Rosedale Summer Planning and Programs

Summer is coming and RDA is ready to start the season right!

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Here's a run down of some of the summer activities in Rosedale:

1. Volunteer projects – A variety of volunteer projects will be taking place. Every summer RDA organizes work projects to keep the community looking good..
2. Bike Rodeo – on May 8 a bike rodeo will be held to encourage kids to ride their bikes and teach children safe bicycling practices. The rodeo will last from 10-12 pm and will be located at the University of Kansas Medical Center's off-site parking lot located between 35 th and 38 th Streets and Booth/Springfield, near Rosedale Middle School.
3. Rosedale Ridge after school youth program – Phoenix Family Housing, KC Urban Youth and RDA are working together to develop a summer program with around 15 elementary age youth from the Rosedale Ridge apartments. The program will involve literacy work, gardening, field trips, physical education and more.
4. Rosedale Farmers Market: The Healthy Kids Initiative is beginning a farmers market in Rosedale starting May 16. The market will be located at the Southwest Family Health Center and will run throughout the summer Sunday's from 12 to 4 pm. Many local farmers and gardeners will be selling their goods and activities for kids will also be available. Visit their website at: http://rosedalefarmersmarket.com/
5. Summer Youth Employment – RDA will once again be providing Rosedale youth the opportunity to gain real employment experience. The program fits youth's interests with a job. The youth will work and be paid and gain valuable experience.
6. Freedom School: The Rainbow Mennonite CDF Freedom School will be on again this summer. The program goes for 6 week in June and July, Monday Through Friday from 8 am to 3:30 pm. The program costs $125 dollars per child with the possibility of scholarships. Call Rainbow Mennonite at (913) 236-4308 for more information. Sign up soon as spots are limited.