldsmar have teamed up to bring you, FAMILY GAME NIGHT! Join us for a night of games, food, friends, and good ol’ community fun.
Get ready to bounce, climb, and jam out at the ultimate party in the park! With a huge selection of inflatable games and giant versions of your favorite interactive games, there's no shortage of fun for kids and adults alike.
And the excitement doesn't stop there - we've got live musical entertainment to keep the party going, featuring, Derek Sivers. When you need to refuel, check out the amazing food vendors and grab a bite to eat that's sure to satisfy all your cravings.
With all this and more, the party in the park is the perfect way to spend an evening with your family, friends, and loved ones. From playing our giant games to dancing to live music, there's something for everyone to enjoy. So grab your sunscreen, your sense of adventure, and get ready to party in the park like never before!
Want to help at the OJV booth? CLICK HERE to volunteer!
OJV Presentation to Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Operation: Jack’s Village has been invited to speak to the Philanthropic Group Epsilon Sigma Alpha! We're excited to go and offer a presentation and Q&A to speak about OJV, our efforts, and impacts for the betterment of our community. This is a closed event.
Oldsmar's 2nd Friday
Come out and celebrate in Downtown Oldsmar at our 2nd Friday Event. Power up your golf cart, grab the kids, and check our event out. There will be food vendors, music, arts & craft vendors, business vendors and of course there will be a refreshment station.
Be sure to stop by the OJV booth and say hi. We would love to see you!
To volunteer at the booth, CLICK HERE
Oldsmar Days & Nights
The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce announces its 62nd Annual Oldsmar Days and Nights event to be held March 24th through March 26th at R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Drive West.
The festivities start Friday March 24th where there will be over 60 food and arts & craft vendors, plus the usual great array of rock from 5 to 11 PM.
Saturday March 25th OJV will walk in the 62nd Annual Parade with over 100 other participants. The parade starts at 11AM (OJV will be meeting at 10:00 in the Oldsmar Library parking lot) and festivities at R.E. Olds will last until 11PM.
Sunday the 26th is the final day of the event. We will be there all day, so be sure to stop by and say “Hi!”
This event is open to the public. To view the Chamber’s event schedule, CLICK HERE. Admission is FREE.
To volunteer for the OJV booth CLICK HERE
If you or your group would like to walk in the parade CLICK HERE
Oldsmar's 2nd Friday
Come out and celebrate in Downtown Oldsmar at our 2nd Friday Event. Power up your golf cart, grab the kids, and check our event out. There will be food vendors, music, arts & craft vendors, business vendors and of course there will be a refreshment station.
Be sure to stop by the OJV booth and say hi. We would love to see you!
To volunteer at the booth CLICK HERE
Oldsmar’s 2nd Friday
Come out and celebrate Downtown Oldsmar at our 2nd Friday Event located on State Street! So power up your golf cart and grab the kids and check our event out. There will be food vendors, music, arts & craft vendors, business vendors and of course there will be a refreshment station.
Operation Jack’s Village will have a booth set up and we look forward to seeing you at Oldsmar’s 2nd Friday Street Festival.
To volunteer CLICK HERE
Oldsmar’s 2nd Friday
Come out and celebrate Downtown Oldsmar at our 2nd Friday Event located on State Street! So power up your golf cart and grab the kids and check our event out. There will be food vendors, music, arts & craft vendors, business vendors and of course there will be a refreshment station.
Operation Jack’s Village will have a booth set up and we look forward to seeing you at Oldsmar’s 2nd Friday Street Festival.
To volunteer CLICK HERE
Oldsmar Game Night
Oldsmar is having a Family Game Night. Join us for an exciting event where family and friends can play giant versions of well-known games. There will also be Live Entertainment, Food Trucks, Inflatables, and interactive games for the whole family. Be sure to stop by the OJV tent to participate in the Scavenger Hunt!
CLICK HERE to Volunteer
OJV 2023- Oldsmar 2043
City of Oldsmar and the Future of OJV
Operation Jack’s Village is joining in with the City of Oldsmar to have a community meeting at State Street Center to discuss the future of Oldsmar and the next big projects & goals for our community.
Voices of the Future for the Future
We want to hear from the kids and teens in our community! We want to know what the youth in Oldsmar want for the future of this space. We want to know what the ideal Oldsmar means to the people who grow, live, and learn here. Please give us your voice and insight - we want to create the ideal Oldsmar with you, for you!
Stop by to lend your ideas, your voice, and hopes for Oldsmar. Op: Jack’s Village is committed to ensuring we create a space for kids. Join us to Plan Oldsmar’s future.
Past Events
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Oldsmar Days & Nights 2023
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Oldsmar Council Manager Award June 2022
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Buchman Boat Trip
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Celebrate Oldsmar Parade 2022
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Empower Adventures Veterans Day 2021
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Out of Darkness Walk 2021
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Oldsmar Days & Nights Parade 2021
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Tie-Dye Party 2021
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Empower Adventures Youth Leadership Development 2021
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Jack's Space Planning Event 2020
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Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser 1-29-20
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Carwise Middle School Dodgeball Tournament 2020