Kids Care Club is a national organization dedicated to helping children develop the spirit of charity and compassion through hands on community projects. Royle's Kids Care Club is open to any interested student who wants to help others in their community and their world. Parent involvement is strongly encouraged and is crucial in guaranteeing success with our projects and in helping to teach our children social responsibility, compassion and recognizing their own personal power to make a difference!
Some of Kids Care Club's past projects include : backpack/school supply collection for foster care children, playing BINGO with senior citizens, warm winter coat drive for Harlem, NY, baby care packages for Bridgeport Hospital, preparing bag lunches for the homeless shelters, making special treats for the local fire departments, book drive to help rebuild libraries/schools in New Orleans , helping to sponsor a child in Malawi , Africa, jog-a-thon to raise money for a racing wheelchair for a young athlete. Be part of a GREAT club with a GREAT cause!
2011-2012 Kids Care Meeting Calendar
October 5th, 2011 - Meeting: Halloween Costume Collection
November 9, 2011 - Meeting: UNICEF Trick or Treat Drive
November 22, 2011 - Kids Care Turkey/Chicken Drive & Student Council Food Drive
November 30, 2011 - Family Movie Matinee
December 16, 2011 - Hope Chests & Toy Collection (see below)
January 18, 2012 - Meeting: Warm Clothes Drive for Notre Dame School in Harlem
February 15, 2012 - Meeting: Collection for Norwalk Shelter for the Homeless
March 21, 2012 - Meeting: TBD
April 11, 2012 - Meeting: TBD
May 16, 2012 - Meeting: TBD
June 6, 2012 - Meeting: End of Year Party
Here’s how to make a Holiday Hope Chest:
- Cover top and bottom of a shoebox with wrapping paper, stickers, etc. or use a clear plastic container. It is important to cover the bottom and top separately so the box can be opened.
- Fill your box with NEW gifts (see below for ideas).
- Secure box with strong rubber bands.
- Create a gift tag with gender and age information (GIRL/BOY) and AGE (4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12, 13-15 or 16-18) and attach it. It should be “From a kid who cares at Royle School Kids Care Club”
HOLIDAY HOPE CHEST GIFT IDEAS
***Holiday Hope Chests, for any age group are welcome! However, there is a specific need for gifts for girls/boys ages 13-18.
Gift Ideas For Ages 4-7: Crayons, pencils, notepaper, glue, markers, play doh, flash cards, scotch tape, stickers, small toys, socks, gloves, packaged candy or cookies, flashlights, small books, hats, magazines, legos, hair products, tooth-brush, lotions, soaps, fun shampoos, card games, harmonica, magnets.
Gift Ideas For The Older Child: Pencils, pens, markers, CD’s, small sports balls, hats, gloves, jewelry, craft kits, magazines, books, toothbrush, floss, tooth paste, hair brush, deodorant, socks, nail polish, nail files, chap stick, mints, gum, calculator, calendars, key chains, playing cards, hair clips, flashlights, wallet, watch, scented soaps, washing puff, stamps, stationary, sunglasses, small posters, bumper stickers, disposable camera, small photo frame, photo album, belts, inexpensive radio or CD walkman with batteries.
PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE: Used items, balloons, glass items, nuts or peanut butter related products, money, toy guns, or knives.
Please bring all Holiday Hope Chests to the Kids Care Collection table in the front hall at Royle School by Friday, December 16thYour generosity and spirit of caring is greatly appreciated!
If you have any questions please contact Sue Hayes @ susan.c.hayes@talk21.com and Julie Forsyth at jnforsyth@gmail.com.
For additional information about Kids Care Clubs see www.kidscare.org .
