Monthly Program Newsletter
for Parents, Guardians, and Community-Based Bigs
INDOOR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Indoor match activities are discouraged. If a match chooses to do an indoor activity: masks must be worn, social distancing guidelines must be followed, and outings should be limited to no more than 1-2 hours. A signed waiver from both the Big and Parent/Guardian MUST be received by your Match Support Specialist BEFORE making any in-person plans.
ICE SKATING IN EGG HARBOR CITY
Experience the ALL NEW outdoor ice skating rink at Renault Winery! It's open daily until February 28 for skaters of all ages and skill levels. Reserve your skating time online as prices increase at the door.
VISIT THE FUNNY FARM
The Funny Farm Rescue Animal Sanctuary has created a home for unwanted farm animals, domesticated animals, and animals with special needs to live out their natural lives in a permanent, safe and healthy environment. Visit their 15-acre farm in Mays Landing on Sundays and Tuesdays from 8am - 4pm. Stop in the gift shop to purchase buckets of apples, lettuce and carrots to feed the animals for $3.
CAPE MAY SCAVENGER HUNTS
There are plenty of Match friendly activities to do in Cape May, even during this time of year! Cape May MAC is highlighting two fun options: Cape May Family Treasure Hunt and Physick Estate Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a map and go on a self-guided tour to see how many clues you can find! Click the link below and scroll all the way to the bottom for more info.
PERFECT FOR THEATER BUFFS
The Lion King Experience is an immersive arts education program that introduces students to many aspects of theater-making through the lens of The Lion King. All sessions of The Lion King Experience are now available for you to explore at home! This would be a fun activity to do with your Little. Start by downloading either the Kids or Jr. Experience document from the orange pop-up box and follow the instructions given.
GO ON VIRTUAL ROAD TRIPS
Just because you're socially distant that doesn't mean you can't still have some fun exploring the world together. Watch astronauts play ping pong with slime, roam around the Acropolis in ancient Greece, or climb Mount Everest! There are so many cool trips you can take from the comfort of your own home, just grab your computers and explore during a a video call.
Baseball Activity Sheets
The MLB has a cure for your cabin fever! Check out this site that's chock full of downloadable activities which include baseball bingo, word searches, coloring pages, crossword puzzles and more. Pick a few different activities to do together during a video call to tide you over until opening day!
NJ VACCINE CALL CENTER
If you have already received your first dose of the Covid vaccine but were not scheduled for your second dose at that time, you can call the Vaccine Call Center for assistance in scheduling your second dose. Call 855-568-0545, and the call center is open every day from 8am - 8pm.
CHILD CARE FUNDING ASSISTANCE
On January 28, New Jersey Human Services announced the state will be extending several Covid-related child care assistance programs through the end of February, as part of the department’s continued effort to help families pay for child care during remote schooling.
PARENTS' GUIDE TO ZOOM
Feeling confused about Zoom and how to assist your kids with virtual school or virtual family get togethers? Here's a handy guide that breaks down all of the aspects of Zoom and covers some frequently asked questions.
MORE ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
Are you new to the BBBS program? Are you having trouble thinking up fun activity ideas that keep everyone safe and healthy? Looking for local resources to help your family through this challenging time? Click the links below to view previous newsletter issues. We sent out a weekly newsletter from March through September and then switched to a monthly format.