SUMMER LET GROW CHALLENGE!

NBPT REC SUMMER LET GROW CHALLENGE

This summer we challenge you to try something new by yourself each week!

We will have a special challenge sheet for you to complete. If you are at a NBPT Rec program, we will do prizes on Fridays for anyone who did a Let Grow Challenge and at the end of the summer- ANYONE who did at least 8 things will get a coupon for a FREE Cup Ice cream!

If you are not in a program you can stop by the Newburyport Rec and Youth Services office at City Hall to pick up your prize! 

How does it work?

• Pick up or print our your Challenge booklet (link in files below)
• Adults have to take the pledge! See below- Take The Let Grow Pledge to STEP BACK SO OUR KIDS STEP UP!
• Download the challenge packet below for ideas.  
• Each week, work with your grown-ups to choose something new to try on your own.  Some things may need a little prep or even practice. Others you can just do! 
• When you are done congratulate yourself and think about what else you can do!  Fill out your page and bring it to the NBPT Rec staff at a program, event or the office to get your prize.  

Learn more about Let Grow.  Little nervous?  Let Grow has myth busters and crime statistics to put your mind at ease!

ADULT/ CAREGIVER PLEDGE

We all know that kids need some unstructured free time, play time, and a chance to figure things out on their own, because that’s how they develop life skills, deep interests and resilience.  We also know that it’s really hard not to jump in to make things easier for them, or give them our great advice, or just take over. (But we get it: When we do that, we’re actually denying our kids some powerful learning experiences.) As caregivers, we make a commitment to step back! We will allow some frustration and imperfection! We will let the kids be bored long enough to find something to do. We will supply some Band-Aids and try not to freak out! THIS NEW ATTITUDE will take some pressure off the kids (and us!) and let us see just how much they’re capable of.

KID PLEDGE

This coming summer I will, of course, grow older. I would like some more independence, and I know that also means I have to show how responsible I am. That day by day:

• I will start to do more things on my own, by choosing one new thing a week to try after getting my parents’ permission.
• I will not deliberately do anything bad, like hurt someone. And I will not go someplace I’m not allowed.
• I will basically be a good kid, just with some more independence, responsibility, and excitement.