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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Skatin' Place - Little is free with the paid admission of the Big. Friday night is excluded because of wristband.
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CURRENT COVID-19 IN-PERSON MENTORING GUIDELINES
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Kids Summer Cinema. Join Marcus Parkwood Cinema all summer long to see your favorite family flicks back on the big screen for just $2! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres or Movie Tavern location. Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Now – August 19. Tickets only $2!
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Hometown Pride Days. Coldspring will be having its Hometown Pride Days from July 29th - 31st. There will be kid events, food, drink, art show, craft sales, car show, fun run and many more fun activities. Click here for more information.
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Benton County Fair. The 2021 fair is coming…it will look different, but it's back!! August 3rd - 8th. It's a free fair, so no admission to get into the fair. Click here for more information.
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The Wizard of Oz. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. Pay What You Can - at the door only, (no reserved tickets) for the Friday, July 30 7:30pm performance. 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 AVAILABLE THIS SUMMER!
Around Cloud Tutors service will be available during the summer for those who will be in summer school or want to brush up on a few subjects over the summer.
Junior and Seniors who would like help with ACT Prep can also utilize this free service. There are also additional College and Career Advice sessions such as Essay Editing, College Application Assistance and Trades and Skilled Worker Advising to name a few. 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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