The City of Bend is joining other municipalities across the United States on Thursday, March 21, honoring today’s youth in recognition of Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® (AIK Day). Founded in 1997 by inclusive youth development organization Camp Fire, AIK Day is a national holiday that focuses on lifting up the kids and teens in our lives.
On Tuesday, March 6, the mayor of Bend, Melanie Kebler (pictured above, center), read a proclamation at the city council meeting, acknowledging AIK Day and the value young people bring to the world. In addition, the proclamation noted Camp Fire’s “commitment to providing a nurturing, encouraging and fun environment for young people to explore and discover their skills, passions and unique attributes.”
Through the proclamation, the council also collectively encouraged adults to “write and post letters of love and appreciation to young people in their lives,” urging parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, mentors and adults alike to participate in AIKD and make a difference in the life of a child.
