Sunday, June 30, 2013

Summer Fun - Sacramento Council PTA

Sacramento Council PTA:
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IN THIS ISSUE
:: 5th Annual Terrell C. Gladney Memorial Summer Basketball Academy
:: 10 Books to Read
:: Summer Reading
:: Creating Community Solutions
:: U.S. Bank Kids Duatholon
:: Fairytale Town Summer FunCamps
:: Summer Movie Clubhouse
:: Jr. Chef Cooking Camp
:: Free Summer Meals
:: EuroSoccer Camps


5th Annual Terrell C. Gladney
Memorial Summer Basketball Academy 
 
July 9- August 2, 2013 
8am-12pm
Sam Brannan Middle School
NO FEE CAMP
Registerhere
Fairytale Town Summer FunCamps
Summer Fun Fairytale
Fairytale Town offers exciting and innovative educational camps during the summer. We offer a variety of camps in several age groups, and encourage you to find a camp designed for your child's age.  
Click here for more information.

10 Books to Read
ScholarShare College Savings Plan, The Sacramento Public Library and News10 have come together to bring you "10 Books to Read," a new local literacy program designed for parents, grandparents and caregivers to read aloud and spend time with their children.  Click here

Summer Fun Fairytale
Clubhouse?  Read FAQ here 
 
The Summer Movie Clubhouse is a ten-week program of recently released G and PG films for kids. Day, times and weeks of the series are determined by the local theatre. A full list of participating theatres is listed atCinemark.com. 
Summer Reading






Summer is a great time to get into reading, visit local libraries and check out the many interesting programs available.

SCUSD has compiled a variety ofSCUSD Green logofree reading resources for kids and teens to explore this summer 
Click here


Creating Community Solutions -
A national conversation to increase understanding about mental health 
Creating Community Solutions 
July 20, 2013 
9:30 am to 3:30pm
Sacramento Convention Center

Called to action by President Obama, Creating Community Solutions - Sacramento, will be a unique opportunity for citizens and youth to learn about mental health and to recommend priority strategies and actions to improve the lives of those living with mental health issues, especially for our youth.

Lunch and refreshments will be served. Childcare, translation, interpretation will be provided.

Those interested can register by completing the form attached, or by visiting the website:
www.creatingcommunitysolutions.org  - click the "Sacramento" button.

Does your child love to cook, eat, or play with their food?  Then Jr. Chef Cooking Camp is the perfect activity for them!
Jr. Chef Central
All kids, ages 10-15, are welcome into our cooking programs, regardless of ability.  From young people with physical or emotional challenges, to finicky eaters, budding gourmands, and passionate cooks, we take all children, meet them where they are, and help them go further than they thought they could. 
Click here for more information and summer schedule.

Free Summer Meals!!!
Summer Food Program
 
Summer Meal Service Sites Provides parents and referral agencies with a list of locations where children may receive free nutritious meals during school vacation and off-track periods. SCUSD is a proud partner in the effort to feed all children 18 years of age and under through the Summer Food Service Program. SCUSD Green logo
 
Click here to download a list of participating sites.


U.S. Bank Kids Duathlon
July 20, 2013
EPPIE'S
This event's primary goal is to show our youngsters that healthy outdoor activities are fun, exciting, and rewarding.  The end goal is helping them to improve their fitness. 
Since EPPIE'S GREAT RACE® is popular with families, the U.S. Bank KIDS DUATHLON will provide children with their own event - they can compete in it while other family members are tackling EPPIE'S GREAT RACE®.  
Click here for more info

EuroSoccer mixes seriouskill development with fun to motivate children to learn. 
 
EuroSoccer Camps recruited coaches from Scotland and England sports colleges to offer the motivational teaching style while exposing the children to other cultures. 
Click here for more info.

SACRAMENTO COUNCIL OF PTAs
President:  Lily Williams