A Rainbows’ Tradition
This year’s All Staff Inservice Day was held on Monday, August 5 at Botanica, Wichita Gardens. The day is set aside to gather employees, celebrate successes, honor staff milestones and cast a vision for Rainbows’ future. Board Chair, Janeen Hughes helped welcome employees as they arrived. The theme for this year’s event was centered on […]
Summer at Kids’ Point
By Lucy Cook, Rainbows’ Para-professional My first summer at Kids’ Point was such a blast. This is my first year as a para-professional for the kids aged 3-5 years at Rainbows, and it couldn’t be better. It seems like every day is a new surprise. We have been engaging with food, gardening, water play, and […]
Camp Woodchuck
By Malarie Cook, Camp Woodchuck VISTA Volunteering at Rainbows’ Camp Woodchuck has been the highlight of my summer. My name is Malarie Cook and I am the summer VISTA for Camp Woodchuck. I grew up in a small town called Harper and attended Cowley County Community College for my first two years before transferring to […]
Letter from the President
I recently participated in a Community Engagement Session sponsored by The Children’s Cabinet, Department of Children and Families, Department of Health and Environment, and Department of Education. These four State agencies collaborated last year in applying for a federal Preschool Planning Grant for Birth through age Five. Kansas was one of 46 States/Territories who received […]
Love What You Do
By Lynlea Southards, Family Support Services Program Coordinator Each day as the Family Support Service Coordinator is unique, fun and full of learning experiences. I’m truly grateful to be a part of the Rainbows’ family. I look forward to coming to Kids’ Cove every morning. My office is located where we serve the children and […]
Camp Woodchuck
By Tiffany Graf, Family Support Services Assistant Coordinator and Camp Director The Voices of the Rainbow Choir is made up of all the campers and staff of Camp Woodchuck. The campers have great personalities that shine when they perform. This year Camp planning staff chose three songs for the campers and staff to sing: “Fight […]
July 4th Holiday Weekend
By Carol Martin, Finance Department, Rainbows United—Kids’ Point Summer fun begins at home! If a ritzy tropical beach resort is not in your budget this time of year, create family memories with these three sizzling options. Invite a handful of your child’s friends and their parents to a backyard splash party. Encourage everyone to wear […]
Katie Fitch
Written by Katie Fitch, Major Gifts Officer Each day, at Rainbows, we meet the unique needs of each and every child and their family. It is the level of personal, individualized care that sets Rainbows apart. Customized services are part of our culture. And that goes far beyond the way we treat children and families […]
Camp Woodchuck
The first day for the 2019 Camp Woodchuck was Monday, June 3 and both staff and campers were ready. In fact, the theme for Camp this summer is “Wild about Camp”! As many of you know Camp Woodchuck is a summer recreational and leisure day program for more than 100 children and youth with disabilities […]
Camp Woodchuck
By Lynlea Southards, Family Support Services Program Coordinator We are excited for Camp Woodchuck 2019! Our theme this year is Wild about Camp Woodchuck. The fun safari theme is integrated into all of our art projects and activities this summer. The staff and kids are having a blast decorating the rooms with all the wild safari […]
