In 2021, FUMC began hosting a summer reading program, Reading with Friends, modeled after Project Transformation, eventually applying to become a PT site. We are now proud to be an official church site for Project Transformation in North Texas beginning in 2024.
Project Transformation (PT) operates free eight-week summer literacy programs serving children in neighborhoods throughout North Texas. Each day, children read one-on-one with community volunteers and participate in activity-based literacy intervention. Children also participate in daily enrichment activities including recreational play and exercise, creative arts, and interaction with young adults and community volunteers, who inspire and encourage youth daily to make responsible, sound decisions.
Student Registration
Project Transformation is a Summer day Camp opportunity for children entering 1st through 7th grade.
When?
- Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- June 3-July 24, 2025
Where?
- First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls, 909 10th Street (76301)
What’s included?
- Free breakfast and lunch
- One-on-one reading with a volunteer
- Games, art, and recreational activities
- Faith exploration (optional)
- Social-emotional learning
- Family fun nights
Volunteer Opportunities
Bookworm Buddies/Reading
Read with children during program hours. These opportunities are generally available every Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Dinner with Members
Support our Americorps Members by providing dinner during the summer. These dinners are a great way to be involved, providing a time and place for church members and/or partners to connect with our AmeriCorps members. Dinners are on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday during the Summer.
Family Fun Night
Family Fun Nights are events that will happen twice during the summer. These nights are concentrated on providing a fun space for all involved at PT to engage with one another. Volunteers are often needed for these nights as our teams will look to have different themed games and activities that need assistance in leading. Volunteers may also be asked to help do other things, like serving food, helping with cleaning, or setting up.
TAG Time
Volunteers will have the opportunity to come and lead a T.A.G. (Talk about God) time component to participants. The grade levels the volunteer will lead are 1st through 7th. We will have this opportunity at all sites. The time for these components will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for 1st-7th graders. The volunteers will lead the pre-written lesson.
If you need any assistance,
please contact the Volunteer and Church Engagement Manager, Marcos Gonzales.
College Student Service Opportunities
We are looking for individuals to lead our summer day camp in Wichita Falls! Open to all majors—gain experience leading summer day camps and mentoring 1st through 7th graders. Apply to serve online!
Important Information
- 45 hrs/wk for 10 weeks; May 24, 2025 – August 1, 2025 (leadership roles start earlier)
- Lead summer day camp for 1st through 5th graders on a team (Monday-Thursday)
- Live in community at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls
- Career and service exploration (Fridays)
Benefits of Service
- Living stipend
- Education award for school expenses (tuition, student loans, etc)
- Housing & some meals provided
- Member assistance program