CommUNITY in Action! On July 6, 2022 we provided outreach and support to more than 2,500 children and their families. In addition to the literacy engagements, our partner MCR Health, distributed 1,275 backpacks with school supplies, 500 nutrition books with health information, 500 Covid-19 home kit tests, and 500 masks. MCR Health also provided 600 meals, […]

“Our little one just has so much energy… and they both love to learn. I skateboard, but wow. My energy still doesn’t begin to match theirs,” Dad said looking on with a smile as his daughters and their mother explored all the activity tables at Soar in 4 WEDU PBS day at The Bishop Museum.

Ethan (1st grade), Thea (kindergarten), and Tyler (3 years old) peered curiously at fossils and bones. “We had no idea the dire wolf could be so huge…” their mom shared. “It’s amazing to just be here, absorbing all the information and learning such unique and important history.” The family has been attending Soar in 4 […]

The Bishop employees introduce children and families to unique learning opportunities with a smile and by establishing genuine connections.

Families lined up in droves outside The Bishop Museum to visit Cat in the Hat. The School District of Manatee County and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature have developed a unique partnership through Soar in 4 to support our families. Businesses such as The Bishop are choosing to adapt how they do work […]

Iyanna and her Soar in 4 friend, Newo, pose as Thing 1 and Thing 2 at the WEDU PBS Soar in 4 day at The Bishop.

3 generations were present at Soar in 4’s WEDU PBS Day on August 24th at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature! Iyanna (3 1/2) was accompanied by her father and grandmother, who works at Oneco Elementary. Iyanna is a frequent attendee and a great lover of manatees, dinosaurs, and the prehistoric elephant at The […]

A family new to the area, Vanessa (3rd grade at Bayshore Elementary), Clifford and Lawrencia attended Soar in 4 for the first time and visited the State College of Florida interactive career table. While Vanessa read with a volunteer, Clifford and Lawrencia talked about future goals. “I would like to be a doctor!” Lawrencia said. […]

“We just got back to town for the first time in 4 years… and this is one of our first activities out.” A military family, Isabella and her mom played with connectors at their first Soar in 4. “My husband is from here, and we are very excited to return… we are especially happy to […]

                  Evan makes his name with Legos.                               Evan works with the mouse at Soar In 4.                   David explores how to make his name […]