SECC develops Snack Attack program for participants

By Abby Neufeld-Dick

LEAMINGTON — SECC Children and Youth Services Staff have adapted to current restrictions in order to provide a dynamic and engaging program for their SPARK After School program participants.

They have developed the Snack Attack Program to provide practical cooking experience over Zoom.

Cooking helps children to develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and even mathematical and scientific concepts.

Program Leader Vicki Noland said, “They will develop many essential skills such as reading, following directions, and measuring. We could see the excitement on their faces after seeing what they had created.”

For the first week, the children made baked cinnamon apple chips.

The Spark After-School Program provides a safe and inviting place for children in Grades 1-8, living in the Leamington area. It combines planned learning activities and recreational activities to help children learn, gain skills, and prepare for the future.

Activities are specially designed for the unique needs of the children and focus on building their abilities, confidence, and connection to their community.

“We are currently offering online homework help on Wednesdays from 1-4:30pm or by appointment,” said Noland.

For more information you can call SECC at 519-326-8629 or email at info@ secc.on.ca.