Project K.B.A.

Check out the fun and exciting new things that Project K.B.A has been up to!

What is Project K.B.A?

Project K.B.A. ( Kids, Books, Athletics) is a program that focuses on literacy and fitness for children in the Windham area. This program, which originated at Connecticut College, gives volunteers the opportunity to work with elementary students through interactive reading sessions, and physical activities. The goal of this program is to help improve the literacy rates of children at a younger age, and to show how important and fun physical activity can be.

This past week at Project K.B.A. North Windham Elementary, the kids engaged in a Presidents Day project which involved arranging paper leaves and apples containing the names of United States presidents on a tree, in chronological order. The activity helped students learn more about our presidents and the history of the United States.

After students completed their Presidents Day tree, the remaining 30 minutes was spent in the gymnasium playing games with the volunteers. Kickball was the game of choice this week, and the students and volunteers had a blast! Some students, however, chose to spend their "gym time" doing other activities such as, jump roping, hula-hooping, climbing the rock wall, and cheering for the kickball teams. In every situation the students were getting physical activity and enjoying every second of it!

This program is a fun and rewarding way to get involved in the Eastern Community and work with young kids who are eager to learn and have fun. This semester, Project K.B.A. takes place on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm at North Windham Elementary. Stop by the CCE or  contact Student Leader, Camaren Lesco to sign up for this wonderful volunteer opportunity!

CCE Main Office: (860) 465-0090
Camaren Lesco: (860) 230-5183