In this article, I am not referring to the new water slide that was recently added to Polaris Park! Instead, I encourage all parents/guardians to continue to embed learning into daily activities, so that there is no regression when school starts back up in August.
To help you stay engaged over the summer, consider participating in the following:
-The Minot AFB Library offers a summer reading program with an opportunity to win prizes!
-The Roosevelt Park Zoo is looking for volunteers to assist the Zoo’s Education Department with handling, monitoring, and transporting the animals to senior living facilities to provide education to Minot and the surrounding area!
-The Woodland Trail offers a natural setting to observe ND birds and turtles, just bring a bird chart and binoculars!
-The Child Development Center on Minot AFB is looking for volunteers to assist with cleaning windows, organizing closets, organizing laundry, cleaning and organizing the break room, cleaning and organizing the playground, and labeling shelves and cubbies!
-The Minot Commission on Aging is looking for volunteers to assist in Meals on Wheels delivery to help feed elderly members in our community!
Numerous hands-on learning opportunities away from a screen exist in and around Minot AFB. These have the potential to become some of the fondest memories for your children, because when you give of your time to them and our community, you instill in them a sense of pride, value, and purpose. We all know learning doesn’t end when the school year ends and people always need help, so make this summer count!
