Consider the Mental Health Needs of Youth, Families, and Staff
In these stressful times, people who work with kids and families are often the ones who are most likely to see mental health issues as they come up. The following…
No Kid Hungry Grant Opportunity
This fall, the No Kid Hungry Campaign is offering a community based organization nutrition grant opportunity and Connecticut is one of their target states.
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Creating Culture in a Cafeteria Classroom – A COVID19 Consideration
Mask Break Bags
As the 20/21 school year started, I reflected on our 2020 summer program. I am thankful that I made it through camp without showing any COVID19 symptoms. You could say it was a matter of luck because (unfortunately) several summer programs we heard about in the news were not as lucky, but I think it was much more than that.
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Visual Cues – COVID Protocols for Schools
As we look forward to the coming school year we know that providing our staff and the children in our programs with clear guidance and structure is going to be…
Summer Activity Guides – Units 1-5 and Quick Guides
The Summer Activity Guides are a suite of fun and engaging activities and challenges designed specifically for this atypical summer.
(more…)Important Changes to Summer Program Rules
The following important changes to group size, program size, temperature checks and Care4Kids are included in the information below from the Office of Early Childhood: Dear Child Care and Youth…
2020 Summer Planning Tools
Summer program and camp providers are entering an unprecedented summer as they prepare to provide a safe, enriching, and fun summer experience while managing changing safety protocols and challenges amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Choose Love
Are you feeling kind of grumpy and out of sorts; working hard to keep yourself motivated and moving? This website might help. It was created by a mother of a…
Free masks for essential businesses
Governor Lamont partners with CBIA and CONNSTEP to distribute free face coverings for small businesses Governor Lamont today announced that his administration is partnering with the Connecticut Business and Industry…
Sample Daily Checklist for School Age Programs
Are you currently open for school age child care during the COVID-19 outbreak? Thinking about opening? Take a look at this sample daily checklist from the YMCA. Click on the…