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We are so happy to announce that we will for the 3rd year in a row offer "Summer in Your Backyard" summer series in Woodstock.
 
What is "Summer in Your Backyard"?
A FREE Community Collaborative Summer Series that will take place 2 days a week for 3 weeks (schedule below) from 10-Noon, outside of the Community Room at Safford Commons

 
Open to all children in the Windsor Central Supervisory Union between Kindergarten and 6th grade.
 
A fun, lighthearted time for kiddos to get out of the house, see some peers and take part in some different activities with daily special guests from different area organizations such as ArtisTree, the National Park and VINS.
 
What about COVID-19?

We will be keeping our group size small, therefore it is important to register. We will only stay outside therefore "camp" is weather permitting. We will conduct health checks, practice social distancing, wear masks when we can't socially distance and follow regular hand washing and/or hand sanitizing schedule. See our full health and safety guidelines in our registration form. Subject to cancellation if needed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
 

2020 Summer Schedule

Times: 10am to Noon

Where: Outside Community Room at Safford Commons Way, Woodstock VT
 
Week One:
  • Monday July 27: Fun with Amy (arts, crafts etc)
  • Tuesday July 28: Terrific Tuesday (details coming)
Week Two:
  • Monday August 3: Mindful Monday: (mindfulness with Susan Mordecai from OHF)
  • Tuesday August 4: Artistree (Finnie)
Week Three:
  • Monday August 10: NPS – Hike up Prosper Trail to the Pogue with NPS Ranger
  • Tuesday August 11: Live Birds with VINS (Vins 10:30 for 45 min program)
  • Norman Williams Public Librarian will also read to us each day for last half an hour.

     
There will be a limit of 10 children per day
Registration is required.

To Register – click here

North Chapel's "Strengthening Families, Building Community" Initiative has partnered with the following organizations to make this happen: Ottauquechee Health Foundation, Mt. Ascutney Hospital, Ottauquechee Health Center, ArtisTree Community Arts Center, Norman Williams Public Library, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park, VINS, Twin Pines Housing, Kings Daughters and community members.
 
Please contact Geraldine Fowler if you have any questions.

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