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Let Summer Be a Time of Rest and Renewal

School is out for most families, or will be shortly.

With summer finally here, please take this time to be present with one another, take a deep breath, relax and renew your spirit.

Sure, if you manage to find that perfect sale on back-to-school supplies for the kids (or for their under-resourced teachers), it's never too early to start planning for the next school year.

But seriously, please make sure you take some time for yourself and your family to rest and be proud of making it through another challenging school year.

With Care and Support,

Ms. Shirley

Project Director, Grandparents and Kinship Care Project

Resources

Newark Museum of Art Family Programs this Summer

This summer, stop by the Newark Museum of Art for several interesting family-family events.

The museum offers:

Family Saturdays
MakerSPACE activities
Art projects
Science exhibits
Planetarium programs

To learn more, click here.

Learn About Camp Hope of Essex County

Camp Hope, offered by The Arc of Essex County, is a day camp for children and young adults with disabilities. Campers participate in activities like sports, music, arts and crafts, science, nature, and swimming.

Camp Hope is a unique seven-week summer program that combines life skills, social and recreational activities where campers tackle new goals, build confidence, and form friendships

To learn more, click here.

Upcoming Events

New Jersey Symphony at Branch Brook Park

Enjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony under the stars! This free program features a medley of timeless classics, Broadway themes, and patriotic favorites the whole family will love.

The Symphony performs this outdoor concert amidst the majestic landscape of Branch Brook Park in Newark. Join the fanfare and spectacular fireworks in celebration of America’s 250th birthday!

Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Location: Branch Brook Park, Newark
Time: 7:30 PM
Price: FREE

Learn more clicking here.

LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH

FEATURED LEARNING: Webinar – Creating Inclusive, Intergenerational Spaces in the LGBTQIA+ Community (Recorded)

Generations United hosted this webinar to explore generational differences and commonalities in the LGBTQIA+ community and discuss how ageism, homophobia, cultural/religious values, and life course inequalities impact LGBTQIA+ people and the nature of intergenerational relations. Presenters shared ideas for creating safe spaces and programs that intentionally bring people of different ages together to engage in meaningful exchange, advocate for policy changes, and foster intergenerational empathy.

From Generations United. Click here to view or click the image below.