Tag: KinderCamp

Education Spotlight — NAU News — Putting the care in teaching. See more local, state and national education news here

Education Spotlight — NAU News — Putting the care in teaching. See more local, state and national education news here

| May 23, 2023

Megan Norrish always knew she wanted to be a teacher. It wasn’t just that her father was a teacher or that, at 5 years old, she didn’t know what other career options were out there. It was that she fully embodied everything it meant to be an educator. 

“I always enjoyed helping my friends with their schoolwork when they were confused, and they said I explained it well. Plus, I have always been drawn to creative ways of thinking, an important skill for any elementary school teacher,” she said. “Even in high school, I was voted for the superlative of ‘most likely to become a teacher,’ so I’m excited to finally be living up to that now.” 

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United Way of Northern Arizona — KinderCamp™ – KinderCamp™ Helping Preschoolers (and Parents) with Transition to Kindergarten

United Way of Northern Arizona — KinderCamp™ – KinderCamp™ Helping Preschoolers (and Parents) with Transition to Kindergarten

| May 16, 2023

Plans are underway now for this year’s KinderCamp™ in northern Arizona, which will give preschoolers the foundational, social and academic skills needed to successfully transition into kindergarten.

However, as you’ll learn below from KinderCamp Coordinator Sara Owen, this effort to Step Up for Our Youth is as much for the parents and families as it is for the kids who will attend this summer.

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Education Spotlight — A quick word from the (CCC) President. See more local, state and national education news here

Education Spotlight — A quick word from the (CCC) President. See more local, state and national education news here

| January 31, 2023

Three feet of snowfall aside, my first few weeks as President for Coconino Community College have been marked by the gratitude I feel at the welcome I received from faculty, staff and the community. My family and I feel right at home.

My focus these first couple of months is to meet with as many of CCC’s internal and external stakeholders as possible and to take a lot of notes to get a sense of the educational needs of our students and the communities we serve. I will then compile a report of “The First 100 Days,” focusing on mid- and long-term planning, highlighting what was heard, what we’re planning to do and how the College will likely move forward. I’m excited to get busy.

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United Way of Northern Arizona — How You Make KinderCamp™ Possible

United Way of Northern Arizona — How You Make KinderCamp™ Possible

| October 11, 2022

For more than 15 years, KinderCamp™ has ensured that hundreds of preschoolers were ready for that vitally important first day of school. That they stepped into their kindergarten classrooms confident and eager to learn. That they were prepared – academically, socially, and emotionally – to make their first school year a phenomenal success.

This signature program, which takes place every June in schools across northern Arizona, is how United Way of Northern Arizona is supporting early childhood development. It’s also a great reason to donate to UWNAduring the annual campaign going on right now.

Take a look at the smiling faces in this video to see the love of learning in action.   

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United Way of Northern Arizona — KinderCamp™ 2022: ABCs and Basketball

United Way of Northern Arizona — KinderCamp™ 2022: ABCs and Basketball

| July 26, 2022

After two years of being impacted by the pandemic, 2022 was when KinderCamp™ returned to normal.

“It felt like the kids got to be kids again,” said Sara Owen, a teacher with the Flagstaff Unified School District and the coordinator of the early education program. “They got to experience the school environment; their parents got to be part of it and we had lots of visitors.”

Those visitors included a pediatrician from North Country Healthcare, who taught the students how to use a stethoscope; firefights just back from battling local wildfires; a nutritionist; and basketball players from Northern Arizona University and Flagstaff High School.

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United Way of Northern Arizona — From Fire Recovery to KinderCamp™ – We Need Volunteers

United Way of Northern Arizona — From Fire Recovery to KinderCamp™ – We Need Volunteers

| June 7, 2022

On the surface, you wouldn’t think the post-Tunnel Fire recovery efforts and the KinderCamp™ program have much to do with each other. One is about cleaning up the debris so families can rebuild after a devastating fire; the other is about making sure children entering kindergarten are ready for their first day of school.

The common thread? Both require volunteer support, and we’re hoping you can spare a few hours in the coming days and weeks to help.

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United Way of Northern Arizona — KinderCamp™ Events Celebrate Special Summer

United Way of Northern Arizona — KinderCamp™ Events Celebrate Special Summer

| July 13, 2021

The classes were a little smaller, the program was a little shorter, and smoke from wildfires sometimes made getting outside for recess difficult. Despite those challenges, the return of KinderCamp™ last month was a great success.

More than 130 students from Flagstaff, Williams and Pinetop-Lakeside took part in this year’s collaborative project, which prepares pre-school age children academically, socially and emotionally for kindergarten.

“It was great,” said Sara Owen, the coordinator for the project. “The families were excited to be back in person, the kids were happy to be in school, and the teachers were appreciative for a chance to help them grow.”

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Education Spotlight — Awarding artistry: At 2021 Viola Awards, Lumberjacks recognized for art, science and education. See more local education news here

Education Spotlight — Awarding artistry: At 2021 Viola Awards, Lumberjacks recognized for art, science and education. See more local education news here

| June 29, 2021

For Edith Copley, receiving a Legacy Award at the Viola Awards was a journey back through her three-decade career—a chance to relive the choral concerts in Africa, Europe and Asia; directing at Carnegie Hall in New York City; the musicians with whom she has collaborated and conducted; and the thousands of students who passed through her classroom in preparation for a career as musicians, music teachers or simply people who want music to be a part of their lives.

Also see: 

Arizona Daily Sun — 2021 Viola Award winners announced
Flagstaff Arts Council — 2021 Viola Awards Finalists
Flagstaff Arts Council — Find out more about all the winners

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Education Spotlight — Williams first responders visit Kindercamp. See more local education news here

Education Spotlight — Williams first responders visit Kindercamp. See more local education news here

| June 22, 2021

Williams Fire Department, Williams Police Department, and the U.S. Forest Service participated in First Responder’s Day at KinderCamp June 10 at Williams Elementary-Middle School.

See KinderCamp 2021 First Responder’s Day Photo Gallery

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Connections Spotlight — KinderCamp™ Returns This Summer

Connections Spotlight — KinderCamp™ Returns This Summer

| April 30, 2021

On a recent Saturday morning, a group of about 20 educators from Flagstaff, Williams and Pinetop-Lakeside met in the gymnasium of Kinsey Elementary School for a special orientation and training session.

Typically, rising early to sacrifice your day off for mandatory training doesn’t generate a lot of enthusiasm, but in this case the excitement was palpable. Why?

Because KinderCamp™ is coming back.

“There was just a buzz in the room,” said Sara Owen, the coordinator for the program that helps preschoolers with the foundational, social and academic skills needed to successfully transition into kindergarten. “People are really looking forward to being part of this again – and having it in person.”

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