We need you! Read on to find out why!

All About Splash:
Now in its 8th year, Summer Splash is a two-week arts program for underserved youth between the ages of 5-11 in Scranton’s housing developments, offering classes in dance, drama, music, photography, sign language, physical activity, art, crafts, games, nutrition and hygiene and more.

Young people, teachers and Catholic sisters, work together to provide a free experience of the arts for children who would not otherwise have such an opportunity. Volunteers share their gifts and give personalized attention to participants to build positive relationships while tapping into their creative energy to help them channel that activity in nonviolent ways in their communities.

In the end we hope to see creative, nonviolent, artistic expression; newly built trust relationships with positive role models (that’s you!); and increased levels of self-esteem and confidence in all participants.

Share Your Gifts
Teach or assist with these activities and so much more! The most important gift you share is YOU!
Arts & Crafts
Music
Dance
Drama
Photography/Video
Sign Language
Sports

2004 Summer Splash Locations

This year’s program will run at three neighborhood sites: Valley View in South Scranton, Village Park in North Scranton and Lackawanna College in Central City.

Start Splashing!
Volunteer for one day or all nine. Participating in Summer Splash is an excellent way to gain valuable service hours, too! For more information, contact Sr. Susan Hadzima, IHM at 570-346-5410 or hadzis@sistersofihm.org. If you attend one of the following high schools, please contact the coordinator at your school:

Bishop Hannan – Sr. Kathy Kurdziel
Seton Catholic – Sr. Claire Kulp
Sacred Heart – Mrs. Kathy Yaklic

Download the registration forms you need right here! Print, complete, and mail the form.

Teacher Volunteer Form
Hannan Student Volunteer Form
Seton Student Volunteer Form
Sacred Heart Student Volunteer Form

Quote Board - read what last year's Splashers had to say.

“Fun comes first.” – Chris (participant)

“I have worked with Summer Splash for 4 years. This is my 3rd year at this site, and I love the bonds made with each child.” – Brianna (teen volunteer)

“Even though you’re working with little kids you can learn a lot from them.” – Candice (teen volunteer)

“I would definitely recommend Summer Splash to my friends because it’s a good experience to interact with children whose upbringing is so different from our own. It’s also a way to earn our service hours in a way that really matters.” – Christa (teen volunteer)

“I see reluctant children open up, smile, and in general bask in the attention and stimulation they receive. Maybe one of the most apparent effects Splash has is that the children return year after year.” – Ann (teacher)

“My children had fun. They learned so many new things.” – Donna (parent)

Summer Splash is made possible by the Collaborative Ministry Group, Margaret Briggs Foundation, Scranton Area Foundation, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and through generous volunteers like you.