Middle School Scholars Visit James Madison University
On Saturday, May 18th, 7 Middle School Scholars visited James Madison University. Our middle school Scholars spent their Saturday experiencing the college campus.
Our Favorite Books at FLOC
The FLOC staff recently came together for a baby shower. Since we are all lovers of literature at FLOC, many staff members brought their favorite children’s books to share with the baby.
Imoné’s Alternative Spring Break
During the first week of April, our Leaders In Action students from Charles Town Middle School and Harpers Ferry Middle School had the opportunity to participate in an Alternative Spring Break Trip to Charleston, WV.
Meet Michael O’Neill: A Long-Term FLOC Volunteer
Michael O’Neill is one of our longest-tenured volunteers, as he began tutoring at FLOC 13 years ago. While living in Washington, D.C. in 2000, Michael had some free time during the weekends and began to search for organizations he could volunteer with.
Beyond the Classroom: Ready to Reach Even More
On May 1, 2013, For Love of Children hosted our annual “Beyond the Classroom” Fundraising Luncheon. Board members, staff, volunteers, donors, partners and students gathered at the Renaissance Hotel to enjoy a delicious meal and respond to the call to action to support FLOC programs.
Leaders In Action Survival Weekend
On the weekend of February 22-24, our Leaders In Action students joined us at the Outdoor Education Center for our annual Survival Overnight.
Goodbye and Thank You to our College Volunteers
This past week at FLOC was the last week of tutoring for most of our volunteer college students. With the college semester coming to a close, students are wrapping up school and heading out to start their summer internships.
Scholars Rise to the Occasion to Teach
A couple of weeks ago as I was waiting by the door to let students in for workshop, two eleventh grade students approached me with a request to facilitate a Middle School workshop.
The 2013 Spring College Tour
On April 1, 2013, fourteen 11th grade Scholars students and four FLOC staff set off on a five day journey to explore colleges and universities in New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Join Us for the Harpers Ferry Half Marathon!
The Harpers Ferry Half Marathon is just around the corner on Saturday, May 11. Don’t miss one of the most challenging and beautiful half marathons in the country!