When: Wednesday, August 11, 5:00-8:00 pm
Where: Summerland (1050 28th Ave NE, Sauk Rapids)
Who: All Matches
What: Come for a fun night at Summerland! Mini golf, batting cages, go-carts, and more. Food will be provided.
RSVP: Mary@BigDefenders.org
Limit: 70 people
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Hey Bigs,
Experience and Explore JA
with your Littles!
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Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest is excited to offer a virtual programming experience for Bigs and Littles sponsored by Federated Insurance. Along with this fun, virtual opportunity, you will get a bag filled with swag, activities, and goodies to share with your Little! |
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JA Virtual Program Options
(Choose program based on the age of your Little)
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JA BizTown Adventures
Grades 4-6
In JA BizTown Online Adventures, students will explore aspects of running a business as they take on the roles of chief executive officer, chief financial officer, marketing director, sales manager, and consumer via five engaging online, self-guided adventures.
During each adventure, students will have an opportunity to solve problems, make business decisions, weigh saving and spending choices, consider risk management and insurance strategies, and make personal and business-related financial decisions. Each Big/Little team will receive a JA BizTown in a Box kit with hands-on activities and fun items for your JA BizTown Adventure.
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JA Finance Park Virtual
Grades 7-12
In JA Finance Park Virtual, students will explore careers, develop personal money management skills, and prepare for financial decisions and challenges in their adult lives. During this virtual experience, students assume family and income scenarios and visit businesses to gather information for their personal financial decision-making. They use bank services; contribute to charities; purchase housing, transportation, furnishings, food, health care, and other expenses; and make investment decisions, while working to balance their budgets. This engaging virtual program is Adulting 101! Each team will receive a JA Finance Park kit with resources and a treat to share!
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JA Bags will be picked up at your local BBBS Office. Once you register, your local BBBS Program Coordinator will be in touch with pick up details.
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QUESTIONS? Contact your area BBBS Program Coordinator
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Sponsored by Federated Insurance Company
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Great River Bowl - Free shoe rental for Big with admission and first game free bowling and shoe rental for the Little. Big and Little must present Match ID card to staff when checking in.
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CURRENT COVID-19 IN-PERSON MENTORING GUIDELINES
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Paramount 100th Anniversary Block Party - FREE outdoor community event at the Paramount Center for the Arts on Thursday, August 26th, 3:00pm-9:00pm. There will be live performances, music, artist booths and demonstrations, food, drinks and more! The party takes place on Saint Germain street, in front of the Paramount marquee. Bring a friend, bring your kids, bring the whole family! Please click here for more information.
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Please visit our BBBS Website to view resources and information for parents/guardians & Bigs including mentoring videos and parenting resources. We also have an extensive listing of community resources including tutors, food and housing assistance, and mental health resources. BigDefenders.org
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LITTLE BIG VIRTUAL ACADEMY
The purpose of the Little Big Virtual Academy is to keep Littles and Bigs connected during times of physically distancing. When matches might not be able meet in-person, they can continue to communicate and interact via phone and computer. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota team has compiled a list of fun and interactive activities and resources for Littles and Bigs to do together- click here to link to the website!
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AROUND CLOUD TUTORS PREPARES STUDENT FOR YEAR AHEAD!
As the school year begins to come around the corner, it’s crucial we set students up for success. Around Cloud Tutors will continue to provide free, virtual tutoring services to all K-12 students in the greater St. Cloud region through the remainder of the summer and throughout the coming school year. Please click here for link.
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Hey BIGS!! Do you know someone who would be a great mentor to a child in our community? Use the above Big Nomination graphic by sending it to them. You could message it, text it, print and hand deliver, or post it on their social media. Let them KNOW that you could see them as a BIG! We are now holding Info Sessions online via Zoom- let's create a waiting list of Bigs!
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Are you a current Big? Do you stand with youth? Let everyone know! Go to your Facebook profile and click to change your profile pic. Then click on frames, search BBBS of Central MN and add it to your profile pic!
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