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Kids get out for a day on the farm

Kids get out for a day on the farm

Kids spent a day learning about gardening and raising animals — while also enjoying swimming, fishing and hay rides — with a field trip marking the 13th year running that Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center has ventured to Selah Farm, in the White Oak community, as part of its Summer Enrichment Program. 

“The children who participate in the PCMDC’s summer program are among the most respectful and kind I’ve met. It has been a joy to share our life with them over these thirteen years,” said Dr. William Miller, who runs the farm with his wife Maureen. 

The program’s curriculum, “Keys to My Best Me,” emphasizes character development through art, journaling, games and storytelling, encouraging children from kindergarten through high school to grow in kindness, courage, respect, responsibility and honesty. The day at Selah Farm gave kids a chance to demonstrate those qualities. 

Planning is already underway for the 2017 Summer Enrichment Program, and the Pigeon Center offers many other opportunities as well. 

Lin Forney, 828.452.7232.

 

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