EPIC Kids Literacy/STEM Academy

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Wishing all our amazing followers a Merry Christmas filled with love, laughter, and joy! 🎄✨
May your day be merry and bright.
Empower our Youth Foundation

December 9th was our last EPIC kids class of 2023!🥳

We have officially ended 2023 sessions with an amazing Empower Up Holiday party with Special Guest Columbus Division of Police Asst Chief Potts and -Schrock 🎄

We invited our youth to come and have fun at all the different stations every student went home with a Swag bag and a book.

Throughout the fall session, our students have been able to connect literacy through culture, arts and bullying prevention.

We'd love to thank our teachers and volunteers who helped with our EPIC Kids classes and we look forward to continuing our sessions in 2024!

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Happy Holidays

🙌2023 Book highlight🙌🏾
has given away over 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ books to youth grades K-5th and 4️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ books to HS youth.

💓Thank you to our amazing book sponsors throughout this year ,
, , and private sponsors empowering the next generation by supporting our youth organization's mission to build home libraries for kids. 🏡❤️

💚Your generosity can spark a lifelong love for reading. Let's create a world where every child has access to the magic of books! 📖🌈

🎉 Wishing all the incredible families & youth members of our youth organization a joyous holiday season!

We will reopen on Saturday, January 13th, with our Family Vision Board party $ 5 per person. Registration begins on December 26th.

🌟 May this time be filled with laughter, warmth, and cherished moments.
Happy holidays to each of you and your families! 🎄✨ 🎁

On Sundays at the Oak Street location of Mikey's Late Night Slice kids can make their own pizzas for just $6.99! We were invited to try it out and it was a ton of fun!

🍕 Little Slice Sunday Hours are 11AM-7PM! It was our first time at the Oak St location and there was plenty of on-street parking in the area!

If you're looking for a lunch or dinner idea when going to Franklin Park Conservatory, the Columbus Museum of Art, going to the Lincoln Theatre or seeing the Nativity downtown, this would be a convenient option!

Plus, Columbus Museum of Art is free on Sundays so I'm seeing an inexpensive family day out in your near future! 🤗

📍892 Oak St., Columbus, OH

Today we had an amazing EPIC KIDS WORKSHOP
The children got to listen to Columbus Division of Police
Assistant Chief Potts read two great books, also the Buck-I-Guy and
SafeLite representatives came to show some support & work on there STEM Activities - that slime ohhh such a touchy feely sensory!

Big shout out to Columbus Monthly Magazine donating the kindness bag filled with goodies and again we are always thankful for Young, Black & Lit. For their amazing book donation to our organization!

EPIC Kids Literacy/STEM Academy

It's TIME!!!!
Books & Badges Holiday fun
📅 Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023 🕒 Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: 6600 Busch Blvd STE 240
Columbus, OH 43229

This workshop promises to be an exciting opportunity for your children to explore the wonders of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). We have lined up inspiring guest speakers who will share their expertise and passion for these fields.

To give you a sneak peek into the event Books & Badges Holiday Fun with Asst Chief Potts and the Buckeye Guy

Outdoor Fun: Weather permitting, we plan to incorporate some outdoor activities during the workshop. Please ensure your child comes prepared with a nice coat, hat, scarves, and gloves to make the most of this experience.

We look forward to seeing you there and creating lasting memories together. If you have any questions or require further information, feel free to reach out to us at Mrs. Kelly 614-512-6511

Sincerely,
EPIC Kids Staff

EPIC Families
As a friendly reminder, the EPIC STEM Workshop is just around the corner, and we are excited to welcome you and your children for an engaging and educational experience!

📅 Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023 🕒 Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: 6600 Busch Blvd #240

This workshop promises to be an exciting opportunity for your children to explore the wonders of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). We have lined up inspiring guest speakers who will share their expertise and passion for these fields.

To give you a sneak peek into the event, we have attached the workshop flyer.

Outdoor Fun: Weather permitting, we plan to incorporate some outdoor activities during the workshop. Please ensure your child comes prepared with a nice coat, hat, scarves, and gloves to make the most of this experience.

We look forward to seeing you there and creating lasting memories together. If you have any questions or require further information, feel free to reach out to us at [Your Contact Information].

Thank you for your continued support!

Best regards,
EPIC Kids staff

Empower Up students after each session go home with a fantastic book to add to their personal library! 🏡📖
We believe in the power of reading and the joy that comes with building their very own collection of cultural books. 🌟 Whether it's a thrilling adventure, a heartwarming tale, or a mind-expanding journey, these books are sure to spark their imagination and fuel their love for reading.


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Hello EPIC Families,

We look forward to seeing your child today at The EPIC kids workshop!!!

Saturday Dec 2, 2023
12-3pm
6600 Busch Blvd
Columbus 43229

We will have our STEM learning activities take place with light snacks provided for the children.

We look forward to seeing you all and if you have any questions, please let us know... 😊

Thank You
EPIC team

The next two weeks are going to be EPIC fun!!!
Check out all our Community Heros coming to our building!!
Empower Up youth, get ready for some literacy/STEM fun❤️💚💙

Can't wait to make on Saturday

How cute are these Grinch Fruit Kabobs?!🎄 I love how it’s a bit healthier than some other holiday treat ideas and super simple to make! Share this fun idea with a mama! 😊 Ingredients •Green grapes •Big marshmallows (cut in half) •Strawberries •Mini marshmallows ____ #christmas #holidaytreats #christmassnacks #holidayfood #toddlermom

Are you looking for an exciting and enriching activity for your kids this Sunday? Look no further! BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Columbus is hosting a free robotics workshop designed specifically for kids aged 7-14.

This 75-minute interactive session will focus on introducing kids to robotics. They will gain hands-on experience with robotics, as well as knowledge about the engineering process through quizzes and fun exercises. In addition, the workshop will also provide parents with the opportunity to learn about our teaching methodology and receive one-on-one consultation. Snacks and refreshments will be served for all participants.

The workshop will be held on Sunday, January 7, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with multiple time slots available. The address is 5419 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213, USA.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to give your kids a chance to explore and learn about robotics! Register today as seats are limited.
https://moonhub.moonpreneur.com/mh/book-a-free-trial/in-person-columbus/robotics?page_id=114&utm_source=07_jan_columbus_oh_inperson_v1&utm_medium=fbmay&%3Fpage_id=114

IPhones users be aware!
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/law-enforcement-warns-about-iphone-update-feature-that-affects-shared-information/

📖 Literacy Tip: Learn About Print | Children with strong print knowledge are better able to learn to read and write. Guide them through the different parts of the book and explain how to read words from left to right, and from top to bottom on the page.

We’re celebrating Family Literacy Month and sharing tips from the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research & Policy to help you make the most of the time spent reading with your young child. https://go.osu.edu/RTGT

These are SO helpful for us and our students!

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Giving Tuesday is coming up Tuesday, November 28th!
Please consider donating to Empower our Youth Foundation
Wish list!
💗Christmas trees (artificial) new/used
💗 ornaments new/used
💗 journals
💗 Board games -new/used
💗 kinetic sand -all colors
💗 play-doh
💗 teachers pay teachers giftcard
💗 Legos
💗 books for High Schoolers
💗 IT Services -20hrs a month
💗 gift cards to Amazon any denomination
💗 canvases and painting items

💲Donate to cashapp $empowerouryouth
💲PayPal [email protected]

Drop off Mondays and Fridays 5-8pm beginning Monday, November 27th
6600 Busch Blvd #204
Columbus, OH 43229

Thank you for your blessings in advance -EOYF Board


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Saturday EPIC Kids Literacy/STEM Academy
Sensory with Special Guest Curbball Mobile Game

😊Physical Education play is a type of play that stimulates children's senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. It can help kids develop their cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, physical, and creative abilities.


Next session Saturday, December 2nd

Community Hero Special Guest Curbball Mobile Game sharing with our Youth how he got his business started and how to play the game of curbball 🏐🏀⚽️

This is why I always share with parents know where your child is going, who are your child's friends are... parents that includes family members too.

Parents trust the words of kids instead of meeting parents, having coffee and share values before your child goes over and especially spending the night.

Drugs, molestation, serial assault, domestic violence is happening daily in homes and its become the normalcy so everyone is just accepting it.

Know where your kids are
Know who they are talking with on social media
Know your child's friends parents and again that includes your family members.

Hey EPIC Families;

We hope this post finds you well and excited for some family fun!

Tomorrow is the day we've all been waiting for – a delightful afternoon filled with laughter, games, and outdoor activities.

📅 Date: [November 18th]
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM
📍 Location: [6600 Busch Blvd STE 204 Columbus, OH 43229]
Please make sure the children are dressed in warm clothing to stay cozy during our outdoor escapades. Coats/Hats/Gloves/Scarves.

Donte, whose business revolves around creating joyous moments for our children, will be setting up a special outdoor play area.

We'll be playing curveball, enjoying the crisp fall air, and partaking in various outdoor adventures.

Looking forward to seeing all the smiling faces and creating cherished memories together!

Best regards,
EPIC Staff

The holiday season is supposed to be magical. But for many people, including teens, this is a stressful time of year that sparks or exacerbates feelings of anxiety, sadness, loneliness, and depression.

To reduce teen holiday stress, parents can acknowledge what their kids are experiencing and give them both space and support. Parents should also keep an eye out for warning signs that their child is suffering. Continue reading to learn these red flags:
If you need help, contact us at [email protected] or office 614-373-6824.

The holiday season is supposed to be magical. But for many people, including teens, this is a stressful time of year that sparks or exacerbates feelings of anxiety, sadness, loneliness, and depression.

To reduce teen holiday stress, parents can acknowledge what their kids are experiencing and give them both space and support. Parents should also keep an eye out for warning signs that their child is suffering. Continue reading to learn these red flags:
If you need help, contact us at [email protected] or office 614-373-6824.

✨✨✨✨ Are you looking forward to driving through some pretty incredible holiday light displays this year? I've got a list of 16 of them around Central Ohio and beyond! They range from free displays in local neighborhoods to professional displays with tickets required! ✨✨✨✨✨

➡ Check the list to plan your festive outing: https://whatshouldwedotodaycolumbus.com/drive-through-christmas-lights-displays-columbus-ohio/

We can't wait to be apart of Crayola Creativity Week!!!

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