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Big City Mountaineers Funding

$20,000 in funding available at add new BCM partners to our outdoor adventure program! BCM is an organization which partners with youth agencies and schools to help them in their youth development programs. We use the outdoors and wilderness to instill critical life skills in at-risk youth ages 13-18. At the completion of our program, youth are more likely to stay in school and better equipped with the confidence and skills needed to avoid drug use, violence and delinquency.

We are growing our program next year and I am looking for several new partners.  Outside of a $100 fee and help with transportation, BCM will cover the entire cost of this $6,000 program. Please contact Bernie at bernie@bigcitymountaineers.org or 847 348 8324 to learn about this great opportunity. No grant requests needed for this program.

Teen Volume

Teen Volume Book Discussion 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: 

Mon. November 28, 2011

Time: 

6:00 pm

Location:
West Lawn
4020 W. 63rd Street
60629

Program: 

Teen Volume

About this event:

Join a book discussion for teens at your neighborhood library today!

The book Chains be discussed.

Please be sure to call your local branch library to sign up in advance for each discussion; confirm the dates and times; and reserve a copy of the book to be discussed.

Registration Required

After School Program Fest Press Release

Youth Ready Chicago Community Council Region 5 presents After school Program Fest 2011; a free event for the community to showcase and increase the enrollment of youth in after school programs across the region. The community is invited out on Saturday October 1, 2011, to the John L. Yancey Boys & Girls Club, located at 6245 S. Wabash Ave Chicago IL, 60637, from 1pm to 4pm for a day filled with entertainment, fun, and giveaways.  Buses will transport people to and from the event leaving from The Center of Change located at 63rd and California  and St. Sabina Church located at 7909 S. Racine  60620.  CPS Students of all ages and their families are encouraged to  attend.  

Some of the day's activities will include:

A Mobile Tech Lab

Free Shaved Ice, Popcorn, and Food Demos by Local Chefs

Free Dental Screenings for youth

A Mobile Rapid HIV Testing Van

Free Hair Cuts from a local Barber

Music Courtesy of DJ Dragon 

Performances by the University of Hip Hop Dancers 

Giveaways and More!

Entertainment  will also feature performances by Youth Ready Chicago Community Council Region 5 (YRCCC R5) after school programs and My After School Program is my Anti Violence Contest winners. There will be local youth service providers sharing information, resources, and opportunities for youth to enroll in after school programming.

Our theme this year is, "My After School Program Is My Anti Violence". The day will culminate with awarding of prizes for the winners of the My After School Program is my Anti Violence Contest. First Prize is an Ipod!  Youth must answer questions about how participation  After school programs has had a positive impact on their lives in the form of a poem, rap, essay, or visual art piece. If you choose a visual art piece please include a brief summary on how your piece answers the questions. Only 2 entries per program and group entries of no more than 2 youth. Submit entries forms online and turn in materials by Tuesday Sept 27th to Xavier Davis Southwest Youth Collaborative  6400 S. Kedzie Chicago. Winners will be announced at YRCCC Region 5 After School Program Fest Saturday October 1, 2011,  The Top 3 Entries will be contacted early and invited to perform at  the ASP Fest.  

To reserve a seat on a bus email your name, phone number, and the site you wish to get on the bus to yrcregion5communitycouncil@gmail.com or leave the info in a phone message at 773-476-3534 ext 245. Buses will leave 12:30pm and return no later than 6pm. Seating is limited so hurry!

Recent studies have found that youth, who do not participate in after school programs are nearly three times more likely to skip classes, use drugs, drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes and or engage in sexual activity.  Join us as we celebrate after school programming and  increase positives avenues for youth during out of school hours.

Youth Ready Chicago Community Council is an initiative that engages community members, youth-serving organizations, and the City Department of Family and Support Services in developing a coordinated regional and citywide network of programs, services, and resources available to youth during out of school time throughout Chicago.

The Southwest Youth Collaborative is the lead coordinating organization for Region 5 and our regional boundaries include: Harlem Avenue to the west, Lake Michigan to the east, 83rd Street to the south, and 55th Street to the northern boundary of the city.  Each year SWYC works with 2000 low-income youth and their families to provide educational enhancement, workforce development, life skills and leadership development, violence prevention, multicultural arts, and sports and recreation activities.

For more information contact Xavier Davis by email xdavis@swyc.org  or phone 773-819-5033

Flyers-Please forward through email and post widely.    

Contest Entry form- submit online and turn in materials by Tuesday Sept 27th.

 

ASP FEST Vendor's form-Complete this form by Sept 23rd if you would like to have a table at the event to share info, resources, and publicize your programs at ASP Fest. We have space for over 40 Vendors but tables are limited so please bring your own if possible.

 

Legacy Inc. presents Teen Safety Night

 

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Safety Day on July 14th from 2:00-6:00pm

@Gary Comer Youth Center 

A big event for the teens and youth in our community. We focus on 10 different forms of safety in our workshops and performances. There will be sex safety, fire safety, road safety, environmental safety, police Q&A, and our most popular teen panel. Did I mention this event is FREE? There will be free food, free workshops, free performances, and free information. We will even provide bus transportation if needed.

Graphic Design for Teens

Graphic Design: The Look of Sound

Date: Sat. July 09, 2011

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location:
Harold Washington Library Center
YOUmedia
400 S. State Street
60605

About this event:
In this music centered summer program, students will critically study and analyze record and album covers spanning five decades. Using digital catalogues and the libraries record collections we will review album art and reflect on the changes in the 1950’s and 60’s to digital album art today. Students will also view and create their own digital collection of promotional materials from concerts, tours, etc. Students will have an opportunity to digitally “remix” album covers based on their interpretation of the music.

Contact:
Niq
Phone: 1-312-747-5260

Registration:

YOUmedia's programs, workshops and events are for high school teens. We encourage you to visit Youmedia's website for more details about our projects, workshops and groups. Here is the link: http://youmediachicago.org/

ASM Celebrates 20 years of Inspiration

Join After School Matters teens, alumni, parents, instructors, staff and supporters at Daley Plaza as the organization celebrates 20 extraordinary years of inspiring Chicago teens to find their futures, with innovative out-of-school-time programming. Come out for performances from After School Matters dance and musical groups as well as to interact with the teens and instructors.


DATE: June 29th
TIME: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Daley Plaza, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL
ADMISSION: FREE

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Urban Options: Annual Awards Ceremony

When: Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Where: Gage Park Field House 2415 W. 55th Street
Time: 6:00 P.M.

We will be honoring our graduates for all their hard work!

• Refreshments will be provided
• Families and Friends are Welcome

Contact James Hollins with any questions (773) 476-3534 ex. 237

Block Party

Thursday June 23
at IMAN 2744 W 63rd
From 1pm to 7pm

Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship: Teens That Work:

How to Make Your Money and Keep It!

Presented by

Echelle Mohn, Education Consultant

Wednesday June 29, 2011

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Southwest Youth Collaborative

6400 S. Kedzie, Chicago IL. 60629

· How to Start Your Own Business

· Banking

· Saving

· Budgeting

Co-Sponsored by IDCFS LAN 77 & Urban Options Southwest Youth Collaborative

YMCA to host summer technology camp

This free program is open to high school students who are interested in an interactive digital technology experience. Enjoy field trips and have fun learning about social media, audio engineering, video game creation, mobile app development and more.

Dates: July 5-August 26
Times: Monday-Thursday
10am-2pm.

Visit www.ymcabla.org to apply. Interviews have already begun, but applications are being accepted until Friday, June 17, 2011.

For more information, be sure to contact Tequilla Lopez at 773-326-2557 or at tlopez@ymcachicago.org.

Post Courtesy of Chicago Lawn Portal

Teen Talent Competition

P.O.E.T. (People of Extraordinary Talent) /JEM Productions is a non-for profit organization. Our mission statement is to touch one heart and one mind at a time. We are networking with local schools to host what we call the P.O.E.T. Teen Idol. We believe this will help encourage the youth to improve their writing skills and develop effective public speaking skills while showcasing their talent. Our motto is I am artistic truth, freedom of expression, creativity and life. I am a P.O.E.T. This competition will be run just like the reality show "American Idol". This consists of two stages: ~ Workshop/ Sound check April 14 at the Redemption Theater ~ Competition Sunday April 17, 2011 The students will be competing for the title “P.O.E.T. Teen Idol” as well as an opportunity to open up for Blaq Ice Productions / P.O.E.T. Spoken word concert “Heirs to the Throne” to be held on Saturday November 18, 2011 . The competition will be held on April 17, 2011, closing out our Teen Workshop Weekend at the Redemption Theater. P.O.E.T. will provide the judges and staff for both stages. We are asking for school cooperation and support in promoting this event. We understand the time is short and the school year is coming to a closed in a few months. We look forward to teaming up and having a successful, fun event. questions and to register please contact Toy McCray at 708 267-9725, 1pm-6pm. toyannmccray@yahoo.com Deadline for all registration forms will be April 13, 2011.