A Message from the
Executive Director
School
is back, the colours of fall surround us and we are busy here
at Investing in Children providing many exciting opportunities
for children in our community. Over the last few weeks, over
200 students participated in our Leadership Camp at Stevenson
Children’s Camp. What a wonderful opportunity this was
for students to meet new friends and explore team building
and leadership initiatives.
Our homework clubs and community
service clubs are underway. We are also gearing up for the
launch of our Banner Flags and art show during the Old East
Village BIA’s Fire and Frost Festival on November 25.
We hope that you will take a drive down Dundas Street and
see the beautiful flags created by the children in that community
and join us for an art show at the Palace Theatre on November
25 from 2-5 pm. There you will see all the entries from the
students used in capturing the design elements of the flags.
We also invite you to join us
for a preview showing of Disney presents Beauty and the Beast
at the Grand Theatre on November 23rd. A theme based reception
starting at 7 pm will start the evening off on a magical note.
It is a wonderful way to start the holiday season!
Thank you for your continued
support of Investing in Children!
Sincerely,
Anita Gilvesy
Executive Director
2006 Youth
Leadership Camp
More than 200 students took part
in this year’s 11th annual Investing in Children Youth
Leadership Camp in September and October. Youth Leadership
Camp, held at Stevenson Children’s Camp, develops leadership
and teamwork skills in Grade 6 and 7 students from both school
boards.
Working in camp groups with students
they haven’t met before, the participants tackle physical
and mental challenges requiring teamwork, communication, problem
solving, decision making and leadership. The students are
guided through these tasks by Stevenson Camp counselors, teachers
and school support counselors and Investing in Children staff.
Thank you to the Middlesex-London
Optimist Club, the London Food Bank, Merrymount Children's
Centre, London Hospital Linen Service and Farmer Jack's Orchards
for their contributions to Leadership Camp.
Fall Neighbourhood
Programs
Investing in Children is also
beginning our Homework Clubs and Community Service Clubs in
several locations.
Our Community Service Clubs for
Grades 3-5 will be held at seven schools, providing students
with the chance to engage in community service, meet with
guest speakers and undertake unique projects of their own
creation. New this year is Stage 2 of our Community Service
Clubs at three schools, extending this unique opportunity
to students in Grades 6-8. The clubs will be run in the same
manner as our Stage 1, however the older students will be
empowered to take a leading role in the selection and execution
of their projects.
Also this fall, we are offering
nine homework clubs in schools and community locations. These
clubs provide a quiet, safe and supportive environment for
students to complete their homework. Volunteers are available
to help students with their work.
Additionally, our Homework Club
Toolkit is available for schools and community locations that
would like to start their own homework clubs. For more information,
please e-mail info@investinginchildren.on.ca.
Mark your
Calendar
- November 23, 2006 - Beauty
and the Beast at the Grand Theatre
- November 25, 2006 - Old East
Village Banner Project Art Show at the Palace Theatre
- April 25, 2007 - Kids First
Day 2007
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