This July, the AMOR Wellness Center in Mendota hosted a series of exciting weekly summer youth activities, designed to spark creativity and provide fun-filled experiences for children while school is out of session.
Each week, the AMOR team introduced a new craft activity, ensuring no two weeks were the same. Before every session, families were able to snack on complimentary Girl Scout cookies, lemonade, and homemade pastries provided by volunteers from Teens That Care.
The first week kicked off with Tie Dye Tote Bags, hosted by Girl Scouts of Central California South. Children brought out their artistic flair by designing colorful and unique tote bags, with some adding stripes and others using advanced techniques to create complex patterns.
In the second week, the excitement continued with a Kite Building activity, where kids constructed and decorated their own kites. At the end of the session, everyone took their finished kites outside to fly, which added a sense of accomplishment.
Week three introduced the Jewelry Making workshop, where children learned to craft beautiful friendship bracelets. Some kids even went the extra mile to create multiple bracelets to share with friends and family.
Pottery Painting took center stage in week four, allowing kids to personalize their own terracotta garden pots. The young artists enjoyed painting with their favorite colors and coming up with designs, saying they were excited to fill the pots with flowers and plants once they got home.
The final week fluttered into fun with Butterfly Crafts, where children created delicate and beautiful paper butterflies. This activity wrapped up the Summer Youth Activities on a high note while celebrating the beauty of nature and the joy of crafting.
A very special thank you goes out to Teens That Care for volunteering their time each week, giving one on one assistance to kids during activities, and providing delicious baked goods for everyone. Their support helped create a welcoming environment for families and contributed to making this year’s Summer Youth Activities a success.
The AMOR Wellness Center is dedicated to fostering growth, creativity, and education for our youth through engaging programs like this. Explore upcoming events at the AMOR Wellness Center and learn more about our programs and partners at the link below.