We believe that when a community is healthy, it provides the atmosphere to foster a family’s success and that when families are successful and resilient, communities have a better chance of staying healthy. That’s why we gear as many of our activities as possible towards youth and families and building their resiliency to be successful.
As cliché as it may sound, we believe it does “take a village” for young people to grow up to be successful adults. While Covington has some great schools and teachers, we know they can’t do it all. Nor should they.
For nearly 40 years, we have helped Covington kids see themselves as leaders who can positively influence their community.
What do we offer?
Covington Sparks!
This is a pilot program funded through a grant from Interact for Health. The pilot runs 8 Saturdays from July 6th – August 24. This programs offers activities like reading, arts, sports, coding, mindfulness, and more. This program is FREE and is open to incoming K-5 students who live in Covington. To register a youth for the program fill out this form: https://bit.ly/CovSparks2024
We are looking for volunteers! If you would like to volunteer, contact Jameela Salaah
HAT Lab
HAT (History, Art, Technology) Lab is an after-school program for 3rd-5th graders offered at the 5 elementary in the Covington Independent School District. This program is in partnership with the Kenton County Public Library that pairs character strength growth with history education. Students then create and implement a service-learning project using art and/or technology.
Camp Covington
We offer summer programming during the Covington Independent Public School summer camp Camp Covington. This program is provided at the 5 public elementary schools to develop further intercultural understanding and awareness of being a good global citizen and exploring and recognizing character strengths. Students learn from a Global Guide Fellow, a local student from a different country, to share their story with the students about their home country and experience as a refugee.
We host family-friendly activities regularly where participants can create, connect, and collaborate! Follow our Facebook page for events and programs here.
Why does it matter?
Our kids have the potential to be leaders today so we make sure they know how to use those skills in a positive way that makes Covington a great place for people of all ages. They have a lot to add to Covington’s story. In fact, here is just one way they have told Covington’s story: CovingtonStoryProject
What can you do?
Get to know a young person in your neighborhood
Volunteer for Covington Sparks Youth Program (Contact Jameela Salaah)
