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Summer Fun!

Children in our programs most often attend public school with summer breaks. Especially for those living outside our residential facilities, finding ways to meaningfully and safely spend school days over the summer can be a challenge. Our top needs for summer can be found below, and you can shop on Amazon directly here.

Art Supplies:

  • Construction paper
  • Cardstock               
  • Paint
  • Paint brushes
  • Stickers
  • Glue
  • Googly eyes
  • Kid scissors
  • Roll butcher paper
  • Pipe cleaners

Outdoor Supplies:

  • Balls (tennis, soccer, football)
  • Chalk
  • Bubbles
  • One-piece bathing suits (sizes M-2XL)
  • Hula hoops
  • Water activities
  • Fishing Supplies
  • Frisbees
  • Jump rope

Other:

  • Flash Cards
  • Summer clothing (sizes M-2XL)
  • Activity books
  • Playdough
  • Silly Putty
  • Stress balls
  • Yoga pretzels
  • Card games (Uno, Spot it, Go Fish)
  • Fidgets
  • Puzzles

Donations can be dropped off during normal business hours at our Lambeth Campus (1015 Dorsey Lane, Louisville KY 40223). For more information, please contact: Gabriella Klapheke at 502.245.1576 x 526 or gklapheke@maryhurst.org.