Summer Programs
BE BOLD
The focus of the “Be Bold” project is the belief that children and families who acquire the knowledge and motivation they need to make wise decisions about their eating habits and physical activity are much more likely to develop healthy lifestyles and maintain them over the course of their lifetimes. The Reading Lab will continue to focus on developing reading skills, and include writing and critical thinking activities. KoC’s Summer 2009 “Go Green” initiatives will continued to be promoted. We take field trips most Fridays, and like to work with community agencies, community members and others who provide programming to children.
Where: Trimble Elementary School
Who: Children entering 1st through 5th grade for 2010/2011 school year
When: June 21, 2010 through July 30, 2010 (no program July 2nd and July 5th)
Time: 8:30 to 1:05
Transportation will be provided as available!
Fun and Service Together
(FAST)
Ohio University's "Fun and Service Together" (FAST) program will engage 150 middle school youth from five local school districts in 6 weeks of environmentally-focused service-learning programming. To ensure success, the FAST program will build upon the 14-year strong Kids on Campus university-community partnership. Youth participants from low-income, rural Appalachian communities will work to maintain outdoor parks and recreation facilities, archeological and historic sites, and wildlife habitats, while enhancing their teamwork, leadership and critical thinking skills and civic engagement. Participants will work with field experts and certified teachers throughout the summer and, as a result, be exposed to some of the career possibilities available to them after graduating from college. The FAST program will engage a variety of volunteers: parents and families, Foster Grandparents, ShareCORPS members, Ohio University students, and local members of the community. The integrated support, including the involvement of local and state government agencies and the community as a whole, will ensure a successful and impactful summer service-learning program.
Where: Ohio University Athens
Who: Youth entering 6th through 9h grade for 2010/2011 school year
When: June 23, 2010 through July 31, 2010
Time: 900 to 3:00
Transportation will be provided as available!
Click here to download the FAST application