Fun Fridays at the Education Center
The sounds of laughter, music and splashes of water balloons and soakers filled the air at the Brookville Campus on Friday, July 18 as part of the second Fun Friday event of the summer at the Children’s Education Center. In three separate sessions, students of all ages took to the field with their classmates, ready to compete in a Water Relay, made up of seven stations: Leaky Cup Obstacle Course, Balloon Balance Relay, Push Cup Relay, Sponge Relay, Don’t POP the Balloon Relay, Balloon Handoff Relay, and the Water Play Tent.
The weather could not have been more perfect. Dragonflies danced around the field, seeming to join in the fun while keeping their distance from students and staff. Classes competed in teams, taking their time to enjoy each game with their friends and staff, as well as some friendly chasing and splashing in between.
“We try to do different events that can reach all skill levels, and the kids love to play in the water, and you can see the joy in their faces as they go after the water balloons and soakers,” said Nicholas Tremaroli, physical education teacher at the Education Center. “All ages, all abilities, we want to get everyone outside, having fun and socializing with other classes [is important].”
After a morning and afternoon of summer-fun, Nicholas and fellow staff members wrapped up Fun Friday with their own water relay, celebrating the energy and joy that was the day-long summer celebration.
To end each school week on a happy and positive note, special area staff, including music, gym, and art, work with administrative staff to plan themes for future Fun Fridays activities.
“Students get the chance to use and strengthen the communication, social and motor skills they learn while in the classroom in a fun and more natural way,” said Denise Gaughan, Director of the Children’s Education Center. “The activities always have a social aspect, motor, sensory and language component to them.”