On this beautiful day after so many days of heavy deluge and humidity
and heat, I am reminded of the joys of spending time outdoors this time
of year. I can't wait to head out myself this afternoon! Time
outside is so rejuvenating and refreshing, especially for children who
so often are cooped up indoors. Statistics are scary about how much
screen time today's children have. They need more time in nature! If
you value this too, please consider sharing your time outdoors (whether
it's a walk in a park, throwing a frisbee/baseball/football, or going
boating or any other sport or hobby) with a child waiting for a mentor, like Sean here:
Name: Sean
Age: 13
Interests: Sean enjoys being out in nature, biking,
skateboarding and football.
Personality/Characteristics: Sean is talkative, polite, intelligent
and inquisitive. He is a wonderful
young man who is a big helper at home with his single parent mom and young
sister ; he has also helped a teacher and neighbors. He is alone a lot and does
not have the opportunity to do activities.
Goals: Sean says he would like to get to know a mentor and learn from
him. Sean will be
in 8th grade this fall.
For More Information: Sean is one of almost 50 children waiting
for a mentor through Kids ‘n Kinship, a private nonprofit serving Apple
Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount in Dakota
County for 40 years. If you're interested in becoming a mentor, you're
invited to attend an information session from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday July 11th at the Burnhaven Library in Burnsville. Mentors can volunteer
as individuals, couples, or families for weekly fun and enriching
activities at home or in the community on their own schedules. Contact
us at 952-892-6368 or go to our website www.kidsnkinship.org.
On this beautiful day after so many days of heavy deluge and humidity and heat, I am reminded of the joys of spending time outdoors this time of year. I can't wait to head out myself this afternoon! Time outside is so rejuvenating and refreshing, especially for children who so often are cooped up indoors. Statistics are scary about how much screen time today's children have. They need more time in nature! If you value this too, please consider sharing your time outdoors (whether it's a walk in a park, throwing a frisbee/baseball/football, or going boating or any other sport or hobby) with a child waiting for a mentor, like Sean here:
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