{"id":1173,"date":"2021-09-25T13:15:28","date_gmt":"2021-09-25T13:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bowery.org\/updates\/?p=1173"},"modified":"2026-01-08T18:44:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T18:44:54","slug":"back-to-school-and-mont-lawn-city-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowery.org\/updates\/2021\/09\/back-to-school-and-mont-lawn-city-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to school and Mont Lawn City Camp!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We are excited for the back-to-school season for all New York City kids, especially those in The Bowery Mission\u2019s children program, Mont Lawn City Camp. New families and returning campers will join us for a new cycle of classes in just over a week, including in-person activities \u2014 a welcome return after a challenging 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This new year of Mont Lawn City Camp will be filled with relationship-building, learning and adventure. Some of the classes offered in this upcoming cycle include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Spoken Word<\/strong>: An opportunity for kids to shape writing and thinking skills, as well as learn new ways to express emotion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Reading Club<\/strong>: Offered to 6-9 year olds as a way to grow reading skills and build confidence. One of the books selected will be used to help kids talk about their feelings using the storyline and plot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Art Expression<\/strong>: Our staff aim for the kids to learn emotional management skills through this class, including being comfortable with failure or unexpected outcomes, and to experience a sense of pride from creating their projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Master Chefs<\/strong>: A fun program offered at our summer camp continues in the city. Our staff also want to teach kids about empathy and how food can be a way to give back and care for others, which is a felt need in the community.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Did you know?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Many people know of The Bowery Mission for our programs that provide restorative second chances for adults. But our programs for children are nearly as old (beginning in 1894 with an annual summer camp), offering a positive first chance for youth in New York City. With front doors at our East Harlem and South Bronx campuses, our Mont Lawn City Camp was started more recently in 2014 as a direct response to community needs for more enrichment activities and one-on-one mentoring for children ages 6-16. Nurturing adult staff and mentors support children and families through classes, outings, mentoring, tutoring and practical care throughout the year \u2014 helping children broaden their horizons and develop new lifelong skills for social and emotional success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Hear from some of our kids and staff below as they share some thoughts on what the supportive community and programs mean to them. All of this is made possible by caring friends like you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    What Mont Lawn City Camp means to the kids and families we serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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