{"id":19773,"date":"2025-07-24T05:36:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T05:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/19773\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T05:36:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T05:36:09","slug":"spreading-joy-busy-bees-get-special-visit-from-local-soccer-player-takes-part-in-soccer-camp-news-sports-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/19773\/","title":{"rendered":"Spreading Joy: Busy Bees get special visit from local soccer player, takes part in soccer camp | News, Sports, Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\nHayze Smith reads to children at Busy Bees Natural Learning Center in Blanchard as part of his special gift to the youngsters.<\/p>\n

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\nHayze Smith reads to children at Busy Bees Natural Learning Center in Blanchard as part of his special gift to the youngsters.<\/p>\n

BLANCHARD \u2014 A familiar face returned to Busy Bees Natural Learning Center this week, trading cleats for cupcakes and soccer drills for storytime. <\/p>\n

Hayze Smith, a Central Mountain soccer player and proud Beech Creek native, hosted a mini soccer camp at his former daycare, spreading joy and inspiration to a new generation of \u201clittle bees.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now a dedicated athlete at Central Mountain, Hayze first began his journey right at Busy Bees in Blanchard, Pa. His visit wasn\u2019t just about soccer \u2014 it was a full-fledged summer celebration.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was such a pleasure to have Hayze and Prella Smith here this morning,\u201d said Tonya Fisher, owner of Busy Bees. \u201cOf course, we needed to turn it into a party. Yep, pizza, cupcakes, chips, Rice Krispie treats and juice boxes, all before 11 a.m. That\u2019s how we rule in the summer.\u201d<\/p>\n

But beyond the treats and giggles, Hayze made sure each child left with something special: a \u201csoccer dollar\u201d to exchange for their very own soccer ball. The gesture was part of a larger message, connecting with the book he read aloud \u2014 one he dedicated and donated to the center.<\/p>\n

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\nBusy Bees Natural Learning Center kids trade in their soccer dollar for a ball, donated by Hayze Smith.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe best part, the book. It was a cute story that the kids loved, and Hayze even dedicated it and donated it to our center,\u201d said Fisher.<\/p>\n

For Hayze and his family, this visit meant more than just a fun day. <\/p>\n

\u201cHayze wanted to do something with his passion for soccer within the community,\u201d said his mother, Prella. \u201cBusy Bees has always been a special part of our lives, so it was only natural to give back to a place that always gives so much to the kids of our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

With a soccer ball in hand and a smile on every face, it\u2019s clear Hayze\u2019s camp was a goal scored straight from the heart.<\/p>\n

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