Summertastic! Texoma Youth Activity Guide, 2019 Edition

SHERMAN, TX, MAY 22, 2017 – Families in Texoma area have grown to depend on the annual Summertastic publication to help plan their children’s summer activities. Delano Smith, TCOG 2-1-1 Program Manager stated, “We start getting calls as early as April to ask when the distribution will begin. Families appreciate having a publication that includes all sorts of summer activities from which to choose from for their children.”

Summertastic is an annual publication which started several years ago in response to 2-1-1 calls received regarding summer activities. It has grown over the years and includes a comprehensive listing of activities with categories including: Art; Day Camp; Holiday & Fundraiser; Horseback & Equine; Music; Nature; Reading; Sports & Fitness; Swimming & Pool; Theater; Vacation Bible School and Other.

The colorful front page of the publication is the result of an art contest entitled, “Summer Colors of Camp.” The winner of this year’s contest is Eduardo Diaz from the Gainesville Junior High School. The 2nd place winner, Ava Grace Hodge, from Savoy Elementary School and 3rd place winner, Margarito Santana from Callisburg High School are also featured in the publication.

The Summertastic publication will be distributed to schools, libraries, and other public offices within the Texoma region by May 25th, 2017. It is also currently available online at summertastic.tcog.com

The Texoma Council of Governments is a voluntary association of the local governments in Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson Counties. Established in 1968, the Texoma Council of Governments promotes economy and efficiency in the coordinated planning and development of the tri-county region through its community and economic development activities. Either directly, or through contractors, the Council provides housing, utility assistance, and weatherization services for low-income citizens in the region and assists the elderly through a variety of Area Agency on Aging programs. The Council also facilitates the delivery of grant funding for homeland security and criminal justice.

2-1-1 Texoma has published a useful guide to provide you with information and resources for a variety of activities this summer.
See This Year's Guide

2-1-1 Texoma has published a useful guide to provide you with information and resources for a variety of activities this summer.
See This Year's Guide

Will Appear as cover of 2014 Summertastic Youth Guide

SHERMAN, MAY 5, 2014 – Dr. Susan Thomas, Executive Director of Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG) announced today the winner of the Hot Fun in the Summertime Youth Art Contest. The winning entry, “Fun in the Sun,” was submitted by Jacobi Lucchese, a 7th grader at Texoma Christian Academy.

As the Grand Prize winner, Lucchese’s art work will grace the cover of TCOG’s annual 2-1-1 publication, Summertastic! Texoma Youth Guide. The guide will be distributed during the month of May to more than 70 thousand families in the region. “With 118 entries from 5th, 6th and 7th graders across Texoma, the judges had a lot of art to review, but after looking at all those entries, there was no question in anyone’s mind which one would get the cover. Jacobi’s work really stood out; it’s obvious he is a very talented artist, and we’re lucky to have his work on our cover.” Thomas stated.

The panel of judges included Lisa Avila, artist and Executive Director of the Bonham Creative Art Center, Allison Minton, TCOG Client Services Department Director, Betty Kay Schlesinger, Director of Social Services at Salvation Army, as well as Kim Williams and Neva Damron of the Frame Team.

The first and second runner up selections will also be featured in the guide. The first runner-up is 5th grader Matthew Tan from Gainesville, TX with the entry entitled, “Summer is Awesome as a Dragon” and second runner-up, 6th grader Javier Garcia with the entry entitled, “Hot Fun in the Summer Time.”

The Texoma Council of Governments is a voluntary association of the local governments in Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson Counties. Established in 1968, the Texoma Council of Governments promotes economy and efficiency in the coordinated planning and development of the tri-county region through its community and economic development activities. Either directly, or through contractors, the Council provides housing, utility assistance, and weatherization services for low-income citizens in the region and assists the elderly through a variety of Area Agency on Aging programs. The Council also facilitates the delivery of grant funding for homeland security and criminal justice.

2-1-1 Texoma has published a useful guide to provide you with information and resources for a variety of activities this summer.
See This Year's Guide

For Immediate Release

SHERMAN, April 15, 2013 – Dr. Susan Thomas, Executive Director of Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG) announced today the winner of the Summer in Texoma Youth Art Contest. The winning entry, “Cliffs of Lake Texoma,” was submitted by Erin Hollahan, a second grader from Leonard, Texas.

As the Grand Prize winner, Hollahan’s Cliffs of Lake Texoma will be the cover of TCOG’s 2-1-1 publication, Summertastic, a Summer Youth Activity Guide distributed annually to over 70 thousand families in the Texoma Region. The contest was sponsored by Texoma Medical Center with the challenge of creating an art piece which represented summer in Texoma. Over 80 entries were received from 2nd to 4th graders living in the tri-county area. “These young artists presented beautiful, unique artwork that made deciding the winner very difficult for the judges.” Dr. Thomas stated. “We have some very talented young artists in our region.”

Down by the Water - Cannen Fellegy, 1st Runner Up of Summer Youth Art Contest

The panel of judges included: JoAnne Johnson of Texoma Medical Center, Lisa Avila, artist and Executive Director of The Bonham Creative Arts Center, Allison Minton, TCOG Client Services Department Director, Judy Fullylove, TCOG 2-1-1 Program Manager and Sean Norton, artist and TCOG Executive Assistant.

The judges made two additional selections to be featured in the Guide. The first runner-up was 4th grader Cannen Fellegy from Collinsville, Texas with the entry entitled, “Down by the Water” and second runner-up, 2nd grader Gabriela Chavez from Ravenna, Texas with the entry entitled, “Summer in Texoma.”

The Summertastic publication will be distributed the first part of May and will also be available online at www.tcog.com/summertastic.

Summer in Texoma - Gabriela Chavez, 2nd Runner Up of Summer Youth Art Contest

The Texoma Council of Governments is a voluntary association of the local governments in Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson Counties. Established in 1968, the Texoma Council of Governments promotes economy and efficiency in the coordinated planning and development of the tri-county region through its community and economic development activities. Either directly, or through contractors, the Council provides housing, utility assistance, and weatherization services for low-income citizens in the region and assists the elderly through a variety of Area Agency on Aging programs. The Council also facilitates the delivery of grant funding for homeland security and criminal justice.

2-1-1 Texoma has published a useful guide to provide you with information and resources for a variety of activities this summer.
See This Year's Guide