How Community and Corporate Partnerships Make a Difference
Communities need different types of organizations to keep them running, including nonprofits, publicly funded services, and for-profit organizations. Publicly funded services, such as the public library, provide much needed resources […]
Bonus: Science Experiment!
Look who’s experimenting! VU students love the high school volunteers who share their time with us, especially when one of them comes up with a cool extra. One of our […]
Turtles, Lizards, and Snakes, Oh My!
Wondering what other wonderful fun we had at VU summer camp? The reptiles were a favorite of mine. Thanks Reptiles Alive! LLC for a great presentation. The kids loved it. […]
Bowling Blowout
All good things must end, but following tradition, the VU summer program goes out on a fun note at the bowling alley. Eight students and eight volunteers hit the lanes […]
Look What the VU Elf Found
Just because VU is not in session, doesn’t mean that the VU elf hasn’t been busy doing one of her favorite things–shopping! Take a look at the new games, puzzles, and […]
Homework Withdrawal
Yesterday at 3:30 p.m., a message popped up on my computer screen and phone to alert me that I had to leave for homework assistance, which ended for the year […]
Great Feedback
VU just got the results of our first every parent survey. Guess what? We are doing a great job and parents like and value the support we provide for their students! The […]
Homework Done=Time for Educational Games
Even the rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the kids who keep on coming to get help with their homework, read, and play games. Seventeen students and 16 volunteers turned out on […]
Water Balloons and Solar System Hopscotch
Summer break may be winding down but the summer program at VU is showing no signs of slowing. Last week’s Field Day drew 8 kids and as many volunteers on […]