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2023 Summer Resource Guide

From the SCPS Parent Resource Center

2023 SummerResource GuideFrom the SCPS Parent Resource Center

This guide is packed with information about summer programs, fun ideas, activities, camps and tips to help you make the most of your time with your child or children this summer. Help prevent the "summer slide" by encouraging your child to continue reading and learning so their skills remain sharp when they return to school in the fall, ready to learn!

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PRC Library Summer Hours

The Parent Resource Center Library will be open this summer through June 21, so be sure you stop by and stock up on plenty of engaging learning resources, books, and games for your family to use this summer! We will reopen on August 1, 2023.


SUMMER HOURS


  • May 24 - June 21: 9am-3pm, Monday-Thursday (closed on Fridays)
  • July - closed


Our library will reopen on August 1, 2023 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Take a virtual tour of the PRC Library!

Wondering what type of resources you and your child can check out? Check out our virtual library tour below.
PRC Library Virtual Tour

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Parent Resource Center Special Education Consultative Services Parent Resource Center Special Education Consultative Services

Staff will continue to be available for phone, video, or in-person consult during the summer from May 29-June 21, Monday-Friday 7am-5pm. Please call (540) 582-7060 or contact us at prc@spotsylvania.k12.va.us to schedule a time.


Our office will be closed during the month of July. If you have questions related to special education that require immediate attention during the month of July, please contact the Office of Student Support Services at (540) 834-2500. Otherwise, leave us a message or email us at prc@spotsylvania.k12.va.us and we'll schedule a consult with you upon our return on August 1.

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SCPS Summer Learning Programs

Looking for information on summer school, enrichment programs, or special education services? Look no further! The 2023 SCPS Summer Institute can be found here or by clicking on the guide below: https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/page/summer-institute
PDF copy of the 2023 Summer Institute programming
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2023 SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2023 SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Click on the guide below to open the 2023 Summer Activities list.

Summer Activity List 2023
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2023 WEBSITES FOR SUMMER LEARNING 2023 WEBSITES FOR SUMMER LEARNING

Click on the guide below to open the 2023 Websites for Summer Learning list.

Websites for Summer Learning 2023
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SUMMER CAMPS SUMMER CAMPS

Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events - Summer Camps Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events - Summer Camps

Summer Camps

Summer Camps

Capacity and protocols may change at any point based on changes in the pandemic/protocols, Governor's Orders or CDC guidelines. Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events reserves the right to implement or change protocols at any time without warning. Please note that currently City policy states "participants who are unvaccinated are still requested to wear masks while participating in programs within City buildings.

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Spotsylvania County Parks and Recreation - Summer Camps Spotsylvania County Parks and Recreation - Summer Camps

Camp Information

Camp Information

Get information about our summer camps.

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Ron Rosner YMCA Camps Ron Rosner YMCA Camps

Day Camps - Rappahannock YMCA

Day Camps - Rappahannock YMCA

YMCA Day Camps YMCA camps are more than just childcare - they are opportunities for children to have fun, learn skills, make friends, and make memories that last a lifetime. At Y day camp, your kids will have tons of fun as they explore new adventures each day.

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2023 Fredericksburg Academy Summer Camps 2023 Fredericksburg Academy Summer Camps

FA Summer Camps

2023 Traveling Players Theater Summer Camps 2023 Traveling Players Theater Summer Camps

Theatre camp, near Chevy Chase, Washington, DC, Arlington, NoVA sleepaway residential summer drama theater program

Theatre camp, near Chevy Chase, Washington, DC, Arlington, NoVA sleepaway residential summer drama theater program

Traveling Players Ensemble, near Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Washington, DC, Arlington, McLean, NoVA, offers drama camps and Shakespeare theatre conservatory programs for kids, tweens and teens.

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Mark Making Studio - Summer Enrichment Art Camp for Students Mark Making Studio - Summer Enrichment Art Camp for Students

Email Frank Carr, licenced art teacher in SCPS, for more information.

markmakingstudio@gmail.com

Master Kim's Martial Arts Summer Camp Master Kim's Martial Arts Summer Camp

Summer Camp | Go Master Kim

Summer Camp | Go Master Kim

Master Y.J. Kim's Martial Arts Center offers a fun, safe, and educational summer camp for kids in the Fredericksburg area. The professional staff at Master Y.J. Kim's Martial Arts Center works with children year round and are experts in their field.

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2023 Macaroni Kid Summer Camp Guide 2023 Macaroni Kid Summer Camp Guide

🌞 2022 Summer Camp Guide | Macaroni KID Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania-Stafford

🌞 2022 Summer Camp Guide | Macaroni KID Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania-Stafford

Find Your Family Fun at Summer Camp! Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford, VA Listings will be added to this guide often over the coming weeks. Bookmark this page & check back often! Want to see your camp featured in the 2022 Macaroni Kid Fredericksburg Summer Camp Guide? Email us today!

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American Camp Association American Camp Association

Find a Camp

Find a Camp

ACA offers expert advice from camp professionals on camp selection, readiness, child and youth development, and issues of importance to families. ACA helps you find the right camp for every child.

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SummerCamps.com SummerCamps.com

Find Your Perfect Summer Camp! - Summer Camps 2023

Find Your Perfect Summer Camp! - Summer Camps 2023

Welcome to SummerCamps.com - the premier web-location for parents and family members to research, find and book the very best in-person and virtual camps. Your children are precious so we offer the highest quality and variety of camps that will meet each child's individual needs and interests.

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SPECIAL NEEDS SPECIAL NEEDS

Special Needs Summer Camps in Virginia Special Needs Summer Camps in Virginia

This database is dedicated exclusively to camps that serve individuals with one or more of a wide range of special needs, including sibling camps!
Special Needs Summer Camps in Virginia

Special Needs Summer Camps in Virginia

With both day and sleepaway boarding options, Oakland's five-week summer program offers a healthy mix of academic support and traditional camp fun. Students ages 7-13 (9-13 for boarding), with or without learning difficulties, enjoy small class sizes and 1:1 instruction along with recreational activities like horseback riding, swimming, archery, arts, and more.

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Rappahannock Area YMCA’s Special Needs Program Rappahannock Area YMCA’s Special Needs Program

The Rappahannock Area YMCA’s Special Needs program gives individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability access to classes and activities that encourage self-sufficiency, socialization and staying active—all qualities that help them learn, grow, and thrive.
Special Needs - Rappahannock YMCA

Special Needs - Rappahannock YMCA

These exercise and volunteer opportunities are designed specifically for those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The program has appropriately designed activities and a focus on physical, mental and health benefits. Goals and benefits include: cardiovascular endurance, increased range of motion, increased strength, appropriate social skills, and improvement in conceptual and practical skills.

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YMCA Special Needs Splash YMCA Special Needs Splash

Registration for the June 14th Splash event opens on May 1st and the registration for the July 24th Splash event registration opens on June 13th.


Register here: https://family-ymca.org/programs/special-needs/ (Scroll down to the Program Directory and look for the Special Needs Swim programs to register.)

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Milestones Play Gym & Pediatric Therapy Specialty Summer Groups 2023

Milestones Play Gym & Pediatric Therapy offers summer groups open to all children ages 3 and up focusing on either social emotional learning and self-regulation or fine motor/ handwriting skills. Click on the link to find more information about the session dates and registration. Pre-registration for Summer Specialty Groups Session 1 is due May 12th.

Milestones Play Gym & Pediatric Therapy, LLC

Milestones Play Gym & Pediatric Therapy, LLC

Play Gym Coming Soon! Once a plant begins growing leaves, it is typically strong enough to continue growing effortlessly. Similarly, when children begin to independently engage in raw play, they will typically flourish. We will offer open-play experiences for children and their families to experience together.

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SUMMER SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR ON-THE-GO FAMILIES SUMMER SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR ON-THE-GO FAMILIES

Brain-building boredom busters for on-the-go families, by Great Schools


Click on the guide or the link below to open the Summer Survival Guide for On-The-Go Famiilies.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY

Click on the guide or the link below to open the Guide to Becoming a Volunteer in Your Community.

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ADDITIONAL SUMMER RESOURCES ADDITIONAL SUMMER RESOURCES

Central Rappahannock Regional Library Events Calendar Central Rappahannock Regional Library Events Calendar

Events | Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Events | Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Explore upcoming events at Central Rappahannock Regional Library

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Fredericksburg Parent Events Calendar Fredericksburg Parent Events Calendar

Fredericksburg Parent & Family Magazine Summer Events

Macaroni Kid Events Calendar Macaroni Kid Events Calendar

Events | Macaroni KID Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania-Stafford

Events | Macaroni KID Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania-Stafford

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The Schedule That Saved My Summer The Schedule That Saved My Summer

Visit www.imom.com/printable/the-schedule-that-saved-our-summer/ to read how this mom made a schedule that saved her summer from chaos and boredom. Print out the blank calendar to make your own! Visit the website or click on the image below to open the PDF.
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Encourage Acts of Kindness Encourage Acts of Kindness

Encourage acts of kindness this summer with these resources from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation and the Doing Good Together!
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Click on the coloring pages to access 6 coloring pages that you can print at home! Click on the coloring pages to access 6 coloring pages that you can print at home!

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Go on a Kindness Quest this summer! Go on a Kindness Quest this summer!

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Take a Reading Road Trip! Take a Reading Road Trip!

Reading is Fundamental is hosting a 6-week reading road trip this summer! Find the books on their recommended list at your local library, or find your own that matches the weekly theme. Create travel brochures, complete 3 in a row on the bingo board, and fill in the road map as you journey around the country. Click on the link to get started! https://www.rif.org/summer
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Reading Rockets Weekly Summer Reading Tips Come Straight to Your Phone! Reading Rockets Weekly Summer Reading Tips Come Straight to Your Phone!

Sign ups for Summer 2023 begin in early May.

Be sure to check the Reading Rockets site in May to sign up for another summer season of learning tips in English or Spanish, delivered by text message!

Visit Reading Rockets and Colorín Colorado for more resources that parents can use to boost your child's love of reading and learning!


Reading Rockets is a public literacy initiative that provides information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help. https://www.readingrockets.org/


Colorín Colorado is a bilingual site for educators and families of English language learners.

https://www.colorincolorado.org/

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CONTACT US CONTACT US

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Spotsylvania County Public Schools Parent Resource Center

Hours:

Monday-Friday

8am-4pm


Courtney Seely, Teacher Facilitator

Sandy Sprague, Parent Facilitator

Jordana Neylon, Administrative Assistant (Spanish/English)

Email: prc@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
Website: https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/prc
Location: 7409 Brock Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553, USA
Phone: 540-582-7060
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotsyprc
Twitter: @SCSPRC

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