Students had a fun-filled summer at the Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen’s Summer Recreation program. There were about 275 students enrolled in the program, from kindergarten through seventh grade. Staff members worked diligently to provide a summer of exciting activities and enrichment for the children who attended the program, which was hosted at James A. Dever Elementary School. The students have been able to participate in various indoor and outdoor activities, including art projects, dance, sports, field trips, band lessons, and more.
“This program truly exemplifies the beauty of our entire Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen community. It allows students to engage in experiences that foster student connection with grade-level peers across the district,” said Dr. Amanda King, principal of the Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen Summer Recreation Program. “It has been such a pleasure to participate in such a wonderful program.”
Some of the exciting activities that were available for the students included Summer Spirit Week, Summer Olympics Tournament, and Marino Ices on Wednesdays. These events helped connect students and create lasting friendships and memories of the summer. Additionally, for students entering the third grade, there was an option to participate in the Summer Recreation recorder program. In this program, students learned to play songs on the recorder and got to perform them at the Summer Showcase.
The students were invited to attend two great field trips this summer. The first field trip was to the bowling alley, and later in the summer, they went to the movie theater. The Summer Recreation program allowed students to gain enjoyable experiences on and off campus. At the end of the summer program, there was a Summer Showcase DJ Party and Carnival filled with art, music, dancing, and more. Families were invited to come to see the amazing work and effort the students and staff put into such a successful program.
Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen is committed to fostering a sense of community and togetherness for all of its students. The Summer Recreation program allowed students the opportunity to have a fun-filled summer while also keeping connections with fellow peers and teachers. The Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen looks forward to continuing this program for years to come and seeing the program grow.
