AfterCare’s General Calendar of Events
|
Month |
Enrichment Opportunity |
Why do we do this? |
|
January |
DuSable museum trip |
To celebrate Black History Month and to learn about the African American culture. |
| February |
Super Bowl party |
To encourage social skills and build relationships with other active members. |
|
March |
Ski trip |
To offer youth an activity that challenges their physical abilities and to socialize. |
|
April |
Easter party |
To provide an opportunity for the younger active members and children of Mercy alumni to celebrate the Easter Holiday. |
|
May |
Theater event |
To expose AfterCare members to the performing arts. |
|
June |
Service trip |
To expose youth to a diverse environment and to provide them with the opportunity to give back through service. |
|
August |
Picnic |
To provide opportunities for former residents to practice peer relationships through group games, as well as opportunities for Mercy Home alumni to reunite with one another. |
|
September |
Back to School Night/Pizza Party |
So that students from various grade levels can discuss topics that relate to their educational goals. |
|
September |
College Classic |
To provide a social outing that focuses on education and employment for AfterCare members and guests. |
|
October |
College tour |
To expose high school students to the college environment and encourage the value of higher education. |
|
November |
Thanksgiving dinner |
To provide an opportunity for active members and their families to share the Thanksgiving holiday with Mercy Home and to express with their peers all of the things for which they are thankful. |
|
December |
Christmas party |
To provide a venue for former residents to celebrate the holidays with their Mercy Home family and an opportunity for Mercy Alumni to reunite. Also to provide those families in need with food and toys. |
