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​A Summer of Adventure for Denver kids

6/6/2018

 
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The Denver Public Library wants to take kids on an adventure this summer—all without leaving the city. The library kicks off its signature Summer of Adventure program Friday, June 1, and aims to improve children’s literacy skills and learning opportunities through a variety of activities, including reading. The program runs June 1–Aug. 11 at all Denver Public Library locations. Registration packets are available at each branch location beginning June 1.

The Summer of Adventure program is more than reading. The program includes experiential learning in the form of programs and maker challenges where children use STEM concepts to have fun and enhance learning skills during non-school months.

Literacy studies show that children who do not read during the summer demonstrate a significant loss in reading skills, while students who read just five to six books throughout the summer months perform better the following school year.

“Our summer program has always focused on keeping kids reading throughout the summer,” said City Librarian Michelle Jeske. “The new Summer of Adventure program takes things further and incorporates informal learning and activities that help prevent summer learning loss,” Jeske adds. “Now, kids can attend a library event, submit a project to our maker challenge or use their MY Denver Card to explore the city. Activities keep kids engaged and learning over the summer, which is our primary motivation.”
 
Denver Public Library has offered summer reading programs for local residents for over 89 years. Summer of Adventure is one of the library’s most important programs for children and teens and is offered each June–August at the Denver Central Library, 25 branch locations and through two bookmobiles. In 2017, DPL had 24,425 children participate across the city.


About the program
The Summer of Adventure program provides free activities, suggestions for summer reading and incentives for Denver kids. It is divided into two age-appropriate themes:


Preschool and younger
Encourages parents to read and engage with kids in a variety of activities, including nature walks, finger painting, dance parties, making music and library programs like Storytime. As parents/caregivers complete a variety of activities together, they can earn free books.


Kids (K – 5th grade)
The program offers rewards for reading independently or with an adult as well as completing tasks such as library programs, STEM activities, maker challenges and more. Register at any Denver Public Library location and receive a book or journal to get started. Once registered, kids will be entered into weekly drawings for a chance to win family passes to various cultural and recreational institutions.

Teens (6th-12th grade)
Teens focus on reading, making and exploring during Summer of Adventure. Like the kids challenge, teens are entered into weekly drawings for a chance to win family passes to various cultural and recreational institutions. Teens who complete 12 activities can receive a book after June 30.


Complementary activities are also held throughout the summer at all branch locations including: workshops, craft making, musical entertainment and more. Details are available at denverlibrary.org and at all branch locations.
 
Cost:
All programs of the Denver Public Library including Summer of Adventure are free and open to the public. While the library encourages everyone to sign up for a library card, one is not required to participate.

Summer Resources and Camps for Students

5/5/2018

 
Don't know what to do with your kids this summer? Don't want them to stop[  learning just because they aren't in school? Check out these resources for activities and summer camps!

Activities:
DPS Summer Guide

Camps:
https://www.denverpost.com/summer-camps-in-colorado/

​Free Cell Phones, Cell Services, and Tablets!

1/30/2018

 
We have another great opportunity for our young adults ages 16-24 to get connected with technology and involved in their community. 

Apply for a cellphone, tablet or cell service through the Denver Opportunity Youth Initiative 
  • Young Adult ages 16-24 
  • Willingness to complete online phone safety training
  • Submit a short video monthly about your school, work or general life experience 
  • Apply to be eligible for:
    • Smartphone with video capabilities
    • Tablet
    • Cellular plan gift cards
Apply Today!

Mile High Youth Corps is hiring - Construction and Health & Wellness programs

1/23/2018

 
Mile High Youth Corps is hiring young people between the ages of 18-24 for our YouthBuild Construction and Health & Wellness (nurse aide) training programs. Orientation starts February 5th. Corpsmembers receive training toward industry recognized certifications, the opportunity to earn a GED or HiSET through CCD’s FSI, hands-on work experience, career and post-secondary readiness training, case management and mental health support, leadership development, placement and follow-up support, and the opportunity to earn an AmeriCorps Education Award—ALL WHILE GETTING A PAYCHECK – biweekly!  

Learn more about YouthBuild Construction here.
Learn more about YouthBuild Health & Wellness (nurse aide) training programs here.

Woke Minds Forum with Mayor Michael B. Hancock

1/17/2018

 
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Saturday, January 20, 2018, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m 
CU Denver Student Union Commons
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The Woke Minds Forum is a great opportunity for youth to participate in an open-mic session with Mayor Michael B. Hancock, along with a panel of social activists and representatives from Denver's justice system, to discuss how to put an end to police violence. Youth, ages 12-18, can advocate by sharing ideas that lead to change, highlight how the justice system impacts their families and talk about how to work within communities to find solutions. Additional session topics will include Know Your Rights and Implicit Bias. Don't miss the amazing performances from the most conscious and woke artists in our city! Online registration is required and must be completed by Thursday, January 18, 2018 by midnight. This event is free and lunch is provided.

FREE After School and Family Program at the McNichols Building Mondays and Tuesdays February 5 – May 22

1/17/2018

 
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Arts & Minds Classes
February 5 – May 22, 2018*; 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
McNichols Civic Center Building
144 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80202

Arts and Minds and Sound Off Colorado are coming together with some amazing programs for students! Coming to the McNichols Civic Center Building in February, each Arts & Minds enrichment session combines 60 minutes of Movement (guided dance, yoga, movement with Sound Off Colorado) and 60 minutes of Creative Arts Project stations (art, drama, sensory play, creative writing). Children will use Creative Arts to process what they experience physically and emotionally through the movement portion of the class.  Click here for event times.

Bringing more than five children? Please register online. 
*there will be no events February 19 (President's Day), March 26 and 27 (Denver Public Schools Spring Break) and May 7 (McNichols Building closed for a private event)

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