Children's Advisory Commission of Indiana County

06/18/2026

Get creative with clay at Stoke Hole Pottery! Teens will have the opportunity to create their own pottery project during this special off-site class at Stoke Hole Pottery.

📅 Wednesday, June 24
🕝 2:30–4:30 PM
📍 Stoke Hole Pottery, 31 S. Carpenter Avenue, Indiana, PA

This program is limited to 10 teens. Participants must be dropped off and picked up at Stoke Hole Pottery. Finished projects will be available for pickup in the days following the event.

Registration is required. Please call the Indiana Free Library to register.

06/18/2026

Teens will get creative and celebrate summer with a patriotic lantern craft. Using mason jars, Mod Podge, and colorful tissue paper, participants will design their own festive lantern to take home.

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Indiana Free Library

All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

06/17/2026

School’s out, but the adventure is just beginning!

If you're in 2nd–8th grade in Indiana County, the Mission Independence Challenge is your chance to level up this summer.

Complete activities, learn new skills, and become more independent while having fun.

🎯 Your goal: Earn 250 points by July 31

Along the way, you can:
✔️ Learn skills you can use every day
✔️ Build confidence and responsibility
✔️ Challenge yourself to try something new
✔️ Earn prizes and rewards
✔️ Feel proud of what you've accomplished

Whether you're helping around the house, learning a new skill, or taking on a personal challenge, every point counts!

📅 Complete 250 points by July 31 and see how much you can achieve this summer.

The 250 Challenge, sponsored by the Children’s Advisory Commission of Indiana County, Burrell Township Library, Senator Joe Pittman and State Representative Jim Struzzi is all about growth, choices, and the journey toward independence.

06/16/2026

Date: August 15th, 2026 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Registration deadline: July 17th, 2026 at 2 p.m.

06/16/2026

06/14/2026

Today we celebrate the American flag — a symbol of unity, freedom, and the many people and communities that make our country strong. Flag Day is also a great opportunity for families to talk with children about history, service, and civic pride.

Whether you’re attending a community event, displaying your flag at home, or simply spending time together, we hope your family has a safe and meaningful Flag Day.

06/12/2026

School’s out, but the adventure is just beginning!

If you're in 2nd–8th grade in Indiana County, the Mission Independence Challenge is your chance to level up this summer.

🌟 Complete activities, learn new skills, and become more independent while having fun.

🎯 Your goal: Earn 250 points by July 31

Along the way, you can:
✔️ Learn skills you can use every day
✔️ Build confidence and responsibility
✔️ Challenge yourself to try something new
✔️ Earn prizes and rewards
✔️ Feel proud of what you've accomplished

Whether you're helping around the house, learning a new skill, or taking on a personal challenge, every point counts!

📅 Complete 250 points by July 31 and see how much you can achieve this summer.

📖 Ready to get started? Visit , , , to pick up your Mission Independence Challenge Booklet and begin your mission today!

Your mission is waiting. Are you ready to accept the challenge?

06/09/2026

Your child may not use ChatGPT—but they're still growing up with AI.

From social media to search engines, AI is already influencing the world our kids experience every day. This short article offers important insights for parents and caregivers navigating an AI-powered future.

Worth the read.

A lot of parents are starting to ask, “Does my child use ChatGPT?”

That is a good question, but I’m not sure it is the only question anymore.

AI is starting to show up inside the apps, games, school tools, search engines, devices, and platforms kids already use. That means a child may honestly say, “No, I don’t use AI,” while still growing up surrounded by it.

It reminds me a little of when Amazon Alexa first came into homes. It felt fun and simple on the surface, but most of us did not really understand what was happening underneath.

In this week’s blog, I wrote about why parents may need to shift the question and shared 5 things we can do to help kids notice when AI is working behind the scenes.

Read the full blog here:
https://shapethesky.org/your-child-may-not-use-chatgpt-but-they-are-still-growing-up-with-ai/

06/09/2026

🎬🍿 Teen Movie Afternoon 🍿🎬

Need a place to chill this summer? Grab your friends and head to the Indiana Free Library for Teen Movie Afternoon! We’ll throw on a fun movie, pop the popcorn, and give you the perfect spot to relax, laugh, and hang out. 😎

📅 Second & Third Thursdays
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Indiana Free Library

No stress. No work. Just movie vibes, snacks, and time with friends. 🎥✨