Free Art Workshops at Boys and Girls Club Oct 21st!

Come join us for an afternoon of FREE art workshops at the Boys and Girls Club, Worcester! The "Arts in the Afternoon" event will take place on Sunday, Oct 21st, 1--4pm at The Boys and Girls Club, 65 Tainter Street, Worcester. It is free and open to the public, and will include dance/musical performances, arts & crafts activities, and feature artwork from local artists. Main IDEA will be there, too, creating a community mural! See you there!

Check out the Facebook event for more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/183351648518651/

Main IDEA featured in the Telegram--again!

Check out our article in the Telegram!

Main IDEA 2013--2014!

We wanted to give a HUGE thank you again to everyone who helped out with our summer program this past August!! We were able to host our summer program to a total of 40 kids, offering exposure and experience in 5 different art forms and provide a safe, creative environment for the youth of Main South. Thank you again!

We also wanted to extend an invitation to continue to partner with us throughout this next year. We hope to see Main IDEA someday grow into a more extensive summer program, as well as a full, year-round program! In efforts to see that happen, we are seeking to partner with other youth organizations in Main South (and Worcester), and also host workshops with these organizations throughout the year. In the meantime, we we also need to continue to gain exposure through taking part in local fairs and festivals.

We are looking to start committees to help us with these activities! If you are interested in helping out throughout the year, please contact me for more info. In particular, we are seeking to find helpers in the following areas:

Recruitment and Networking at Fairs and Festivals

Included, but not limited to: 

1. stART on the Street (this coming Sunday, Sept 15th)

2. King Street Block Party (Sat, Sept 21st)

3. Main South Celebrates (Oct)

Art Workshops

Included but not limited to:

1. Arts in the Afternoon, Boys and Girls Club Worcester (Sunday, Oct 20th, 1--4pm)

2. Holiday Party, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass (TBD: Dec 2013)

Fundraising, Grants, and Donations

Helping Main IDEA receive all the funds we need to make our program a reality!

If you are interested in any of the committees listed above, please feel free to contact us!

Thank you for helping us create an impact on our community!

- The Main IDEA Team

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http://facebook.com/mainideaworcester

Main IDEA Featured in "Mass Moms" Telegram Article!

Check it out!

http://www.telegram.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619824/-1/massmoms&TEMPLATE=MASSMOMS

Student Applications Now Available!

Student Applications for Main IDEA 2013 are now available on our website: http://mainidea.org/apply

Please print off and return all completed applications to: Main IDEA, 911 Main Street, Worcester, MA, 01610. ALL STUDENT APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JUNE 29TH! 

Main IDEA's Summer Program 2013 will be: August 12th-16th, 9:30am--3:15pm, at CLARK UNIVERSITY (Atwood Hall, alongside Woodland Street), 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610.

Looking forward to a great summer!

Open Enrollment Day CHANGED to June 15th!!

Hey friends! So due to the rain forecast, the "Rep the Peace" Main South Block Party date has CHANGED to June 15th! Camper Registration forms will be available at the Block Party, but will also still be made available on the website starting on June 8th, to be printed off and mailed in to: 911 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610.

For more information regarding the Block Party, check out their Facebook event page!: https://www.facebook.com/events/491572400908281/

Hope to see you there!

-The Main IDEA Team

Student Enrollment THIS SATURDAY!

Hey folks! Main IDEA will officially be accepting applications for campers THIS SATURDAY, June 8th, at the "Rep the Peace" Main South Block Party (rain date: June 15)! Free food, music, games, prizes and giveaways for all ages! The event will take place along Main and Benefit Street, from 11am--3pm. Main IDEA will be set up at the KidsZone, near the bouncy houses!

For more information regarding the Block Party, check out their Facebook event page!:https://www.facebook.com/events/491572400908281/

Hope to see you there!

-The Main IDEA Team

Last week to sign up for volunteering!

Hey friends! This is the LAST WEEK to sign up to volunteer for the Main IDEA Youth and Arts Summer Camp--all volunteer applications are due June 1st! Make sure you fill yours out today! Remember the camp dates are Aug 11--16th--hope to see you there!

http://mainidea.org/volunteer-application

Open Enrollment Day: June 8th

Hey folks! Main IDEA will officially be accepting applications for campers on Saturday, June 8th, at the "Rep the Peace" Main South Block Party (rain date: June 15)! Free food, music, games, prizes and giveaways for all ages! The event will take place along Main and Benefit Street, from 11am--3pm. Main IDEA will be set up at the KidsZone, near the bouncy houses!

For more information regarding the Block Party, check out their Facebook event page!: https://www.facebook.com/events/491572400908281/

Hope to see you there!

-The Main IDEA Team

Volunteer Positions Still Needed!

Hello! Thank you to everyone who has turned in their volunteer applications so far! Don't forget all volunteer forms are due by June 1st and can be filled out online at: http://mainidea.org/volunteer-application

We are still looking for more volunteers in the following categories:

1) Camp Nurse (must be a registered MA Nurse)
2) Administration
3) Lunch Team
4) Recess Team
5) Friday Night Open House (at StraightUp Cafe, Worcester)

Please contact us for more information on how to volunteer! facebook.com/mainideaworcester

Hey friends!

Volunteer Enrollment for 2013 is OFFICIALLY OPEN as of today! Every Volunteer will need to fill one out by June 1st, but the sooner the better! We are looking for people to help out with Administration, Camp Counseling, Music, Lunch, Recess, the Friday Night Open House, etc. You can volunteer for the whole week, or just one day; the full day, or just half a day!

We hope you will consider partnering with us this summer, as we strive to cultivate creativity among the kids in Main South!

http://mainidea.org/volunteer-application

Main IDEA 2013 Promo

Check out the new Main IDEA 2013 Promo!!

New and Exciting Things are Happening!

So, this is the first post in the new Main IDEA blog! We are going to post at least once a month so we can update you on our progress for this year's summer camp, and for updates on our long term goals! If you are reading this, we hope you continue to support Main IDEA in whatever way you can (money, volunteering, prayers, positive thoughts, etc.). Keep checking here, our facebook, or our website for updates on Main IDEA's progress! Thanks!