Summer is here…. it’s time to celebrate!
Summer is here, and while the summer of 2020 will be unlike any we’ve experienced before, you can still find ways to celebrate the season. Take advantage of the warm weather and let the summer sun brighten your days.
Feast on a summer dish. Enjoy the fresh fruits and vegetables of the season, like juicy strawberries, sweet cherries and perfectly buttered corn on the cob. Make good use of your grill with classic barbeque foods and eat outside as much as possible. Don’t forget dessert—nothing says summer like a big ice cream cone.
Select the perfect summer tunes. Certain songs just take you back. Create a playlist of songs that remind you of summers past or select an already created playlist from a music service. Search for top “songs of the summer” or turn on some reggae to go straight to the islands!
Get wet. The hot summer days almost beg for the cool relief of water. You don’t have to go for a swim to get wet, though. Have a water balloon fight with your kids, wade through a creek or head out on your boat. Research shows being near water really does make you happy, so go out and find some this summer.
Soak up the sun. We all know the importance of protecting your skin from the sun’s UV rays, but spending time out in the sun can also be good for you. Your skin produces vitamin D, which keeps bones healthy, fights diseases and reduces depression, in response to sunlight. Get out for a walk, read a book outside or have a chat with your neighbors and you’ll reap the benefits of the sun.
Relive your childhood. In a time when your previously planned summer activities may not happen, take time to enjoy the summer as you did as a child. Catch fireflies, drink lemonade, play card games, run through the sprinkler and roast marshmallows. Be thankful for the little joys in life that continue throughout time.
Creating Strong Family Bonds
One of the upsides of the COVID-19 pandemic is that families have been able to spend a lot of quality time together. A strong family bond is a lasting connection that all family members carry with them, creating a sense of security and belonging. Research shows that strong family bonds contribute to higher self-esteem, fewer behavioral problems and improved communication skills. Need ideas on how to build your family bond? Try the following:Summer Camp 2020 Is Right Around The Corner!
June 15 to September 7, 2020
One small step for your kids…one giant leap for God’s Kingdom!
Blast off with the first VBS to land on the moon! Apple Tree Learning Center’s ” To Mars and Beyond” will help kids discover the wonders of God’s universe. They’ll become Voyagers on a journey through space, exploring where God’s power can take them. Beginning in your Assembly area-an outpost on Mars-they’ll lift off to distant planets on special missions to collect power sources. Along the way, they’ll learn how God walked with heroes of the Bible, and that God is always with them, too. Add to the adventure with out-of-this-world fun, learning, and timeless Bible stories that inspire kids to give glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine!
Every year our staff works hard at creating a calendar plan filled with Summer Camp FUN!
Download our Themes and Bible Focus PDF
This theme is designed to engage every child – at every age – with the perfect blend of fun and learning — all captured in a weekly calendar timeline. The greatest benefit of our camp is that it prepares your child to walk into the school year with even more knowledge, confidence and motivation to succeed in the classroom.
Don’t let your child miss out on a chance of a lifetime where they get to have fun with their friends exploring, dreaming, thinking, creating, and most importantly … a summer filled with learning and fun!
Take a step and plan your child’s summer fun, contact any center to REGISTER YOUR CHILD!
Attention Essential Personnel: We are here to take care of your children, while you care for others!
All of our Apple Tree Learning Centers remain open to our school families, as well as those families who are considered essential and are heading to work every day.
We have been chosen to be one of the trusted providers for local hospitals and other essential personnel who are on the front lines protecting and caring for the community.
Currently we have extended our operating hours* to 7:30 pm at the Greenbrier Preschool and Academy Center – located at 1141 Executive Blvd. in Chesapeake.
*These extended hours are available for qualified essential hospital personnel only.
CoVid 19 — Academy Teaching Resources
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: During the quarantine period of the CoVid 19 pandemic, our program has incorporated an “ONLINE Learning Component” with our students as well as staff to student in the classroom. Our curriculum includes educational tools and resources that are a perfect fit to the needs during this time and for every learner.
We’re Here For YOU! All Apple Tree Learning Centers Are Open
While we face an unprecedented challenge for the immediate future, we want to be clear that the Apple Tree Learning Centers will continue to operate as long as it is safe, legal and practical. Our staff will continue to work diligently with local health officials to ensure the safety of our employees, vendors, partners, and customers during this time.
We are keeping a close eye on this developing situation and will continue to take precautions to protect the health and safety of our communities. We will continue to offer the highest level of service to all of our Families.
Be sure to refer to the CDC’s website for up-to-date information about COVID-19, as well as information about its current impact in the United States and locally.
Our prayers go out to each of you during this time of uncertainty and we want you to know that you have our commitment to continue providing care for your children and services you can depend on. Please reach out to your office if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your cooperation as we work together during this challenging time.
CoVid 19 — Academy Teaching Resources
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: During the quarantine period of the CoVid 19 pandemic, our program has incorporated an “ONLINE Learning Component” with our students as well as staff to student in the classroom. Our curriculum includes educational tools and resources that are a perfect fit to the needs during this time and for every learner.
Now Offering A Discount On Your Registration Fee!
When you join the Apple Tree Learning Center Family, we will discount your registration fee. Give us a call, or schedule an environmentally safe visit to check out the center that best meets your family’s needs! We can’t wait to meet you.
