It's June and summer is in full swing at The Children's Home! Summer jobs
in town have started for older teens, while many of the younger kids have
applied to work on the farm here at the Home. And, starting June 15th,
our education enhancement programs will begin!
ELF (Early Learning Fun) is designed for children pre-K
through first grade to work on basic school readiness skills.
SOS (Summer of Surprises) is for children in second
through fifth grades. The theme of this year's SOS, "Room to Bloom"
focuses on personal growth in all areas. All will meet together for the
first 30 minutes for devotional time and spiritual growth. Then the
groups will rotate through three 45 minute classes dedicated to physical
growth, intellectual growth, and creative exploration and expression.
TNT (Terrific Notable Teens) will enjoy classes based on
the theme Reel to Real. Each week, the students will watch a movie
on Monday and spend the rest of the week exploring things associated with that
movie. For instance, during the first week, the students will watch
either Indiana Jones or Pirates of the Caribbean and launch
straight into a week of adventure. Students will learn some geography and
be able to name the continents and the oceans. They will learn to use a
compass and will go out in teams to find buried treasure. They will play
"Capture the Flag". If they watch Indiana Jones, they will research the
item that he looked for and discover the historic significance.
Your gift to help underwrite
these exciting summer programs will be most appreciated. And if you find
yourself close by the campus, drop in for a visit. We think you'll
enjoy seeing our beautiful orchard, our great facilities, and most of all, our
terrific kids!
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