We had a great summer here at First Baptist Sylva! Check out this video made by Elise Parham that shows a few of the fun things our Summer Explorers Camp got to do this summer!
End of Summer Camp Celebration
The End of Summer Camp Celebration will be on Thursday, August 10 @ 5:00 PM in the Mission and Fellowship Center. Dinner will be provided. Donations to offset the cost are appreciated. Meal begins at 5:00, Program begins at 5:30.
Summer Camp 2017 Needs List
Summer Camp begins on June 19th and some of you have asked about some ways in which you can help as we prepare for camp. Please read the list below to learn about some of our needs as we prepare. Consider keeping this list in your wallet so that way when you visit the store you’ll know what items to purchase.
Cleaning Products:
- Expo Dry Erase Markers
- Sidewalk chalk
- Clorox wipes and/or Clorox Anywhere Spray
- Hand Sanitizer
Art Supplies:
- Paper plates
- Sharpies (varied colors)
- Cotton balls
- Googly eyes
- Child safe scissors
- Wooden clothespins
- Plastic forks
- Cardstock paper (varied colors)
- Construction paper (varied colors)
- String (to be used for jewelry making)
- Q-Tips
- Clear glue
- Glue sticks
- Liquid starch
- Zip-lock bags (all sizes)
- Glitter
- Hole punchers
- Expo Dry Erase Markers
- Sidewalk chalk
- Pens and/or pencils
- Hole punchers
- Pipe cleaners
- Foam sheets
- Felt sheets
- Yarn (varied sizes)
- Balloons
- Beads
- Key chain rings
- Birdseed
Food:
- Fresh Fruit: Apples, Oranges, Strawberries, Blueberries, Grapes
- Gold Fish
- Pretzels
- Gummy bears
- Fruit Roll Ups
- Cheese-Its
- Raisins
- Teddy Grahams
- Graham Crackers
- Popcorn
- Peanut butter
- Butter
- Bread
- Marshmallows
Parents Night Out
1st Explorers will be having Parents Night Out care on May 21st from 5:30 - 9:00 PM. If you would like to sign up your child/children, please go here: http://firstbaptistsylva.com/giving
Parents Night Out
1st Explorers will be having Parents Night Out care on April 21 from 5:30 - 9:00 PM. If you would like to sign up your child/children, please go here: http://firstbaptistsylva.com/giving
1st Explorers Staff Appreciation Week
1st Explorers Staff Appreciation week will be April 24 - 28, 2017
Angie Powell is helping coordinate ways that we can say thank you to our staff below is a list of what is planned for each day.
Monday- Donuts and Coffee
Tuesday- Cookies and Drinks
Wednesday- Adult Goodie Bags
Thursday- Chocolate from Baxleys
Friday- Provide a late lunch for them when they come to work.
Our staff is very dedicated to making sure children are learning about God and learning - this is an opportunity to say thank you to them for all of their hard work. Please join us in saying thank you!
If you would like to assist Angie in providing gifts for our staff contact her at 229-314-9923 or by email at ajpowell1068@gmail.com
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NC After School Workshop
Kelly Brown, 1st Explorers Ministry Director will be leading a workshop session next week in Charlotte, NC at the NC Center for After School Programs Synergy Conference on Growing An After School Program in a Rural Community. He will share with attenders about how 1st Explorers was started 4 years ago and how it has grown over the years.
Family Photo Sessions
1st Explorers Family Photos Fundraiser
Heather Kindy will be taking family photos for 1st Explorers families. A percentage of the proceeds will go to support 1st Explorers. Payment will be due at the photo shoot. Prices and sign up link below!
Sign up for a photo session here: http://signup.com/go/zRLc4p
Teacher Workday Care
April 12 & 13 from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fees: One Child: $35.00; Two Children: $50; Three Children: $75
Sign up on our website here: http://firstbaptistsylva.com/giving/
Parents Night Out Care - March 31st
Parents Night Out
March 31 from 5:30 - 9:00 PM
Fees: One Child: $15; Two Children: $20; Three Children: $30
Sign up on our website here: http://firstbaptistsylva.com/giving/