Summer Stretch 2008

Summer Stretch is awesome!  We spend the first half of our day doing service, the second half of our day at wave-pools, water-parks, and fun activities.  It is six Wednesdays from June 25th through August 6th – the last day is Valley Fair.  We intend to limit the program to 100 participants, and have exceeded that number for the last several years.  Register as soon as possible.

Summer Stretch Update: 2008 Afternoon Sites:
    6/25 Baker Park
    7/9 Grand Rios Water Park
    7/16 Feed My Starving Children or Bowling (depending on grade level)
    7/23 Feed My Starving Children or Bowling (depending on grade level)
    7/30 St. Louis Park Aquatic Park
    8/6  Valley Fair!

Typical Day

  • 8:00 am – Check in before Mass begins
  • 8:45 am – Gather in small groups / Depart for Sites
  • 9:15 – 11:45 am - Service / Youth Reflection at sites
  • 12:00 pm – Return to HNOJ for lunch
  • 12:30 pm - Leave for Social / Recreational activity
  • 4:30 pm - Pick up @ HNOJ

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

What’s new this year?

Applications are used to select participants.

Parents are required to volunteer and attend a parent meeting in June.

Parent drivers will be used for the morning service sites.

HNOJ website contains all the Summer Stretch information, updates and forms.

Summer Stretch email to communicate to the Core Team summerstretch@hnoj.org

How much does Summer Stretch cost?  $100 for the entire program, including all activity admissions, busing and Valley Fair.

Can we bring friends?

Yes, but they must register and participate for the entire summer.  You cannot bring a guest for just one day.

What if we have to miss a session or two?  That is fine.  Summers are crazy.  However, the cost is the same no matter how many sessions you attend. 

Will I receive more information once I register for summer stretch?

Yes!  When you attend the Parent Information Night in June, you will receive expectations and guidelines for participants and parents, a detailed schedule, and emergency contact information.  If you are volunteering to be a group leader, you will

Is Lunch Included?  No All Participants are required to bring their own bag lunches

 

What is Virtus training?

Virtus is the safety training required by the Archdiocese for all adults working with children.

- If you have completed the training already, nothing more is required of you.

- If you have not, please indicate that on your Parent Volunteer Form and we will contact you to schedule the training.

 

 
Times and Dates:

Wed, June 25th 

        -8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Wed, July 9th

        -8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Wed, July 16th

        -8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Wed, July 23rd

        -8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Wed, July 30th

        -8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Wed, August 6th

      Afternoon Valley Fair

        -8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Type of Event:
Summer Faith, Service, and Fellowship for those going into 7-9 grades.
Cost of Registration:
$100
Registrations and Forms:

1.  Send the following to Holy Name of Jesus (attn: Summer Stretch) before May 14th

 

2.  Attend one of the Parent Volunteer Training Evenings

  • June 9 or June 12 at 7:00 pm

For more Registration Information, see our Letter to Parents.

 
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