Eastside Children's Summer Program (ECSP)
2011 Eastside Children's Summer Program, July 20-August 25 -- HUGE SUCCESS!...CONTACT Lynn Pham for more information at ecsprogram@gmail.com.
AHP founded the Eastside Children's Summer Program (ECSP)
In 2007, an AHP member sought funding for a five-week program from Twin Cities’ non-profits and foundations—McKnight Foundation and the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area have been ongoing supporters. Neighborhood children streamed to AHP to attend the summer enrichment program -- without charge -- to constructively fill their days and feed their thirsty minds in a way that had been out of reach logistically and financially. Many of the children spoke English as a second language.
AHP has continued to host this program since its inception; Lynn Pham has served as program director and became its executive director in 2010.
Questions about 2011 ECSP enrollment are directed to Lynn Pham at ecsprogram@gmail.com. or call 612-568-5111. You may also wish to visit the Eastside Chilren's Summer Program website:https://sites.google.com/site/eastsidechildrenssummerprogram/link
The ECSP is a stop (Arlington Hills Presbyterian Church) on the East Side Circulator bus route for those needing transportation to attend ECSPlink.
VIEW PHOTOS AND READ ABOUT 2010 ECSP...
Report on 2010 Eastside Children Summer Program
The Eastside Children’s Summer Program is pleased to announce details of its 2010 program. With the collaboration of volunteers, families, staff, and the community, such cohesion will bring a guaranteed successful summer. Our theme this year is, “Going, Going, Green!” We will also highlight the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Further, we will focus on how students can help preserve the earth and ways their families and communities can go green.
The 2010 program will run from July 21st -August 26th, Monday through Thursday, from 12:00 – 3:30 p.m. This year the St. Paul Public Schools will have summer school until July 20th; we begin as soon as it is over. Therefore, our program will only be a little over five weeks long.
I am excited to have the opportunity to return this year as the executive director for the program. I am also pleased to announce our returning staff: Abby Einberger is returning for the third year to teach 3rd-5th grade, and she will be the lead teacher in the program; Kelly Thyne will be returning for the second year as the K-2nd grade teacher; also returning for the third year is Nancy Fox, our cook. Expanded funding this year allows the program to hire a new teacher to teach the teen program four days a week.
With funding and support from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we would like to welcome Danielle Daniel and Helen Stringfellow to the program. As visiting artists, their role will be to implement the science theme of the residency,“Going, Going Green!” with model–making and storytelling. Within the context of the theme, we will use model-making to explore the notions of sustainability, responsibility and reducing, reusing, and recycling within the local community.
Further, students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of storytelling and newly learned skills through daily performance of telling and writing stories. Students will use movements, sound, and language to create images, express emotions, and imitate animals, objects or shapes; plus use elements or environments, costume, and props to communicate their stories and characters.
We could not function without the help of volunteers for this important program. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me at ecsprogram@gmail.com, or call 612-759-3214. Thanks to all who support the Eastside Children’s Summer Program. We are excited to continue programming for the fourth year!
Lynn Pham, Executive Director
