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Jolly Q Summer Camp success
By Shanana Rain BearCat
Quartzsite, AZ - Parents and community members were
treated to a touching award ceremony for the 2015 Jolly Q
Summer Camp. The ceremony included a presentation to
VFW Post 769 of a 4’ x 6’ display board; with hand-painted
waving flag designed by Mark Goldberg surrounded by red,
white and blue handprints of the youngsters.
Quartzsite youth enjoyed many new experiences and science projects during this year’s Summer Program sponsored
by the Town of Quartzsite and many volunteers. Danielle
Miller volunteered her expertise and countless hours, planning and executing the 6-week program. Mark and Lynda
Goldberg helped Miller every step of the way, including
designing the eye-catching T-shirts. Heather Canton visited
twice a week, teaching the youngsters Yoga and Tai Chi, a
great way for children to relax, have fun, and strengthen
body and mind. “Grandma Pepper” had a grandchild in the
program (before leaving town) but she kept volunteering her
time helping the kids. Delicious lunches were provided every
day First Assembly of God Church volunteers.
Town Staff member “Miss Rosa” Santos kept track of all
the activities and Park Staff were willing supporters, helping
out even before being asked.
The children especially enjoyed learning about dinosaur
history. They experienced ecosystem projects and Cultural
Diversity. In addition to fun Science experiments, the youngsters participated in a Summer Reading Program and received
awards during the closing ceremony.
During the program, children enjoyed a demo from the La
Paz Health Clinic concerning germs. The kids took rides in
Quartzsite Police cars and met Woden (pronounced Voden)
the department’s new K-9 officer. Quartzsite 4-H volunteers
shared their animals with the kids. The Goldberg’s supplied
many really cool arts and crafts projects, including making
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X-Ray hands; and donated
for the kids every
day. The kids made beautiful eagle Thank You cards for our
soldiers overseas. Quartzsite Fire Dept. had a fun time with
the kids, too. The youth made awesome red, white and blue
tie-dye t- shirts which were worn at Independence Day celebration at the Park. Robin Cooper and her helpers from Arizona Western College held a great demo on Cultural Diversity
with the kids. Countless volunteers helped create an experience the children will remember for the rest of their lives!
Miller stated online, “Please continue to look out for these
kids. They are our future! Be blessed and be kind to one
another. Like I tell my summer campers. We are all parts of a
whole. We don’t always know what’s going on in each other’s
lives. It costs nothing to show your fellow man/woman a little
grace and kindness.”
She also said, “I hope all the Quartzsite kids have an awesome and safe summer!”
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