16 Great Summer Learning Sites
Monday, July 05, 2010
Everyone gets how important keeping kids busy is this summer.
This was underscored by a visit that Education Commissioner Deborah A. Gist made this week with a number of vibrant summer-learning sites, to display and promote what's available for kids as the days get longer, and hotter.
“Learning doesn’t take a vacation,” Gist said. “Learning can be fun, in school and out of school. There are lots of opportunities across our state where, at little or no cost, families and students can have fun and learn this summer. We want people to be sure children are involved in fun and productive activities so that they can retain what they’ve learned and can continue to learn during the summer months.”
Check out the sites that the Commissioner visited, as well as more spots where kids can eat, play, and learn.
The Joslin Recreation Center: YMCA on the Move
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Pawtucket Public Library: Teen Zone
RISD Museum of Art
Jaswell’s Farm: Farm to School Program
The Rhode Island Afterschool Plus Alliance
The Providence After School Alliance
YMCA of Greater Providence
Boys & Girls Clubs in Rhode Island: Providence, East Providence, Warwick, Newport County, Pawtucket, Cumberland-Lincoln
Summer Food Service sites in Rhode Island (open to all children)
The Pawtucket Summer Program
Farms and Farm Stands
United We Serve: Volunteer Opportunities
“There are so many things that families can do to celebrate the joy of learning and to make sure children’s skills are continually being built,” said Commissioner Gist. “I hope all Rhode Islanders have a wonderful summer of learning and fun!”
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