Monthly Program Newsletter
for Parents, Guardians, and Community-Based Bigs
INDOOR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Indoor match activities are discouraged. If a match chooses to do an indoor activity: masks must be worn, social distancing guidelines must be followed, and outings should be limited to no more than 1-2 hours. A signed waiver from both the Big and Parent/Guardian MUST be received by your Match Support Specialist BEFORE making any in-person plans.
FREE MINI GOLF
Located in Absecon, South Jersey Field of Dreams has a great 9-hole mini golf course and the best part -- it's FREE! Just bring your own golf balls and club and hit the links!
WALK THE OCEAN CITY BRIDGE
We've all driven over that bridge countless times, so why not take a walk and see it from a new perspective? Weather forecasts are calling for a mild winter, so this is a perfect outdoor activity that allows for safe social distancing!
SEARCH FOR CAPE MAY DIAMONDS
Bring a bucket out to Sunset Beach in Cape May and go treasure hunting! While they are not real diamonds, these quartz crystals do resemble diamonds when polished. You'll also see the SS Atlantus, a WW1 concrete ship wrecked just off the shore and might even be able to catch a great sunset!
FREE ART TUTORIALS
This YouTube Channel has many different art projects for kids of all ages and skill levels! Try your hand at watercolors, make fun bookmarks, or take a cue from the masters and try the Van Gogh or Monet-inspired projects!
WATCH HOLIDAY MOVIES
While our current guidelines discourage our matches from participating in indoor activities, video calls are here to save the day! Here's a list of free holiday movies available on YouTube. Start your video call and press play at the same time to enjoy some holiday fun even while you're apart! Or try the Netflix Teleparty feature which syncs up videos and has a chat function!
GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION
Get in the holiday spirit with a friendly competition! Click through for inspiration on how to decorate your gingerbread creation. Be sure to FaceTime or Zoom to keep spirits bright while creating your masterpieces!
FREE COVID TESTING
Click through for a list of free public testing locations in New Jersey by county, including short-term pop-up testing sites. Free COVID-19 testing and treatment is also available at Community Health Centers, to all people whether you have health insurance or not and regardless of your immigration status.
SAFE WAYS TO CELEBRATE
The holidays will be looking a bit different this year. Indoor gatherings are limited to 10 people and any indoor celebrations should be limited to only members of your immediate household. Outdoor gatherings should be limited to 25 people. Taking extra care to follow these guidelines will ensure that everyone has a safe and healthy holiday season this year.
FREE WEBINAR FOR PARENTS
Held on December 11 at 12PM via Zoom, this workshop will focus on ways to best support children in a virtual environment. It will cover several topics including helping kids deal with stress, anxiety and depression as well as tips to help adults find a work/life balance during this challenging time.