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Community Resources for parents and youth #ThankYou
KPBSD celebrates the sources of strength offered in our communities who are rising up to assist our families and youth. #ThankYou
*Kindly add resources you know about in the comments on @KPBSD Facebook. KPBSD is continuing to receive additional places and groups and will add to this post.
Community Resources
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Kenai Peninsula Food Bank
Will offer kid friendly lunches in the Fireweed Dining Room and extend hours, if necessary, and will offer dinners with the funds have available to provide evening meals: 1 hour serving time and simple meals. The Food Bank will also put together food packages that can be used for lunches at home–bread, peanut butter, etc. For more information please contact: 262-3111.
Kenai and Soldotna activities in support of parents and youth:
Orca Theater
Finding Nemo at Noon on Tuesday, $3 admission per person
Keep checking the Facebook page. Will be adjusting show times and movies depending on how the strike goes.
Jumpin’ Junction AK
$2 off bounce, golf or Virtual Reality for school aged kids, K-12. Normally closed on Mondays, but will be open on Mondays through the strike to offer an exercise and activity option for kids.
Kenai Little League Baseball:
Fall Ball will still proceed as planned as it is not connected with the school nor is it on school property.
River City Cheer & Gymnastics Day Camp staring 9/17 until classes resume. Full day 8-5 $75; 1/2 day 8-12:30 or 12:30 -5 $40. Member rates: Full day $65, 1/2 day $35. Limited space, register early. frontdesk@rivercity.net; 260-9990, For more information: www.rivercitycheer.net or visit us on FaceBook.
Sterling
Solid Rock Bible Camp
Solid Rock is planning Day Camps!
• When: Tuesday & Wednesday, September 17-18. 8:00-5:00 (extended hours available)
• Who: Munchkins (K-2 grade) and Juniors (3-6 grade).
• Cost: $30/day plus $5 each for extended hours. Second child discounts available.
• Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, and lots of fun!
Like and follow our Facebook page for updates! Registration will open Monday, September 16, at noon. Go to our website to register. www.solidrockbiblecamp.com
The fine print:
• Because this is primarily offered to meet the needs of families affected by the KPBSD Teachers’ Strike, we ask that homeschool families and those unaffected by the strike not to register. You can ask to be put on the waiting list!
• If a bargain is reached before Tuesday, the day camp will be cancelled.
• Because of the uncertainty regarding the duration of the strike, kids with food allergies will need to bring their own meals.
• Children need to be able to use the bathroom unassisted.
• We will be outside, rain or shine so kids must bring everything on the gear list (found in the comments below and when you register).
• Is your child in Jr. High or High School and has worked at Solid Rock in the summer? Let us know if they can help!
Kenai/Soldotna/Sterling/Nikiski child care:
Kenai Fellowship:
A team of volunteers in place at Kenai Fellowship mile 8.5 Spur Hwy from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Friday with a mini VBS snacks lunch and safe place for parents in need. We can manage 30 kids and will be praying for an end to the strike. If there are parents in need of child care or interested helpers (must have background check verification from a church or other reputable organization on the peninsula), contact Deanna 953-2834.
Homer:
Paul Banks PTA organized a Pop-Up childcare K-2. Looking for volunteers to sign up: https://signup.com/…/invitation2/secure/2960306/false…
City of Homer Parks & Recreation Community Recreation will have extended hours activities at the SPARC for kids, 9 AM – 1 PM.
Homer Public Library is adding extra programs and continuing their summertime bagged food program with the Homer Food Pantry
The Kevin Bell Arenda is adding extra hours for open skate
Check www.KBayAHA.com for more info on these and other options in the Southern Kenai Peninsula area
Nikiski:
The Compass Coffeehouse
During the upcoming school closure, The Compass Coffeehouse and The Compass Drop-In will be open as usual:
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Friday: Coffeehouse 6:30am-1:30 pm; Drop-In 2:30-6:00 pm.
Saturday: Coffeehouse 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m; Drop-In closed
Nikiski Nazarene Church:
In response to the incredible need for families to provide solutions for children during school closures, Nikiski Church of the Nazarene is offering a Day Camp (VBS-style) from 8:30am-4:00pm starting Tuesday.
Nikiski Church of the Nazarene is planning Day Camp
(Vacation Bible School-style)
• When: Starting Tuesday, September 17-18. 8:30-4:00 (extended hours unavaialble)
• Who: K-5th Grade
• Cost: Free
• Includes: All activities, crafts, and snacks
• EXCLUDES: Lunch. Please provide a sack lunch for your child that is CLEARLY marked with their name. A freezer, refrigerator, & microwave will be available with adult assistance. Please ensure the lunch is PEANUT-FREE as we are not able to make special accommodations for allergies.
See our Facebook page for updates! Registration will open Monday, September 17, at 6:00pm at www.nikiski.church.
The fine print:
• Because this is primarily offered to meet the needs of families affected by the closure of schools, we ask that homeschool families and those unaffected by the strike not to register. You can ask to be put on the waiting list!
• If a bargain is reached before Tuesday, the day camp will be cancelled.
• Because of the uncertainty regarding the duration of the strike, kids with food allergies will need to bring their own snacks & meals.
• Children need to be able to use the bathroom unassisted.
• We will be outside, rain or shine so kids must bring everything on the gear list.
Space is extremely limited.
We are only able to accommodate 30 children for Tuesday, September 17, 2019. This number may be updated on additional days depending on background checked/ abuse trained volunteers.
Only those who have successfully completed the online registration are secured a spot.
Please do not attempt to DROP-IN if no online regisytration spots are available.
If you do not plan to participate after registering, please contact us ASAP to allow space for another child.
No shows directly impact another family’s ability to participate.
