Children and Youth Programs

A. Existing Activities

1. Playground
2. Religious Education (RE) Sunday school classes for various ages
3. Senior High Youth Group (SHYG)
4. Our Whole Lives (OWL)
5. Coming of Age (COA)
6. Room 11 child care
7. Social gatherings
8. Holiday events: tree-trimming party, Easter egg hunt, Halloween party
9. All Ages worship
10. Community garden
11. Youth stories during intergenerational services
12. “Crying room” (library with speakers)
13. Outdoor games
14. Overnight events
15. Campouts
16. Diaper changing area
17. Spirit play program and supplies

B. How UUSS buildings and grounds support the above activities

1. Have classrooms: both small and medium-sized
2. Fenced area for play
3. Supply storage
4. Lawns
5. Many mature trees for shade
6. Safe play structures
7. Bathrooms
8. Child size furniture
9. Teen-friendly furniture
10. Kitchen in Fahs room
11. Refrigerator in Fahs room and in Room 12
12. Sink in Room 12
13. Toys in Room 11
14. Sports equipment

C. What we would like to see

1. Physical connection between sanctuary/auditorium and RE building (hallway; no more walking in the rain)
2. Gymnasium for indoor sports: basketball, volleyball, calisthenics, place to “blow off steam” during rainy days, with a non-slippery floor
3. Computer with internet connection in Room 12 for SHYG
4. Child-friendly rooms
   1. With walls that contain shelves, hooks, closets
   2. Remove multiple, small hexagon windows because children like to climb these
5. Accessible playgrounds and equipment (and more variety)
6. Add to every classroom:
   1. White board
   2. Carpet
   3. Sink
   4. Efficient temperature control
   5. Better acoustics
   6. Audio/visual equipment
   7. Ability to have small, caged pets
7. Invite a private-school to rent our classrooms during the week as a revenue-generator

Coordinator: Sally
Last Update: Jun 20 2009 by MikeM