BCCA Summer Carnival!

The BCCA Summer Carnival was a huge success! From cotton candy, popcorn, and hot dogs, to cornhole, face painting, and a magic show, there was something special for everyone to enjoy, regardless of age.

Sempre Fame BBQ assisted us in providing everyone with hot dogs, hamburgers, and all the fixings. We also provided hot, fresh-popped popcorn from a genuine old-school popcorn machine!

Mister Softee stopped by to supply delicious ice cream for everyone! Who can say no to soft serve with extra sprinkles? We sure can’t! And for those who don’t ‘scream for ice cream’, Ms. Joanne made sure there was a cookie and a cupcake at the ready. No-one left without dessert on her watch!

Some special guests made an appearance, including Rainbow Sprinkles, who masterfully painted our children’s faces into a wide array of designs.

Some of our school-age students had an impromptu cornhole tournament, while others assisted the younger students in practicing their throws. A few of our students even had their own dance party – we had to get the wiggles out somehow!

Each child received a unique summer fun basket, courtesy of the National Charity League – Garden City Chapter. We are so grateful for the mother-daughter teams that joined us to volunteer! The mother-daughter duos have served as after-school program tutors and mentors, and they have included project driven teams to provide much needed support to our students and their families.

Volunteers from the Hance Family Foundation joined us to provide our mothers and school-age children with giveaway cosmetic baskets, and small treats for our younger children. They were a huge hit! Visit @selfesteemrising on social media to learn more about their incredible program.

We can’t wait to see you all next summer!