enjoy summer with screen-free summer fun

Summer Fun Ideas for the Family:
​Try a Nature Scavenger Hunt

• Create a list of things to find—an acorn, butterfly, pinecone, bird feather, or animal track—and see who can check off the most items. Find Game here.

Visit Different Farmers Markets

• Let kids help pick out fresh fruits and vegetables for the week, and walk from booth to booth discovering new foods. List of MN Farmer's markets.

Explore New Bike Trails as a Family

• Explore together and create fond family memories, discovering new trails and hidden gems right in your own community. List of MN biking trails.

Experience the Delight of the MN Zoo Wanderlight Trail

• Visit the all-new, immersive evening experience with larger than life lanterns inspired by animals from around the world. MN Zoo Wanderlight info.

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A Chance To Grow Welcomes Sam Hartmann to the Board
Please join us in welcoming Sam Hartmann to the Board of Directors at A Chance To Grow.

Sam is a pension actuary and co-founder of Quantum Pension Solutions, bringing extensive experience in financial strategy and organizational leadership.
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We are excited to have his expertise support our mission of helping children and adults reach their full potential.
Board of Directors

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school supply list

please donate here

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Take Advantage of Summer: Help Your Child Succeed with Extra Support
Get a head start before the school year begins and enroll your child in one of our programs. Find out if your child needs help with our symptom check list.
Symptom Checklist

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A Chance To Grow Upcoming Events

S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K Workshops
July 6-8, 2026, Shoreview, MN,          July 14-16, 2026, Owatonna, MN,
July 21-23, 2026, Minneapolis, MN,   November 10-12, 2026, Minneapolis, MN.  REGISTER HERE

S.M.A.R.T. Elementary Workshops
July 14-16, 2026, Minneapolis, MN,     August 4-6, 2026, Altoona, WI, 
October 27-29, 2026, Minneapolis, MN,   REGISTER HERE  

S.M.A.R.T. Refresher
Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, 8:00am - 3:00pm Minneapolis, MN,     
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, 8:00am - 3:00pm Minneapolis, MN, REGISTER HERE

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