P.A.R.K. NEWS

Programmed After-school Recreation for Kids! MAY-JUNE 2021 BUCKEYE WOODS NEWSLETTER

Dates To Remember Tuesday, May 4: National Star Wars Day Wednesday, May 5: Cinco de Mayo • Sunday, May 9: Mother's Day • Wednesday, May 26: National Paper Airplane Day • Monday, May 31: Memorial Day; no school or P.A.R.K. • Friday, June 4: Last say of school • Crafts• Activities Wednesday May 5, we celebrate Cinco de Mayo by explaining this turbulent year and we're all glad it’s over! Summer is on the holiday, making maracas and enjoying nachos for a snack. Well, the end of the year is finally here! We've made it through And we can't forget Mother's Day on Sunday, May 9. We will • Ms. Carley has summer themes galore in her crafts of make a special craft for mom. its way! But first, we've got some great days ahead.

• Ms. Paige has some unusual techniques for art. She’s courses, group games, races and team games. There will be watermelon, flowers, popsicles and more! going to do splatter painting and shaving cream painting. medalsOur field for day everyone! is Friday, May 21 and will include obstacle Can’t wait to see how that turns out! Lastly, we will wind up the year with an "end of the year" • Mr. H party on the last day of school, Friday June 4. We will provide athletic events and fun water activities. Watch out – you the hot dogs and popsicles, but are asking for donations of may getwill wet! lead Water our field balloons day activities. will be He used, will sooffer hang some in juice, chips, hot dog buns and cookies. Everyone is invited, there, we are going out with a bang! parents, siblings, grandparents and anyone else! We are celebrating the end of a very long year! And the students may need a towel - there will be lots of water activities!

Summing Things Up Kidz Korner We have had a very trying year. Hopefully, we can unwind a bit during the summer. A kindergarten student came up to If your child is going to the summer P.A.R.K. program, we can't wait to see them! the teacher. She noticed a large bump If your child is staying home this summer, try to have activities planned for them to on his forehead. She asked what he prevent boredom. Your child should have time to run and be physically active such as did. He said, "I hit my head on a pole." shooting hoops. Schedule time to enjoy quiet activities like reading or coloring. Reserve The teacher asked ``How did you miss time to be creative, like simple art projects. And don't forget to include time to be social, that?!" He replied, "I didn't." like logging on with friends. Planning will eliminate the "I'm bored!" statements. Parents, get creative too. Pinterest is a great online website and app for ideas to keep your child busy. Have fun and we'll see you next year!

The City of Grove City • Parks and Recreation Department P.A.R.K. Recreation Supervisors: Megan Williams and Amanda Gehres 614-277-3050 • GroveCityOhio.gov • facebook.com/GroveCityParks • twitter.com/GroveCityOhio • instagram.com/GroveCityParks BUCKEYE WOODS MAY-JUNE 2021 For absences, call 614-519-4664

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3 4 5 6 7 • Puzzle Piece Frame • Paint the Frame • Make a Picture for the Frame • Put Frame and Picture • Mother’s Day Cards • Guard the Castle • Sheepherder • Together • Four Corner Soccer • Fitness • Fitness • Fitness • Make Wrapping Paper • Free Dance • Wrap the Frame • Army

10 11 12 13 14 • Watermelons • Popsicle Stick Art • Kites • Flags • Cupcake Liner Flowers • Bunker Hill • Bowling Pin Knockout • Team Ball • Side Switching Dodgeball • Popcorn Tag • Fitness • Fitness • Fitness • Fitness • Fitness

17 18 19 20 21 • Cotton Ball Lambs • Spring Hyacinth Flowers • Carrots • Shaving Cream Eggs • Paper Strip Flowers • Race to the Galaxy • Through the Hoop • Throw the Football • Balloon Hockey • Crab Soccer • Fitness • Fitness • Fitness • Fitness • Fitness

24 25 26 27 28 • Fork Painting Tulips • Coffee Filter Butterflies • Construction Paper Snails • Splatter Paint Flowers FIELD DAY • Catch Me if You Can • Superhero Tag • The Floor Is Lava • Dog Catcher • Drip, Drip, Drop • Water Bucket • Fitness • Fitness • Fitness • Fitness • Sponge Tag Race • Duck Pond • Matching Game • Dodgeball • Water Balloon 31 JUNE 1 JUNE 2 JUNE 3 JUNE 4 NO SCHOOL OR P.A.R.K. • Choice Craft • Choice Craft • Choice Craft • End-of-the-Year Party! • Free Ball • Free Ball • Free Ball • Fitness • Fitness • Fitness