JULY NEWSLETTER

ALTADENA

CENTURY

COMPTON

EAST LOS ANGELES

LAKEWOOD

MARINA DEL REY

NORWALK

PALMDALE

SANTA CLARITA

SOUTH LOS ANGELES

TEMPLE

WALNUT

WEST HOLLYWOOD

YOUTH ACTIVITIES LEAGUE

ALTADENA

July 2011

For the month of July the

students from the Altadena

YAL went on a fishing trip

to Marina Del Rey. The

students had a great time

fishing on the boat, some

for the very first time.

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The students learned about

the fish in the area and

about boat safety, all while

enjoying some fun and sun.

One student who is an avid fisher

and fishes on a regular basis

caught 5 fish. All of the fish that

were caught were released back

into the ocean. To end the day, the

YAL went to Venice beach to eat

lunch.

CENTURY Y.A.LJuly 2011

For the month of July our kids participated in a wet land clean up with El Dorado Parks and Recreations. The kids learned the importance of a wet land and why its so important to keep it clean. Our mentees showed great enthusiasm to do their part and filled seven trash bags. As instructed by marine staff our kids were also very careful not to harm or disrupt any wild life while cleaning.

Both East LA and Norwalk YAL joined us on the clean up. As a result, the kids had the opportunity to mingle with new and old faces.

COMPTON Y.A.LJuly 2011

Summer is in full swing but with school just around the corner

Students here have been involved with the reading program and to

share the excitement with others.

Over 80 bookmarks were

designed. Once the bookmarks

were completed they were

dropped of at two of the local

libraries for anyone to take for

free. On the back of each

bookmark it had the YAL contact

information.

Some of the students got

together to design bookmarks.

EAST L.A.

Y.A.L

We started off the summer with a visit to the Los

Angeles County Museum of Art. We got to visit one of

the areas best museums and appreciate art from various time periods and locations.

July 2011

Later in the week we joined the Anaheim, Temple, and West Hollywood YALs and spent a nice day at the beach. It was a great opportunity for us to all get to know each other.

Once again we joined the Temple YAL to go on a fishing trip off the coast of Marina Del Rey. For many kids it was their first time fishing and they had a lot of fun catching fish and learning about the environment.

LAKEWOOD

Y.A.L

On Friday , July 15th the Lakewood YAL traveled to Bakersfield, CA to embark in a water rafting adventure. All who attended were first time rafters. The group enjoyed two trips down the river and lunch

before heading back home.

During the week of July 18 – 21, the members of the Lakewood YAL, Deputy Malcolm and

Ms. Sandra learned basic sailing techniques. The youth learned quickly, on the fourth day

they engaged each other to a race around Newport Beach.

July 2011

MARINA DEL REY

Y.A.LJuly 2011

During the Summer YAL, the kids are taken on various

field trips throughout the month. These field trips allow

the kids to learn about and experience new things and

have some fun. For this month, the kids were able to

go ice skating, swimming, bowling, and to the Griffith

Observatory.

NORWALK

Y.A.L

The YAL kids picked up trash, oil, and, other debris to give the habitats a clean environment to live in.`

Juiy 2011

We’re teaching the Norwalk YAL kids to walk on water.

The boys and girls enjoyed a little fun with their friends at the Norwalk aquatics center and park.

We are having fun in the sun while staying cool in the pool.

PALMDALE Y.A.L

July 2011

Camp Courage was a

leadership camp for

girls. They were

competing, teambuildi

ng skills, archery, and

also overcoming fear

of heights (for some)

They participated in

water wars, zip

lining, hiking, arts and

crafts, and just great

fun. With the addition

of them making new

friends. Even after

having to evacuate

because of the nearby

fires.

The community service

project of the kids having

a dance in the gym.

Finding a way to beat the

heat and have fun in the

cooling center.

SANTA CLARITA Y.A.L

July 2011

This month we implemented an

educational field trip for our kids

instead of the traditional fun trips we

do. So, we decided to take the children

to the Natural History Museum. Here

the children had a chance to learn about

animals, insects, and minerals. The

children seemed to have a blast, they

were running from exhibit to exhibit.

They were able to learn about animals

and their natural habitats and interesting

facts about all of them. I believe the

kids enjoyed the bug exhibit the most

because they were able to be hands on

and got to see live animals instead of

stuffed ones. They were able to see bugs

they have never seen before and had the

chance to ask professionals questions

they had.

Overall the kids enjoyed their day at the

museum saw a plethora of animals they

have never seen before. They spent a

majority of their time reading about the

animals and wanted to walk through the

museum one more time. When we asked

the children if they enjoyed the museum

they all screamed and said yes. So there

is a possibility we take the kids back for

another trip there.

SOUTH LA Y.A.L

July 2011

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We began our B.E.A.R. program this month and the

kids really love it. We chose the kids for B.E.A.R. by

having them write an essay on why they would like to

be in B.E.A.R. They replied with all kinds of heart warming

responses. We could only choose six kids for this class

session. There are many kids that cant wait to get into

the next class. We just started to beak down the bikes to

clean them up and the kids are having a blast. They are

also doing a great job helping each other out and making

sure no one gets left behind.

TEMPLE Y.A.LJuly 2011

This month the kids conducted a beach cleanup. They collected trash and debris along the shore at Huntington beach for their community service project to help maintain the beautiful California beaches.

The kids went deep sea fishing this month in Marina Del Rey with the East LA YAL. For some of then this was their first time fishing or being on a boat.

This month the Temple YAL had theopportunity to visit the LACMA inLos Angeles. They saw pieces byfamous artist such as Picasso, DiegoRivera and Tim Burton.

WALNUT Y.A.L

This month the Walnut Sheriff’s Youth Activities League went on a field trip to Camp Pendleton with the Lakewood YAL.

To the kids are making bookmarks to promote literacy for their community service project.

July 2011

Go Dodgers!!!

The West Hollywood YAL visited the Huntington Beach along with the Temple and East LA YAL’s this month. They were able to swim in the ocean, build sandcastles and enjoy a beach bonfire. It was a great day to make new friends with the other YAL’s.

WEST HOLLYWOOD

Y.A.LJuly 2011

The students continued their PenPAL class with the Harlem PAL this month. They wrote their penpals about all the exciting things they are doing for their summer vacation and enjoyed learning more about their pen pals