Campaign for Grade-Level Reading: The Summer Slide

Here are some links to regional opportunities* for children for Summer 2019, listed by county.

*Due to space limitations, not all programs are able to be listed, but the resources below should be able to help locate summer programming in the county closest to you.

BLAND COUNTY

• Bland Ministry https://www.blandministrycenter.org/aboutus
• Bland County Library Summer Reading Program http://www.youseemore.com/bcpl/
• Bland County Public Schools https://www.bland.k12.va.us/
• Bland County Parks and Recreation https://www.blandcountyva.gov/page/parks-and-recreation/
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, summer meals, dates and times.

BRISTOL, VA

• Bristol Public Library Summer Reading Program https://bristol-library.org/circulation/
• The Nurtury Developmental Child Care & Pre-School offers summer programming as well as other child care centers in Bristol, VA and TN. (276) 466-4873
• Bristol Virginia Public Schools www.bvps.org
• YMCA of Bristol Summer Camp https://www.bristolymca.net/pages/programs/afterschool-camp.php
• Boys and Girls Club http://www.boysgirlsclubme.org/locations/bristol-va
• Bristol, VA Parks and Recreation https://www.bristoltn.org/145/Parks-Recreation
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.

BUCHANAN COUNTY

• Buchanan County Public Schools-https://www.bcpsk12.com/ Summer Feeding is provided in all elementary schools.
• Botetourt Parks and Rec Department https://www.virginia.org/listings/OutdoorsAndSports/BuchananRecreationPark/
• Buchanan County Public Library Summer Reading Program http://bcplnet.org/
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.

CARROLL COUNTY

• Galax/Carroll Library Summer Reading Program http://galaxcarroll.lib.va.us/
• Carroll County Public Schools- https://www.ccpsd.k12.va.us/ Carroll County Public Schools School Nutrition to offer Free Meals this summer to children between ages 2 and 18 at the High School, Middle School, Regional Alternative Ed Center, Gladeville Elementary, Hillsville Elementary, St. Paul School, Westview Terrace Apartments, and Carroll County Library. This is the schedule for the Summer Food Rocks Program. Please see the flyers for dates, times, and other information about the locations. For additional information, please call 276-730-3200.
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.
• Carroll Parks and Rec Department http://www.galaxparks-rec.com/?fbclid=IwAR0AczVy528El6BHDeD2l84qsFf8j7d_297NpKMPcaNWMZpnRsKZjp-l69U

DICKENSON COUNTY

• Lonesome Pine Regional Library www.lprlibrary.org (9 locations: Wise, Big Stone Gap, Coeburn, St. Paul, Clintwood, Haysi, Pennington Gap, Gate City, Rose Hill)
• Dickenson Public Schools http://dcps.k12.va.us/
• Dickenson Parks and Rec Department http://dickensonva.org/calendar.aspx?eid=702
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.

GALAX CITY

• Galax City Public Schools https://www.gcps.k12.va.us/
• Galax/Carroll Library Summer Reading Program http://galaxcarroll.lib.va.us/
• Galax offers a full open camp over the summer open to anyone in July: https://blueridgediscoverycenter.org/discovery-day-camp-galax
• Galax Parks and Recreation http://www.galaxparks-rec.com/
• Galax Summer 2019 (SAP) Summer Activities Program http://www.galaxparks-rec.com/summer-kids-care-program/
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.

GILES COUNTY

• Giles County Public Library Summer Reading Program www.gilescountylibrary.org
• Giles County Public Schools http://sbo.gilesk12.org/
• Giles Parks and Rec Department http://virginiasmtnplayground.com/parks-and-recreation/
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.

GRAYSON COUNTY

• Wythe Grayson Library Summer Reading Program http://wythegrayson.lib.va.us/
• Grayson County Public Schools https://www.grayson.k12.va.us/
• Grayson County Parks and Recreation https://www.graysonrecpark.com/
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.

LEE COUNTY

• Lonesome Pine Regional Library www.lprlibrary.org (9 locations: Wise, Big Stone Gap, Coeburn, St. Paul, Clintwood, Haysi, Pennington Gap, Gate City, Rose Hill)
• Lee County Public Schools http://www.lee.k12.va.us/
• Lee County Outdoors http://www.ilovelee.org/outdoors.html
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.

NORTON CITY

• Norton City Schools http://www.nortoncityschools.org/wp/ Norton City Schools is participating in the summer food service program. John I Burton High School, Breakfast 8-8:30, Lunch 12-12:30. Meals will be provided June 4 through August 3, Monday through Thursday.
• Norton Parks and Rec Department http://www.nortonva.org/78/Parks-Recreation
• Lonesome Pine Regional Library. www.lprlibrary.org (9 locations: Wise, Big Stone Gap, Coeburn, St. Paul, Clintwood, Haysi, Pennington Gap, Gate City, Rose Hill)
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.

PULASKI COUNTY

• Pulaski County Library Summer Reading Program http://www.pclibs.org/
• Pulaski County Public Schools https://www.maroons.net/Content2/summer-feeding-program Dates for the Summer Meals will be May 20, 2019 thru July 26, 2019.
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.
• Pulaski Parks and Rec Department http://www.pulaskicounty.org/Recreation.html

RUSSELL COUNTY

• Russell County Library Summer Reading Program http://russell.lib.va.us/
• Russell County Public Schools https://www.russell.k12.ky.us/userfiles/250/my%20files/breakfast%20and%20lunch%20summer%20meals.pdf?id=15043 The Summer Food Service Program for breakfast and lunch will be available at no cost to all children 18 years old and younger beginning June 12th through July 12th. The program will be open at Castlewood Elementary, Castlewood High, Lebanon Elementary/Middle, Lebanon High, Lebanon Primary, Belfast, Honaker Elementary, Honaker High, and Swords Creek. Note: All sites will be closed July 4th and July 5th.
• SWCC YMCA www.fsymca.org
• Russell Parks and Rec Department https://www.russellcountyva.us/159/Parks-Recreation
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.

SCOTT COUNTY

• Lonesome Pine Regional Library. www.lprlibrary.org (9 locations: Wise, Big Stone Gap, Coeburn, St. Paul, Clintwood, Haysi, Pennington Gap, Gate City, Rose Hill)
• Scott County Public Schools http://www.scottschools.com/
• Scott County Public School Kids Club Summer Program http://www.scottschools.com/cms/one.aspx?portalId=256920&pageId=22408486June 10-June 28 free for all Scott County students, breakfast and lunch provided.
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.
• Scott Parks and Rec Department http://www.recreation.scottcountyva.com/

SMYTH COUNTY

• Smyth County Public Schools http://www.scsb.org
• Smyth County Parks and Rec Department http://www.marionva.org/departments/recreation-department
• Smyth County Library Summer Reading Program www.sblr.org
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.

TAZEWELL COUNTY

• Tazewell County Public Library Summer Reading Program www.tcplweb.org
• TASK Taking Action for Special Kids summer camp www.taskforkids.org
• Camp Joy through Clinch Valley Community Action. Kindergarten camp with Head Start. http://clinchvalleycaa.org/camp-joy/
• Tazewell County Public Schools http://www.tazewell.k12.va.us/
• Tazewell Parks and Rec Department http://www.townoftazewell.org/recreation/
• Tazewell YMCA www.fsymca.org
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

• Coomes Center Summer Camp https://www.coomescenter.com/youth-
• Washington County Public Schools https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/
• Washington County Public Library Summer Reading Program https://www.wcpl.net/
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.
• Washington County Parks and Rec Department https://abingdon-va.gov/featured/departments/parks-and-recreation/
• Boys and Girls Club http://www.boysgirlsclubme.org/locations/abingdon-va

WISE COUNTY

• Wise County Public Schools http://www.wisek12.org/
• Boys and Girls Club http://www.boysgirlsclubme.org/locations/wise-virginia
• Lonesome Pine Regional Library. www.lprlibrary.org (9 locations: Wise, Big Stone Gap, Coeburn, St. Paul, Clintwood, Haysi, Pennington Gap, Gate City, Rose Hill) Julie Short coordinates all summer reading programs for 9 locations of Lonesome Pine Regional Library- 276-328-8325.
• Wise Parks and Rec Department http://www.townofwise.net/departments.html
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.

WYTHE COUNTY

• Wythe County Public Schools https://wythe.k12.va.us/
• Wythe County Public Library has a summer reading program scheduled for all ages. http://wythegrayson.lib.va.us/
• Town of Wytheville Rec Center has summer camp. https://www.wytheville.org/recreation/
• Shanaki Martial Arts has a summer program. http://www.shanakimartialarts.com/Events_Calendar.php
• HOPE Packs (backpack program) leaves meals at the Wythe-Grayson library for anyone to take.
• Wytheville has a “pay what you can” restaurant called “Open Door Cafe.” Patrons can volunteer service, pay what they can afford, or eat for free.
• Check local churches in the area for Bible School availability, dates and times.