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For families, affordable summer programs and camps can be a lifeline. Yet, unmet demand for summer programs is high. For every child in, there’s another child waiting. Let's bridge this gap and ensure every child has access to enriching summer experiences. https://lnkd.in/dWNp6Nx2

🚀 Elevating Summer Learning: The Essential Role of Camps 🌞 In today's fast-paced world, the summer 'break' presents both a challenge and an opportunity for our children's education and personal growth. As we reminisce about the simplicity of our own childhood summers, it's crucial to recognize that the landscape of learning and development has evolved. Our latest resource blog dives into the transformative power of summer camps, offering a fresh perspective on combatting summer learning loss. Let's discuss: How do you see the role of summer camps evolving in supporting our children's education and personal growth? Share your thoughts and experiences below. #SummerLearning #EducationalEquity #ChildDevelopment #summercamp #CommunityEngagement https://lnkd.in/eeRHFrEs

National Association for Regional Councils (NARC) Conference -  Day 3 -2/13/24 I'm here in Washington DC getting knowledge and making connections to address the issues our region is concerned with, such as affordable housing. Today's meetings and sessions were thought-provoking, starting with a session on the challenges of affordable housing, connected to the housing supply. Commissioner from Naco reminded us all, "Be open to a changing environment and be a catalyst to that change." Director Jason Jordan encouraged, "Make investments in people by making investments in infrastructure." We received printed and online resources to help in these endeavors. Affordable housing and workforce housing are getting more difficult due to rising costs, whether from needed zoning reform, cost of construction, and cost of land. But we can address the things we control, like regulatory zoning and outdated zoning codes, etc. Later, we heard from Urban Forestry, which covered opportunities for federal support for a greener and healthier environment. Plus, in our roundtables, connected with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the numerous grant opportunities our localities, whether municipal, school district, or in partnerships with non profits can take advantage of. Collaboration is key. Finally ended with the NARC Board Meeting saying farewell to outgoing ED and incoming while accomplishing plans for upcoming changes and conferences. "Building Community Together!" #YourVoiceMatters  #YourVoteMatters  #votepurple  https://lnkd.in/g7PzFWbW

As we head into spring break, many Tars are embarking on alternative spring break experiences to engage with a different culture up close, see a real-world issue play out in the lives of a community, or watch history come to life. From faculty-led field studies to service-focused Immersions, learn how our alternative spring break experiences allow students to grow as global citizens: https://lnkd.in/eDnSheww

Being a summer camp counselor set me up for LIFE, but HOW exactly? Be Flexible Things rarely go exactly how you plan when dealing with 100+ kids and dozens of daily activities. Being able to entertain through different methods on the fly with limited supplies is an art. Energy Matters It’s only a bad day if you let it be, and kids pick up on your energy like a bloodhound. If you aren’t excited about what is next, why should they be? Making a glass-half-full perspective your default spills over into every other aspect of your life. Faith (in myself) Without realizing it, you’re leading groups of people and making automatic decisions based on information and instinct. In this process, you build trust with both others and yourself. I could go on for ages, but you get the idea—those summer experiences manifested into skills I now carry in my personal and professional life. P.S., if you’re a former camp counselor, you know how easy it is to spot another in the wild! Pictured: Me, circa 2015 after an arts and crafts activity I led at Camp Stonewall in Thompson, CT #summercamp

These are the faces of Mississippi's future! It's crucial that these bright young minds are equipped with the knowledge to seize every opportunity for rewarding careers. Skills That Pay is paving the way for good jobs, stability, and a high quality of life by educating key stakeholders on the wealth of opportunities across the state 🌟 #msskillsfoundation #mspathfinder #msworkforce #mscareers #acceleratems #msjobs #skillsthatpay #MississippiFuture

Happy 4th, everyone!! Since I moved to the Inland Northwest 2 years ago, I’ve been deep diving into the history, people, talents, and resources of our region. One of the common themes that comes up is this: we have so many hidden gems in the Inland Northwest. So many incredible businesses, people, nonprofits, natural resources, educational institutions, big thinkers, innovators. And yet we struggle to understand what it means to be an Inland Northwesterner. Who are we? What even are the boundaries of the Inland Northwest? If you look on Wikipedia, the very boundaries of the Inland Northwest are up for debate. Did you know that Spokane Falls Community College hosts the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy, a top-tier culinary school with a 100% job placement rate for their graduates? Did you know that Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) and URM Stores Inc were both founded and operate in the INW and generate BILLIONS of dollars in revenue every year? Did you know that Eastern Washington University’s Institute for Public Policy and Economic Analysis, spearheaded by Dr. Patrick Jones, established a Community Indicators Database in 2004 and now tracks and maintains data on key community indicators for NINE different counties in Washington? We have a wealth of resources at our finger tips, and yet we struggle to form a regional identity and celebrate all that makes us unique and powerful. I don’t have all the solutions, but I do have some ideas that I’m looking forward to continue sharing with all of you as I gather more stories, insights, and wisdom from this incredible region. #inlandnw #communitybuilding #connectionmatters #communityidentity

Children coming home from university in the summer? It can be a big job moving their belongings from their student accommodation, and stressful thinking of a solution for the summer months. That's where self storage units come in! It's the perfect solution to storage everything safely for a couple of months and most importantly, it keeps the rest of your house clutter free. We have storage units in different sizes available and our team can advise you on which one will be the best option for your belongings. Get in touch today! #SummerStorage #StudentSolutions #KentSpaceReview

Important Update: Noble County Parks Fall Summit Postponed After careful consideration, we’ve decided to postpone the Noble County Parks Fall Summit to spring 2025. This will allow us to ensure a more successful event for everyone involved! Reasons for the change: Key panelists from local parks departments are unavailable. We’ve received fewer RSVPs than usual. Scheduling conflicts are impacting our planning. We’re excited about the opportunity to make the spring summit even better! Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for your understanding. #NobleCountyParks #Update