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Star Performance Academy strives to provide a well-rounded theater education to kids, which is why they focus on acting, singing, and dancing. Summer programs are themed, including Hogwarts Olympics, First Steps on Broadway, and many popular musicals for children and youth.
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The Ohio Foreign Language Association created Camp OFLA to teach world languages to youth in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Language lessons are taught in small-group settings, then practiced throughout the day through cooking, dancing, singing, sports, hiking, and arts projects.
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The cornerstone of the dish is pizza sauce blended with a ton of cooked veggies for a power-packed meal or game day appetizer the whole family will gobble up. They’ll never guess they’re getting so many nutrients in the process!
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Urban Harvest was founded on the idea that thriving communities have access to healthy, local food. With several areas of Houston falling under the "food desert" designation, community gardens are a much-needed resource! Urban Harvest provides education, farmer's markets, and community gardens in neighborhoods across the city. Volunteer opportunities may include preparing gardens for seasonal planting, seed sorting in the office, organizing plant starts for our Hub Distribution, setting up and breaking down a class or event, and more.
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Memorial Assistance Ministries is dedicated to helping Houston families meet their basic needs, and ultimately find the resources to support themselves. They operate a resale shop to raise money, and youth volunteers are able to assist in sorting and pricing donations. Other volunteer opportunities include helping with ESL classes, administrative tasks, or helping at special events.
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Houston is home to many refugees, and Plant It Forward gives them the chance to make a living by growing, harvesting, and selling produce in Houston. This is a win/win for the community, as many Houston neighborhoods don't have access to fresh food. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for Community Work Days, where they can help with various tasks on the farms - usually lots of mulching, weeding, and composting.
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The Emergency Aid Coalition serves inner city Houston and the midtown neighborhoods by providing food and clothing to those who need it most. They operate a food pantry, clothing center, and more -- which rely greatly on the assistance of volunteers to sort, assemble, and stock behind the scenes. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to serve without parental or other designated adult supervision. Younger volunteers who can follow instructions and stay on task are also welcome to volunteer alongside an adult.
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Houston Food Bank offers several volunteer opportunities for kids around Houston. They feed around 1 million people across Southeast Texas each year—that's a lot of meals to coordinate! Volunteers produce the equivalent of a meal a minute while helping the Houston Food Bank sort, process, and pack food.
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Hermann Park is a much-needed respite for many Houstonians -- or people visiting Houston since it's located right next to the Texas Medical Center. The Hermann Park Conservancy recruits volunteers to care for the park through weeding, planting, repairing trails, and maintaining picnic tables. A job shadow program is also available for teens.
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SEARCH Homeless Services is dedicated to providing housing and services to individuals and families living on the streets in Houston. One of the ways they serve the homeless is by distributing Snack Packs and Survival Kits. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to assemble these kits and donate them for distribution -- a great project for a group of kids who all want to be involved! Assemble individual snack packs for their outreach team to distribute. Non-perishable, single-serving items like granola bars, crackers, jerky, apple sauce, and pudding work well.
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