It seems like only yesterday we were preparing our children for the first day of school and now another year has nearly come to an end. So now what? For many families, summer can be time of increasing stress when many school-based programs, resources, and referrals are halted until the school year starts up again. However, Kyle and the surrounding areas have a number of summer community services to meet the needs of students and their families during the summer months.
This summer, the Texas State University Professional Counseling Program is sponsoring five free counseling sessions for couples or families at the Assessment and Counseling Clinic. The focus of the sessions will be to help couples and families work through concerns and work towards improved communication. Issues addressed may include substance abuse, infidelity, pre-marital counseling, and parent/child relationships. Anyone interested should contact Elizabeth Kjellstrand at Texas State University by emailing [email protected] for more information.
Camp HeartSong and Camp Heartsong Too! are summer bereavement camps sponsored by the Central Texas Medical Center and serve children ages 8-18. Camp goals include helping children work through the loss of a family member or other significant person in their lives. Campers are provided with a safe and stress-free environment where they can explore their feelings about their loss and can meet with group and individual counselors who specialize in loss. There is no cost for Camp HeartSong and Camp HeartSong Too! However, space is limited to 20 boys and 20 girls. Those interested should call 512-754-6159 for more information.
Reading Heroes is a summer camp for students with dyslexia and other reading needs, who will be entering 1st through 6th grade in the fall. Students can attend two, three, or four week sessions at a cost of $150 per week. Students will be able to participate in activities that include art, music, creative writing, and social skills building, in addition to research-based reading programs designed for dyslexic students. Parents interested in learning more about Reading Heroes should call 512-392-2664.
Hays CISD will offer free meals during the summer months at selected campuses for all children 18 and under. Free breakfast and lunches will be offered at the following locations: Wallace Middle School, Negley Elementary, Hemphill Elementary, Tobias Elementary, Simon Middle School, and Lehman High School. Parents can also have a meal with their children for a nominal fee. Contact the individual campus for times and dates.
Students and staff are looking forward to a rejuvenating summer and a great start to the next school year. Hays CISD wishes all students and staff a safe and happy summer.
