Juneteenth has been a recognized federal holiday since 2021, but why and what does celebrating the day look like? We’re glad you asked! Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the day, June 19th of 1865, when slaves in Texas learned about their freedom – more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect (January 1st, 1863). It’s an important holiday to note, because it … [Read more...] about Teaching the Significance of Juneteenth to Elementary-Age Students
Parents: 7 Tips for a Successful Summer
Summer is here and it’s time to relax and rejuvenate! Your child(ren) may be thrilled from anticipating lazy days and sleeping in, but summer break isn’t always that stress-free for parents, especially when kids get bored once they run out of things to do. Here are a few tips and ideas to help keep your child entertained and your sanity intact. Tip 1: Prioritize Physical Activity Get the … [Read more...] about Parents: 7 Tips for a Successful Summer
Kids Care at AYS
Throughout this summer, AYS campers at each of the six Camp AYS sites got a taste of philanthropy during “Kids Care Week.” Each camp chose a charitable organization to dedicate their time and effort over the course of the week. The campers at Pittsboro Primary chose to make dog treats and cat toys to donate to a local animal shelter. A hands-on project like baking dog treats really allowed the … [Read more...] about Kids Care at AYS
Kids’ Reflection on Summer Camp Adventures
What we loved about: Passport week Learning origami Pretending to travel around the world Creating passports Making walking tacos Eating ramen noodles What we loved about: Circus week Making paper plate clowns and balloons Making balloon animals Playing pin the nose on the clown Drawing clowns What we loved about: ECO week Observing a beaver damn Making bug … [Read more...] about Kids’ Reflection on Summer Camp Adventures
