From the Learning Center…

This summer the kids in the afterschool program participated in a different activity each day of the week. Tuesdays were set aside for Community Service.

They worked with Revive City Church on various projects which included stacking wood, cleaning up trash in the parks and pulling weeds.

“We wanted to do community service activities because we want to teach that serving others is important and should be done with a happy heart,” said Bailey Family Activity Center Learning Center Coordinator.

The kids have worked hard at the tasks they’ve been given.

Chloe, 10, said “It’s been fun.”

“If you volunteer you are rewarded,” she said. “It feels good to help.”

According to research form the University of Nevada, community service helps children and teens learn to respect others; learn to be helpful and kind; learn to understand people who are different; develop leadership skills, become more patient, and better understand of citizenship.