Not too long ago, on a day like any other, Spring Mill AYS students were chatting about their school day with their program peers. What ended up making this day unusual was that the kids’ conversation soon turned to the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, which had dominated news stories for several weeks in March. The students knew that their program still needed to complete a community service … [Read more...] about AYS Students Collect Water for Flint, MI
Lights On Afterschool Luncheon
Ivy Tech Corporate College and Culinary Center 2820 North Meridian Street Tickets are $75 each - Available for purchase soon Sponsorship opportunities still available. Join us for AYS' inaugural event to be held October 20, 2016, aligned with the Lights On Afterschool initiative. The event will educate the community about the importance of out-of-school time programs, bring together key … [Read more...] about Lights On Afterschool Luncheon
You may have heard that we’re in the midst of Teacher Appreciation Week right now. But did you know that right smack dab in the middle of this special week dedicated to educators is another significant date for those who work for AYS and other youth-serving organizations? Today, May 5, is “Thank a Youth Worker Day.” This day of recognition hasn’t been around for long – it started in just 2009 – … [Read more...] about
Stuffed Animals for Kids in Need
Our parents tell us they value AYS because, among other things, we keep their kids safe; help them with their homework; provide them with an after-school snack; and, offer them fun and healthy activities. Here’s something else we know our moms and dads appreciate: at AYS, all of our programs are required to weave in elements of community service. A great example of this was recently on display … [Read more...] about Stuffed Animals for Kids in Need
Happy New Year!!
I hope you were able to take some time to relax and rejuvenate during the holiday season. The new year is a great time for all of us to jump into 2016 with clear heads and light hearts. When I started at AYS last year, one of my goals was to visit each of our 43 sites annually. So far this school year, I have visited 18 sites. I have seen some great implementation of our four core … [Read more...] about Happy New Year!!