Community Resources Information
*826MICHIGAN'S ONLINE SUMMER PROGRAMS*
*826MICHIGAN'S ONLINE SUMMER PROGRAMS*
Link to flyer
We're delighted to share that 826michigan's free summer program sign up is now live. This summer, all of our programs will be offered online, and materials for writing kits are available to be sent home to families, too (I've highlighted those below, and we'd be glad to deliver those in large batches, as folks are interested). Our full program flyer is attached to this email as well, and all links are below! If you'd be able to circulate this to any interested teachers or families, we'd be grateful!
Engage @ EMU - For High School Students
Engage @ EMU offers high school students an opportunity to earn three (3) free, transferable credits by participating in their Prevention Theater Collective program on Wednesdays. The program starts Wednesday, January 13th, and registration is required! See flyer for details.
Please contact Ariel Pompay with any questions at asjones@emich.edu or 313.704.4052
EITC Earned Income Tax Credit - Family Resource
Free Weatherization Program
Learning Labs
Learning Labs
For more information, questions, or concerns, please email"
ycs-learninglabs@ycschools.us
Dwayne Hunter
Project Coordinator
dhunter@ycschools.us
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Ypsilanti Community Schools is excited to announce the opening of On-site and Virtual Learning Labs. In an effort to support our students in an unprecedented way, we will work together with the community to meet the needs of our students by removing barriers to equitable education. With the support of our partners, we will host (10-20) on-site LEARNING LABS throughout the Willow Run and Ypsilanti communities and several virtual LEARNING LABS. The following pages provide information about each of our LEARNING LABS. Parents/Guardians can enroll by completing the Learning Lab Enrollment Form here.
The goals of the Learning Labs are to:
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build connections with students
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be a resource to assist students with navigating remote learning and technical support
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leverage resources through our Collaboration for Change initiative and community partners to close the achievement gap
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offer YCS students excellent academic opportunities in their local communities during a pandemic by identifying specific locations in the YCS community to meet the needs of students and families.
All LEARNING LABS will be FREE to all qualifying students.
At our On-site Learning Labs, students will receive breakfast, lunch, and have access to reliable internet. Students must wear a mask, maintain six feet of social distance, and comply with all of the policies and procedures of the site. Please note that some sites will require temperature checks for entry.
Virtual Learning Labs will be accessed via Google Meet or Zoom.
Space is limited at Learning Labs. If the program is full your child will be added to the waitlist. For more information or questions, email ycs-learninglabs@ycschools.us.
Enroll Here (Learning Labs Interest Form)
Learning Labs
Virtual Learning Labs
On-Site Learning Labs
Virtual Learning Labs Link to more information
On-Site Learning Labs Link to more information
Family Learning Institute Parkridge- 591 Armstrong Dr.
U of M Phi Delta Epsilon
Toyota’s AAC
Elevate
My Brother’s Keeper
CLN Book Pals
We Read - U of M
Bright Futures
Bright Futures - YCMS
Estabrook Michigan Reading Corp
Erickson Michigan Reading Corps
Perry Michigan Reading Corps
Perry Michigan Reading Corps
Washtenaw Promise
Pandemic EBT Program
Pandemic EBT Program
Families with children who received free or reduced-cost lunches at school qualify for new program
The Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program (P-EBT) provides temporary funding to address emergency food need for families affected by the pandemic.
P-EBT food assistance benefits will go to Michigan families with students ages 5-18 that are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. This included families currently receiving Food Assistance Program benefits, as well as those not currently enrolled in the programs. No application is necessary for eligible families to receive P=EBT benefits.
Link to Pandemic EBT Program flyerResiliency Center
Ypsilanti Community Schools Resiliency Center Grand Opening
Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) supports students and families during the school year thru various programs and initiatives. As we move through this difficult time and into 2021, we are proud to announce the Ypsilanti Community Schools Resiliency Center (YCSRC).
Roof Replacement Program Waitlist
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Summer Camps and Programs
Community Resources - Summer Camps and Programs
Summer Camps and Programs
Summer camps and programs for kids and youth will be listed on our website.
The Michigan Learning Channel
The Michigan Learning Channel
Keep Student Engaged Over the Summer
8 Week Program
Link to more information Side 1
Link to more information Side 2
Top 5 Reasons to choose Ypsilanti Community Schools
University of Michigan - Michigan Engineering
2020 Summer Programs Opportunities
CEDO offers a collection of summer programs for a diverse group of middle and high school students. We strive to provide greater educational opportunities for young people including individuals from educational, cultural, geographic, or socioeconomic backgrounds considered to be underrepresented in engineering. Our academies challenge young people to explore engineering disciplines through exciting real-world challenges. The curriculum takes a holistic approach to learning focusing on STEM education, personal and professional development, and college readiness.
Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Summer Playground Camp 2021
Opening summer camp registration Monday 3/15!!
YCMA / YVC - Free Opportunities for Teens
Lists of upcoming YVC service-learning projects and YCMS 2020 Teen Summer Programs COVID REVAMP information.
Link to 2020 Teen Summer Programs COVID REVAMP flyer
GIVE 365, Tuesdays, 9am - 12pm (various locations around the Ann Arbor Area)
GIVE365 volunteers work to enhance, beautify, and maintain our beloved Ann Arbor parks. During a workday, volunteers may be working on picking up litter on the ground, or in canoes on the Huron River, weeding playgrounds or garden beds, planting flowers, spreading woodchips, painting, or any other need that may come up in a park. We bring the music, tools, and expertise; you bring the energy and desire to make a difference and together we make a beautiful parknership!
Project Dates & Details:
- Tuesday, July 7, 9am - 12pm, Gallup Pond (3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor)
- Tuesday, July 14, 9am - 12pm, (Location TBD)
- Tuesday, July 21, 9am - 12pm (Location TBD)
- Tuesday, July 28, 9am - 12pm (Location TBD)
Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC), Wednesdays, 9am - 12pm, Riverside Park, Ypsilanti, MI
The Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC) is a coalition of watershed residents, businesses, and local governments. HRWC is the oldest regional river protection organization in Michigan. Our mission is to protect and restore the river for healthy and vibrant communities. We work with a collaborative and inclusive spirit to give all partners the opportunity to become stewards; generate science-based, trustworthy information for decision makers to ensure reliable supplies of clean water and resilient natural systems; and passionately advocate for the health of the river and the lands around it.
YVC participants will collect samples of bug and other creatures that live in our streams. These insects tell us how healthy the river system is, where the healthier areas are, and where we need to focus our restoration efforts.
Project Dates & Details:
- Wednesday, July 8, 9 - 12, Riverside Park, Ypsilanti
- Wednesday, July 15, 9 - 12, Riverside Park, Ypsilanti
- Wednesday, July 22, 9 - 12, Riverside Park, Ypsilanti
Natural Area Preservation (NAP), Thursdays's, 9am - 12pm (various locations around the Ann Arbor Area)
Natural Area Preservation (NAP) works to protect and restore Ann Arbor’s natural areas and to foster an environmental ethic among its citizens. This involves conducting plant and animal inventories, ecological monitoring, and stewardship projects in Ann Arbor parks. These tasks are performed by both staff and volunteers.
One third of NAP’s field work is done by volunteers, so community involvement is vital to the success of its conservation efforts. NAP projects take volunteers well beyond the realm of litter clean-up into broader areas of concern, such as maintaining biodiversity and restoring damaged ecosystems. Through the combination of hands-on involvement and scientific understanding, NAP hopes to encourage and support a connection between individual volunteers and their surrounding natural environment. By sharing this experience with friends and neighbors, volunteers play a crucial role in fostering an environmental ethic in the community.
Project Dates & Details:
- Thursday, July 9, 9am - 12pm, Ruthven Nature Area, Ann Arbor
- Thursday, July 16, 9 am - 12pm, Furstenberg Nature Area, Ann Arbor
- Thursday, July 23, 9 am - 12pm, Cedar Bend Nature Area, Ann Arbor
YCS Virtual Realtor Breakfast in Partnership
YCS Virtual Realtor Breakfast in Partnership with MJ Townsend & Associates
The realtor breakfast was held, Friday, March 19, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (EDT)
Video Recording of Virtual Realtor Breakfast link
Ypsilanti District Library To Offer Curbside Pickup
To help maintain social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, the Ypsilanti District Library will start offering curbside pickup service at its Whittaker branch on Monday.
Residents will be able to use a link on the library’s website to request items such as books, movies, and puzzles and schedule a date and time to pick them up. Julianne Smith is the assistant director of the library and says the items will be placed on tables outside the library.
Ypsilanti Youth Summer Program | ALL JULY!
Ypsilanti District Library Family Support
Ypsilanti District Library Information
Ypsilanti District Library
YDL is offering several new services.
1. Students can receive an eCard to access digital books, movies, and databases now through the end of August. We can create these cards in two ways.
- a. A teacher can send us a list of students' names and birthdates and we will send a list of card numbers you can share with families.
- b. Individual students can email a photo of their student ID or parent’s ID along with their birthdate to connaghan@ypsilibrary.org and we will send their card number directly to them.
- c. If students need to renew their regular card or get the number and PIN, they should email ydlcovidhelp@ypsilibrary.org or call 734-879-1318 and leave a message.
2. We have compiled a resource guide with links to content available through any device you can use when planning remote lessons. It includes eBooks, STEM websites, fun writing activities, and virtual field trips. You can use it to develop lessons or share directly with families.
3. A flyer about our resources and how to contact the library is attached for you to share directly with families.
Link to flyerLink to Ypsilanti District Library
