Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Contents • Programs Philadelphia School District’s Summer Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) Learning & More (SLAM!) Work. Ready* DHS-Funded Out-of-School Time (OST)* Recreation & Parks Free Library of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program Police Department Police Athletic League (PAL) Behavioral Health/Mental Retardation Human Services* Services Philadelphia Zoo * These programs are subcontracted to and operated by non-profit organizations • Useful Links to Up-to-the-Minute Information • Directory of Locations & Registration Information 2

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Important Dates – – Youth Commission Summer Youth Opportunities Fair: May 11 Last day of public and parochial schools: Friday, June 18 Some City Pools begin opening June 18; all will be open by July 1 SLAM!: Tuesday, June 29 – Wednesday, July 28; Registration began May 3 at youth’s current public school – H. S. Work. Ready applications being accepted on-line as of May 3 – Many programs will operate within the time period between Tuesday, July 6 and Friday, August 13 Registration dates vary for different program opportunities (Reference Companion Directory) – First day of public schools, School Year 2010/2011: TBD – First day of parochial schools, School Year 2010/2011: September 7 3

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities School District of Philadelphia Summer Learning and More (SLAM!) The Summer Learning and More (SLAM!) is to provide appropriate skill development in core subject areas and enrichment opportunities, resulting in an increase in student achievement and an increase in promotion and graduation rates 4

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities School District of Philadelphia Summer Learning and More (SLAM!) • The School District of Philadelphia’s Summer Learning and More will offer academic and enrichment opportunities to over 50, 000 students in the public school system • Students who are not making progress or students at schools which are not making progress, are invited to attend SLAM!, which will run from Tuesday, June 29 to Wednesday, July 28, 8 am-2: 30 pm • Students who attend will receive a full day of academic and enrichment instruction designed to help them get back on track and ready for the next grade 5

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities School District of Philadelphia Who is Eligible for SLAM!? • PRE-KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS – 4 and 5 year old Pre-Kindergarten students from Empowerment elementary schools who will be entering Kindergarten in September • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS – All K-7 students at Empowerment schools and students who have failed one or more courses at Non-Empowerment schools Continued on next page 6

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities School District of Philadelphia Who is Eligible for SLAM!? • 8 th GRADERS (“Rising 9 th Graders”) – All current 8 th graders, regardless of academic standing, are urged to attend their nearest Empowerment high school for programming that will focus on how to succeed in high school, and opportunities for credit recovery, if needed • HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS – All high school students, regardless of academic standing, are urged to attend one of the 29 Empowerment high schools for credit recovery and advancement 7

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities School District of Philadelphia Summer 2010 Programs • Summer Academy (107 Schools) – High Needs schools (Empowerment, Renaissance Eligible and Renaissance Alert Schools) • Summer Program (10 Schools) – Non-High Needs schools (Non-Empowerment and Vanguard Schools) – 3, 400 teachers, student/teacher ratio is 20: 1 SLAM! Attendance Policy Every Child in Every Class Every Day on Time Absences in excess of two (2) days will result in student attendance being counted solely for enrichment, and not credit recovery, or promotion purposes 8

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities School District of Philadelphia Summer 2010 Programs’ Integration with SLAM! • City of Philadelphia Out of School Time (OST) Summer Camp Partnerships and Freedom Schools – At 45 elementary and middle empowerment schools • Expanded Collaboration with Philadelphia Youth Network Work. Ready – At all 29 empowerment high schools 9

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities School District of Philadelphia Hold for Map w/Empowerment Schools 10

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Summer SLAM! Resources School District: $47 million PYN Work. Ready: $17 million DHS-funded OST: $2. 8 million BHS/MRS: $2. 2 million 11

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Work. Ready Philadelphia Summer Opportunities for 12, 000 Youth to: q Work 6 weeks / 120 hours q Earn wages - $870 3 types of experiences: • Service Learning • Work Experience • Internships q Gain valuable work experience q Build work-readiness skills q Serve the community

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Work. Ready Philadelphia System-building • High quality worksites • Project-based instruction • Electronic payments to youth • Worksite monitoring • Professional development for worksite supervisors

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Work. Ready Philadelphia 2010 Service Priorities • Build an integrated youth services system • Partner with the School District’s Summer School and OST High School Programs • Target off-track youth in 10 th & 11 th grade • Target high crime districts • Build provider capacity to increase #’s in 2011

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Work. Ready Philadelphia Who is Eligible? • Youth between the ages of 14 – 21 • Resident of Philadelphia • Eligible to work in U. S. • Income eligible (TANF guidelines)

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Work. Ready Philadelphia Youth Apply On-line: www. workreadyphila. org/youthapp Questions? Call the Work. Ready Philadelphia Youth Hotline: 267 -502 -3742 Or email: youth@workreadyphila. org

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Department of Human Services Out-of-School Time (OST) Year-Round Programming • Project-Based Learning Approach with Age-Appropriate Program Models – Elementary Schools (137) – Middle Schools (50) 67 total programs in 45 – High Schools (23) Empowerment Schools – Community-Based Sites (#) – Operated by 77 different non-profit organizations 17

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Department of Human Services 18

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Department of Human Services Out-of-School Time (OST) Year-Round Programming • Capacity: 11, 000 slots serving over 18, 000 youth each year – 71% elementary-aged youth – 18% middle school aged-youth – 11% high school-aged youth • Physical Locations: 210 programs are at 134 Public Schools and 76 community-based sites 19

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Department of Human Services Hold for Map Slide 20

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Department of Human Services OST Summer 2010 High School Programs will operate as part of SLAM! via PYN’s Work. Ready program beginning July 6 (1, 194 youth) Middle and Elementary OST programs at Empowerment Schools will be integrating services in Summer Academies and Freedom Schools and offering aftercare until 5: 00 pm, June 29 – July 29, 8: 00 am – 2: 30 pm and then, full-day summer camps through to August 13 (2, 940 slots) Remaining Middle and Elementary OST programs not at Empowerment Schools will be offering full-day summer camps, July 6 – August 13 (6, 860 slots) 21

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Recreation Department Recreation Neighborhood & Specialty Camps • Neighborhood Camps • Affordable, fun and safe summer programming for children, where each camp offers arts & crafts, sports, trips, educational activities, games and more • Targeted to youth ages 5 -12 • 170 camps at 130 Recreation centers, capacity 6, 247 • 6 -week program; some with individual encampments • Weekdays, beginning Tuesday, July 6 -August 13 from 9 am 3 pm • Fees vary by site 22

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Recreation Department Hold for Map of Rec Centers 23

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Recreation Department Recreation Neighborhood & Specialty Camps • Specialty Camps Varied ages! Cultural Camps Art Theater Special Needs Camps Environmental Teen Leadership Various dates! Various locations! Sports Camps Girls Softball Golf and Mini-Golf Soccer Baseball Basketball Total Capacity: 1, 155 For all Recreation Camps: Visit us on the web at www. phila. gov/recreation or reference the Directory for details 24

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Free Library of Philadelphia Summer Reading 2010 • Citywide at all libraries June 16–August 11 • Drop-in program for kids and teens; read and participate in library activities to earn stickers and win prizes • Special activities available at each library • Participate online June 1 – August 31 Summer Reading 2010 Outreach • Behind the Screen pilot project connecting teens, film, and media literacy skills • Summer Reading to Go - Library staff will visit SDP Summer Academies and Enrichment Programs, June 20 - July 28 • Staff will visit Recreation Centers, OST sites and any summer program to present a literacy activity so children and teens can participate 25

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Free Library of Philadelphia Summer Reading Literacy Coaching Program • Funded by Philadelphia Youth Network Summer Work. Ready Program • 60 Philadelphia teens will be provided extensive training in how to support reading, writing and literacy skills • Teen Coaches will provide table-top literacy activities for young children in library branches as part of Summer Reading • Hands-on Physical Science and Electricity Workshops at 20 libraries between June 29 - July 31 • Sign ups start May 24 at participating libraries Call The Office of Public Service Support (215 -686 -5372) for locations, schedules, and more information or reference the Directory 26

Free Library of Philadelphia Summer 2010 Programs Science in the Summer Locations 1/24/2022

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Mural Arts Program v. Mural Arts’ award-winning Art Education programs provide 1, 500 underserved Philadelphia youth each year with access to quality art education and youth development experiences through the mural-making process v. Professional artists serve as teachers and mentors and provide a positive environment where students gain art-making, community organizing and leadership skills v. MAP conducts 3 distinct summer youth programs For more information contact 215 -685 -0726 or email maneesha. sane@muralarts. org or reference the Directory 28

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Mural Arts Program Art. Works! seeks to empower young people to share their stories and expand their skill set through a multi-media applied learning model incorporating innovative and socially-conscious programs and projects; serves at-risk and truant youth Big Picture is a year-long art education and mural training program that welcomes youth artists of all ability levels and seeks to expose youth to various media and arts experiences; meets twice a week during after school hours and five days a week in the summer; serves youth ages 10 -14 Mural Corps is a year-long art education program that engages high school youth in the mural-making process; provides critical job skills and increasing educational opportunities while cultivating virtuosity in the fine arts; provides stipends during the school year, part time employment during the summer, and opportunities for scholarships and pre-college art programs; meets twice a week during the school year and five days a week in the summer; serves youth ages 15 -21 29

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Mural Arts Program Insert slide w/ MAP Philly. Stat Map ? ? ? 30

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Police Department Summer Camps • Youth Police Camps for youth interested in law enforcement – Rising 3 rd – 5 th Graders, 60 Camp Cadets, June 21 – June 25 – Rising 6 th – 8 th Grades, 60 Camp Cadets, June 28 - July 2 • G. R. E. A. T Summer Camps – 5 -week camps for 10 - 14 year olds, June 21 - July 23, at three Recreation Centers • “Heads-Up” Program – A roving, 1 -hour program for middle school aged youth designed to be integrated within summer camps, upon request • Police Explorer Cadet Program – Year-long program on Saturdays for 14 - 20 year olds 31

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Police Athletic League PAL Summer Programs • Science Camp – Two 1 -week encampments in July for youth ages 8 -13 • Field Trips and Activities – – – Art Museum Double Dutch Competition Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp Horseback Riding PAL Day at the Zoo (June 29) PAL Night at the Phillies (August 11) 32

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Police Athletic League PAL Summer Sports Programs • Junior Golf • Baseball – – Home Run Derby (200) Teams/Games (800) Ages 7 -15 June 28 -July 30 • Tennis (unlimited capacity) – Ages 8 -17 – July 6 -August 13 – Intro (250) May - June – Phase II (100) June - Aug – Phase III (125) Aug 16 - 20 • Girl’s Basketball (125) – Ages 7 -14 – One-week encampment August 2 -6 For more information and registration, visit www. phillypal. com or call 215 -291 -9000 or reference the Directory 33

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Police Department and Police Athletic League 34

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Behavioral Health and Mental Retardation Services 2010 Madeline Moore Summer Camp Grants • • • Individual grants up to $600 per child to attend a recreation camp of the parent’s choice Open to children and adolescents in Philadelphia who receive behavioral health services funded by the Department of Behavioral Health Children can attend camps that offer specialties such as basketball, swimming, art, theater, over night camping, martial arts, dance and equestrian camps The grant began in 1998 and has grown significantly since; over the past few years, the Department of Behavioral Health has annually funded as many as 1, 400 children Deadline for applications: May 31, 2010 For additional information contact (215) 685 -4765 or terence. young@phila. gov or reference the Directory 35

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Department of Human Services Positive Youth Development • Programs provide a wide array of cultural, athletic, life skills, community services and other socialization and recreational programs for children and youth of all ages • 24 year-round programs with seven having specific Summer activities; capacity: 339 • Varying days, times, and structure For information and referral, call 215 -683 -4000 or reference the Directory 36

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Department of Human Services Positive Youth Development 7 with Distinct Summer Programs • Amongst Men • • • The Attic Youth Center Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia • • Community Education Alliance Communities in School • Congreso • Covenant House • • Federation of Neighborhood Centers • Simmons Youth Development Guild • Friends Youth Association • Giving of Self-Partnerships • • Taller Puertorriqueno Teen Shop Temple University for Intergenerational Learning Grandma Kids/Family Friends Turning Points for Children (FAST) (Kids & Kins) • Urban Tree Connection • • Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition Pathways Pa Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation Physicians for Social Responsibility 37

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Department of Human Services Hold for map of PYD programs 38

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Philadelphia Zoo Kids Go Wild for Summer Camp at the Philadelphia Zoo! • Children, ages 3 to 15, have the opportunity to learn about the wonderful world of 1, 300 animals in an exciting environment • Full-day and half-day programs ranging from one to three weeks in length in June, July and August • Extended day options (before and after camp) are also available • All programs are targeted to specific age groups and have distinct staff to camper ratios • Varied fees • Limited openings remain For registration information visit www. philadelphiazoo. org or call 215 -243 -5601 for more information or reference the Directory 39

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Useful Websites Year-Round & Current Informational Sources www. connect 211. org Information on all health and human services, quickly retrievable by service and location. Also, coming soon: Call 2 -1 -1 http: //www. phila. k 12. pa. us/slam/School District SLAM! site with up-to-the minute information www. pyninc. org Stay abreast of Work. Ready application details and other PYN programs http: //pcaps. phmc. org Web portal to DHS-funded Out-of-School Time (OST) program information (funded by DHS) 40

Summer 2010 Youth Opportunities Useful Websites Year-Round & Current Informational Sources all www. phillyasap. org ASAP and its annual Daily News Inserts list kinds of after school opportunities. www. phila. gov Portal to all City departments, e. g. Recreation, Human Services, Library and Police www. phillypal. com Site of the Philadelphia Police Athletic League www. sp 2. upenn. edu/ostrc An array of resource information for those interested in youth development and OST activities 41