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At Tech Trek Camp, kids build, explore, and create at their own pace.
With small groups and individualized support, campers can jump in at any experience level and still have an impactful, confidence-building experience. Camp includes visits to: Boston Dynamics Labs, Akamai Technology, The Maker Lab and the The Brandeis Lab
Sunday, June 21st – Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation for the dads, grandfathers, and role models in our lives. We’re sharing some easy, homemade gift ideas that kids can make — perfect for adding a personal touch to Dad’s big day!
1. Handprint Art
- Canvas Handprint: Paint their hand and stamp it onto a small canvas. Add a cute phrase like “Hands down, best Dad ever!”
- “We Love You” Hand Banner: Trace and cut out multiple colorful handprints and string them together with “We ❤️ Dad” or “We ❤️ You.”
2. DIY Coupon Book
- Personalized Coupons: “One free hug,” “Movie night with me,” “Help with yard work.” Decorate with crayons or markers.
- Let kids think of their own promises — makes it extra sweet.
3. Decorated Picture Frame
- Craft Stick Frame: Glue together popsicle sticks and decorate with stickers, buttons, or painted designs. Put a cute photo inside.
- Hand-painted Frame: Buy an inexpensive wooden frame and let the kids paint or stamp on it.
4. “All About Dad” Booklet
- Kids fill in fun facts about Dad: “My dad’s favorite food is ___,” “He is really good at ___.” Include drawings.
5. Custom T-Shirt
- Fabric markers + a plain T-shirt = wearable art from the kids.
- You can write “#1 Dad” or let them doodle all over it.
6. Rock Paperweight
- Find a smooth rock and paint it with a message like “Dad, You Rock!” Easy and super cute for his desk.
7. Jar of “Why We Love Dad” Notes
- Kids can dictate (or write) reasons they love Dad on slips of paper and put them in a jar decorated with ribbon and a tag.
8. Superhero Craft
- Make a “Super Dad” drawing or craft with a cape. Use their footprints as the superhero’s body and handprints as the cape.
June 20th to 26th – Learning Disability Week
Learning Disability Week is a time to raise awareness, celebrate strengths, and promote understanding of the many ways people learn.
Learning disabilities affect how individuals process information, but they do not define a person’s intelligence, creativity, or potential. With the right support, accommodations, and encouragement, people with learning disabilities can thrive in school, work, and everyday life.
This week, let’s recognize the unique talents, perspectives, and contributions of individuals with learning disabilities and continue building communities where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Friday, June 19th – Juneteenth
By honoring Juneteenth, we acknowledge that Black lives matter, the agency of African Americans in socio-historical events, and the ongoing fight against systemic racism and discrimination. This observance provides an opportunity to learn about Black excellence in the struggles and triumphs of African Americans throughout history. We urge you to learn more about racial struggles, get involved, as well as foster dialogue for even more understanding and unity.
Our Brandeis Library has the following resources highlighting Juneteenth:
For more resources on the history of Juneteenth and how to celebrate, visit:
- Why is Juneteenth important? | First Coast News
- What is Juneteenth? | PBS
- Juneteenth: What It Is and How It Is Observed | NPR
- Juneteenth Celebration In Boston | History & Heritage
- Embrace Ideas Festival
Lemberg Children’s Center will be closed June 19th for the holiday.
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!
Each June, Massachusetts bursts with joyful celebration and community as towns and cities across the state come alive for Pride.
CLICK FOR A GUIDE TO PRIDE EVENTS ACROSS MA.
Sunday, June 21 – Summer Solstice!
Position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. © Vito Technology, Inc.
Cultures around the world have celebrated the solstice for centuries, honoring the sun’s power and the abundance of the season. It’s a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors, soak up the sunshine, and celebrate the energy and warmth that summer brings.
“What is it? The summer solstice in one of the Earth’s hemispheres occurs when this hemisphere is tilted the closest to the Sun and receives the maximum daylight.
When is it? In the Northern Hemisphere, the next summer solstice will take place on June 21, 2026. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will occur on December 21, 2026.
Why is it important? The summer solstice marks the first day of summer in astronomical terms. On this day, we experience the longest day and shortest night. Dozens of celebrations around the world are attached to this event.”
Saturday, June 28th The Stonewall Riots Anniversary
“June 28, 1969 marks the beginning of the Stonewall Uprising, a series of events between police and LGBTQ+ protesters which stretched over six days. It was not the first time police raided a gay bar, and it was not the first time LGBTQ+ people fought back, but the events that would unfold over the next six days would fundamentally change the discourse surrounding LGBTQ+ activism in the United States. While Stonewall became well known due to the media coverage and the subsequent annual Pride traditions, it was a culmination of years of LGBTQ+ activism. Historians have noted that the shift in activism, if Stonewall truly represented one at all, was a shift primarily for white cisgender people, as people of color and gender non-conforming people never truly had the benefit of concealing their marginalized identities.”