Summer Resources

  • A resource destination for research, reading, skill building, and review resources.

    Link: SPPS Virtual Library

    Little Boy Hugging a Book

    Resources that promote summer reading with the libraries from Sue Braithwaite, Supervisor PreK-12 Literacy Office of Teaching and Learning.

     

    R.E.A.D: My Summer Library Experience is designed to inspire and encourage children of all ages to Read, Explore, Adventure and Discover throughout the summer.

    Link: Ramsey County Libraries’ Summer Reading Program

     

    Reading Together: One to one reading mentoring for kids at Saint Paul Public Library.

    Link: https://sppl.org/reading-together/

     

    Kid Zone a Literacy Playground for Kids and Families

    Link: https://improvingliteracy.org/kid-zone

     

    Library Go is Saint Paul Public Library’s virtual library card program for students and educators. The library connects students to free one-on-one online homework help, dozens of research databases, e-books, electronic magazines, and so much more.

    Link: Saint Paul Public Library’s Library Go

     

    Summer Reading (Find under the Parent Tab at Reading Rockets)

    Reading with your child, helping struggling readers, and more.

     

    Celebrate the Joy of Reading (Under the Fun Stuff Tab at Reading Rockets)

    Reading and writing with daily children's literature quiz, reading adventure packs, colorful bilingual doorhangers and other fun printables, e-cards, quotable quotes, and web widgets.

    Link: Reading Rockets


    Link: Pacer Center’s Summer Recreation, Sports and Camps  


    Link: Summer Learning at Home  


    Link: Celebrate Science  


    Link: Storyline Online






    The Federation for Children with Special Needs annual Summer Fun Camp Directory. Find links to over 200 camp websites serving children with disabilities, as well as useful information and resources to help create a rewarding summer camp experience for you and your child.

    Link: Federation's Summer Fun Camp Directory

     

    Offered the 3rd Sunday from 6-8 pm each month starting in June.

    Courage Kinney is also offering Adaptive Climbing at the U of MN St. Paul campus Mondays at 6 pm.

    Link: Adaptive Climbing Nights at Midwest Climbing

     

    Adaptive Martial Arts through Courage Kinney Rehabilitation Institute

    Contact: taavasa.mamea@allina.com


    Link: Adaptive Yoga Classes

     

    Link: Twin Cities Adaptive Cycling


    Archery, Adaptive Cycling, Golf, Waterskiing, Martial Arts, Track & Field, Wheelchair Softball, Power Soccer, Ski & Snowboard, Swim Team, Tennis, Curling, Lacrosse and Wheel Chair Rugby.

    Link:Courage Kinney Rehabilitation Institute Sports and Recreation Information for 2018

     

    Lake Superior Paddling & Adaptive Kayaking Day Trips

    Contact: tara.gorman@allina.com or 218-726-4834 ext. 2


    Personal Training, Weight Management, Kickball, Pop Up Play Events, Small Group Play. Open Gym Events and Running Groups.

    Link: West Metro Miracle Athletics

     
     

    Tipping the Scales: The Resilience Game
    In this interactive game, you will learn how the choices we make can help children and the community as a whole become more resilient in the face of serious challenges. Negative events can occur at any moment, and it's your job to choose positive events to counteract these negatives. From the Center for the Developing Child at Harvard.

    Summer and Sensory Processing Issues
    This article discusses how to help kids stay comfortable in what can be overstimulating outdoor activities. It's great for sharing with families, and it's accompanied by a host of links to information on sensory processing issues. From the Child Mind Institute.

    Seriously Speaking: Delayed Speech or Language Development
    (Also available in Spanish) | Knowing what's "normal" and what's not in speech and language development can help parents figure out if there's cause for concern or if their child is right on schedule. From KidsHealth.