Last week Club Members at the Mount Vernon Club were busy little wizards as they participated in the HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY. Themed events kicked off on Friday, April 15th with wand making and dividing kids into Houses. Activities for the week included The Sorting Hat game, Care of Magical Creatures with our Dogs on Call team, Harry Potter Haikus, and a Potions Class.
“Charms Class was a big Hit,” said Washington Reading Corps member Erica Leith. “The kids loved pointing their wands at each other and casting spells.” Club kids learned different spells and charms from Harry Potter, and then matched the spell to what it does. Kids then had the opportunity to use their magic wands and duel using the spells.
In Potions Class each House experimented with reactions of different candies in seltzer, Club Soda, & Water. Members then hypothesized and determined which candies reacted best to what liquid. The Potions class culminated with a Mentos Geyser Grand Finale.
Harry Potter week is part of the Mount Vernon Club’s Dive into Reading program. Dive into Reading is a literacy-focused program that involves reading and learning activities that help Club members increase their reading skills, and develop a love for reading and learning. The program is run by the Boys & Girls Club Washington Reading Corps members, Stephani Noar and Erica Leith.
Other recent activities have included the “I-did-a-read” Iditarod week and Mighty Girls week which focused on famous women in history who have made a positive impact on the world around them.
“When it comes to academics the Club strives to go beyond homework help, to create unique and memorable experiences that allow Club members to explore and engage in learning and use their imaginations.” says Area Director, Angela Freeberg.
So, don’t be surprised if you visit the Club and see a cute little wizard with a wand, or some stuffed animal sled dogs. It’s all part of learning, while having fun at the Mount Vernon Boys & Girls Club!