August Newsletter

August

Newsletter

August Highlight: Western Sussex Mini-Farm

Helps Grow New Castle Garden

Thanks to the help of our friends at Nemours and our Western-Sussex Mini-Farm, our New Castle Garden will be blooming soon! Volunteers from Nemours returned to help plant fruit and vegetable crops taken from our mini-farm. Soon their garden will be overflowing with strawberries, basil and a variety of other vegetables. Now that's what we call teamwork!

Program Feature: UpNext Prepares Teens for Future Careers

This year Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware implemented a new program for teens designed to equip them for successful careers. Participants worked in the Clubs, and came together by county to gain soft skills from industry professionals. To showcase the program's first cohort, participants attended a networking seminar on August 2nd at Goldey-Beacom College. To learn more, check out our latest blog post.

Club Activity: Linden Hill Elementary Club

Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Open House

Club members at our Linden Hill Elementary School Site recently showcased their art and projects during an Open House for parents. From the ocean to far off galaxies, Club members read stories that inspired and encouraged them to get excited about reading. Reading is Fundamental (RIF) connects children with the joy of reading to spark imaginations and possibilities, putting kids on a path of reading proficiency.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware

669 S. Union St.

Wilmington, DE 19805

www.bgclubs.org