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Dear Families,

Thank you so much for your interest in Camp Cosmos this summer. We were truly excited about the opportunity to serve your scholar through a fun, enriching experience rooted in creativity, exploration, and growth.

Unfortunately, due to recent district-wide budget cuts, Birmingham City Schools is now requiring that Genius work directly with school principals and utilize their individual school budgets for any summer programming. This is a shift from previous years, when we were able to partner with the district more broadly to support Camp Cosmos.

As of now, no elementary school principal has confirmed a partnership for this summer. We encourage you to connect with your child’s principal to learn about any other opportunities that may be available through your school or community.

If anything changes on our end or a partnership does come through, I will be sure to reach out right away.

Again, thank you for your continued interest and support. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and hope to collaborate again in the future.

Warmly,

🚀 Camp Cosmos Pre-Registration is Now Open! 🚀

We’re excited to introduce Camp Cosmos, a free STEM summer camp designed for current K-5 students. This hands-on camp will explore science, coding, robotics, and engineering—giving students the tools to think, build, and innovate.

📅 Dates: June 11 – July 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 8 AM – 3 PM
📍 Location: Birmingham, AL

Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Pre-register today: https://www.geniusmap.org/camp-cosmos-2025

Let’s make this summer one of discovery and learning!

✨ This Giving Tuesday, Empower Students with Genius ✨

At Genius, we’re doing more than supporting academics—we’re building skills, confidence, and a love of learning. With your help, we can continue to bring impactful programs to students and families who need it most.

Here’s how your generosity fuels Genius programming:

📚 Weekly Growth Sessions: Tailored lessons to strengthen math, reading, and critical thinking skills.
🌟 Starstruck Activities: Hands-on, student-driven projects that make learning fun and meaningful.
🤝 Parent Workshops: Equipping families with real-time tools and resources to champion their child’s success.
📈 Individualized Support: Using data to meet each student where they are and help them thrive.

Every dollar makes a difference—whether it helps us host a family workshop, fund learning materials, or support a classroom for an entire year.

Unlocking Potential: Introducing Growth Mindset!

https://www.geniusmap.org/post/sparkling-potential-why-growth-mindset-matters-for-our-children-and-us

Our first blog post dives deep into the power of growth mindset for children (and adults!).

Discover how a "yet" mentality and celebrating effort can spark a lifelong love of learning. ✨

Today, our tiny space explorers traveled to the McWane Science Center for a day of unlocked curiosity, hands-on learning and exploration, community building, and a hours of fun! Their big smiles and boundless potential make each trip around the sun worth it. Thank you to our teachers, chaperones, amazing community of parents, and community partners who bring big days like this to life. Ad Astra! 🚀🔭🧑🏾‍🚀🪐

Day One of Camp Fire 2024 was a blast! 🚀Our campers kicked off the summer with big smiles & endless enthusiasm and energy. A special thank you to our AMAZING parents who are raising such bright stars, our teachers (Mrs. Lee and Dr. Dailey), camp counselors, volunteers, community partners, and to Huffman Academy and Birmingham City Schools for the opportunity to support student summer learning! Check out some highlights from today and stay tuned for more exciting adventures at Camp Fire! 🏕️🔥✨

Tomorrow, our Camp Fire adventure begins! 🚀 We are excited to welcome 67 young geniuses from 12 different schools. With the support of 23 community partners and sponsors, we're set for 100 hours of hands-on learning and fun.

We are incredibly excited to meet all our campers and begin this journey of growth and exploration together. Thank you to everyone who is making all of this possible. Here's to a summer full of new experiences and lasting memories!

We are very excited to share this opportunity. At Genius, we believe that even the sky isn’t the limit. See ya there!

More Summer Opportunities for Scholars! Scan the QR code for more information.

This Summer, Birmingham City Schools students can earn FREE tickets to Birmingham Legion FC games simply by reading books! Visit https://www.bhmlegion.com/learningwithlegion/ to view a list of recommended books by grade level and to download your summer reading journal!

Did you know? Children who read for just 20 minutes a day are exposed to approximately 1.8 billion words per year! That’s a whole universe of vocabulary, stories, and knowledge waiting to be discovered.

Let’s make every word count! Encourage your little stars to dive into books and explore new worlds every day. 🚀✨

In many ways, teachers are the architects of our future. They take the blueprints of our nascent dreams and aspirations, meticulously helping us fill in the details, turning vague outlines into concrete realities. Under their guidance, ideas that once seemed distant and unattainable suddenly take shape, preparing us to soar towards our unique horizons.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment and for the countless ways you inspire and transform us. We are not only better students but also bolder dreamers and future leaders because of your profound influence and steadfast support.

May the Fourth Be With You! Today, we celebrate the limitless potential of imagination and the adventures that await us in the cosmos. At Genius, our young explorers reach for the stars, fueled by curiosity and a belief in the power of their dreams. May the Force be with them on their stellar journeys!

Mark your calendars!

SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday, May 11, 10 am-12:30 pm in Avondale Park, the Birmingham Public Library will host a FREE Summer 2024 Reading Kickoff! There will be food trucks, face painting, a book walk, prizes & other fun activities. Register on site for hundreds ofm Reading programs for patrons of all ages. Come join us! For more information visit www.cobpl.org

🔥✨ Join the Camp Fire Crew! Registration is OPEN! 🔥✨

🚀 Weekly hands-on STEM activities
📚 Math and reading re-enforcement and discovery
🔬 Day of discovery at McWane Center (souvenir included)
🎪 Camp Fire Carnival celebration with food trucks, face painting, cotton candy, and more!
Register Here: https://www.geniusmap.org/camp-fire-2024-registration

Best of all? It's all at NO COST to families! Secure your spot today! 🏕️

Camp Fire 2024 Registration | Genius MAP

Hi friends,

We're excited to share something special with you. Meet 'Brainpower Beats' – our newly created Spotify playlist.

It's a thoughtful collection of tracks selected to uplift and energize not just our students, but also parents, educators, and all of our Genius friends. These songs are about capturing that spark of inspiration and the steady drive needed to unlock our full potential.

Whether you're working through a lesson plan, supporting homework time, or simply seeking a musical companion during your day, we hope it offers the perfect backdrop.

Here's to learning, growing, and enjoying the journey together. Give it a listen, share it around, and let's all stay inspired.

🔗 [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vsY4vczL73SaMJ5lX6jZi?si=feb342ddeb3a4bb4]

Warm regards,
The Genius Team

🌍 Happy Earth Day from Genius! As we reach for the stars ✨ with our mission to empower students and families, we're rooted in the belief that a healthy planet is essential for their success. From fostering academic growth to nurturing social-emotional development, we're dedicated to creating a brighter future for all, right here on Earth. 🚀

Happening Today and every Tuesday and Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm!!

Farm Stand is located at 701 25th St N. SEE YOU SOON!

Join us TODAY from 4 – 6pm for JVTF's Farm Stand Opening Party! 🥕🎉 We'll have cooking demos, farm tours, kids' activities, and of course...FREE produce!

Food and drink tickets provided. Farm Stand is located at 701 25th St N. SEE YOU SOON!

Can't make it today? Our Downtown Farm Stand will be open every Tuesday and Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.

We are thrilled to announce that in partnership with Birmingham City Schools we are hosting our summer camp, Camp Fire, from June 11 to July 11 at Huffman Academy! This free camp is designed for kids currently in grades K-5, where they can boost their reading and math skills, become science superheroes, and build important social-emotional skills.

🔗 Register now at www.geniusmap.org and ensure your child is part of this enriching experience. Spots are limited!

We are looking forward to a summer filled with learning, friendship, and fun. See ya there!