Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is working with Pure Play Every Day to showcase the importance playing has on a child’s development, which can improve their cognitive, physical, social and emotional skills.

At the Charles County Fair, held Sept. 9, and Sept. 12 to 15, representatives of Pure Play Every Day and CCPS will be available to share activities with children and information with families about the importance of playing and engaging the mind beyond the use of electronics and devices.

Through playing, children develop cognitive skills that help them think, remember, pay attention and solve problems. Social and emotional skills gained by playing aid children in relating to others, understanding emotions in themselves and others, and teaching them lessons in sharing, patience and cooperating. Playing develops language skills, promotes physical fitness and builds confidence.

Pure Play Every Day and CCPS are seeking volunteers, including students who are 14 and older and are looking to earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours, to volunteer during the fair overseeing play equipment and monitoring the Pure Play Every Day information table. The volunteer shifts are in increments of two-to-four hours.

To sign up to volunteer, visit Signup Genius. Find out more information by contacting Pure Play Every Day 240-416-9727 or info@pureplayeveryday.com. 

CCPS students who are 14 and older can also learn more about the volunteering opportunity by contacting the SSL coordinator at their school.  The fairgrounds are at 8440 Fairgrounds Road in La Plata. 

About CCPS

Charles County Public Schools provides 27,765 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 38 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Mike Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.  CCPS provides nondiscriminatory equal access to school facilities in accordance with its Use of Facilities rules to designated youth groups (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).