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Imagine Academy Corp
318 S. Forrest St
Stoughton, WI 53589
Phone: 920-819-9163
Contact Name: Sarah Ames
Co-Executive Director
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Organization Profile
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| Social Club Materials - 2024 |
Amount Funded: $1,500.00 |
| When we receive the grant funds, we will purchase the materials listed in the section above. Our new library and building area will be refurbished. Children in our programs will immediately have access to new learning, new exploration, and new fun!
In addition to the children that attend our ongoing programs, we offer birthday parties and special events. All children in Stoughton are invited to join us for Strength Contests, Foam Dart Nights, and Sunday Respite Camps. As we continue to grow and provide additional supports and services, the addition of new materials keeps our environment fresh and engaging.
In a recent survey, parents have provided us with the following feedback:
Both of my children have grown in their confidence since joining Imagine Academy.
“Thanks for fostering a positive inclusive environment;â€ÂÂ
“Ive seen a huge change in his ability to safely and appropriately interact with kids;â€ÂÂ
“The amount of regulation she gets from Imagine Academy has been life-changing.â€ÂÂ
We will continue to strive to make a positive impact in the lives of the children of Stoughton.
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| Imagine Academy provides respite care and developmentally appropriate strength training for youth in our community through strength classes and social club times. Our programs include parent-child strength classes, community engagement activities for teens, and summer experiences that children will remember for a lifetime.
Between movement and strength activities, children are provided with social club time to read, relax, and play. Social club time allows for real and lasting friendships to grow between children who might otherwise not have opportunities to interact. This grant will provide funding for a new library area, books, and stem/building activities to children to use during their social club time at Imagine Academy. These materials will allow children to engage with each other in screen-free activities that build social-emotional skills. Of all the positive comments that we have received from parents, a common theme is that our programs allow children to Be Kids - Have Fun - and Play. Funding from this grant will allow us to purchase new materials that enhance the social club experience for all of the children in our programs.
Materials to Purchase:
Library:
Bookshelf $124.99 x 2 = $249.98
Rotating Book Display $199.95
Books:
I-Spy Type Books $100
Trivia and World Record Books $100
Additional Books $200
STEM/Building Materials:
Magnetic building blocks - 3 sets = $111.57
Brain Flakes 1 set = 65.99
Super Space Panels - 2 sets + 1 add-on pack + shipping = $967.00
Our current enrollment, and number of children impacted is:
Summer Camp - 64 childrem
Sunday Respite Club - 8-15 children per session
Before/After School Strength Club - 40 children
Foam Dart Night - 8-12 children per session
Strong Girls Club / Strong Dads Club - 20-25 participants per session
Goals to be accomplished:
Grant money will allow Imagine Academy to remodel and improve our library and building stations where children play and interact during social club times. Children will engage in turn taking, problem solving, emotional regulation, and other important social and life skills disguised as play!
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