Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — KinderCamp™ Returns This Summer and more news

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Weekly Newsletter
Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Connections Spotlight

KinderCamp™ Returns This Summer

On a recent Saturday morning, a group of about 20 educators from Flagstaff, Williams and Pinetop-Lakeside met in the gymnasium of Kinsey Elementary School for a special orientation and training session.

Typically, rising early to sacrifice your day off for mandatory training doesn’t generate a lot of enthusiasm, but in this case the excitement was palpable. Why?

Because KinderCamp™ is coming back.

“There was just a buzz in the room,” said Sara Owen, the coordinator for the program that helps preschoolers with the foundational, social and academic skills needed to successfully transition into kindergarten. “People are really looking forward to being part of this again – and having it in person.”

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Upcoming Events

May 5, 12, 19 — Arizona’s Children Association presents ‘First Five Years Online’

Through May 11 — Arizona’s Children Association to present free parenting workshop ‘Early Childhood STEP’

May 20, June 15 — Bilingual report — Family Child Care Registry & Networking Orientation

June 9 through July 21 — The Salvation Army announces ‘Summer Family Fun’ Wednesdays at Thorpe Park

June 19 — 3rd annual Early Childhood Conference to be held in Snowflake

Aug. 17 — First Things First will present its virtual 2021 Early Childhood Summit

Sept. 17-26 — Announcing the 2021 Festival of Science ‘Stories in Stone’

Local Education Spotlight

Coconino High School Art Students Advance to Top 50 in Vans Custom Culture Competition. See more local education news here

Congratulations to Coconino High School (CHS) art students Lorelei Tessmer and Amber Kelly for advancing to the top 50 in this year’s Vans Custom Culture competition out of over 500 applicants.

Voting is now open to the public at vans.com/customculture and individuals can cast one vote per day until Friday, May 7th, 2021. 

VOTE TODAY AND EVERYDAY!

Amber Kelly, a freshman at CHS, loves drawing and painting to help her relax. The freshman is inspired by her own thoughts and experiences to create beautiful pieces. Amber states, “I wanted to capture the beauty of my Native American culture on my Vans shoes. I’m Navajo and I wanted to show you what I see on the Navajo Nation. It may be different but it is beautiful to see. I incorporated many aspects; the subtle mesas, the connection, the feeling of being in nature, and just being at home. To create texture I used some sand from the Navajo Nation. The back of my shoe, which represents my future, maybe in disarray (paint splatters) but I’m determined to make a masterpiece out of my life.”

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CCC&Y Children & Youth Focused Calendar of Events

 

Note: Please be sure to check with individual organizations regarding postponement / cancellation of events due to the ongoing Coronavirus emergency.

 

2021 Fredonia Regional Events

2021 Grand Canyon, Tusayan Regional Events

2021 Page Regional Events

2021 Tuba City, Navajo Nation Regional Events

2021 Williams Regional Events

 

CCC&Y Children & Youth Tool Kit

CCC&Y Action and Outreach Initiatives for 2020-21

Education Resources

Local Resource Guides

 

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Our Mission: We ignite collective action that creates better lives for children and families.
Our Purpose: We imagine a world where every person lives in peace and is supported by a thriving, resilient community.
Our Mailing Address: 2625 North King Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 • (928) 679-7318 (office). Email: coalition@coconinokids.org
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