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Programs Youth Development We are realizing more and more the power of assets for all youth but especially youth without access due to economics. The Power of Developmental Assets (based on Search Institute’s study of 220,100 6th – 12th grade public and private U.S. school students during the 1999-2000 school year) to protect and guide youth in positive development, behaviors and attitudes is evident across all socioeconomic and cultural groups. The more assets young people experience, the less likely they are to engage in a wide range of risky behaviors, and the more likely they are to engage in positive behaviors. We are maximizing our resources to provide out of school time activities to support, empower, and model constructive, enriching opportunities for young people to grow through creative activities and leadership development. After School Adventures Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 for kids in grades K-6. We need volunteers to help at ASA. Interested in hanging out with amazing kids once a week or even once a month? Please contact us about volunteer information! At ASA kids are assisted with homework and engage in other academic, artistic, and physical games and activities. Many of the families who participate are low-income and/or speak a first language other than English. Therefore, ASA is a highly valuable resource to these kids and their families because it provides a safe, healthy, and positive environment that facilitates learning and it is free. Please contact the Turning Point office to sign up for ASA or to volunteer. Summer Explorers Turning Point's Summer Explorers is an educational day camp for kids in grades 1-6. Academic activities include math, reading, science, and art projects. Kids also participate in indoor and outdoor physical games. Healthy snacks are provided. All Summer Explorers participants are welcome to come early and receive a free lunch through the Summer Lunch program. Volunteers are greatly needed. Please email the TP office or call 206.363.4003 to find out how to volunteer. Co-Ed Soccer Camp We are excited to launch a NEW Soccer Camp this fall 2010! We will be offering camp to 5th and 6th graders attending two elementary schools in the Lynnwood (South Snohomish County) area. Kids participating will learn new drills and ball handling skills as well as play short games. Leadership skills and team building dynamics are also a large part of each sport program Turning Point offers. Check back soon for dates and times for soccer camp winter 2012. Please register for Soccer Camp here! Co-Ed Basketball Camp Developed as part of Turning Point's 'At Risk' focus, this fun, relational and healthy program is for youth in grades six through high school. Already a winner as demonstrated by the participation of 16-25 youth per camp, this program provides an opportunity for basketball skills training, as well as conflict resolution, problem solving skills and natural leadership development. Basketball Camp is free for participants, however the cost to Turning Point averages $75 per youth, per camp for gym fees and supplies. If encouraging sports among our youth is your desire, lending your financial support toward this effort is much appreciated. Click here to register for Basketball Camps YMCA Summer Camp Initiative 2012 The purpose of the YMCA summer camp initiative is to send at-risk young people ages 12-17 to one week of summer camp. The YMCA summer camps (Camp Orkila and Camp Colman) provide young people with experiences that can be live changing for an at-risk young person. The resident and leadership camp experience includes exploring nature, learning new skills, gaining respect for the environment and making friends. Research has shown the profound benefits of outdoor adventure experiences: a recent Yale study found significant improvement in self-esteem, confidence and initiative. The cost to send each youth to camp is approximately $700.00 for camp and transportation fees. Turning Point raised funds to send 7 youth to camp this summer. If you would like to donate money to this cause and help send more kids to camp this summer go to our donations page. Back to School Consortium 2012 Location: North City Elementary Date: TBA Turning Point has again joined the community effort to assist low income and/or circumstances-challenged families in the Shoreline School District. The annual Back to School Event is located at North City Elementary, with the increased goal this year of providing 1,000 students with school supplies, haircuts, and clothing to begin their school year with confidence, dignity and smiles. You can join the effort to provide supplies, funding, or time to make this event an inspiring success. For more info, visit www.btsconsortium.org Partnering with the Community
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