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Mentor Ideas & Tools

This is where you can find ideas, resources and tools for your relationship with your mentee. Thank you so much for your time and dedication to the kids, without you this program would not be possible!

Did you fill out your Mentor Weekly Log this week?!?

Ongoing TMP Sponsored Activities

• Nature Packs
  Check out a nature pack for the week and start exploring near by trails and parks. The pack has everything to lead you on a day of fun and exploration.
• Art Packs
  Check out an art pack. Each one is jam packed with art tools and activities for exploring the Jackson Hole art scene. A great summer or winter activity!
• Brighten the day of a senior, visit them!
  The seniors at River Rock Assisted Living love visitors! Not sure what you will do with them? Erin at River Rock has tons of ideas. Call today to set up a time to visit (307) 734-0500
• Theater Performances, Dance Shows and Plays
  TMP often has tickets available to shows at JH Playhouse, Center for the Arts, Dacners’ Workshop and Off Square Theater. Call TMP to find out what is available.
• Climbing at Enclosure Fitness Center
  Free pass for mentees and mentors. Adults are free if they are belaying only (so don’t get charged if you’re not climbing!). Front desk has a list of our mentors/mentees. Please limit yourself to one visit per month. We are now covering the cost of equipment, so you will be able to get shoes and harnesses at no additional cost to you. Necessary that child has a waiver filled out by parents. It can be found here.
• Art Association studio
  Free use of studio use! Painting, ceramics, drawing, digital lab. Contact Emily at the Art Association to set up a time (307)733- 6379.
• Movie tickets
  Limited number of free movie tickets available. Contact Emily or Katie for availability.
• Rec Center
  Free admission for mentee if the mentor has a membership. List of mentors at front desk.
• National Museum of Wildlife Art
  Free admission for mentors and mentees. Winter Film Series 2pm every Sunday.
• Teton County Library
  Reading books and magazines. You can also work on homework in their study rooms. Did you know there are board games, puzzles and computers to use too? Learn more at www.tclib.org
• Reading and Games at Teton Literacy Center.
  At the Teton Literacy Center they have rooms filled with books for all ages, study rooms and hang out areas to read books, magazines and newspapers. Come by to read M-Th 8:00a-9:00p. Contact Laura at Teton Literacy Center to learn about how to get started having fun with reading (307) 733-9242
• Snow King Activities
  Fun all year long! Want to go skiing or tubing with your mentee? Want to ride the chair lift, play mini golf or ride the Alpine Slide? Contact TMP to get a voucher and waivers.
• Walk Dogs at the Animal Adoption Center
  Visit and walk the dogs at the Animal Adoption Center. FREE! Visit their website to learn more (click here) or call 739-1881
• Visit the Children’s Museum
  Ask your mentor coordinator for a voucher and details. Learn more about the Children’s museum on their website
• Moose Hockey Game
  Free for mentors and mentees when they go together. Please call the TMP office by 10am on Thursday before the game if you would like to go.