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The Village
Connect. Lead. Thrive.
A free bi-weekly after-school program for McMurray students in grades 6–8.
Middle school brings new friendships, new pressures, and a lot of change.
The Village gives students a welcoming place to have fun, build meaningful relationships, connect with caring mentors, and develop skills for navigating middle school with greater confidence.
Led by One Village, each gathering combines games, team challenges, small-group circles, and honest conversations about the things young people are experiencing right now.
Open to any McMurray student in grades 6–8. No invitation or previous experience is needed. There is no cost to families.
Remember 5th Grade CES Camp?
The games. The laughter. The friendships. The feeling of becoming part of the McMurray community before middle school even began.
The Village is what comes next.
One Village leads the 5th Grade CES Camp experience for incoming McMurray students. The Village carries that same spirit of play, connection, and belonging into the school year.
Students who attended camp will recognize the energy and approach. Students who did not attend are equally welcome.
What Students Gain
Through consistent participation, students have opportunities to:
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Build new friendships and deepen existing ones
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Feel more connected to peers and trusted adults
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Grow confidence and self-awareness
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Practice empathy and healthy communication
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Navigate friendship challenges more effectively
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Better understand their emotions, values, and choices
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Recognize their own capacity to lead
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Feel more known and connected within the McMurray community
Our goal is simple:
Every student should have the opportunity to feel known, supported, and capable.
