“Something for Summer” this year will have an altogether different format from last year’s somewhat formal, remedial reading arts and crafts, program. The dates are tentatively set at June 28- August 13.
There will be limited programs in arts and crafts for grade school children which will be more or less a continuation of the winter after-school program. Priority will be given to those who have been regular participants during the past year. These particular programs will be held three mornings per week, 9:00-11:00 A.M. for boys and girls ages 6-8; For older children up through age 11 there will be a boys club held each Thursday morning from 9:00-11:30 A.M. For girls of this age group there will be an arts and crafts program each Thursday afternoon from 1:00-3:30 P.M.
In addition to the above there will be a limited swimming program under a qualified insturctor for boys and girls ages 6-8. This will be held every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon beginning at 1:00 P.M.
A new activity to the program this year will be a weekly overnight camping program for pre-teen and young teen boys. This will be held on Monday and Tuesday of each week. Activities will include experience and instruction in outdoor camping and cooking, swimming, hiking, games, crafts and rap sessions.
It should be noted that the above programs are limited to the number of children which can be effectively and efficiently handled. However, even though priority will be given to those who have been regularly participating in the programs last summer and this past winter, there will invariably be dropouts for one reason or another. Consequently those who feel that their child might possibly be interested in any of the above programs, are urged to call Bob Hall at 727-5672 and they can be put on a waiting list if the particular program desired happens to be filled. This proved to be a satisfactory arrangement last summer and we were able to admit most of those who were waiting to enter the program.
“Something for Summer” will also have some activities which are somewhat more openended.
A series of dramatic presentations and puppet shows will take place every Friday afternoon beginning at 1:00 P.M. These will be held on the sidewalk in front of the building and will be open to all the children in the neighborhood.
Free tutoring will be conducted on a voluntary basis from the grade school level on up through high school. Those who want special tutoring should contact Bob Hall at the above number and tutors will be provided as they are available. This will be on a one to one basis and schedules will be arranged to suit both tutor and student.
There will be a pre-school for children from age 4 up to pre-first grade. It will be every week-day from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The dates are tentatively set at June 21 to August 7. Activities will include. those which are preparatory and constructive toward developing reading skills. There will be a $5 charge per child for the seven weeks. For those wishing day-care, a nominal fee for the extra hours can be worked out with those directly in charge since it will be on their own time. A lunch program, hopefully, will be provided through the West-End Gateway Center.
With reference to all of the above it should be emphasized that since Grace and Peace Fellowship is committed to the historical Biblical Christian position, such content will be an integral part of all of the above activities.
Originally published in The Paper, June 1971.
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Original source: SD_Times1971_06.pdf, printed page 3.
