August has been recognized as International Peace Month, Learn more about what this means with this link: https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2022/08/11/making-tomorrow-better-international-peace-month/
July is National Plastic Free Month, learn about this and what you can do to commit to a plastic free life with these two links: https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/ and https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/what-others-do/how-cumberland-city-council-gave-a-second-life-to-landfill-waste/
This years summer program has came & past! Here is just a shout out to the staff who made it all happen and the students that came and got the most out of their summer program!
Learn more about becoming an ally to the Persons with disabilities community here: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/humandevelopment/become-a-disability-ALLY.html
Beginning around 1990 Disability Pride month has been celebrated during July, Learn more about what this pride month is about and how you can take part by reading this article: https://www.verywellmind.com/understanding-disability-pride-month-5193069
Use your free time & your trash to create feeders for your local birds! Learn more with these two links today!: https://fabpartyplanningmom.com/homemade-birdhouses-for-kids/ & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0wk-xdoT9o
When referring a friend to join our program just shoot us an email after they turn in the application to receive your reward! Use this application link to apply now: https://botform.compansol.com/201817883387063
Thinking about our last post and wondering what you wanna make? Try out these teen safe recipes that you can get started on now! Here: https://www.marthastewart.com/1505773/13-super-easy-meals-teens-can-make-themselves
Looking for things to do this summer? try out some new recipes to observe national culinary arts month & learn more here: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-culinary-arts-month-july/#:~:text=National%20Culinary%20Arts%20Month%20in,their%20kitchens%20to%20our%20tables.
Learn how to make a fun lava lamp! : https://www.homesciencetools.com/article/how-to-make-a-homemade-lava-lamp-science-project/
Do not allow your brain to rot this summer! Engage in some fun science experiments, such as creating your own homemade slime! Get the recipe here: https://stemgeneration.org/slime-science-fair-project/#:~:text=Mix%201%2F2%20Cup%20water,are%20happy%20with%20the%20consistency.
Learning the tricks of budgeting doesn't always have to be boring and dull! Try out this interactive financial literacy game and upgrade your literacy today! https://playmoneymagic.com/
Thinking about pursuing a career in coding? Try out Apple's Swift Playground, for FREE! It is a simple and playful interactive game that coaches students and adults alike to code! Learn more with this link: https://www.apple.com/swift/playgrounds/
Do you know how you are going to observe this mental health awareness month? check out this link to read more about the different ways you can observe this month: https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/how-to-celebrate-mental-health-awareness-month
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States, see more here: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/minority-mental-health/
The Scholastic Summer Reading program offers kids an exciting, free, and safe summer reading experience, while helping to provide books to kids with limited or no access over the summer! Link: https://www.scholastic.com/site/summer-reading.html#activity-booklet
The forecast calls for rain this week, so you may be stuck indoors for a while. The good news is that this is the perfect time to work your typing skills, which may help you excel in standardized tests, college courses, and possibly your future career. Learn more at typing.com!
Take the rights steps now to ensure you are money smart in the future! Learn more about these steps on financial literacy here: https://www.moneyconfidentkids.com/us/en.html
Do you know all the things we offer? Here are just a few opportunities for growth that we offer, check out our website here to learn more about what we are: talentsearch.kcc.edu
UIC Spark Music Festival is an annual event that gives the campus life a boost of energy. Is it your style? Check out more about it here: https://involvement.uic.edu/programs-events/annual-programs-events/spark/
