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Creative Writing Camp (gr. 3-4): Feb. 16-19
"Come Learn About Creative Writing" is a four day virtual camp meant to teach third and fourth graders a few extra tips and tricks for creative writing.
4:15-5 p.m., Feb. 16-19
The first day is about introductions, both between the kids and the different types of creative writing, as well as brainstorming games to think of writing ideas. The second and third days are about the two main types of creative writing, prose and poetry (stories and poems), and end with a writing game relevant to the type of writing we go over that day and a ten minute slot for free writing/question answering. On the final day, students have 20 extra minutes of free writing time before they are encouraged to share one piece of prose and one piece of poetry with the rest of the group.
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Online STEM immersive career experiences (ages 12-18)
Supercharge your students' potential today. Interactive, 'Live Online' career experiences now available in 8 STEM-related industries.
Register now for a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, doctors, psychologists, vets and others this term. Students can attend 'Live Online' and gain immersive career experiences all from the comfort of their own home.
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Camp Invention (K-6): July 19-23
For students in grades: K - 6th
Location: Bethel Park Camp Invention at Neil Armstrong Middle School in Bethel Park
Date: July 19 - 23, 2021
Time & Cost: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM | $245 (before discount)
Extended Day Hours Available: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM | Additional $80
Camp Director: Laura Huth | huth.laura@bphawks.orgRegister at INVENT.ORG/CAMP or 800-968-4332.
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STEM Adventure Day Camp (ages 6-13)
This summer, Camp Guyasuta will offer seven weeks of an awesome day camp that are co-ed and open to all youth. These programs will be a “drop off” format. This arrangement allows youth of working parents the ability to attend an adventure of a lifetime, while not disrupting work schedules.
Programs for children ages 6-10 and 11-13. Weel-long camps begin June 7 and run through July 23.
For more information or to register visit www.CampGuyasuta.org
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Upcoming Programs at the Community & Recreation Center
Jump into January: Upcoming Programs at the Community & Recreation CenterSign your child up for soccer, basketball, acting and more!
Registration: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ uscrecreation/activity/search? onlineSiteId=0&activity_ select_param=2&activity_ category_ids=38&viewMode=list -
Listen, Learn & Create (K-gr. 4): Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Zoom Listen, Learn & Create
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 6
Each week Miss Colleen will share a story, game and activity. This program is recommended for kids in kindergarten-4th grade, but all are welcome!
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Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten: Tuesdays beginning Jan. 5
Zoom Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten
Tuesdays at 10 or 11 a.m. beginning Jan. 5We'll explore and practice kindergarten readiness skills including letters of the alphabet, writing skills, following directions, vocabulary, numbers and counting, and shapes and patterns. Participants will need either paper and pencil/crayons or chalkboard and chalk for the classes. Join Ms. Deb for this half-hour program.
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Zoom Preschool Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Zoom Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning Jan. 7
Each week Miss Deb will be sharing stories and rhymes. This program is recommended for children ages 3 1/2, 4 and 5 years old, but all are welcome!
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Zoom Zoom Rhymes & Songs: Thursdays @ 9:30 a.m.
Zoom Zoom Rhymes & Songs with Miss Sheri
Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. beginning Jan. 7
Join Miss Sheri as she shares fun rhymes and songs with you each week.
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Online 2021 Winter Reading Challenge: begins Jan. 1
Online 2021 Winter Reading Challenge
Beginning Jan. 1Join the county-wide reading challenge! Record your books read using the BeanStack tracking app to be entered to win a prize. This challenge is for readers of all ages.
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Carnegie Library's Hotspot Service Expands to All Students in Allegheny County
Carnegie Library's Hotspot Service Expands to All Students in Allegheny County
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is piloting a hotspot lending program for Allegheny County students. Through the program, parents, guardians and caregivers living in Allegheny County with at least one student in their household are eligible to borrow a hotspot through the end of the 2020-2021 school year. This includes college students and people enrolled in career training programs. Those interested can apply for a hotspot by:
-calling 412-622-3114;
-texting 412-775-3900; or
-chatting through the chat widget at www.carnegielibrary.org.
If you have questions about the hotspot lending program, email rottmundk@carnegielibrary.org or dale@carnegielibrary.org.
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Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
CHIP is short for the Children's Health Insurance Program - Pennsylvania's program to provide health insurance to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance. Nine out of 10 CHIP parents report satisfaction with their child’s health plan, and 96% received an appointment for check-ups and vaccinations as soon as they wanted.
There are a lot of reasons kids might not have health insurance - maybe their parents lost a job, don't have health insurance at work or maybe it just costs too much. Whatever the reason, CHIP may be able to help. All families need to do is apply today.
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Comcast offers Internet access to low-income families for $9.95/month
Internet Essentials from Comcast offers low-cost Internet service, discounted computer equipment and free digital literacy training to families with at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program.
Internet Essentials Includes:
* 10 Mbps Internet service for just $9.95 a month + tax
* No activation fees and no equipment rental fees
* Option to purchase a computer for just $149.99 + tax
* Access to free Internet training online, in print and in person
* A wireless gateway, delivering in-home WiFi at no additional costFor additional information about Internet Essentials, including program eligibility criteria, please visit www.internetessentials.com.