NCS Connects: A New Virtual Resource for Youth by Fairfax County’s Department of Neighborhood and Community Services

When NCS Community and Teen Centers closed their doors due to COVID-19, it was only a matter of weeks before youth members began asking staff when they could come back. Not knowing when that might be, NCS launched NCS Connects, a virtual platform for 1st through 12th graders of all abilities and their parents.

NCS Connects is designed to emulate the experience of visiting a Community or Teen Center. The platform features original programming such as self-directed activities and videos led by staff members, as well as on-demand resources for youth and parents in five categories: adapted virtual learning, culture, academics, health and wellness, and STEAM. New content is added every Monday and includes fun games, creative arts and crafts, simple cooking projects, sports and training basics and more, plus valuable resources the whole family can enjoy.

Visit NCS Connects today.

Fine Arts Summer Learning Program (K-12)          Dates: July 6-August 6, 2020

Fairfax County Public Schools is offering an online arts enrichment program for current K-12 FCPS students. A variety of classes will be offered in art, music, theater, and dance.

The best way to learn more about the classes is to access the program’s Google site. You must log in to the site with a student's FCPS email address, which is a student's ID number followed by @fcpsschools.net.  

Classes and Office Hours

• Grades K -  6 - Art, Stitchery and Weaving, Claymation and Recycled Art, Music, Drumming, Contemporary Vocals, Sixth Grade Band, Sixth Grade Strings, Theater, and Dance

Every class is taught by a licensed FCPS teacher in a fun and supportive environment. Each week a new activity with a short demonstration video and directions will be posted online. Families are encouraged to come back each week to see what is new. The classes in grades 7-12 ( and select elementary classes) will have the option to work directly with the teacher.  Most classes will require a few supplies or an instrument; this information will be included in the class description.

For more information, please email @email.