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Do you need some quick ideas to spice up your afterschool program?
CASE Ideas is the place to view activities designed to celebrate special days and link to contests at the local and national level.
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November 11: Veterans Day
Originally known as Armistice Day marking the end of World War 1, this day is dedicated to honor American military veterans who served in any branch of the US military and will occur on Monday, November 11.
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November 11–15: Anti Bullying Week
Anti Bullying Week is a week for learning about the causes of bullying, identifying bullying and encouraging people to speak up against bullying.
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November 13: World Kindness Day
A day to celebrate and promote kindness in all its forms, and to appreciate the positive benefits of kindness to health, overall wellbeing, community, nature, and the environment.
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November 20: Universal Children’s Day
The United Nations has designated every November 20 as Universal Children’s Day. It is a time to promote togetherness around the world, awareness of the problems children face in every corner of the globe and improve the welfare for all children.
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November 28: Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is a day for people in the US to give thanks for what they have. This national holiday is a celebration of recognizing the successful harvest and other blessings of the past year.
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October: National Bullying Prevention Month
National Bullying Prevention Month is a campaign in the United States founded in 2006 by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. It is held during October and unites communities nationwide to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. Initially held the first week of October, the event was expanded in 2010 to the entire month.
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September 15–October 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
From September through October, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
