YOUTH PROGRAMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2025

Dear Parents,

We are excited to announce that our Student of the Month for March is Claire Sears!

Why Claire was chosen:

• She consistently shows kindness and respect to others.
• She approaches every activity with a positive attitude and enthusiasm.
• She demonstrates responsibility by helping younger students and following program rules.
• She is always willing to try new things and encourages her peers to do their best!

We are so proud of her and want to encourage others to join us in celebrating her accomplishment.

Just a few things that our Student of the month has earned:

*Ideas Journal

* Stickers and Color Pens

* Bracelet Kit

*$25 Gift Card

*Free admission to Kids Night Out, Color War(run) at the Phelps Activity Center on Friday, March 28th + Bring a Friend!

Congrats, Claire!

🤠See you for week 30!🤯

Exciting Clubs Returning Soon! 🎹🥁

With warmer weather on the way, we’re excited to announce that Fishing Club for our 3rd – 5th grade students will resume next week! We can’t wait to see our young anglers back in action.

Additionally, Band Club will be starting back up in April, giving our little musicians a chance to continue honing their skills and making music together. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to these start dates. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to these fun activities!

KidFit Mondays 🏋️

KidFit with Ms. Alicia will begin on April 14, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.! 💪🏽✨

KidFit is a fun and engaging fitness program designed for all grade levels (Pre-K - 5th) to stay active, build teamwork, and develop strength. Activities will include:
✅ Physical Team Building 🤝
✅ Strength Courses 🏋️
✅ Pound Workouts 🥁🎶
✅ And More!

Your child will have the opportunity to stay active while having a blast with friends! Don’t miss out on this exciting addition to our program.

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Upcoming Holidays - School Closures - Important Dates

4/17/2025 | TCS Planning Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

4/18/2025 | Spring Holiday - TCS CLOSED

5/21-22/2025 | TCS Half-day for Students

PARA will begin picking RQE Extended Day Students up at 11:50AM

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Did you know that we welcome students from ALL TCS/TCSS, private school, and homeschooling students? Parents of students enrolled in grades Pre-k - 5th can drop their child off at the Phelps Activity Center - Monday through Friday, 3PM - 6PM.

Click the 'CLICK TO REGISTER / ENROLL' button Below. See you there!

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Registration/enrollment fees can be paid by clicking the CLICK TO REGISTER / ENROLL button below OR by calling the Phelps Activity Center at (205)562-3230 (Monday-Friday | 8AM-5PM) OR by visiting ANY PARA activity center. Please remember to enroll your child(ren) before 1:00 p.m. each day. Failure to enroll prior to school dismissal will result in a $3 late pay fee.

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Questions or concerns?

CONTACT

Ambrosia Jones

PARAkids Extended Day Director

O: (205)562-3230 | C: (205)393-8986

Email

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Last Year’s Easter EGGstravaganza was such a HUGE Hit—We're doing it again even BIGGER in 2025!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Easter EGGstravaganza at Mason’s Place Playground/Sokol Park South on April 19, 2025, from 9 AM - 12 PM!

Register for this FREE event at https://www.ticketleap.events/events/paratuscaloosa

We’re bringing back all the fun—petting zoo, Easter Bunny pics, face painting, balloon animals, Easter Jam performances, food, games, and more!

This FREE, community-wide event is made possible by the support of local churches and businesses, and we need YOUR help to make it even bigger this year! Our biggest need? EGGS! Help us reach our goal of 40,000 eggs! Sponsor pre-filled eggs, and we’ll do the work for you:

*$350 for 2,000 eggs

*$175 for 1,000 eggs

Want to be a GOLDEN EGG Sponsor?

Businesses can fill shiny golden eggs with special coupons, prizes, or giveaways to add some extra excitement!

Interested in sponsoring eggs or getting involved? Contact hshipley@tcpara.org!

Let’s bring the EGGstra fun back to Tuscaloosa this Easter!

PARA is proud to serve our community with top quality summer day camp programming.

June 2 through August 6, Monday – Friday | Hours: 7:00am – 5:30pm*

For more information, go to www.tcpara.org/programs/parakids/summercamp

Click here for membership information. Memberships start at only $59.99/month for a family. Access ALL 7 PARA Activity Centers for only $59.99/month!

Are you a parent of a student in grade 6-8 looking for a rewarding summer experience? Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program is the perfect opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain hands-on experience working with children, and make lasting memories at our Summer Day Camp!

Program Overview

Our CIT program is designed for enthusiastic, responsible students who are eager to learn about teamwork, childcare, and recreation in a fun, supportive environment. Under the guidance of experienced camp counselors and staff, CITs will:
✅ Assist with camp activities and games
✅ Learn leadership and teamwork skills
✅ Gain experience in child supervision and safety
✅ Receive mentorship from seasoned camp professionals
✅ Work towards earning priority consideration for future paid counselor positions

Program Details

📅 Duration: Full summer (6/2/25-8/1/25) or select weeks
📍 Location: Belk, Faucett, Miller, Phelps, Tingle locations

⌚Time: 7:00am - 5:30pm
🎯 Who Can Apply? Students entering grades 6-8 (2025-2026 school year)
📜 Graduation System: CITs who complete three summers in the program will be given priority consideration for paid counselor positions in future summers!

Why Join?

💡 Build Leadership Skills – Learn how to motivate and guide younger campers
🎉 Have Fun! – Enjoy a summer filled with exciting activities, trips, and friendships
📖 Gain Experience – Great for college applications, resumes, and future jobs

Fees

$30 Registration fee per student

$15 per day or $75 per week (All-inclusive PARA Members)

$20 per day or $100 per week (non-PARA Members)

For more info or to enroll, just click the image above.