Summer of Service...moving right along..

Courage Reins Therapeutic Riding Center invited Summer of Service youth participants to help with the care and maintenance of their facility. In order to give youth volunteers a more personal experience with their services, Courage Reins staff guided youth on a tour of the entire facility and allowed them to observe and learn about the therapeutic riding experience.


4-H Mentoring of Utah County invited Summer of Service youth volunteers to learn about mentoring programs in the community. Staff members provided delicious snacks and opened up the activity by leading youth in fun ice-breaker activities. Youth volunteers and parents then watched an inspiring video presentation on the 4-H Mentoring Program. Afterward volunteers went to work; serving 4-H by putting together 3 boxes full of mentoring packets for mentors and families.

Help Local Residents Improve their English!

The second semester of English as a Second Language is beginning on July 14th at the South Franklin Community Center at The Boulders. This semester, in addition to the class, volunteers will be providing an "English Language Lab" every Thursday from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. During this time, anyone from the community (whether or not they are enrolled in the English class) can come and practice their English while talking with a volunteer about whatever subject they want. If you are interested in volunteering with this program, contact us! 801-691-5282

El segundo semestre de Inglés como Segundo Idioma está comenzando el 14 de julio en el Centro Comunitario de Franklin del Sur a los Boulders. Este semestre, además de la clase, voluntarios se proporciona un "Laboratorio de Inglés", todos los jueves de 1:30 a 3:00 pm. Durante este tiempo, cualquier persona de la comunidad (ya sea que estén matriculados o no en la clase de inglés) puede venir y practicar su inglés por manera de hablar con un voluntario sobre cualquier tema que deseen.

Soccer! - Fútbol!

The South Franklin Soccer Program is gearing up for its second season! The first season was a great success, with around 90 children and young teenagers playing on six sponsored teams, each coached by local volunteers. The games are held at the park in the Boulders, where goal posts were installed for the league. If you are interested in having your child participate in this free league, contact us by calling 801-691-5282. If you are interested in sponsoring a team, please also contact us for more information. See ya on the field!

El Programa de Fútbol de Franklin del Sur se está preparando para su segunda temporada! La primera temporada fue un gran éxito, con alrededor de 90 niños y adolescentes que juegaban en seis equipos patrocinados, cada uno dirigido por voluntarios locales. Los partidos se llevan a cabo en el parque en el Boulders, donde se instalaron goles para la liga. Si estás interesado en que su hijo participe en esta liga gratis, pongase en contacto con nosotros: llama al 801-691-5282. Si usted está interesado en patrocinar a un equipo, por favor pongase en contacto con nosotros para obtener más información. Nos vemos en el campo!

Summer of Service at the SCERA

The SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem hosted Summer of Service volunteers as they participated in a service project to beautify the garden court. Youth, children and parents helped to plant a large variety of donated flowers, pull weeds, remove dead buds, and make bird feeders. Shirley's Bakery donated refreshments, and everybody went home happy and edified.

More Summer of Service events!

Friday & Saturday June 12, 13 - The Balloon Festival is a 2-day event celebrated annually as part of Springville's Art City Days. Summer of Service volunteers helped with setting up/taking down the event, face painting, coloring stations, hot air balloon tether drives, raffles and prize booths. They also had the fun yet difficult task of judging the children's coloring contest! It was a wonderful event to have shared with the Springville community.

Saturday June 20 - Habitat For Humanity and United Way "Summer of Service" volunteers gathered at the Provo ReStore to participate in building can houses as part of the "Cans for Habitat" recycling program.

Saturday June 27 - Summer of Service youth volunteers and family members supported Central Utah Center for Independent Living (CUCIL) at their 7th Annual "5K Run, Walk and Roll." The event is a fundraiser to help supply services to people with disabilities. This fun run for families and individuals with disabilities is also a marathon qualifier for serious racers. Volunteers were assigned to work at the registration tables and water stations along the race trail. The scenic route was beautiful, weather conditions were ideal, and there was a spirit of friendship, enthusiasm and unity among all participants and volunteers.

Tuesday June 30 - Summer of Service youth volunteers payed a special visit to American Fork Hospital. Youth joined together doing such things as cleaning toys in the playroom on the Pediatric floor, visiting with and singing for the elderly patients, picking up garbage around the hospital grounds and making cards for hospital patients - old and young.