For two hours each Monday afternoon, AYS participants at Southeast Neighborhood School of Excellence (SENSE) are visited by artists from the Indianapolis Art Center through the ArtReach program. The artists lead lessons on a variety of techniques, and the children are able to make their own art creations using their newly learned skills. Some of the artwork is taken home and some are saved for … [Read more...] about ArtReach – AYS partners with the Indianapolis Art Center
A Different Perspective: Part I
My name is Jimmy Lafakis, and I am a junior journalism student at Butler University. I have had the pleasure of working for AYS for the past month. When I accepted the Development and Marketing Intern position at AYS, I had no idea that I would be able to make such personal connections with the kids. It is really interesting to travel around Indianapolis and see how the different programs operate. … [Read more...] about A Different Perspective: Part I
#GivingTuesday and Lights On Wrap-Up
If you’ve been following our social media posts lately (on Facebook and Twitter, in particular), you’ve probably noticed that we’ve been talking up Giving Tuesday – the Tuesday after Thanksgiving when you’re encouraged to donate to nonprofits or others that are working to make a positive difference in the world. Yes, it’s true, AYS is a nonprofit! That’s still surprising to some, but we do … [Read more...] about #GivingTuesday and Lights On Wrap-Up
Camp AYS: Branching Out During Grow Further Week
This is one part in a series of posts about Camp AYS 2017. Visit our general blog page for more wrap-ups. Camp AYS kids sprouted up, around and sideways during Grow Further Week! Kids at our Pittsboro Primary camp walked to Scamahorn Park to create a butterfly garden. The children weeded the plot, planted the flowers, painted rocks to decorate the area, and walked over daily to make sure the … [Read more...] about Camp AYS: Branching Out During Grow Further Week
Camp AYS: Taking Care of Biz-ness
This is one part in a series of posts about Camp AYS 2017. Visit our general blog page for more wrap-ups. For one week of Camp AYS, kids had the chance to explore what they might want to be when they grew up. Kids at our Allisonville Elementary School camp visited Fresh Thyme Farmer's Market. The kids got to make ants on a log using celery, chocolate covered raisins and sunflower butter. … [Read more...] about Camp AYS: Taking Care of Biz-ness