The objects include; To provide general health and wellness to advance the safety of our children
To provide a structured physical activity to improve physical health
To provide a meaningful way in which our children can engage in charitable activities to encourage a deeper respect for their community and others
To provide access to written language through read aloud stories and craft activities
Additional elements
Books will be available through a book exchange so students will have access to books to take home
Public speakers /presenters have clearances on file with their given employers
Ms. Rebecca Hamilton will provide supervision while all activities and presentations are taking place
The program is being instituted by volunteers and come at no cost to the community or participants
On July 7 you will be able to see
Animal print identification by Nichol Harris
Balloon paddle ball (physical fitness)
Meals on Wheels place mats (Community service)
Read aloud book and craft activity (educational)
Pine cone bird feeder or butterfly magnet craft
July 14
Drug awareness program - Sheriff C.J. Walters
Dodgeball
Operation gratitude (for our military personnel)
Read aloud book and craft activity train craft (choo choo choose to be drug free)
July 21
Basic First aid by John Mosser
Kickball
Operation gratitude
Read aloud book and craft activity ( heart mobile)
July 28
Fire safety by Canton Fire Chief J. Scott May and the Canton Fire Dept. mobile “smoke house”
Capture the flag
Linus Blanket project
Read aloud book and craft
August 4
Dental health - Speaker from the Canton dental office
Crab walk soccer game Linus Blanket project
Read aloud book and craft. tooth 3D refrigerator magnet)
August 11
Seat belt safety speaker from Guthrie Injury Prevention
Bean bag toss
Sole Hope ( community )
Read aloud book and craft - personalized seatbelt wrap
August 18
Fire safety when camping Smokey the Bear -- Kevin Ayres
Scavenger hunt
Sole Hope
Read aloud book and craft -campfire magnet
Ms.Hamilton appreciates the Canton Borough and the following entities for volunteering to help with this endeavor:
Canton American Legion
Canton Fire Department
Canton Police Department
Mt. Pisgah Park
Bradford county Sheriff
Canton Dental office
Guthrie Injury Prevention Canton EMS