SUPPORT SUMMER PROGRAM FOR KIDS
The RIC’s Summer Program offers fun and educational experiences for New American children who live in Columbus. This summer, we’re more than doubling our program offerings—with fun, enriching, and educational activities for New American children and their families right here in Columbus. It all kicks off with our signature six-week summer reading series and continues with exciting events like:
Family Fun Day Kick-Off with bounce houses and games
English Enrichment for Kids & classes for adults
Crafts, Games, and Science Nights
Game Day with a friendly therapy dog
“Love Yourself” Summer Camp for girls 11–18 with Our Helpers
Arabic Language Series for kids learning the language of the Quran
Nationwide Children’s Mobile Unit for school screenings and health checks
Plus special programs from amazing partners like Columbus Symphony, CAS, Ohio State, Mid-Ohio Farm at NBC4, and Moody Nolan Architecture
We’ll wrap it all up with our annual backpack giveaway on August 17—getting kids ready to head back to school with confidence.
Want to help make this summer extra special?
A gift of just $25 helps us fund these programs and provide vital support to immigrant families in our community.
Where your gift goes…
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Columbus Symphony “instrument petting zoo” and concert, Family Fun Day with bounce houses, Girls “love yourself” (ages 11-18) summer camp with Our Helpers
SUMMER READING
Children pair up with volunteers to support their literacy skills in a social and fun environment for prizes
FIELD TRIPS
Family-friendly field trips to Mid Ohio Farm at NBC4, Dublin Splash Pad, and area parks
Note: if you wish to volunteer and help with any of these programs, email Angelica here
ENRICHMENT
Game Day with a friendly therapy dog, special programs from amazing partners like, CAS, Ohio State, Mid-Ohio Farm at NBC4, and Moody Nolan Architecture and more