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Message Creative SEL Connections:Empowering Youth Through Art &Expression in a Fun Environmemt8-Week In-Person SEL-BasedSummer Camp ProgramJune 2, 2025 - July 23, 2025OCC Living PresentsChild At Heart School andFamily Vision 20/20 LLC inPartnership with OCC LivingMondays andWednesdays:Children ages 3 - 10Palladium Redbird In Partnership with Child At Heart School, Family Vision 20/20LLC , and DFW Kids On The Move, INC

Icebreaker: "All About Me" gameRecognizing feelings & strengthsCraft: Name bracelets / Self-portrait puzzleActivity: Create "Me Book"Wrap-up: Affirmation CircleWeek I:Week I:Know Yourself (Self-Know Yourself (Self-Awareness & Identity)Awareness & Identity)Discovering self-awareness through creativeself-portraits, journaling, and affirmations.Kids (ages 3 - 10)Icebreaker: "This or That" values gameSEL Talk: Identity, values, personality typesCreative Writing: My Life Map journaling Activity: Vision Board / CollageWrap-up: Group share & reflectionO l d e r K i d sHosted by: Child At heART SchoolHosted by: DFW Kids On The Move, Inc

Story Time: Book about friendship/kindnessGroup Game: Team-building relayCraft: Giving Tree / Friendship TreeRole-play: "What Would You Do?" scenariosSEL Talk: How to be a good friendWeek 2: Week 2: Friends &Friends &Feelings (RelationshipFeelings (RelationshipBuilding & Empathy)Building & Empathy)Exploring emotions and social skills throughstorytelling, empathy games, and friendshipbracelets.Kids (ages 3 - 10)SEL Talk: Conflict resolution & empathyActivity: "Walk in My Shoes" empathy gameWriting Prompt: "A Time I Needed a Friend"DIY: Kindness rocks / Friendship braceletsWrap-up: Gratitude wall activityO l d e r K i d sHosted by: Child At heART SchoolHosted by: DFW Kids On The Move, Inc,Child At HeART School & Family Vision20/20 LLC

SEL Game: Emotion charadesActivity: Calming glitter jars / Feelings wheelStory: Coping with emotionsCraft: "Calm Down" sensory bottlesWrap-up: Breathing exerciseWeek 3: CalmWeek 3: Calm & &ConfidentConfident (Self-Management)(Self-Management)Practicing mindfulness, guided art, and role-playing for stress relief and confidencebuilding.Kids (ages 3 - 10)SEL Talk: Coping skills & emotional triggersActivity: DIY self-care kitsWriting: Journaling stress & emotion managementArt: Paint your stressMindfulness: Guided stretch/breathingO l d e r K i d sHosted by: Child At heART SchoolHosted by: DFW Kids On The Move, Inc,Child At HeART School & Family Vision 20/20 LLC

The kids learnedhow Glitter Jarshelp withcontrolling stressand anxiety.

Story Time: "When I Grow Up"Craft: Dream Cloud / Career puppetsActivity: Vision Boards and Career BingoSEL Talk: What is a goal?Week 4: Dream BigWeek 4: Dream Big(Goals(Goals & Growth & GrowthMindset)Mindset)Designing vision boards and goal maps thathelp kids imagine a bright and bold future.Kids (ages 3 - 10)SEL Talk: Growth mindset & goal settingActivity: College/Career Vision BoardWriting Prompt: What does success mean to me?Guest Speaker: Girl Scout Gold Award RecipientWrap-up: Encouragement circleO l d e r K i d sHosted by: Child At heART SchoolHosted by: DFW Kids On The Move,Inc, Child At HeART School, GirlScout Troop Member 6217, and Family Vision 20/20 LLC

Activity: Table setting / Role-play home choresCraft: My Chore ChartSnack: Decorate CookiesGame: Responsibility BingoWrap-up: "I Can Help" pledgeWeek 5: Real Life ReadyWeek 5: Real Life Ready(Life Skills)(Life Skills) Building life skills with beginner cooking tasks,setting a table, and sharing group meals. Kids (ages 3 - 10)SEL Talk: Decision-making & responsibilityWorkshop: Budgeting basics & Job readinessRole-play: Getting Ready (Dressing) for Interviews Cooking: No-bake recipeSpecial Guest: SMU Student discusses responsibilitiesChallenge: Complete one adult task during the weekO l d e r K i d sHosted by: Child At heART SchoolHosted by: DFW Kids On The Move,Inc, Child At HeART School, and Family Vision 20/20 LLC

Game: "I Am a Leader" obstacle courseCraft: Empowerment capes and awardsStory: Leadership and braverySEL Talk: What makes a leader?Week 6: Lead the WayWeek 6: Lead the Way(Empowerment &(Empowerment &Leadership)Leadership)Learning leadership through collaborationchallenges, badge-making, and mentoringactivities. Kids (ages 3 - 10)SEL Talk: Leadership styles and MentoringActivity: Dressing Like A Leader Fashion ShowGroup Project: Find ways to volunteer and Plan partof Week 7Wrap-up: Strengths & encouragement circleHosted by: Child At heART SchoolHosted by: DFW Kids On The Move,Inc, Child At HeART School, and Family Vision 20/20 LLCOlder Kids

KIDS (AGES 3 - 10)Mobile Field Trip and Craft: Stuff & Fluff AnimalWorkshopSEL Talk: Caring for people & petsActivity: Decorate CupcakesWrap-up: Group discussion on compassionWeek 7: Caring HeartsWeek 7: Caring Hearts(Service & Compassion)(Service & Compassion)Hands-on engagement with a animal activity,nature art, and caring for others and ourenvironment. Guest Visit and Craft: Stuff & Fluff Animal WorkshopWriting Prompt: Who supports me and why?Discussion: Service & impactWrap-up: Plan a simple community service actionHosted by: Child At heART SchoolHosted by: DFW Kids On The Move,Inc, Child At HeART School, and Family Vision 20/20 LLC

Review Game: What We LearnedGroup Art: We Shine Together muralShowcase: Art & Crafts Gallery WalkCertificates & CelebrationClosing Circle: I feel proud because…Bubbles / Foam Play Outdoors Week 8: Shine &Week 8: Shine &CelebrateCelebrate (Reflection & (Reflection &Expression)Expression)Let’s reflect and celebrate!End Of Camp Hosted by: DFW Kids On The Move,Inc, Child At HeART School, and Family Vision 20/20 LLC

Program Description:This innovative 8-week enrichment program blends social-emotional learningwith hands-on activities in art, writing, cooking, leadership, and life skills.Designed for children and teens, each week focuses on a core SEL theme suchas self-awareness, empathy, calmness, dreaming big, and leadership. Oursessions promote creativity, communication, and character development in asafe, joyful, and empowering environment.Weekly Highlights Include:Journaling & Creative WritingJewelry Making & Crafts (35+ themed options)Life Skills Practice (table setting, budgeting, cooking)Empowerment Games & Mentoring CirclesPetting Zoo Experience & Nature-based ActivitiesVision Boards & Leadership ProjectsCelebration Showcase & Family RecognitionPurposed Outcomes of The 8 Week Summer Program:Improved emotional literacy and confidenceStronger peer relationships and communicationIncreased creativity and self-expressionPositive identity developmentReal-world readiness and leadership toolsSU MMER CAM P HOSTS:CHILD AT HEART SCHOOLA MOBIL E ARTS & C RAFTS S U P PORTING S EL ACTIVITI E S SINCE2009DFW KID S ON THE M OVE, I NCA NONPR O FIT ORGANIZAT I ON SUPP O R TING TE E N GIRLSTHROUGH THE D/F W COMMUNI T Y IN CRE ATIVE W R I TING AN DFINE AR T SFA MILY V I SION 20 / 20 LLCPROV I DING LI F E COAC H IN G AND L I F E SKILL S TO FAMILI E SAC ROSS TH E GLO B E

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