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.
GO STRAWBERRY PICKING
It's strawberry season! This would be a fun weekend activity to do with your Little that gets you both out in the sunshine and also involves a healthy snack. Win-win!
FREE FISHING DAY
On FREE Fishing Days both adults and kids can try their hand at fishing without having to obtain a fishing license. This is a great opportunity to spend some quality time together outdoors! EHT will have a free bus running to Sea Isle City on June 5 -- be sure to pre-register!
CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY
Many towns have Memorial Day ceremonies planned, so check your local calendar listings. You can also pack a picnic and head to the beach to enjoy a yummy treat with your Little while your toes are in the sand!
READ A BOOK TOGETHER
All over the world, local libraries offer millions of ebooks and audiobooks. You can borrow them — for free, instantly — with a library card and Libby. Start a book club with your Little and select a book that you can read together.
VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOMS
Have a blast working together to beat these escape rooms without even leaving your own home! Choose between Marvel or Disney themes, set up a video call with your Little and get started. We thought these two sounded fun!
SEND VIDEO MESSAGES
Marco Polo is a fun free app that allows you to stay in touch by sending video messages back and forth. While talking on the phone is a great way to keep connected to your Little, nothing beats getting to see each others faces! This app allows you to send videos at your own convenience, so it's perfect for the situations when your schedule doesn't line up with your Little's.
FREE SUPPORT GROUPS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
It's been tough living through this pandemic, for so many reasons, and it's surely taken a mental as well as physical toll on all of us. NJ Hope and Healing has put together an extensive list of support groups that will meet throughout the month. Topics range from loss and grief to nutrition to support for parents.
FREE MEALS TO KIDS
THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER
Schools in New Jersey will continue giving out free meals to children, regardless of their family’s income, through the end of the summer. Summer Meal Programs will be made available in all areas at no cost through Sept. 30. Check with your child's school for specific distribution information.
TWO FREE MONTHS OF INTERNET
Comcast is providing 2 months free Internet Essentials Service. Normally, this service costs $9.95/month. Qualifying families can receive two months of free service if they apply by June 30, 2020. See if your families qualify and share with them now. 
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.