Our number one priority at Kids on Course is the health and safety of our students. Kids on Course will be providing virtual programming only. During this time, we will use our website to share community resources on how to access food and meet basic needs, in addition to providing ideas for learning at home.
Thank you for supporting Kids on Course and being a strong community that cares for each other!
LEARNING AT HOME
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
HEALTH CONCERNS
Click here if you're interested in donating to support Kids on Course students and families affected by COVID19.
Health Concerns
The following are resources from the CDC if you're concerned that you are showing symptoms or want more general information about COVID-19:
what are the symptoms of covid-19?
How do i talk with kids about covid-19?
what do i do if i am sick with covid-19?
If you would like more resources about COVID-19, visit the CDC website:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
Mental Health
During a time of crisis, your mental health is extremely important. Below are some resources to help monitor your levels of anxiety and stress.
ARTICLE: TAKING CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH in the face of uncertainty
just for kids: a comic exploring the new coronavirus
article: care for your coronavirus anxiety
University of Iowa COVID-19 Line
General info and questions: 319-384-8819
Patients with COVID-10 and flu symptoms: 319-384-9010
Emergencies: 911
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Community Resources
WHERE TO GET MEALS
CEDAR RAPIDS SCHOOLS
Grab N' Go Meals will extend and continue into summer. Free meals for all children 18 and under. This event will run Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM - 1 PM. It begins Monday, June 1, 2020, and will run until August 7, 2020.
Meal Service Locations
Arthur Elementary School
2630 B Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Grant Elementary
254 Outlook Dr. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Grant Wood Elementary
645 26th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Hoover Elementary
4141 Johnson Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Johnson Elementary
355 18th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Nixon Elementary
200 Nixon Dr. Hiawatha, IA 52233
Taylor Elementary
720 7th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Wright Elementary
1524 Hollywood Blvd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Roosevelt Middle School
300 13th St. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
DETAILS:
No charge for meals
All children welcome
Pick up breakfast and lunch
1 breakfast & 1 lunch for each child - 18 years and younger
Families will not be able to enter buildings
Meals will not be consumed on-site
No ID or paperwork required
BASIC NEEDs CONCERNS
FREE INTERNET
You can enjoy two hours of free Wi-Fi at the following locations:
Hiawatha City Parks: Guthridge, Tucker and Clark
Downtown Cedar Rapids
Newbo City Market: 1100 3rd St SE
McGrath Ampitheatre: 475 1st St SW
Cedar Rapids Ice Arena: 1100 Rockford Rd SW
Iowa City Ped Mall: 210 Dubuque St Iowa City
WATER SERVICE:
The City of Cedar Rapids will not be terminating any water service during this time.
LINN COUNTY OVERFLOW SHELTER:
Willis Dady will be keeping its overflow shelter open 24/7 for people in need of shelter.
2-1-1:
Call 2-1-1 to get connected with general resources and help within the community.
KIDS ON COURSE STAFF:
Please contact your Kids on Course Site Manager if you have questions or need support. Our staff are working from home, but are available to listen and help connect you with resources.
Learning at Home
We encourage all of our students to continue finding ways to learn at home! Below are some resources for educational and enrichment activities.
SCHOLASTIC LEARN AT HOME
KHAN ACADEMY SCHEDULE FOR SCHOOL CLOSING
READ WORKS: FREE READING COMPREHENSION WORK
FREE EDUCATIONAL MATH/READING GAMES
CNN: VIRTUAL CONCERTS, MUSEUMS AND OTHER CULTURE
YELLOWSTONE VIRTUAL TOUR
OUTSCHOOL: $100 OF FREE CLASSES
Middle school and high school students should have received information about virtual summer camps! Please reach out to your site manager about ways your student can stay engaged in learning and with KOC this summer!
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