Michael M. – 2nd grader “I love to draw and my instructors, especially
Hannah C. 11th grade volunteer : “These kids are learning things that
Miss Hannah and Mr. Mitchell are helping me learn the basics of
I learned in high school, they will be so far advanced with critical
drawing.
thinking skills, creative writing and public speaking is much easier for
Haven S. – 4th grader “I love when we write books for “Scholastic
Reader” and drawing.
Ryan M. – 1st grader “I love to speak in front of the other kids,
especially about my personal experiences.”
them at their ages, when they are in higher grades, they will have
already mastered the self-confidence they need to be successful.
How neat is that! I still have issues getting up and sharing my own
ideas, the time I spend here has also helped me be a better student. I
have been a volunteer with the program for 2 years.”
Quinn S. – 1st grader “I love to read my library books to my group.”
Scarlett G. – 1st grader “I love the craft projects we do, especially the
event cards. My mom especially loves the Mother’s Day Cards we
make.”
The Pratt House provides programs for all ages, but our after school
STEAM enrichment program is truly a treasure. The 40 students who
Claire M. - 3rd grader “I love all the different kinds of coloring we do.
We use colored pencils that turn into water colors when we add
are lucky enough to be enrolled in this program benefit from learning
hands on science, technology, engineering, art, math and music
water, water colors, crayons and acrylics.”
combined with fun. These children have already increased their
Reanna P. – Kindergarten “I love to be the teacher’s assistant.”
video, and robotics programs.
Madeline V. – Kindergarten “My favorite activity is when the instructor
reads to us and we sit on the carpet with our blankets.
st
Aiden V. 1 grade “I love learning about caves, stalagmites,
stalagmites and the creatures that live in caves. The erupting volcano
was neat, too.
school grades, have made new friends and have entered into writing,
For more information, please contact:
JoAnn Ballard, Director
Dodge Pratt Northam Art and Community Center
106 Schuyler Street
Boonville, New York 13309
(315) 942-5133
http://www.dpnboonville.org
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