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Welcome! Summer Activities for Teens

Welcome! Summer Activities for Teens. Agenda. King County Technical Colleges: Opportunities for parents/adults Teen Summer programs: Renton Libraries Renton Recreation Coal Creek Family YMCA YMCA Bold School Seattle Parks and Recreation. Opportunities for parents!.

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Welcome! Summer Activities for Teens

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  1. Welcome! Summer Activities for Teens

  2. Agenda • King County Technical Colleges: • Opportunities for parents/adults • Teen Summer programs: • Renton Libraries • Renton Recreation • Coal Creek Family YMCA • YMCA Bold School • Seattle Parks and Recreation

  3. Opportunities for parents! -King County Technical College -Options for parents wanting to go back to school -Scholarships Available!

  4. Keeping teens engaged and active • Enroll in youth summer programs: • Aim to help kids retain knowledge over the summer • Encourage teens to get involved in activities that are available here in Renton • SET GOALS: • Attending the Renton Libraries once a week

  5. Set aside reading and math time while kids are out of school, for example: • Mondays and Wednesdays students practice math flashcards for 30 minutes • Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays students read for 30 minutes • Encourage students to go online and play Cool Math Games, or work on summer enrichment packets from teachers. • Math: www.math-drills.com (Practice worksheets)

  6. Contact: Rosalie Olds (Teen Services Librarian) Summer 2012 for Teens at the Fairwood Library Get a library card TODAY! Applications available

  7. Read 3 Get One Free • Read 3 Books • Fill in Review Form • Get a free paperback at the library • Win gift cards in June, July and August • Drawing for computer and large gift card in September

  8. Read Film Win •Read a Book •Make a movie review •Upload it to YouTube •Win a $100 gift card to best buy •www.kcls.org/teens for more details

  9. Read-A-Movie Watch a movie and compare to the book June 25: I Am Number Four July 16 : Coraline August 20: The Last Song Free popcorn and pop

  10. •Chat about the hottest new books •Get advanced copies of the latest titles •Meet other teens who like to read •Free snacks Books and Bites for TeensThursdays at 7pmJune 28, July 19, August 16

  11. CSI at FairwoodLibrary •July 26 at 7pm •Meet a local forensic pathologist •Learn about scene investigation, evidence collection, autopsies, and determination of cause/manner of death •Register beginning July 12 at www.kcls.org/fairwood or call 425-226-0522

  12. Game On and Pizza •Tuesday, August 14 at 7pm •Xbox, Xbox kinect, Wii-multi-player games, PlayStation, Dance Dance Revolution, Board Games •Pizza, pop, dessert •Sign up beginning July 12 at www.kcls.org/fairwood or 425-226-0522

  13. Renton Parks and Recreation • See the Brochure for full list of events! • Sports Camps ages 7-12 • Baseball, soccer, football, volleyball and more! • See brochure for the summer sport opportunities • Specialty Camps ages 11 to 15 • Art, Cartooning, Engineering, and Music • See Brochure page 11 • Scholarships are available! • Contact: Teresa Nishi (Recreation Coordinator)

  14. More summer activity highlights(Renton Recreation) Free Moonlight Movies Cascade Village July 4th Celebration Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Water Activities Henry Moses Aquatic Center

  15. Free lunch for children ages 1-18 • See page #27 of the Renton “What’s Happening” guide • No registration required! • Offered at various locations in the Renton area • June 25-August 17 (Mon-Fri) • More information 425-430-6650 and press 2 Summer Lunch Program

  16. Coal Creek Family YMCA Summer Camps • Specialty camps (grades 2-6) • exciting skill-based experiences • Trek (grades 6-9) • day trips, hiking, team building and outdoor activities • Quest (grades 7-10) • day trips and overnights all over Puget Sound and beyond • Overnight Camp (grades 1-12) • boating, skateboarding, campfires and horseback riding • Swimming Lessons • Ages 6 months - 17 years • Registration begins June 2nd

  17. Boys and Girls Outdoor Leadership Development Ages 10-18 years old 6-22 day adventures Outings such as rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, yoga, art, fishing and more! Runs on various dates from June to August Financial Assistance Applications available YMCA BOLD School www.ymcaleadership.com

  18. SEATTLE PARKS AND RECREATION Girl's Softball • July 12-14 Tennis • August 9-10 Track & Field • June 29 Ultimate Frisbee • July 6-9th Volleyball • July 26-28 August 2-4 *Locations vary* More Information: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/teens/ Summer Youth Sports in Seattle

  19. Seattle Parks and RecreationS.O.S Summer of Service (S.O.S.) is a program for youth entering the 7th, 8th and 9th grades NEXT school year. SOS is a program that helps youth identify needs in their community and make a difference while gaining leadership and work skills. Upon completion of the program, youth will receive a $150 stipend. For more information, contact 206-684-4575 or teen.programs@seattle.gov. We have applications if you are interested!

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