Celebrating Summer With Sign Language Lessons, Ice Cream and More

Celebrating Summer With Sign Language Lessons, Ice Cream and More

Photos by Vicky Moon

How to spell alligator in sign language

It’s mid-morning at The Plains Community League (TPCL) downtown and not far from the crossroads of the countryside. The 20 plus children are on the porch on Main Street having ice cream. It’s all part of a free Summer Camp program for children ages 7-13 of workforce families. Erica Young, the executive director, said: “I was not looking for this job, it found me.” She is obviously delighted. This summer they have gone on walking field trips around town to see bees making honey, a marine biology lessons and the most impressive lessons in sign language. Lunch and snacks at no charge.

During the school year the TPCL has a free tutoring program for grades 3-12. GED/ESL classes, STEAM programs and a Writers Group.

Details: www.tpclva.org

Did someone say, “I scream?”

Isabelle spelled out her name in sign language for a guest.

Erica Young is the executive director at The Plains Community League.

Smiling faces at summer camp.