ASK - After School Kids of Northampton, PA

After School Kids (ASK) is an after school program for youth in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. It is a project of a coalition of local churches and other interested individuals. Zion Lutheran Church (1904 Main Street) will administer the program, which will be held in Zion's basement. We have received a $2,500. grant from United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley for the first year, with an equal amount promised for the second year. We hope to raise an additional $1,500. locally. The director is Suzanne Searfoss.

A pilot session will be held on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:45 to 5:30, April 4 through May 31.

We still need volunteers to help supervise the youth or share special interests. Call Suzanne Searfoss (610-261-2308) if you are willing to help.

ATTENTION CARING ADULTS (18 AND OVER)

This program is called ASK (After-School Kids). ASK will be a safe place for students to meet between the hours of 2:45PM and 5:30PM Wednesday and Thursday after school and there will be NO CHARGE for this program

We are looking for VOLUNTEERS (Parents, Grandparents, Retirees, Peers /Students) to provide adult supervision for our after school program.

If you have a few hours of free time and enjoy being with kids, we need your help. We are very flexible with scheduling volunteers. You can volunteer one, two, three times, once a week, twice a week, once a session, one day per session, two Wednesdays a session or any other combination is appreciated. If you would like to come once a session to do a craft or baking project, we will welcome you with open arms! If you are retired and have experience with computers, that would be very helpful. You do not have to commit to the entire session.

Orientation and Volunteer training will be scheduled for all new volunteers. Also, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and Request for Criminal Record Checks are necessary and will be paid for.

This is our first year at implementing this program which we feel is a need in our community. The success of ASK depends on a LARGE pool of volunteers. We will begin our pilot session: April 4 through May 31,2001 Days: Wednesday and Thursday Time: 2:45PM to 5:30PM. If you or someone you know is interested in helping, please call Suzanne Searfoss at 610-261-2308 or send e-mail to afterschoolkids@hotmail.com for more information.

Funded in whole or in part by the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.

 

WISH LIST FOR ASK PROGRAM

We are looking for the following specific equipment/ supplies to start

the ASK program. If you have or know of anyone who has access to any of these items please call Suzanne Searfoss, 610-261-2308 or e-mail to afterschoolkids@hotmail.com.

1 Large Peg-Board

1 Large White Big Board -- Dry erase kind

2 Computers / 1 Printer

2 Computer desks or 2 lockable computer desks

1 metal or wooden lockable cabinet- Maximum dimensions would be 74) inches high x 18 inches deep x  8 feet wide (6 foot is probably better) (or 2 3-foot)

Music -- stereo, radio, etc.

Kitchen supplies-

Cookie Sheets

Baking utensils

Mixing Bowls

Hand mixer

Pots and Pans

5 gallon Igloo Juice Container

Ping Pong table

Games:

Clue

Yahtzee

Connect Four

Monopoly

Chess Set

Backgammon

Cards

Puzzles

Where's Waldo Books

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