Black and Blue Horizontal.png

August

Newsletter

August Highlight: Delaware State University Men's

Basketball Team Takes on Summer Fun Club


Members of the Delaware State University Men's Basketball team visited our Milford Summer Fun Club program to run a comprehensive basketball clinic. Team members ran through drills while practicing skills and techniques with Club kids during their time together. The basketball clinic was a highlight of the Summer Fun Club program, and a favorite activity of many Club members.

Program Feature: Governor Carney Visits Western Sussex

to Discuss BookNook and Programming


Last week Governor Carney visited our Western Sussex Club to connect with staff and members while discussing important issues. He talked with Club kids working through BookNook activities, and discussed the importance of battling learning loss. After a walk through the commercial kitchen and mini-farm, Gov. Carney spoke with staff about the impact of changing Purchase of Care pricing as well as increased reimbursement to help offset costs which can be invested in quality programming.

Club Activity: Club Alumnus and NBA Star "Bones" Hyland Inspires Club Members


NBA star "Bones" Hyland, a Wilmington native and H. Fletcher Brown Club alumnus, visited our Club members to offer words of encouragement and to inspire them to chase their dreams. He spoke of the impact of the Club on his journey, and encouraged listeners, saying "You've got to work hard. Listen to your parents. Listen to your coaches." Before leaving, he signed many autographs and took pictures with Summer Fun Club attendees.

Facebook  Twitter  Instagram