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Newsletter Summer 2017 Greetings! Greetings! Self Help Inc. CFCE would like to thank everyone for a GREAT YEAR working with you and your children! Programming WILL CONTINUE throughout the summer months, on a reduced schedule. Please check our calendar our calendar regularly for all programs!! We submitted our FY 2018 Grant to the Department of Early Education and Care on May 4, 2017, and hope to hear back on our application and funding by July 1, 2017.... we will keep you posted. Also a SPECIAL THANKS to all of the families and collaborators who completed our Annual Community Needs Survey! We had over 250 respondents, and were able to gather great information, which informed our plan for FY 18. The winners of the raffle were Kristen D. and Tomiko P. Congratulations!! We are looking for YOU to join our CFCE Council!!! We need parents, community members, educators and anyone else who cares about children and
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NewsletterSummer 2017
Greetings!G reetings!
Self Help Inc. CFCE would like to thank everyone for a GREAT YEAR working withyou and your children! Programming WILL CONTINUE throughout the summermonths, on a reduced schedule. Please check our calendarour calendar regularly for allprograms!!
We submitted our FY 2018 Grant to the Department of Early Education and Careon May 4, 2017, and hope to hear back on our application and funding by July 1,2017....we will keep you posted.
Also a SPECIAL THANKS to all of the families and collaborators who completedour Annual Community Needs Survey! We had over 250 respondents, and wereable to gather great information, which informed our plan for FY 18. The winners
of the raffle were Kristen D. and Tomiko P. Congratulations!!
We are looking for YOU to join our CFCE Council!!! We need parents,community members, educators and anyone else who cares about children and
families! For more information about the Council and to join......please visit ourwebsite at http://selfhelpcpc.org/about-us/council/http://selfhelpcpc.org/about-us/council/ HAVE A HAVE A GREATGREAT SUMMERSUMMER..........ANDAND WEWE HOPEHOPE TOTO SEE SEE YOUYOU ATAT SOMESOME OFOF
OUROUR GREATGREAT SUMMER SUMMER PROGRAMS!!!PROGRAMS!!!
Sincerely,
Self Help Inc CFCE Staff
KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE FROM TICKS!!KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE FROM TICKS!!
DEET, showers, and tick checks can stop ticks.
Reduce your chances of getting a tickborne disease by using repellents, checkingfor ticks, and showering after being outdoors. If you have a tick bite followed bya fever or rash, seek medical attention.
Gardening, camping, hiking, and playing outdoors - when enjoying theseactivities, don't forget to take steps to prevent bites from ticks that share theoutdoors. Ticks can infect humans with bacteria, viruses, and parasites that cancause serious illness.
CLICK HERE for more information!
Oh summer t ime.Oh summer t ime.
You are so You are somuch fun, ye tmuch fun, ye t
you are so you are so HOTHOTat the sameat the same
t ime.t ime.
I feel like there is a constantbattle between wanting tobe outside and trying to
keep them cool at the sametime. We try to go outsideat least once a day so thekids can run off all their
pent-up energy from beingin the house. Sometimes
its just too hot to be outsidefor extended periods of time.
You know what you need? Water p lay ac t iv i t iesYou know what you need? Water p lay ac t iv i t iesfor k ids !for k ids !
CLICK HERE for activities!
Get out and play! With the weather outside finally cooperating,visit your local as well as not so local playgrounds where your
family can spend the day playing, picnicking, exploring andburning off some energy.
by Boston Parents Paper
CLICK HERE to check out the list of local playgrounds. Does yours make the list? Do you have comments to share or
information you can provide to other families about one of theseplaygrounds? Send comments and reviews to
[email protected] and we'll include yourthoughts!
CHECK OUT IMAGINATION STATION PLAYGROUND(with water feature) IN RANDOLPH!
Click Here for more info.
Check Out Boston Harbor Islands National andState Park, the largest recreational area in easternMassachusetts. Located just minutes fromdowntown Boston! 34 Islands and peninsulas toexplore! Whether you're relaxing on the beach atSpectacle Island, enjoying your first family campingadventure or taking part in a ranger-ledexploration of Fort Warren at Georges Island, theislands have something for everyone! CLICK HEREfor more details.
FUN FREE FRIDAYS!
CLICK HERE FOR INFO
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss is a permanent, bilingualmuseum designed to introduce children and their families to the stories ofTed Geisel, promote joy in reading, and nurture specific literacy skills.The 3,200-square-foot first floor exhibition will provide opportunities toexplore new sounds and vocabulary, play rhyming games, invent stories,and engage in activities that encourage teamwork and creative thinking.
CLICK HERE for more
Kid's Workshops on the first Saturday of theMonth!!
Father's Day Trophy Smart Phone Holder
Show Dad who's #1! Join our hands-on workshop and build a trophy-shaped cell phoneholder. Once the project is built, your child can paint it and decorate with stickers that
show dad he's #1.
All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a WorkshopApron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit,apron and pin.
CLICK HERE for more info. (AVON LOCATION)Once into the site you can change to different locations
World War I Memorial Park and Zoo
Things to see & do
There are plenty of things to see and do the next time you come to the Park.Bring your family and friends and spend the afternoon or the day. Remember to
bring the camera!
There are a few playground areas, including the big slide in the popular Julia'sGarden for everyone to enjoy. You'll have lots of fun at the large playground
across from the fire tower. There is also a small playground for the younger kidsright next to the zoo building. The newest spot is the "Beach Area," it has a little
board walk and lots of sand castle toys and shovels.
Pack a lunch and use one of the many picnic areas while you enjoy your lunch-don't forget to bring dessert.
Come and see all your animal friends- ducks, peacocks, pheasants, deer,miniature horses, donkeys, llamas, emus, goats, sheep, pigs and more!
Walk the nature trails in the Park and Arboretum, be sure to look for signs ofwildlife. Within the Park, you may see wild turkeys, fox, wild deer, woodchucks,
squirrels, chipmunks, and rabbits. Also, you will find many different types ofbirds.
CLICK HERECLICK HERE to visit the site
WATSON POND STATE PARKWATSON POND STATE PARK1644 Bay Street1644 Bay Street
Taunton, MATaunton, MA(508) 884-8280, seasonal(508) 884-8280, seasonal
(508) 822-7405, year round, Massasoit State Park(508) 822-7405, year round, Massasoit State Park
Daily Park ing Fee: $8 MA Vehic le, $10 non-MA Vehic leDaily Park ing Fee: $8 MA Vehic le, $10 non-MA Vehic le
At tent ion Vis itors :At tent ion Vis itors : The waterf ront at Watson Pond State Park is unguarded unt i l The waterf ront at Watson Pond State Park is unguarded unt i lfurther not ice. P lease check back for updates .further not ice. P lease check back for updates .
Watson Pond State Park is a beaut iful 10 acre park in Taunton. OperatedWatson Pond State Park is a beaut iful 10 acre park in Taunton. Operatedseasonally , i t of fers swimming (unguarded) and picnick ing. Amenit ies inc lude a 300'seasonally , i t of fers swimming (unguarded) and picnick ing. Amenit ies inc lude a 300'beach, a picnic area, a bath house and a small pav i l ion. Easy access f rom Rte. 495beach, a picnic area, a bath house and a small pav i l ion. Easy access f rom Rte. 495
makes it a popular park for famil ies and groups .makes it a popular park for famil ies and groups .
CLICK HERECLICK HERE fo r info fo r info
Can't think of anything to do! Check out the Department ofConservation and Recreation's Passport Program!
Kids can earn a t-shirt by collecting stamps in their passport byexploring the different state parks across Massachusetts. Each park
has its own stamp particular to that park in its own stamp box atthat park.
Click Here for all the details and to download aPassport to get started!
Need some more ideas! Check out Need some more ideas! Check out 365 Things To Do365 Things To Do On The South ShoreOn The South Shore
websi te!websi te!
CLICK HERE CLICK HERE
Join Rockland Trust for a summer of savingand reading with Reading Makes Cent$!At Rockland Trust, lifelong relationships areimportant to us. We realize that reading playsa major role in the education of children.Reading Makes Cent$ is a bank-wide summerprogram that encourages children to readduring the summer and also teaches the valueof saving money in a savings account.
Prog ram De ta i ls :Prog ram De ta i ls :
For students entering grades 1 through 8.Earn $2.50 in a Rockland Trust savings account for each book theyread (up to 10 books)and track in the Rockland Trust SummerReading Journal.Program runs from June 1 - August 31. Accounts may beopened/credited until September 11.For official rules, click here.
Stop by your local branch to pick up a Summer Reading Journaltoday!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Wild at Art Summer Camp combines art, nature, and fun in abeautiful setting.
Each day children explore the fields, forest, and wetlands with hands-oninvestigations and games. Imagination and creativity are encouraged with artprojects in print-making, painting, nature journaling, and sculpting in clay. Each
week features a guest artist. Non-competitive games and free-choiceactivities are included every day. Programs are offered for children ages 5-13,
extended day is available as well as partial financial aid.
CLICK HERECLICK HEREfor more information!
CLICK THE IMAGE OR CLICK THE IMAGE OR HERE HERE FOR MORE INFO!!! FOR MORE INFO!!!
CFCE offers Summer Programs!
The Staff at Self Help, Inc CFCE have planned an array of fun, educational summerprograms for you and your child! Many thatwill be held outside at a playground or park!
Check out a full list of programs,descriptions, dates/times, and age groups at:
http://selfhelpcpc.org/calendar/
TRANSITION TIME:
GETTING YOUR KIDS READY FORSUMMER CAMP
There are camps focused on every pastime-ones for junior basketball buffs and half-pint horse lovers, fishing fanatics, wrestling enthusiasts, and kids who are into magic,chess, photography, dance, or any of a host of other hobbies. But despite theostensible draw of constant entertainment and a bevy of new friends, the transitionaway from the familiar home environment to an unknown camp atmosphere-especially to a resident "sleepaway" camp-isn't always fun and games.
Your job as a parent has just begun if you've identified the best summer place foryour child. The next all-important goal: to soften his or her transition into camp-offeredindependent exploration and psychological growth.
CLICK HERE to read more!
CLICK HERECLICK HERE to find a Summer Camp in your area, on the BostonParents Paper's annual summer camp guide
Please give us a call for any resource you may need: DayPlease give us a call for any resource you may need: DayCare Ass is tance, Mental Health, WIC, KindergarteCare Ass is tance, Mental Health, WIC, Kindergartenn
Readiness , etc. You name it...We' l l point you in the rightReadiness , etc. You name it...We' l l point you in the rightdirection!direction!
Phone: (508 )559 -1666 x1809 or Phone: (508 )559 -1666 x1809 or Email: Email: [email protected]
NEWSLETTER CREATED BYMichele DavidsonSelf Help Inc. CFCE CoordinatorPhone: (508)559-1666 x1810Email: [email protected]
Funds for this program are provided through a grant from the MA Department of Early Education andCare's Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant Program. For information about our programor to attend more of our activities please visit our website at www.selfhelpcpc.org or call our office at 508-
559-1666.
SELF HELP IN C. CFCESELF HELP IN C. CFCE780 West Main Street
Avon, Massachusetts 02322508-559-1666
