During the 2017 summer reading program, “Build a Better World” at the Jefferson public library, children worked individually on their BINGO sheets and reading, and also participated in team activities.
Not only did children earn a final party complete with performer Richard Renner at the end of the program, but children who read at least 240 minutes during the program were invited to participate in a Building Teamwork outdoor obstacle challenge party at Russell Park July 31.
The children had a great time with parachute games, hopper ball and water balloon relays, an arches & hoops obstacle challenge, three-legged races, giant beach ball team challenge, water cup and egg relay races, a water dragon squirter, Connect Four, duck pond matching games and a tug-of-war team challenge.
The children found that with teamwork….everyone achieves more.
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The party was funded through donations given during the Jefferson public library and Jefferson Elks sponsored Trivia Night programs. Ninety children, parents, caregivers and volunteers attended.