SpiralScouts is off to a great start!!
A couple of months ago a poster went up announcing the beginning of a new children’s program here at the church. Since that announcement went up we have had a couple of gatherings with the attendance of up to 7 children ranging from 2 ½ to 10!
The children have been learning about the earth, about friendship and sharing and their own importance to the world around them. This has been a wonderful experience for both the children and for the adults as well.
Right now the scouts charter is still in a prototype stage and will remain so until mid- July when it will be officially chartered; so in that time we are making plans for future gatherings ranging from farm trips to nature walks and other fun events that will not only build strong friendships but also educate them about nature and its importance in our daily lives.
I encourage anyone who is interested in bringing their child in for a visit during one of these meetings to please contact me and we would be happy to have you. Generally, meetings are every other Saturday from 1pm-3pm and the meetings are $3.00 per child or $5.00 for the family. This helps to cover the costs of arts and crafts as well as snacks/refreshments during their snack time.
Also Spiralscouts is looking for some sponsors who are willing to donate time and energy to the children in whatever forms possible. If you have any ideas and are willing to donate some time please let me know. Also if you have any ideas for fundraisers to help fund this program, your input would be greatly appreciated.
Most importantly, this is a wonderful opportunity for the children not only of our congregation but of the community to get together, have a little fun and learn about the world around them. Im so pleased at the gathering that we have had so far and want to take the opportunity to thank the parents who have put in their time this far to bring it from an idea to a reality!
Blessings
Donna
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