The following programs received summer grants from Metro Ministries, Inc. If you would like to support these programs, learn more about them or begin a similar program in your area, contact information is provided.
o Descubriendo Indy is a summer camp especially designed for Hispanic children in elementary school. Each year the program has been a huge hit with both children and their parents. Twenty five children will be exposed to and learn more about Indianapolis. The fact that these children are growing up in a bilingual, bicultural community is also at the center of our program. We celebrate Hispanic tradition and language, while helping children to experience success and feel confident in their new culture and in using their new language. Contact: Stacy Penalva at stacypenalva@sbcglobal.net.
o Summer programming at the Sunrise Early Child care Center consists of a Discovery Days program and Camp Sunrise. Camp Sunrise will include daily Bible verses, lessons, and crafts, in addition to the themed games, activities and snacks and will also include a mission project for the campers to work on throughout the week. Contact: Emily Hawthorne at emily@castletonumc.org.
o Zionsville United Methodist Church Children’s Learning Program will serve 120 children between the ages of one and five giving the children opportunities to interact with each other and have fun at summer camp. Contact: Pam Wagner at pwagner@zumc.org.
o Sheridan United Methodist Church provides a free lunch program for children Pre-K through High School that offers a nutritional meal, fellowship and a safe haven five days a week. Contact: Helen Martin at sheridanumc@sbcglobal.net.
o Cicero United Methodist Church partners with Hamilton Heights Evangelist Lunch Program (H.H.E.L.P.) providing a free summer lunch program for children at the elementary and secondary grade levels. This program is designed to ensure that the children continue to receive a healthy lunch during the summer months when school is not in session. Contact: Rev. Byron Fritz at ciceroumc4u@verizon.net.
o East Tenth United Methodist Church and East Tenth United Methodist Children and Youth Center’s Summer Days for Youth fulfills a great need on the Near Eastside by providing quality, affordable care, education, nutritious meals, and a safe place for children during the summer months. Contact: Jean Casmir Hill at jcasmirhill@east10th.org.
o Forest Manor United Methodist Church provides Religious Education for children and youth in the community including arts and crafts and a variety of fun activities. Contact: Pastor Rosa Harris at coot1959@aol.com.
o University United Methodist Church Summer Academic and Arts Academy will combine academics and arts, by implementing a summer reading, writing skills focusing on rules of grammar and training using computers. The arts component combines singing, dancing and acting. Contact: Doris Clark at dfc49@comcast.net.
o Barnes United Methodist Church’s Praise Stage Production Theatre Company exposes urban youngsters to theatrical presentation and enhance their verbal and visual presentation skills, which will allows them to gain more self confidence and esteem – especially when making presentations before audiences. Contact: Ethel McCane at mccanee@aol.com.
o Lawrence United Methodist Youth Corps is a 6-week summer program where youth age 10-15 work in teams providing community service. The priorities of the program: to teach youth respect and responsibility; to teach youth leadership skills and teamwork; to transform our community; to share the Love of Jesus Christ with these youth and with the people we provide service. Contact Pastor Joe Johnson at pastorjohnson2@hotmail.com.
o Lawrence United Methodist Church SWAN (science, writing, arithmetic, nature) Program provides a place where children of all ages and ethnic and religious backgrounds can come together for fun and learning. Contact Vicky Crittenden at vickycrittenden@lawrenceumc.org.
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