38 THE QUEENS COURIER • KIDS & EDUCATION • FEBRUARY 28, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com kids & education Serious fun for kids with serious illness Every kid deserves the chance to be a kid – to laugh, play, explore and just have fun. But for kids with serious illnesses, s those typical kid experiences can be hard to come by. That’s why, in 1988, Paul Newman founded a camp where sick kids could just be kids. Today that vision has grown to become SeriousFun Children’s Network, a nonprofi t community of camps that let children and their families discover joy and confi - dence – free of charge. There are 29 camps and programs across the United States and around the world. Each one is designed to create positive, recreational experiences that help children reach beyond the limits of their medical conditions. The kids that attend a SeriousFun camp have fun – but they also come away with much more. An ongoing study by the Yale School of Medicine has found that these camp experiences have a profound and long-lasting impact on kids who attend. They are able to build important connections that help them become more resilient and that support their growth in the face of challenges. They get a renewed sense of childhood and a hope for the future. Kids are cared for by trained staff members and volunteers, and there are also doctors and nurses available to provide medical care during their stay. Activities and programs are designed to let kids have fun while also challenging them. Activities vary at each camp, but can include archery, arts and crafts, boating, fi shing, horses, music, nature and discovery, theatre, climbing walls and zip lines, as well as campfi res, carnival nights, scavenger hunts and more. You can help carry on Paul Newman’s legacy of providing children with serious illnesses with a place to really feel like children. If you know of a child who could benefi t from some serious fun like this, or would like to fi nd out how to donate or volunteer, visit www.seriousfunnetwork.org. Courtesy Family Features VOUCHERS ACCEPTED GRAND OPENING SHOLOM AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AGES 5 TO 12 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BEST ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING: English, Math, Test Prep and Homework help Detailed assessment and monthly report to parents Variety of activities customized for each Student - arts & crafts, music & movement And sports activities. Hot Glatt Kosher Meals and snacks provided daily Convenient Transportation from PS 139, PS 144, PS 175, PS 206, PS 220 and more OPERATING HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 2:30PM – 6:00PM 98-39 67th Avenue Forest Hills, NY 11375 347.527.6176 sholomcare@gmail.com PARTY ROOM AVAILABLE ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING AVAILABLE
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