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90 2O24–2O2 5 GU I D E to Y E L LOW S P R I NG S 90 2O24–2O25 U I D E to Y E L L S P R I S | COMMUN I TY L I S T I NGS for this ser vice. The Yellow Spr ings Threshold Singers group is open to all women who feel called to this service. Musi- cal training is not necessar y — only a desire to sing from the heart, blending voices with other singers learning the beau- tiful Threshold Choir repertoire. As this is not a per formance group, members work on learn- ing to sing quietly together, lis- tening to one another and blend- ing voices. Singing at bedside comes in time, when the new singer is ready. Yellow Springs Tree Committee CONTACT: P.O. Box 122, 937‑767‑2981, 937‑767‑2162 The Yel low Springs Tree Committee was founded in 1982 with these goals: • To provide leadership in the planting and care of trees on the public lands of Yellow Springs; • To ser ve as an advisor y group to the publ ic on tree and shrub care, selection and removal; • To promote the improve - men t o f p r i v a t e p r ope r t y through the wise selection and use of trees. The Tree Committee grew out of two community tree-plant- ing projects: a 1976 planting of trees on the Mills Lawn school grounds to honor Yellow Springs News editor Kieth Howard, and a continuing beautification pro- gram of tree plantings through- out the village. New members and volunteers are always wel- come to join the Tree Commit- tee. E D U CA T I ON Antioch College CONTACT: 937‑767‑1286 EMAIL: info@antiochcollege.org WEB: www.antiochcollege.edu Founded in 1850 by the Chris- tian Connection, the college began operating in 1852 as a non-sectarian institution; politi- cian and education reformer Horace Mann was its first presi- dent. Antioch College is centered on the pillars of campus and experiential education, co-op and community. Education and oppor tunities for growth are not confined to the classroom, but take place throughout the campus community, and in the world at large. Students are encouraged to explore broad perspectives on critical issues, and innovative approaches to learning and living differently in the world. Ant ioch’ s hal lmark coop- erat ive program — “co-op” — expands education through work and experiential learning. Students alternate academic terms on campus with terms of full-time work, where they learn to navigate complex environ- ments, negotiate for themselves and experiment with solution- oriented approaches. Commun i t y i s the gu i d- ing principle of campus life. Antioch was among the first colleges to incorporate com- munity governance, through which students, faculty and staff participate jointly in institutional decision-making. The process of community-building at Antioch promotes the creation of “deep democracy,” encouraging indi- viduals to work together in developing greater group cohe- sion and resilience. The Antioch School CONTACT: 937‑767‑7642 EMAIL: nathan@antiochschool.org WEB: www.antiochschool.org The oldest democratic school in the United States, the Antioch School was founded in 1921 by former Antioch College presi- dent Arthur Morgan, and moved to its current location neighbor- ing Glen Helen Nature Preserve in 1951. An Antioch School edu- cation is based upon the ideals of respect, trust, challenge and choice. The school groups children into the Nurser y (3.5–5), Kin- dergarten (5–6), Younger Group (6–9) and Older Group (9–12). An ar t and science program, formal music instruction, artists- in-residence, field trips and after- care are provided, with empha- sis on reading, writing and math- ematical abilities. Social and self-discipline skills and interac- tion as a means for self-definition and growth are deeply valued. Individualized instruction works two ways: teacher-to-child and child-to-child. Academic and creative growth and learning are ungraded; stan- dardized testing is restricted to the Older Group children. Unless children request home - work, it is not a part of the daily life of the school. An emphasis is placed on physical activity through play on the school’s grounds and swimming and skating field trips. Operations are led by a board of directors, and the daily life of the school is facilitated by the school manager, Nathan Sum- mers. Family involvement is vital to the school’s learning environ- ment. Group size and enrollment numbers are limited; financial aid is available for qualifying families. Visitors are always wel- come. Community Children’s Center CONTACT: 937‑767‑7236 EMAIL: yschildrenscenterdirector@ gmail.com WEB: www.ysccc.org Yellow Springs Community Children’s Center of fers high quality care for children ages six weeks to 12 years of age. A Step Up To Quality five-star award winner, the school uses Cre- ative Curriculum, which enables children to develop confidence, creativity and life-long critical thinking skills. YSCCC invites families to become involved as guest speakers, readers and by hosting monthly family nights. Before Care (6:30–7:30 a.m.) and Af ter School Program (2:45–6 p.m.), previously held at Mills Lawn, is now located at the Yellow Springs Community Children’s Center. It is a recre- ational program offering care for students enrolled at Mills Lawn, grades K–6, and is designed to provide a safe, stimulating and enriching environment that is child-centered. Students may choose activities according to their own interests and a daily snack is provided. The school also provides ser vices on holi- days, school closings due to inc l ement wea ther, school breaks and late start Wednesday care. The program accepts Title XX tuition assistance. After-care enrollment is limited to 28 stu- dents. YSCCC also hosts Summer camp from June through August for school-aged students, which includes weekly themed activi- ties and local field trips. For r eg i s t ra t i on ma t er i - als or more information, call 937‑767‑7236. Friends Preschool Program CONTACT: Traci Womack, director of preschool programs, 937‑675‑6867, Ext. 478 EMAIL: twomack@greeneesc.org Friends Preschool program is a public school program oper- ated by the Greene County Edu- cational Service Center. Located at Friends Care Community, the program provides fun, rich and developmentally appropriate educational experiences to chil- dren with delays in development as well as typically developing tuition students from the com- munity. Speech, occupat ional and physical therapy ser vices are also available as needed for chil- dren who qualify. The program is dedicated to helping seniors and children learn together through the development of intergenera- tional programs. Class sizes are small, with a ratio of 12 students to two or three staff. Teaching staff have bachelor’s or master’s degrees in education and are fully certified interven- tion specialists. The program fol- lows a comprehensive curricu- lum that aligns with Ohio’s Early Learning Content Standards. Bus transportation is available. The program is free to children with disabilities; there is a nomi- nal tuition charge for private pay children. Friends Preschool serves chil- dren ages 3–5 from both Yellow Springs and Cedar Clif f school districts. Contact Preschool Super visor Traci Womack at