Become an architect this week! We’re using toothpicks and mini-marshmallows to build structures. Children will design towers, houses, and other creations, then find ways to combine their work into one large construction. We’ll enjoy a book about an architect and take an imaginary elevator ride up a tall building during our mindfulness.
Are you ready for a challenge? This week, we’re navigating an obstacle course! Kids will run, jump, crawl, and balance their way through various challenges. But it’s not just about speed—points will be awarded for helping and encouraging each other. We’ll also have a mindfulness exercise to warm up and prepare for the challenge.
August 4, 6 pm: The Joys of August. Come to GAAMC to learn how August got its name, what its flowers and birthstones are. There will be videos to see, a fact-filled quiz to test your recollection, and a lively discussion of favorite August activities, places, and foods. As usual, there will be a nice selection of
Turn trash into treasure this week! We’re diving into junk sculpture, using recycled items and duct tape to create unique art pieces. Children will use their imagination to see everyday objects in a new light and build something wonderful. We’ll have a mindfulness exercise that focuses on the potential of a piece of trash.
Get ready to make some noise! We’ll be exploring body percussion this Sunday, using claps, stomps, and snaps to create music. We’ll watch a video of “Stomp” for inspiration and try several body percussion songs and routines. We’ll even create a thunderstorm with our bodies. And then, we’ll let loose with a dance party!
We have started a middle school book club for rising 6th graders through exiting 9th graders. This month was weird. We had 6 weeks between meetings and we decided to read two books. These two books are girlmode and Boy 2 Girl. The next meeting is July 24th. No need to read all of both
Build on fun with Blanket Forts! This week, we’re creating cozy spaces and imaginative hideaways. Kids will work together to construct forts using blankets, sheets, chairs, and tables. We’ll also talk about creating a community within our forts. A story and a mindfulness exercise about a personal space will add to the magic.
“Dive into discovery this week with ‘Fishy Things’! We’re exploring the world of fish with a sensory adventure, inspired by the explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson. Children will experience various fish-related items, including textures, smells, and sounds. It’s a great way to try new things and be adventurous with our curiosity. There’ll be a variety of sensory
Are you enjoying the new landscaping around the Gateways Center? It looks great now but summer heat will take its toll and help is needed with watering and weeding. The Memorial Garden and most of the major plantings – the new trees – are now supported by sprinkler systems on automatic timers. However, the small
RAMP has an urgent need to add to its roster of drivers this summer. We need additional drivers to assist one of our family members in getting to her job. We are looking for adults, age 21 and older, with a good driving record to pitch in to drive either from: Pick up in Dover drive to Morris
