Fall Fun at Butler’s Orchard
Pop quiz: What’s the best thing about fall?
- A long awaited break from the swampy DC summer temperatures
- Crunchy leaves on the sidewalks
- Trick or treating!
- The annual FLOC Field Trip to Butler’s Orchard
Mock Trial 2015 @ Willkie Farr & Gallagher
On Monday, October 12th, with a day off school, FLOC Scholars participated in a Mock Trial event at the Wilkie Farr & Gallagher, LLP, law firm. Separated into defense attorneys and persecutors, Scholars had to argue different sides of a case, using only their words, logic, and the limited supply of evidence that was available.
Team building and skill building in Shephardstown
The team at FLOC’s Outdoor Education Center are no strangers to facilitating team building activities for groups of young people and adults. Often these activities are conducted on site at the OEC, but on this particular day, we took the show on the road.
Meet Alexander and Aleas
This past summer, FLOC and the Neighborhood Tutoring Program were pleased to welcome the mother / son team of Aleas and Alexander Hammett to serve in the Summer Math Academy.
12 Reasons YOU Should Volunteer at FLOC this School Year
It’s back to school time, which means it’s prime volunteer recruitment season here at For Love of Children. Here are just a few reasons you should volunteer with us in 2015-2016.
FLOC’s Beyond the Classroom 2015 Luncheon Video
This video was debuted at FLOC’s annual Beyond the Classroom 2015 luncheon in May. It is in honor of our 50th anniversary of serving disadvantaged youth in our city. The video takes a look back at the work FLOC has done for our community and the work
FLOC in 2015
Check out the great work that FLOC is doing for our students in 2015 and beyond!
Deloitte Impact Day 2015
On Friday, June 5, we had eleven volunteers from Deloitte Consulting, LLP come to FLOC to participate in their international day of service: Impact Day. This was the fifth year that Deloitte and FLOC have partnered for Impact Day.
Scholars Spring Semester Recap
The Scholars Program had an eventful spring filled with exciting workshops and field trips. The sixth grade Scholars participated in workshops about leadership and identity. Students enthusiastically identified qualities of a good leader and provided examples of leaders in their families and communities.
Yet Another Summer Reading List
Hey FLOC community! Today, we’re kicking off our summer learning academies with the first day of summer reading tutoring. We’ve learned that summer learning and summer reading are incredibly important for our students, but it’s a great time for adults to do some reading, too.