Encouraging Collaboration Among Students

The main goal of our summer program at the Bob Burdette Center is creating a safe and fun environment for our students. That doesn’t mean we discourage a little friendly competition, though! We divide our students into classes by grade level, and each week those classes compete to earn the Spirit Stick. The Spirit Stick encourages students to be on their best behavior because they want to win it ... Continue Reading »

Virtual Field Trips

Finding ways to keep kids occupied during the summer can be difficult, especially if you want to encourage them to continue learning throughout their break. One great way to keep kids engaged is through virtual field trips! Virtual field trips allow you and your kids to explore exciting places without ever leaving home. They provide access to organizations around the world without the time and expense of travel all at ... Continue Reading »

The Bob Burdette Center Hit it Out of the Park

This summer, we had the opportunity to take some of our students to a Charleston Dirty Birds baseball game. Thanks to the generosity of Taylor Raab and Raab Wealth Advisors, our 3rd–5th grade students attended a game at GoMart Ballpark. Every child received a hat and an autograph book featuring the players’ signatures. The game began at 11:00 a.m., with the Charleston Dirty Birds taking on the Long Island ... Continue Reading »