2nd Week Issue

Inside this issue:

Fieldtrip Reviews 2

Camp Photos 3

Upcoming Events 4

News Crew 4

Upcoming Trips 2

Advice Column 4

Photo Courtesy by Mzee Emily

URGENT, INC. YES CAMP NEWS

The Youth Empowerment After School Program is generously funded by The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of funding created by voter referendum in 2002 to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County by making strate-gic investments in their future – because all children are our children.

Inspirational quote:

Jokes of the Week by Brianna Rodriguez How did you make Kleenex dance? Put a boogie in it! Why was the skeleton scared to ride the roller coaster? He didn’t have the guts!

CAMP STAFF Vice President Saliha Nelson

Camp Managers Shedia Nelson Emily Gunter

Camp Counselors Devin Reyes

Latoya Brady

After Care

Counselors

Belinda Cain

Jen`a Thomas

Jr. Camp Counselors Nanyamka Graham

Ezekiel Rodriguez

Drama Coach Magalie Gabriel

Dance Instructor

Quinecia Hall

Camp Assistants

Shadae Jean-Pierre

Ashley Jean-Pierre

Aubrey Steigler

Certified Teacher Karen Furrey

Program generously supported by:

1600 NW 3rd Ave., Blg D

Miami, FL 33136

Office: 305.576.3084

Camp Cell#’s: Ms. Nelson

(305) 586.6694

Elder Emily (305) 915-3195

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Friday, July 15th

Swimming at University of Miami indoor pool

Bring a FULL COVERAGE 1 piece swimsuit and towel

Any campers not wearing appropriate swimsuit will not be permitted to participate in water related activity. Only swimwear permitted in water, no cover ups, t-shirt or non swim wear permitted in water. Bring sunblock and bug

repellent.

Wednesday, July 13th

Career in Hawaiian “Oihanna” Day

Special Interactive Career Presentations

Biscayne National Park: build a park

Camper Interviews by Lia Latty

My interview with Taylor Diaz Q: What did you think of the field trip? A: It had beautiful scenery. Q: What did you like about it? A: I liked the fact that the water was so clear. Q: What did you learn at sea? A: I learned about different coral. Q: Have you ever been on a boat before? A: Yes, plenty of times. Q: Did you like being at sea? A: I loved being at sea because there are lots of beautiful creatures in the water. By Lia Latty

My interview with Leeah Mena-Paulk

Q: What did you think of the field trip?

A: I thought it was splendid.

Q: What did you like about it?

A: I liked the coral reefs.

Q: What did you learn at sea?

A: I learned that a sponge is an animal.

Q: Have you ever been on a boat before?

A: Yes.

Q: Did you like being at sea?

A: No.

By Lia Latty

I interviewed Terrance Cribbs-Lorrant this after-noon. Today’s session was to give young girls a chance to ask questions and learn the correct ways to protect themselves from unwanted behaviors.

He started these sessions in 2003 when working with teens who have been effected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. He started to do this as an opportunity to share a male perspective on healthy living. He adds “I love working with youth and young adults to learn more about healthy living habits from a COOL perspective /

By Saliha Crespo.

Biscayne National Park Fieldtrip Reviews

Human Growth and Development Instructor

REMINDERS PLEASE BRING HEALTHY SNACKS TO CAMP STRICTLY PROHIBITED ITEMS—ALL ITEMS BELOW WILL BE CONFISCATED NO GUM, CANDY, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, TEX-TING, VIDEO GAMES, PLAYING ON CELL PHONE, HEAD/EAR PHONES NO VENDING MACHINE BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER CAMP ON AND OFF CAMP SITES Campers need to wear their camp shirts on field trip days.

This Week’s Field Trips

My Interview with Saliha Crespo, Dance and Jumprope junior instructor

1st time teaching a Jump rope class ?

NO. Taught at school in 5th grade.

1st time teaching a drama class ?

YES.

How long have you’ve been in jumping ?

1 in a half years.

Which subject are you teaching in class ?

Drama=A skit (three little pigs) Yes.

Jump rope= A single rope freestyle .

Why do you like to Jump rope ?

My interview with Nanyanka Graham , Junior camp counselor

Is this your 1st time teaching a drum in front of class?

“No, 3 years ago actually. It’s cool and entertaining to others and myself .”

How long have you been drumming ?

14 years of drumming , uses a djembe .

What rhythms are you teaching ?

Soronet is a rhythm that originates from Guinea in West Africa.

What is the History of the rhythms your teaching ?

It’s pertaining to women hood at stages in their lifetime .

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Me at Camp

Dear Shining Star,

How do I protect my-self when using web sites like Facebook and Myspace?

Sincerely,

Online

Dear Online,

You could protect yourself by thinking about what you post online because once it is on the internet, it’s there forever. Watch who you talk to, only accept friend requests from family and really close friends and don't put everything in profile.

Sincerely,

Sincerely Shining Star

Khaelyn Monroe, Saliha Crespo, Namiya Crespo, Lia Latty, Armani Paschal, Kennethia Walker and Aasi-ya Berry Advice Column: Namiya Crespo, Destiny Moore,

Editors: Magalie Gabriel, Quinecia Hall and Mzee Devin Reyes NEWS CREW:

Destiny Moore, Destyni Chism-Lewis, Brittany Webster, Guadalupe Valdes, Taylor Diaz, Serena Moreno,

Friday, July 22, 2011

Historic Black Police Precinct

And Court-house Museum

Miami, FL

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Venetian Pool

Coral Gables, FL

Bring a FULL COVERAGE 1 piece swimsuit and towel

Any campers not wearing appropri-ate swimsuit will not be permitted to participate in water related ac-tivity. Only swimwear permitted in water, no cover ups, t-shirt or non swim wear permitted in water.

Must wear sneakers to camp. San-dals can be brought.

CAMP SHOW AUDITIONS

Singers/dancers: bring a CD, only family friendly music and “G” rated movement will be con-sidered All well prepared routines under 2 minutes will be considered

Volume 1, Issue 1

Newsletter Crew by Shining Stars

Advice Column by Shining Stars

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Dear Shining Star,

Why do some people use drugs and alco-hol at school?

Sincerely,

Concerned

Dear Concerned,

I think some people start using drugs and alcohol because they are having a hard time at home or want to fit in with another crowd. Other reasons could be peer influence to be popular. Drugs and alcohol are not healthy options . Stay above the influence.

Sincerely,

Shining Star

Dear Shining Star,

I’m tired of getting picked on at school and I don’t know why. Please help.

Sincerely,

Bullied

Dear Bullied,

Sometimes kids get picked on at school because of their shoes, clothes or they just don’t like that person anymore than they like themselves. The bully could be jealous of the person they’re bully-ing. You could avoid interacting with them, tell a teacher or stand up for yourself by being assertive without vio-lence. Sometimes not responding to everything people say will help make that person stop. Keep your head up.

Sincerely,

Shining Star

NEXT WEEK’S FIELD TRIPS!