This guest post comes from Dawn in Lowville, who held a special program during the midwinter break:While other teenagers are out spending their vacation down south, these teenagers are giving their time to the Teens As Teachers program at Lowville Free Library.
Teens as Teachers is a program I developed a few years ago with my teen program. I offer a wide variety of activities for the teens but feel along with that should be some community service opportunities. I am all about giving back. Little kids always look up to older kids so who better to put on programs for the little ones. For winter and spring school vacations the teen put on several teen lead programs for the younger kids. In the past they have put on carnivals, Lego manias, special story times, Hero Training Academy, Frozen party, Luau, Paws and Tales (had Humane Society bring in dogs which were the theme of all the books we read and they listened to stories with us) and Easter egg hunts.
This year the teens chose a Fairy Tale theme and the character they would play. Fifteen teens volunteered , dressed up in costumes and ran games or crafts for the little ones. There were five areas: Neverland, Enchanted Forest, Royal Court, Frozen Pass, and Wonderland. Each contained activities directed by the teens. Other events for the winter break included special storytimes, Lego mania, anime club, cooking classes and sewing class. Teens ended the week with instruction on how to use sewing machines, read patterns, and cutting material.
Fidelis was our sponsor and the Lowville Elks Lodge let us use the lodge to hold the event. Each teen had a craft or game they were in charge of. I have to say I am always so proud of what the kids accomplish during that week. I love going on Facebook and seeing the reaction from the community to their events. I know I have a great group of teens and it's good to know the community thinks so too.
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