The Importance of Biodiversity

According to the American Museum of Natural History, biodiversity (from “biological diversity”) refers to the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems, and can encompass the evolutionary, ecological, and cultural processes that sustain life.Digging in the ground is a great way to learn about biodiversity and the diverse plants and animals that make up our planet. When you dig in the ground, you ... Continue Reading »

Importance of Budgeting for Kids

Budgeting is an important skill that can help kids learn to manage their money and make informed financial decisions. Budgeting is the process of planning and managing your money in order to achieve your financial goals. It involves setting aside money for different expenses and making sure you have enough to cover your needs.Budgeting is important for kids because it helps them learn to live within their means and ... Continue Reading »

Music Week at Bob Burdette Center

Our theme for week 3 of our summer program was ‘Music Week’. That week the afternoon activities included: Musical Chairs, Limbo, Music Bingo, Classroom Karaoke, Music Treasure Hunt, Freeze Dance, and others. But the highlight activity was what we called a ‘Listen and Paint’ activity. The idea came from what some adults participate in these days known as a ‘Sip and Paint’ (where they sip on a drink and paint). However, ... Continue Reading »

“The greatness of art is not to find what is common but what is unique.”

– Isaac Bashevis Singer.On Friday, July 5th, the Bob Burdette Center took the students in the Summer Program to The Clay Center. It was a full day of exploring and having fun! The standout of the day though, was when the students entered the Juliet Art Museum and toured a new exhibition that will be showcased until September 8th: the Charles Jupiter Hamilton Exhibition. Per the Clay Center’s website:“... Continue Reading »

In Our Garden

In Our Garden :Our Summer Program kicked off on Monday, July 1st. One of the activities the kids will be observing this Summer is the progression of our own Community Garden located on the corners of Bream Street and Hull street on the West Side of Charleston. When fruits and vegetables start to produce, the community, along with our Bob Burdette Center families, are all welcome to take whatever they ... Continue Reading »

Raising Butterflies

When my own kids were little, we raised butterflies. Raising butterflies was fun for my kids and I. You can get a kit from the craft store that will give you a place to purchase the eggs. You place the eggs onto leaves and it gives other instructions on how to care for your butterflies within the care guide. These butterflies needed oranges when they were in the caterpillar state. ... Continue Reading »

Incorporating STEM Into Afterschool

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is incorporated into our programming. The future revolves around STEM. It took Math and engineering to build the railway system that goes from the east coast to the west coast. Science and technology created the cars that go on top of the railway. It was an advancement that populated the west coast. It has been instrumental in creating medical advancements, improved communication, environmental conservation, ... Continue Reading »