THE HOME RUN PROJECT at the Hudson Valley Writers Center

As part of its ongoing efforts to bring the excitement of language to children, the Hudson Valley Writers Center has partnered with the Home Run Project to offer a unique six-week program designed to interest school children in reading, writing and storytelling.

The Home Run Project was developed over 20 years ago as an entertaining and interactive learning program to help children (grades 3-6) improve listening skills and focus, encourage the love of reading and creative writing, and at the same time strengthen crucial life skills. The program is based on the true stories in The Macmillan Book of Baseball Stories and The Good Guys of Baseball co-authored by Stan Friedmann, Mike Levine, and Terry Egan. Featured themes include: Overcoming Obstacles, Family Ties, Making Tough Decisions, Power of Friendship, Teamwork, the Fun Factor, Love of Learning, Inclusion and Tolerance, Standing Up for Your Beliefs, and more. Participants will have opportunities to become storytellers through group discussions and writing exercises and will learn about the importance of editing. The students will be asked to create original story ideas and write short stories that reflect life lessons from stories in the baseball books. $150 for six one-hour sessions.

Class meets for 6 Sundays starting Nov 3, 3-4 pm (no class Dec 1)
at the HUDSON VALLEY WRITERS CENTER @ Philipse Manor Station, Sleepy Hollow

Register at writerscenter.org/calendar/homerunproject or 914.332.5953

Stan Friedmann is a writer, storyteller, history teacher, camp director, program development professional and songwriter with over 40 years experience working with all ages. He is a former director of the Mount Tom Day Camp in New Rochelle where he mentored and coached children and staff for many years. He has presented the Home Run Project at schools, libraries, museums (including the Baseball Hall of Fame), camps, and more. Visit his website at homerunproject.com.