Calling all teens! The City of American Canyon is proud to announce the start of our new Youth in Action Program! This exciting program is geared toward teens and is designed to provide participants with lifelong tools and hands on experience that they can use to impact their community and be positive influences to others! This will be accomplished by their participation in a variety of programs that will help them develop much needed leadership and creative and critical thinking skills.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
HERE ARE OUR YIA ACTIVITIES:
Teens in Leadership
Ages: 14-18 Day: Tuesday/ Dates: Ongoing / Time: 3:45-5:30pm / Cost: Free
Location: Senior Multi-Use Center - 2185 Elliott
This program is designed to prepare and create a platform for youth to grow their "leadership" wings and skills in many areas as they enter their chapter of adulthood. Youth are invited to participate in fun and hands-on leadership weekly workshops in an interactive coaching environment. Our main objective is to develop independent-thinking and confident role models in our community and who will make a difference! For more information contact Kasama Lee, Program Coordinator at klee@cityofamericancanyon.org or 707-647-4567
Community Services Projects Team
Grades: 6-8th Day: Wednesday Dates: 11/14, 12/5, 1/23 Time: 1-2pm Cost: Free
Location: American Canyon Middle School Room F-4
The Community Services Projects Team (CSPT) is a group of local middle school age teens who provide volunteer service at City events, attend monthly meetings, and also plan and organize teen activities such as dances, field trips, or teen special events. C.S.P.T. members will gain valuable work experience as well as accumulate community services hours. For more information contact Andrea Salvador, Program Coordinator at asalvador@cityofamericancanyon.org or 707-647-4575.
Bright Shadows Mentoring Program
Grades: 6-12th Day: Thursday Dates: 11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 1/10, 1/24 Time: 4-5pm Cost: Free
Location: Community Center Gym - 100 Benton Way
The Bright Shadows program is designed to have high school volunteers act as mentors to middle school participants. They will take part in discussions focusing on important topics such as image, the importance of being a leader, making sound decisions, respecting others, and more. They will also participate in fun group games and field trips. For more information contact Andrea Salvador, Program Coordinator at asalvador@cityofamericancanyon.org or 707-647-4575.
After School Tutoring
Grades: 6-8th Day: Monday Dates: 11/5, 11/26, 12/3, 10/10, 1/7, 1/14 Time: 4-5pm Cost: Free
Location: American Canyon Middle School Room F-7
The Bright Shadows program is designed to have high school volunteers act as mentors to middle school participants. They will take part in discussions focusing on important topics such as image, the importance of being a leader, making sound decisions, respecting others, and more. They will also participate in fun group games and field trips. For more information contact Andrea Salvador, Program Coordinator at asalvador@cityofamericancanyon.org or 707-647-4575.
Bridging the Gap
Grades: 6-12th Day: Thursday Costs: Free Time: 4-5pm
Location: Senior Multi-Center-2185 Elliott Dates: 11/8, 12/13, 1/17
Location: Las Casitas Mobile Home Park - 3000 Broadway Dates: 11/29, 1/31
This new program is designed to help "Bridge the Gap" between the City of American Canyon's teens and seniors. Teen and senior participants will meet monthly to play games, discuss their interests, learn about technology (cell phones, computers), share valuable knowledge, and become friends! For more information contact Andrea Salvador, Program Coordinator at asalvador@cityofamericancanyon.org or 707-647-4575.
Upcoming Teen Trips!
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DATE
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LOCATION
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DEPART
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RETURN
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| Friday, Nov. 30 |
Pizza Pirate |
6:00pm |
9:00pm |
| Friday, Dec. 14 |
Starz Bowling Alley |
6:00pm |
10:00pm |
| Friday, Jan. 25 |
Edwards Fairfield Stadium 16 - Movies |
7:00pm |
10:00pm |
Grades: 6-12th Cost: $10
Location: Depart & Return from Community Center Gym (100 Benton Way)
Minimum participants: 8 Maximum Participants: 15
Special Note: The $10 fee covers the cost of transportation only. Participants are responsible for paying all other fees associated with the trips (admission, food, etc.). Also, all participants must have a completed registration form on file with the Parks and Recreation Department before attending any trips. These trips are for American Canyon residents only.