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.
Pokemon and Harry Potter Fun
Real-world augmented reality games are a great way to get some exercise in without even realizing it! Littles will love chasing after Pokemon and putting themselves into the magical world of Harry Potter. Now download the apps, pick a nice day, and get out there and enjoy some fresh air!
From Couch Potato to 5K Runner
Not feeling motivated to get outside and exercise? Running with a buddy always helps! You and your Little can help encourage each other to stick with it. Download the C25K app on your phone and follow the prompts for each workout. It'll have you ready for a 5K in just eight weeks!
GO FOR A BIKE RIDE
Riding bikes is a great way to spend time while following proper social distancing guidelines. Click the link below to check out the bike riding trails all over the state. There are several great options in both Atlantic and Cape May Counties. Don't forget your helmets!
Create 2021 Vision Boards
After such a challenging year in 2020, we could all use some time to refocus for the year to come. A vision board is a great way to do that. Gather up some old magazines, scissors and glue and get to work. You could also make a digital vision board using Google Slides or something similar. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get to know each other even better!
Healthy Cooking for the New Year
Proper nutrition is so important, especially at a young age to help establish healthy habits to carry into adulthood. So skip the fast food drive-thru and use this extra time at home to hone your cooking skills together! Browse the recipes on the America's Test Kitchen site and make something during a video call. You'll spend some quality time together and have something yummy to enjoy at the end!
Set Some Exercise Goals
Get your heartrate pumping and start the new year off on the right foot! Even just a few minutes of exercise a day can add up to make a big difference. Use this simple and fun random exercise generator to do a mini workout with your Little over a video call. You'll never know what's coming up next!
PRE-REGISTER FOR COVID VACCINE
Click through to access the State's vaccination registration portal. There are also resources to learn more about the vaccine, the priority groups who are able to get it first and how to get the vaccine when you're eligible.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Click the link below, enter your zip code and learn about resources in your local area such as finding food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs.
MORE ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
Are you new to the BBBS program? Are you having trouble thinking up fun activity ideas that keep everyone safe and healthy? Looking for local resources to help your family through this challenging time? Click the links below to view previous newsletter issues. We sent out a weekly newsletter from March through September and then switched to a monthly format.