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Energy Express

Energy Express is a free, six-week, summer reading and nutrition program for children 1st-6th grade living in West Virginia. The answer: Energy Express

This program aims to improve and/or maintain reading levels through creative uses of books, art, drama and vocabulary. During the summer many children lose academic skills. Without school breakfast and lunch, many children lose nutritional well-being. Many children have few structured learning opportunities. Summer learning and nutritional losses are greater for children living in rural and low-income communities. Children living in rural and low-income communities often fall behind during the summer months, starting each school year behind where they were the previous spring. Successive summers of limited learning opportunities may cause children to fall below grade level by the end of elementary school—putting them further and further behind more privileged peers.

12/19/2025

Check out this amazing list of free classes and resources from AmeriCorps! 📚✨

From social media strategy to communications essentials, these online tutorials are perfect for current and future site and community coordinators looking to strengthen their skills and promote their Energy Express site.

Explore the full list here: https://bit.ly/3Y2oADP

12/18/2025

💙 What does an AmeriCorps Mentor role look like? 💛

It looks like leadership, laughter, and making a difference! 🌞📚

As an Energy Express AmeriCorps Mentor, you’ll lead small groups of children in fun reading and creative learning activities—all while building your own skills in teaching, teamwork, and community engagement. 🙌

💡 Perfect for college students looking for summer experience that matters!
Apply now to make your summer count: 🔗https://bit.ly/3WZ56Q6

12/17/2025

🌟 “This program has helped my child academically and has been a great benefit to the children in this community.” 🌟
Energy Express gives kids a safe, supportive space to learn, grow, and build confidence all summer long. Give your child a meaningful summer experience! 💛📚

12/16/2025

“The Energy Express program not only helps kids with reading and writing, but it also helps them build friendships and have a fun experience with learning.” — Patience Lunsford, AmeriCorps Mentor

Energy Express mentors make a real difference in their communities — and you can too! If you’re passionate about helping kids grow, learn, and feel supported, consider becoming a mentor for Summer 2026. 💛📚

12/15/2025

🌞 Summer learning builds more than academics!
A new 2025 meta-analysis published in Science Direct finds that summer learning programs can positively impact students’ social-emotional and behavioral development — not just reading and math skills.

Programs that include intentional social-emotional learning (SEL) activities, ensure consistent attendance, and provide high-quality, engaging experiences show the strongest outcomes. Researchers found that even modest gains in areas like self-regulation, teamwork, and confidence can make a meaningful difference for children’s long-term success.

At Energy Express, we’ve seen this first-hand: summer can be a powerful time for growth, connection, and creativity. ☀️💛

📚 Read the study here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773233925000257?via%3Dihub

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12/12/2025

❄️☃️ Wow – snow already?! Perfect excuse for a cozy snow day with your little ones!

Looking for fun ways to spend time indoors? Grab a blanket, snuggle up, and enjoy a snowy story together.

📖 The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is a timeless classic with beautiful illustrations that spark curiosity and imagination.

✨ Check out this video from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for tips on making a read-aloud of The Snowy Day even more engaging!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxd0R8HEXEY&t=59s

12/11/2025

At Energy Express, everyone’s a winner when the goal is fun! 🎉

Our non-competitive recreation time lets children explore movement, laughter, and teamwork—without the scoreboard. From group games to creative activities, every child finds a way to play, move, and belong. 💫

12/10/2025

🌞 This summer, Emma Whetzel of Barbour County discovered that a search for a local job could lead to something so much more! Through Energy Express, she gained lifelong experiences, friendships, and skills that will stay with her forever. 💛

✨ Ready to make your own AmeriCorps story? Join us this summer and make a difference in your community!

12/09/2025

🎨 Let’s get creative with Energy Express! From Big Art projects and exciting drama activities to hands-on STEM experiments and connected reading — there’s something fun for every young learner. 🌟

🖌️ Creativity helps children build confidence, explore new ideas, and express themselves in amazing ways.

Interested in enrolling your child this summer? Reach out to your local Extension office to learn more about Energy Express!

12/08/2025

✏️📖 Hands on paper, minds in motion!

Research shows that when children write by hand—forming letters and drawing connections—they activate more areas of the brain than when typing. Handwriting supports memory, focus, and deeper learning.

At Energy Express, we celebrate the power of pen and paper. From writing stories to sharing ideas, children learn that creativity and connection just need imagination and encouragement. 💛

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/47LC0Zu

12/05/2025

🌈 What makes a great Book Nook?

🧸 Stuffed friends
🪶 Cozy blankets
📖 Wonderful books
💬 Print-rich signs
✨ A comfy place to sit!

At Energy Express, Book Nooks are more than cozy corners — they’re safe, welcoming spaces where children can relax, explore stories, and build a love for reading. Creating a comfortable environment helps children feel confident, curious, and ready to learn! 💛📚

12/04/2025

Research shows that social activities play a key role in children’s development — helping them learn to communicate, collaborate, and adapt in positive ways. 🌟

Energy Express brings these lessons to life each summer through reading, art, and teamwork that build both academic skills and social growth. Because learning together is how children thrive — in school and beyond! 💛

Read the article here:https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1212485.pdf

Address

805 Allen Hall PO Box 6602
Morgantown, WV
26506

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:45pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:45pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:45pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:45pm
Friday	7:30am - 4:45pm

Website

http://extension.wvu.edu/youth-family/youth-education/energy-express

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