Why it is good for your child
to participate in group activities this summer?
Ø
Keeps
the brain alert & shores up learning connections. A working brain increases knowledge.
Ø
Allows
your child to socialize with peers which can develop strong relational/social
skills. (How to get along with others,
team building, and increase social connection-feeling part of a group).
Ø
Increase
self-confidence through accomplishments.
Ø
Offer
opportunities to consider new activities such as less video games
to model building.
Ø
Allows
you as parents to meet like minded parents.
Ø
Improves
your child’s awareness of their community.
Ø
Increases
your child’s abilities to give back and be more conscious of the environment.
Upcoming Counselor Events
April 26, 2007 at 6PM in the library meet an
Occupational Therapist and gain new insight in how your child’s body works.
May 10, 2007 8:30-9:30
AM
our last Coffee Chat in the cafeteria with refreshments and child care.
If
you would like
another workshop on child development call Mrs. Carey
If
you would like your child to receive a small gift, call the office and use the
Key words: Stop and Think. Leave your child’s name and teacher
Summer Opportunities:
REMEMBER there may be deadlines for registration
1.
Boy Scouts (301) 530-9360 http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org
2.
Girl Scouts
http://www.gscnc.org
(202)
237-1670/ (800) 523-7898
3. Montgomery County Public Schools (5-16 yrs
old) Contact Sharon Wolfgang 301-251-7264.
4. History Camp (8-12 years old)
Joyce
White 301-864-0420
5. Bereavement Camp (7-12 yrs. Old) 804-377-3430
(toll free)
6. Maryland Youth Ballet (2nd-3rd
gr.)
www.marylandyouthballet.org
7.
YMCA
http://www.ymcawashdc.org/camps/summercamp.htm
8.
4H
Youth Programs have activities that focus on development of character
http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/find4h.aspx
9. Science Camps 888-458-1812
www.scienceadventures.com
10. Maryland National Capital Park and Planning
Commission has plenty of day programs 301-583-2665 www.pgparks.com
Parent/Family/Child
Resources:
1.
Parenting
Encouragement Program has educational workshops about child rearing.
301-929-8824.
www.parentencouragement.org
2. Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling & Career Center has programs for families
in transition such as separation, job coaching 240-777-8300
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw
2.
Divorce
Cares has programs for
children and adults dealing with divorce. Remember everyone in the family experiences
loss and/or pain by the separation and/or divorce. www.divorcecare.org
3.
Community
Connections programs
for families with a child who has a disability
http://www.communityconnections.umd.edu/resources/recreation.htm
4.
Progressive
Equestrian Therapy
is
a free program in PG that teaches horseback riding to kids/adults with
disabilities and an opportunity to earn community service hours. Mrs. Carey is
a riding instructor. www.pets-inc.org
301-627-4308.
5.
Family
& Corrections Network
helps children and families cope with incarceration of a loved one.
http://www.fcnetwork.org/
6.
.Department
of Social Services
helps with many things such as food stamps, housing and immigration
issues. pgcdss@dhr.state.md.us
