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Safe Summer KicK-Off!Take Part in the Festivities for the Summer of 2010!

Friday, June 25, 2010 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Peninsula Park Community Center & Pool700 N Rosa Parks Way, (503) 823-PLAY

FREE Swim for Everyone at 1:00 p.m.!That same evening enjoy Movies in the Park with a special dedication to

Michael Jackson. We will be premiering “This Is It” starring Michael Jackson. Pack a picnic and bring your family and friends for this

fun evening – movie begins at dark!

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Events, Camps, Activities, Information And

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Programs and activities for YOuTH!!!

It’s summer and that means it’s time to find things for kids to do! I’m proud of the teamwork between the Portland Police Bureau and Portland Parks and Recreation to sponsor Operation Safe Summer. It is a great

program designed to ensure plenty of activities to keep youth safe and healthy during the summer months. Summer is a time when kids learn more about themselves, build self-esteem and create lasting bonds. As a community, it is vital that we nurture our youth’s need for play, growth and discovery. Operation Safe Summer offers activities in which

children can make new friends and discover new hobbies and sports that may help them stay engaged during the school year. Take a look to see what activities await your family in this terrific program. Be safe,

have fun and make memories to last a lifetime!

Sam Adams, Mayor

A Message from the Mayor

To our youth... As the weather warms, we are watchful of summer’s approach. Schools close, the days seem to last forever, and we look forward to enjoying the company of good friends

and family. This 2010 Operation Safe Summer guide is a great place to start your plans for the summer season. As you browse through this brochure, you will find a wide assortment of recreational and educational

programs that offer you the opportunity to learn teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and to just have some old-fashioned fun! Take advantage of as many activities as you can and don’t be afraid to try something new.

To their parents... The programs and activities highlighted in this brochure are designed with the safety of our youth in mind. Experience tells us that summer activities make a huge difference in the lives young people. The stories of hundreds of children indicate how essential it is for them to be involved in quality programs during the summer. Self esteem, confidence and competence soar as young people get involved in safe summer activities.

As you help your child map out their summer activities, I urge all parents to join us in making sure safety remains a top priority to ensure that no one gets hurt this summer. The beginning of summer is also a good time to talk with your

children about some of the other challenges they may face during the upcoming months like alcohol, drugs, sex, and violence. We don’t immediately associate these dangers with summer. But they are risks that our youth

encounter more frequently when they have free and unsupervised time. So, as you make sure that your children are ready for the pool and park, take the opportunity to talk with them about other risks too.

Let’s all work together to make the summer of 2010 safe, fun, and exciting for all.

Sgt. Tom Perkins, School Police Liaison

A Message from the School Resource Office Sergeant

On behalf of Portland Parks & Recreation, I want to welcome you to Operation Safe Summer 2010. PP&R offers even more activities for the summer months to keep you physically active, and have fun at the same time. I invite you to come check us out and participate in one of our summer playground activities, sign up for a sports or day camp, swim in one of our indoor or outdoor pools, or just enjoy a pickup game of basketball at one of our many outdoor courts.

We have something for everyone, so come visit your local park or community center!

Zari Santner, Director

a message from the Parks director

Welcome to Operation Safe Summer 2010! On behalf of the Portland Police Bureau, I want to encourage you or your family members to take part in this worthwhile summer program.

This program’s goal is simple: reduce the number of youth involved in criminal activity or at-risk behavior during the summer months by providing safe, supervised and structured activities. Law enforcement, parks and recreation staff, and many other organizations throughout the Portland Metropolitan Area have partnered together to provide youth with a wide choice of activities.

Thanks for taking the time to look over this brochure, and please share it with anyone who might be interested. In the meantime, join us in helping Portland’s youth have a safe and fun-filled summer.

Rosanne M. Sizer, Chief of Police

A Message from the Chief of Police

The Portland Police Bureau wants our kids to have a safe and fun summer. That is why they have created this guide to ensure that families have information about the many fun and educational activities throughout Portland. I hope you’ll enjoy and use the summer guide.

Have a wonderful and safe summer.

Dan Saltzman, Commissioner

A MESSAGE FROM THE POLICE COMMISSIONER

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In April of 2003, Open Meadow Alternative Schools partnered with Roosevelt High School by creating the Step Up Program, with the goal of successful transition into Roosevelt High School. Achieving this goal has resulted in (1) a decreased dropout rate at Roosevelt, and (2) significant academic improve-ment, particularly among students of color. In the fall of 2004, Open Meadow expanded Step Up services into the Roosevelt Cluster feeder middle schools: Portsmouth and George.

Portland Public Schools will continue to make the important transition from 8th to 9th grade a district wide priority for the 2009-10 school year and will continue to invest in Step Up services at Roosevelt, Marshall and Madison high school campuses. Step Up is also now serving freshmen at Gresham High School. Since 2003, Comcast Foundation has made a generous yearly investment in Step Up to help ensure its continued success. Step Up has also been funded by the Portland Children’s Levy (formerly the Children’s Investment Fund or CHIF), No Child Left Behind Supplemental Education Services, Portland Public Schools Title 1, GEAR UP, Oregon Department of Education, the Portland Schools Foundation, PGE Foundation, Fordham Street Foundation, Trail Blazers, The Collins Foundation, Piper Jaffray Founda-tion, and NW Natural.

Other community partners are Caldera, the University of Portland, Synergo, Camp Collins, NWREL, and Multnomah County SUN schools. In 2007, the Pew Partnership for Civic Change awarded Step Up the 2007 Civic Change Award. Forty percent of the students dropping out of high school leave during their freshman year. Step Up targets students falling farthest behind in middle school and provides comprehensive and culturally specific services into their sophomore year at Roosevelt, Madison, Marshall and Gresham High Schools. The cornerstone of the program is an intensive social/emotional summer camp with teaching staff and tutoring that takes place prior to the students’ freshman year.

Program ComponentsPre-Freshman year leadership campPre-Freshman year summer schoolFreshman year, extended academic day tutoringSophomore year, extended academic day tutoringParent involvement activities

Program ResultsOpen Meadow’s Step Up program continues to show remarkable results in retaining the hardest to serve high school students. Again this year, 100% of 2008-09 participants were still in school at the end of the school year. Step Up students are not only staying in school, they are making significant academic gains. In 2008-09, Step Up participants on average earned a GPA 10% higher than the school average

Open Meadow-Step UpHanif Faza, Program Director7633 N. Wabash Ave, Portland, OR 97217Phone: 503-488-5162Fax: 503.978.0858

Open Meadow-Step Up ....................page 3

Police Reserve Program ..................page 4

Police Cadet Program .........................page 4

Police Recruitment ................................page 4

Oregon Zoo Summer Camp ......... page 5

Brother’s & Sister’s Keepers .page 6

Laying Down the Rules-

Tips for Parents .........................................page 7

National Night Out....................................page 7

Irco ..........................................................................page 8

Oregon Partnership ..............................page 9

School-Based

Health Center Program .....................page 9

Oregon College of Art And Craft

Summer Camp ..........................................page 10

National Organization of Black Law

Enforcement Executives ..............page 10

Portland Parks & Recreation .... page 11

Super People ..............................page 12 & 13

Making Positive Choices ................page 14

Salvation Army ..........................................page 14

YMCA ................................................................... page 15

Portland Children’s Museum .... page 15

Multnomah County Library ......... page 15

Ethos Summer Music Camp ......page 16

Oregon Humane Society Kids & Teens

Summer Camp ............................................page 17

TLC / TNT ..........................................................page 17

Portland Rock Gym...............................page 18

N.A.Y.A. Family Center ........................ page 18

School Police ...............................................page 19

Youth Employment Institute ...page 20

G.R.E.A.T...........................................................page 20

G.R.I.T. ...................................................................page 21

Police Activities League ...............page 22

Tyron Creek Stat Park ..................page 23

Camp Howard ...........................................page 23

Measure 11-An Oregon Law ......page 24

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We invite you on tour our Bureau and precincts, talk with our command staff and officers, and go on a ride-along.

The Portland Police Bureau embraces the philosophy of community policing, which is a cooperative effort joining residents, business owners and officers working together to resolve neighborhood issues and reduce crime.

The Portland Police Bureau maintains three state-of-the-art precincts, with over 1,000 sworn personnel and 350 professional staff. We are the largest police agency in Oregon.Our officers work and live by a set of values and we uphold high standards for hiring, training and promotion. This translates into having the best people for the job.

Portland Police Bureau Reserve ProgramAll reserve officers are trained a variety of law enforcement skills both academic and tactical. Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings and on Saturdays. The academy lasts about five months. All training is free. Reserve officers are provided uniforms and other equipment but must buy their own protective vest.

The Portland Police Reserve Unit is made up of men and women who volunteer their time and effort to make Portland a safe and pleasant community. Reserve officers are volunteers who may be assigned to uniformed, armed duties or non-uniform, unarmed duties.

Requirements:• Same minimum qualifications as Entry-Level Police Officer with the exception of the college requirement..

Duties:• After completion of our Reserve Academy, reserve officers per-form many duties similar to a regular police officer at the direction of the Portland Police Bureau Reserve Commanders.

Some reserve officer activities are:• Patrol support (patrolling in uniform in a police car)• Assist with arrests and transporting prisoners to jail• Assist with special missions (drug details, prostitution missions)• Presidential and VIP security• Assist at traffic accidents, enforce traffic laws• Community events; festivals, parades, marathons, sporting events• Crime prevention activities• Senior citizen programs

Mission Statement: The mission of the Portland Police Bureau is to reduce crime and the fear of crime by working with all citizens to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property, and promote individual responsibility and community commitment.

Values: The organizational values of the Portland Police Bureau are: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Service

Community goals: Focus efforts on repeat calls for service and chronic offenders, Enhance the community and police relationship

Organizational goals: Develop and encourage personnel, Continuously improve work processes

Human Goals: The Portland Police Bureau, which exists to protect and serve the community, must always be guided by the principle that the individual has infinite dignity and worth. In all that we do, we must show respect for the citizens we serve, and for the men and women of the Portland Police Bureau, recognizing and encouraging their individual needs, aspirations and capabilities.

The attainment of these goals requires that we strive to:• Attract to the Police Bureau a diverse group of individuals with ability, dedication, and capacity for growth.• Provide the opportunity for everyone to rise to as high a level of responsibility and interest as desired, dependent only on that individual’s talent, diligence and commitment.• Train and support Bureau members to be the best they can be.• Make the Portland Police a model of equal opportunity for all regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation or physical challenge.• Contribute to the improvement of our community, especially to those citizens in need, by maximizing our human resources while maintaining full effectiveness in the performance of our primary mission: service to the community.

Police cadet Program

The Police Cadet Program is designed to provide an introduction to law enforcement to young men and women who are interested in pursuing a career in this rewarding profession. This is accomplished through mentorship, classroom instruction and hands-on training.

Upon completion of the program, Cadets who desire to continue in the field of law enforcement are encouraged to apply with the Portland Police Reserve Unit and, when eligible, participate in the Portland Police Bureau testing process.

What are the Cadet Program’s Objectives?• Instill an understanding and appreciation of the criminal justice system, and the professional ethics applied to law enforcement. • Develop an apprecia-tion and understanding of Oregon laws. • Our goal is for the Cadets to become future Community Policing Officers for the Portland Police Bureau.

What will I be doing as a Cadet?Once accepted into the Cadet Program, you will be assigned to one of three Precinct Posts. Police Cadets work many details and assignments in uniform and are involved in the following areas of community events and services:

• Attending weekly meetings • School Safety Fairs • Parades • Vacation house checks • Traffic speed watches • Assisting police officers at road hazards, traffic accidents and crime scenes • Ride-A longs with police officers • State competitions • Fund raising events

Training OpportunitiesPolice Cadets gain valuable experience and training in preparation for a career in law enforcement. Although Police Cadets have no police powers, they receive the following training:

• Community Policing philosophy • Ethics and decision-making • Cultural awareness • Driving techniques • Crime scene control • Defensive tactics • Firearms safety • Report writing • Oregon laws • CPR/First Aid

RequirementsThose interested in the program must meet the following criteria: • Age 16-20 • Maintain a minimum “C” grade point average with no failures in high school • Have no arrests or convictions which would prohibit employ-ment as a police officer

Applications are accepted on an open-continuous basis.

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Jeremy Price: Reserve/Cadet CoordinatorE-Mail: JPrice@portlandpolice.orgPhone: 503-823-4857

Jeremy Price: Reserve/Cadet CoordinatorE-Mail: JPrice@portlandpolice.orgPhone: 503-823-4857

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Cara Sweeney: Recruitment CoordinatorE-Mail: CSweeney@portlandpolice.orgPhone: 503-823-0636

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Another wonderful summer is fast approaching. Since 1983, our professional staff has been guiding children in exploring and discovering the wonders of the zoo through hands-on experiences and fun learning.

Register onlineat www.oregonzoo.org, by mail, fax or in person. Registration for all camps will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration cannot be done over the phone.

Tuition assistance available in AugustThanks to the JFR Foundation and many individuals, some tuition is available during the month of August. Families will be responsible for transportation to and from the zoo. Assistance provided based on need. To receive an application please call 503-220-2781 before registering for camp. Funding is limited, applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to contribute to the Oregon Zoo Education Scholarship Fund, please add any amount to your registration fee. All scholarship donations are tax deductible.

Penguin Camp — 4 years to entering KindergartenExperience how animals use their senses by using all yours including sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. Learn about animals from all over the world; elephants, chimpanzees, bears and many more. Expert instructors

guide you through fantastic discoveries. Animal visits, guided exhibit tours, craft projects, songs, games and story time fill each busy day. Quiet time will be available every afternoon for the full day camp.Schedule:Morning Sessions: Monday - Friday, 9 am to noonFees: Zoo members $115, Non-members $136Full-Day Sessions: Monday – Friday, 9 am to - 4 pmFees: Zoo members $230, Non-members $270

Tiger Camp — Entering 1st GradeHead out to discover the Zoo’s magnificent animals through hands-on activities, songs, stories, games and crafts. Discover why animals have such amazing features, colors, shapes and forms and what sort of groups they live in. Learn how animals communicate and how they

work together as family groups. Touch animals that visit your camp and visit the Trillium Creek Family Farm to get a close look at farm animals!Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am to 4 pmFees: Zoo members $230, Non-members $270

Giraffe Camp — Entering 2nd GradeExplore habitats around the world as you visit rainforest, savanna, arctic and ocean animal exhibits, including some from right here in Oregon. Discover why animals live where they live through

hands-on activities, songs, games and crafts. Make a special treat for lori-keets to see how they eat. Animals visit your camp, too!Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am to 4 pmFees: Zoo members $230, Non-members $270

Rhino Camp — Entering 3rd GradeGo on safari to discover predator and prey animals! How do they survive? Who eats whom? Take a close look at the tools each animal uses to get food or avoid becoming food. Visit birds of prey and go on a private tour of the insect zoo

to explore how birds and insects can be predators or pray. Craft projects, songs, games, stories, and touchable animals fill each busy day.Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am - 4 pmFees: Zoo members $230, Non-members $270

Otter Camp — Entering 4th GradeExplore native Oregon animals and habitats and compare them to the rest of the world. How is Oregon like or not like other places in the world and what does that mean for animals? Do you find tigers in Oregon? Why not? Are

there deer in Africa? Why not? Visit the Trillium Creek Family Farm for a close look at how domestic animals compare to wildlife. Craft projects, songs, games, stories and touchable animals fill each busy day.Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am - 4 pmFees: Zoo members $230, Non-members $270

Cougar Camp — Entering 5th GradeTravel to Africa, Asia, South America, the Pacific Ocean an the Great Northwest—all her at the zoo! Spend each day exploring a different part of the world through hands-on activities, tours and culturally relevant crafts. Learn how humans if different cultures view animals and how humans and wildlife influence each other. Look at the different ways

big cats, birds and insects change from one continent to the next and why. Stay late at the zoo on Thursday evening and travel further-back in time-to explore the lives of the dinosaurs in our new Prehistoric Preda-tors exhibit!Schedule: Monday – Wednesday and Friday, 9 am - 4 pm, Thursday 9 am to 9 pm. Includes Thursday dinner.Fees: Zoo members $252, Non-members $296

Animal Investigators — Entering 6th GradeGo behind the scenes to get an insider’s view of what it takes to care for animals as small as an urchin and as big as a rhinoc-eros. Explore some husbandry techniques used by zookeepers. Discover what animal enrichment is and why the Oregon Zoo uses it. Learn about the Zoo’s wildlife conservation efforts and stay

overnight for more behind-the-scenes views including an insider’s look at the veterinary hospital and animal kitchen.Schedule: Monday – Wednesday, 9 am to 4 pm Overnight: Thursday 9 am to Friday 4 pmIncludes Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast and Friday lunch.Fees: Zoo members $299, Non-members $352

Wild Design — Entering 7th or 8th GradeDiscover the secrets to building a zoo. Meet designers and builders who reveal what it takes to create spaces for people and animals. How do you design an exhibit for a sea naked mole rat? How about a bear? Go behind the scenes in exhibits and the exhibits workshop for hands-on explora-tion of the designing and building process. Design and build

a model exhibit. Stay overnight at the Oregon Coast Aquarium for more behind the scenes, and sleep with the sharks!Schedule: Monday – Wednesday, 9 am - 4 pm Overnight: Thursday 9 am to Friday 4 pmIncludes Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast and Friday lunch.Fees: Zoo members $323, Non-members $379

The easiest and quickest way to register is online at www.oregonzoo.org/camp if this isn’t an option, please fax or mail in the registration form. Mail the Registration Form to:ZooCampOregon Zoo4001 SW Canyon RoadPortland, Oregon 97221

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We build a community of excellence by advocating for youth!

Can’t… Don’t… Won’t… STOP!Who Are We?Brother’s and Sister’s Keepers (BSK) is a non-profit agency that provides intensive intervention, prevention and advocacy services to urban young people. We encourage youth to believe in themselves while supporting one another.

How Can We Help You?• We can provide insight and information• We conduct presentations on trends, mentality and effective anti-gang strategies• We provide services to schools working with “at-risk” students

Our Services* Bilingual services also available

Intervention and PreventionOur program helps youth successfully move out of the at-risk behavior, gangs and back into a more productive lifestyle.

Outreach to Families and CommunitiesReferrals and self-esteem building year round; Recreational activities are also provided during peak periods when schools are on break.

Victim AssistanceProvide services to victims of violence in the hospital; Services are also provided to victims’ families on funeral arrangements, grief counseling and prevention of retaliation during this time of loss and crisis in their lives.

Focus GroupsWeekly dialogue with youth ages 9-25; Problem solving issues facing young adults, i.e. peer pressure, drug/alcohol abuse, healthy relationships, teen parenting and academic expectations; Quarterly guest speakers, i.e. counselors, Planned Parenthood and Housing Representatives.

EmploymentAssistance with job listing, job search, resume writing, work ID and job readiness classes. Classes available for offenders looking for jobs.

Hours of OperationMonday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.Additional hours of operation will include: Weekends, Holidays, Fund-raisers, High School Activities, and Community Events to include but not limited to Curfew Sweeps, Spring Break Activities and Tragic Community Events.

Tonya Dickens Founder/Executive Director TonyaDickens@comcast.net

Ms. Dickens is an award-winning advocate who has more than 15 years of experience guiding, empowering and interacting with young people, particularly those at risk of getting involved in gang activity. Her passionate commitment to creating positive adult-child relationships and building strong communities comes from the heart, but is rounded in years of on-the-job experience.

Gerri Fortson Program Director GerriFortson@comcast.net

Ms. Fortson has over 30 years of experience working with at-risk teens and young adults. She has served as a community services manager, church youth worker, case coordinator, special services coordinator, and employment trainer. She is a billing and budgeting expert with a skill for coordinating community services for teen parents and youth seeking jobs.

John Canda Program Coordinator JohnCanda@comcast.net

Mr. Canda, a former military police officer, has more than 20 years of proven and effective skills in public speaking, mediation and peace keeping, having worked in Portland’s most gang-affected and gang-involved neighborhoods during the 1980s to the present time.

Our youth services include:• Gang Prevention• Health and Wellness• Domestic Violence Prevention• Conflict Resolution• Goal Setting• Alcohol and Drug Prevention• Peer Support Groups• Life Skills Education• Employment Training• Emergency Housing• Rental Assistance

We can always use: School supplies • Office supplies • Backpacks • Food & SnacksReading books • Adult mentors • Money for bus passes

All donations are tax deductible.

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Parents, you are the first line of defense when it comes to your child’s drug use or drinking. And you do make a difference! Nearly two-thirds of teenagers see great risk of upsetting their parents or losing the respect of family and friends if they smoke marijuana or use other drugs. There are some simple steps you can take to keep track of your child’s activities. Of course, your kids might not like you keeping tabs on where they are and what they’re doing. It won’t be a democracy, and it shouldn’t be, according to many parenting experts. In the end, it’s not pestering, it’s parenting.

Set rules. Let your teen know that drug and alcohol use is unacceptable and that these rules are set to keep him or her safe. Set limits with clear consequences for breaking them. Praise and reward good behavior for compliance and enforce consequences for non-compliance. Know where your teen is and what he or she will be doing during unsupervised time. Research shows that teens with unsupervised time are three times more likely to use marijuana or other drugs. Unsupervised teens are also more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as underage drinking, sexual activity, and cigarette smoking than other teens. This is particularly important after school, in the evening hours, and also when school is out during the summer or holidays. Talk to your teen. While shopping or riding in the car, casually ask him/her how things are going at school, about his/her friends, what his/her plans are for the weekend, etc... Keep them busy. especially between 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and into the evening hours. Engage your teen in after-school activities. Enroll your child in a supervised educational program or a sports league. Research shows that teens who are involved in constructive, adult-supervised activities are less likely to use drugs than other teens. Check on your teenager. Occasionally check in to see that your kids are where they say they’re going to be and that they are spending time with whom they say they are with. Establish a “core values statement” for your family. Consider developing a family mission statement that reflects your family’s core values. This might be discussed and created during a family meeting or over a weekend meal together. Talking about what they stand for is particularly important at a time when teens are pressured daily by external influences on issues like drugs, sex, violence, or vandalism. If there is no compass to guide your kids, the void will be filled by the strongest force. Spend time together as a family regularly and be involved in your kid’s lives. Create a bond with your child. This builds up credit with your child so that when you have to set limits or enforce consequences, it’s less stressful. Take time to learn the facts about marijuana and underage drinking. Talk to your teen about its harmful health, social, learning, and mental effects on young users. Get to know your teen’s friends (and their parents) by inviting them over for dinner or talking with them at your teen’s soccer practice, dance rehearsal, or other activities. Stay in touch with the adult supervisors of your child (camp counselors, coaches, employers, teachers) and have them inform you of any changes in your teen. Warning signs of drug use include distance from family and existing friends, hanging out with a new circle of friends, lack of interest in personal appearance, or changes in eating or sleeping habits.

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On Tuesday, August 3, neighborhoods throughout Portland will participate in Na-tional Night Out, a crime and drug prevention event. Celebrated in cities and towns in the US and internationally, people gather to generate support and participation in local anti-crime activities. NNO strengthens neighborhood spirit and the police-community partnerships by sending a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fight back against crime and drugs. For more information about National Night Out events in your neighborhood, contact 503-823-4000. www.portlandonline.org/oni

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The mission of the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is to promote the integration of refugees, immigrants and the community at large into a self-sufficient, healthy, and inclusive multiethnic society.

LocationsIRCO has a variety of programs for youth from many communi-ties, including immigrant and refugee youth. Programs vary from school-based academic programs; to enrichment such as field trips; to work-related programs for older youth. Contact IRCO for more information.

Work-related: Victoria Libov 503-234-1541 ext. 106 (victorial@mail.irco.org)

Academic/ Enrichment: Robin Hibbs 503-234-1541 ext. 156 (robinh@mail.irco.org)

Main IRCO Office 10301 NE Glisan StreetPortland, Oregon 97220(503) 234-1541

Asian Family Center 4424 NE Glisan StreetPortland, Oregon 97213(503) 235-9396

Africa House Program 631 SE Stark StreetPortland, Oregon 97230(503) 802-0082

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Call for an appointment:Eastside School-Linked Health Center600 NE 8th St. Room170Gresham, OR 97030(503) 988-5488Bus: 4, 9, 12, and 20Max: Blue line @ Gresham Transit Center

Grant High School School-Based Health Center2245 NE 36th Ave. Room102Portland, OR 97212(503) 988-3372Bus: 10 (connects with 9, 77, 12)

For more information on the School-Based Health Center Program contact:Jill Daniels, SBHC Program Manager503-988-4424www.mchealth.org/sbhc

Summer Services for School-Aged Youth available at these Multnomah County School-Based Health Center clinics

HELPING PARENTS REDUCE YOUTH ALCOHOL USEFace it, Parents is a statewide campaign to prevent youth alcohol use in oregon and is brought to you by the Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Partnership and the Oregon Medical Association.

REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR CHILDREN’S LIVESTalk with them about not drinking alcohol, and make it a recur-ring conversation. The more you connect with them, the less likely they ll be to give in to peer pressure. Educate yourself about the harms of underage drinking and share the facts with them. If you have young children, start the conversation when they are in grade school. Use everyday moments, such as riding in the car, to talk with them. Underage drinking is not always an easy subject to talk about, but the more you do it, the easier it will become.

DON‘T THINK “IT ’S NOT MY CHILD” Every parent should assume their child is as susceptible to drink-ing as other children. When high school students are surveyed about problems at their school, alcohol and other drugs often are at the top of the list. The good news: Most Oregon teens do not drink or use other drugs.

ESTABLISH EXPLICIT RULES AND CONSEQUENCES Articulate a clear family policy that underage drinking and illegal drug use are not tolerated. More often than not, when kids drink alcohol, no firm family rules have been established.

YOUTH ALCOHOL USE IS NOT A RITE OF PASSAGEIt s against the law and, thanks to science, we know more today about the serious health consequences that can result. Re-search shows that youth who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to become alcohol dependent compared with those who wait until age 21. And, because our brains continue to develop into our 20s, new research shows that alcohol and other drug use effects kids neurological makeup.

DON’T ALLOW YOUTH DRINKING IN YOUR HOMEAllowing kids to drink at your or someone else’s house gives them permission to drink anywhere and anytime. Studies show that children whose parents host teen parties where alcohol is served drink twice as much as kids whose parents have a no-tolerance policy. Remember, kids often drink to get drunk, and that’s dangerous even if they don’t get behind the wheel of a car.

BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODELIf you enjoy an occasional alcoholic beverage, talk with your kids about responsible drinking by adults. Let them see you decline alcohol from time to time as well, and explain why you abstain.

To learn more go to www.faceitparents.com

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The Asian Family Center (AFC) was founded in July 1994, and is located at 4424 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR

97213. AFC is one of seven family centers, and part of the overall activities of the Family Support Initiative in Multnomah County. The center is one of only a few such centers in the county developed specifically to assist Asian families and youth in becoming self-

sufficient and contributing members to the American

society. Since its grand opening, AFC has become a visible focal point and strong network in the Asian community as well as mainstream services in supporting Asian children, young people and their families.

The Portland Police Bureau, Youth Crime Prevention Division has placed a Public Safety Specialist as an out-stationed staff at AFC since the opening of the Center.

Together with the AFC staff, and in conjunction with other agencies, the Public Safety Specialist coordinates crime prevention programs such as:

• The annual Asian Basketball Camp (ABC). This one week half-day camp will be the 12th annual in the Summer of 2001, and has attracted more than 100 young participants per day. The majority of the coaches are from the Portland Police Bureau and Portland School Police. The program is designed to teach youth basic basketball skills, to have fun playing basketball, and to provide positive contact between youth and police.

• The Asian-American Youth Leadership Conference. This one-day event was the 9th annual conference, and was held in the Spring of 2001. The event has drawn over 300 youth from high schools in Portland and metropolitan areas. The program includes inspirational keynote speakers and workshops, career and college fair, breakfast, lunch, entertainment and prizes.

• Basketball Teams. Two high school basketball teams (the Dragons for boys and the Lady Dragons for girls) are part of the Portland Parks and Recreation - Drug Free Basketball Program. They are registered with the Chinese American Citizens Alliance League, practice twice a week and play 10 games for the whole season. They also participate in tournaments.

• Asian Youth Alliance. This group consists of students from high schools in Portland and David Douglas Districts. With guidance and supervision, these young people meet once a week to plan their own activities such as community service, field trips, peer support, and discussion on interested subjects.

• Asian Law Enforcement Advisory Council of Oregon (ALEACO). This group is chaired by the Assistant Chief of P.P.B., currently Chief Paresi, and co-chaired by two members from the Asian communities. ALEACO serves as a communi- cation tool. The group meets once a month to discuss issues that affect both the bureau and community. In addition, the Asian Family Center provides culturally appropriate and relevant services, which emphasize family unity and strengths, community cohesiveness, and under-standing of American society and culture as well as service systems.

Please feel free to contact the Asian Family Center at 503-823-2073 for more information about the AFC and various services and programs offered at the Center. Referrals are welcome!

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public service to all communities, and to serve

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TAKE 25 is a national child safety campaign encouraging parents and guardians to take time on May 25, National Missing Children’s Day, to talk to their children about ways to stay safer. National Missing Children’s Day serves as an annual reminder to the nation to renew efforts to reunite missing children with their families, remember those who are still missing and make child protection a national priority.

On Friday, May 21, 2010 from 2:00 to 6:00pm at the Blazer Boys and Girls Club (5250 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd.) Green will host a child fingerprint and photograph identification station. A fingerprint/photograph card for each child will be given to parent for safekeeping.

We will also be accepting used cell phones to be donated to THE VERIZON HOPE LINE!

The Jordan Schnitzer Family Art Adventures Youth ProgramArt Adventures strives to guide young artists through classes designed to strengthen their creative skills as well as to provide focus in a particular craft area. Sorry, no phone or email registrations for Art Adventures classes - online, mail or fax only.

summer Camp FactsWho: Registration is open to children in grades 1 through 8.

What: The week-long session is comprised of four art workshops a day plus snack breaks, games, singing, friends and festivities!

When: Daily camp schedule runs from 9:00am- 5:00pm with before/after camp care from 8:00am-6:00pm for an additional fee.

Where: Most workshops are taught in open tents throughout our beautiful campus, using the natural environment as a backdrop for creativity.

Why: Children need a chance to develop their creativity! We give them the tools and instruction to learn and explore in a nurturing environment.

How: Registration cost is $300 per week (or $240 for session 4). Children must bring a sack lunch. Scholarship assistance is available.

ART ADVENTURES TEEN WORKSHOP PROGRAMThe teen workshop program for high school teens age 14-18, is designed to give students an in-depth study in many areas of fine art and craft. Participants gain insight about what it’s like to attend a college of art and use the same professional facilities that the College’s degree students use. Workshops are week long courses of study from 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday.

Instructors work with students to:• inspire artistic growth and development• emphasize investigation, analysis and invention• introduce both new and established craft processes and technologies• create portfolio-quality artwork for those who wish to apply to college-level art programs.

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Community CenterEast Portland Community Center & Pool, 740 SE 106th Ave., 503-823-3450Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles St., 503-823-3180Hillside Community Center, 653 NW Culpepper Terrace, 503-823-3181Matt Dishman Community Center, 77 NE Knott St, 503-823-3673Montavilla Community Center & Pool, 8219 NE Glisan St, 503-823-4101Mt. Scott Community Center, 5530 SE 72nd Ave., 503-823-3183Peninsula Park Community Center, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way, 503-823-3620Sellwood Community Center, 1436 SE Spokane St., 503-823-3195Southwest Community Center & Pool, 6820 SW 45th Ave, 503-823-2840St. Johns Community Center, 8427 N. Central St., 503-823-3192University Park Community Center, 9009 N. Foss Ave., 503-823-3631Woodstock Community Center, 5905 SE 43rd Ave., 503-823-3633

Arts ProgramsCommunity Music Center, 3350 SE Francis St., 503-823-3177Laurelhurst Dance Studio, 3756 SE Oak St., 503-823-4101Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, 503-823-2787

Swim Pools – indoor and outdoorBuckman Pool, 320 SE 16th Ave, 503-823-3668Columbia Pool, 7701 N. Chautauqua Blvd, 503-823-3669Creston Pool, SE 44th & Powell Blvd., 503-823-3672East Portland Community Center Pool, 740 SE 106th Ave., 503-823-3450Grant Pool, NE 33rd Ave & US Grant Place, 503-823-3674Matt Dishman Community Center Pool, 77 NE Knott St, 503-823-3673Montavilla Community Center Pool, 8219 NE Glisan St., 503-823-4101Mt. Scott Community Center Pool, 5530 SE 72nd Ave., 503-823-3183Peninsula Park Community Center, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way, 503-823-3620Pier Pool, N. Seneca St. & St. Johns Ave., 503-823-3678Sellwood Pool, 7951 SE 7th Ave., 503-823-3679Southwest Community Center Pool, 6820 SW 45th Ave., 503-823-2840Wilson Pool, 1151 SW Vermont St., 503-823-3680

summer funat portland parks & recreation

Day camps, classes, swim lessons and lots of play equal summer at Portland Parks & Recreation. If that’s not enough, we have “Summer Free For All” activities – movies and concerts in neighborhood parks, playground activities and federal lunches, a traveling rock climbing wall and dive-in movies. There’s something to do every day this summer. For more details, check www.PortlandParks.org

Summer Free For AllPlaygroundsPortland Parks & Recreation operates drop-in summer playground fun in neighborhood parks all summer long, Monday through Friday, beginning June 23. For locations, times and information on parks with federal lunches, visit the PP&R website at www.PortlandParks.org

Rock Climbing WallVisiting neighborhood playground programs, concerts and movies, the PP&R climbing wall provides non-stop healthy fun. Visit the PP&R website for locations, times and rules at www.PortlandParks.org

Neighborhood ConcertsA highlight of the summer, pack a picnic and spend the summer evenings enjoying live music in the parks. Locations and times are located at www.PortlandParks.org

Movies in the ParkIt’s the Big Screen on the Green! Cool down in the evenings at your local park while enjoying a movie. Bring your picnic and a blanket, meet friends and family and enjoy the fun. Times and locations available at www.PortlandParks.org

Washington Park Summer FestivalKick back and enjoy the sweet evening smell of roses and the spectacular sounds of music in the Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheater. Something you won’t want to miss – times and locations available at www.PortlandParks.org

Look for summer activities and details atwww.PortlandParks.org

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positive choices!“People don’t care what you know, until they know that you care.” Author Unknown

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Mission: A Youth Forum: Making Positive Choices is a Forum for Middle School and High School Students designed to empower and encourage them to make positive choices.

Our Mission: To empower and encourage Middle and High School Students to make positive choices. To give youth the tools necessary to negotiate good recreational activities and to safely navigate the city streets, local malls and schools.

Goals: Schools, community and police working together to reduce crime, fear of crime and fear of police. Allow oppor-tunities for caring adults to give back to the youth of today. To make young people aware of the expectations that parents, friends, businesses and community have for them when they are in public places.

Forums: The Forum is an empowering event, activating the creativity and talents of youth, adults, teachers and police to ensure that crime and the fear of crime decreases while neighborhoods, malls and school livability increases. The Forum targets themes that most affect families, schools and com-munity. These themes include, but are not limited to; domestic violence, drugs, gangs, self-esteem, hygiene, and crimes that begin a cycle of violence.

The Forum is educating, empowering, motivating and exciting for the presenters and audience alike. The presenters and the youth are simultaneously learning and developing relationships with each other.

The Forum is designed by using large and small group discus-sions, as well as gender specific sessions, to address topics that are in the interest of the youth, community and School alike. Using audio, visual and interactive presentations, the Forum stays alive and motivating for all.

Presenters: The Highlight of the forum is the diversity of speakers that participate. Presenters include representatives from the following: police, mall, Tri Met, Mayor’s Office, Peninsula Wrestling Club, and many community Liaisons.

Each speaker’s unique style and presentation gives the youth a variety of diversity in each session and also allows the youth to see adults of diverse backgrounds in positive roles; making positive decisions.

Schools-Churches-Clubs, and more: The Forum is designed for Schools, Churches, clubs and more. Space and opportunity are the only requirements needed for the event to take place. Each potential site will have a pre-conference planning meeting with the Forum staff. The staff will pres-ent and discuss forum topics and a possible schedule for the event. Working together with your program, the Forum will be a success.

Forum Topics:Public Behavior Weapons Peer PressureRacism Self Esteem GangsBody Image Class Behavior SexismTri Met Anger Management

Contact: Questions? Interested in supporting or hosting this event at your local location?

Roy Pittman503-314-7884

PurposeFor more than 75 years, The Salvation Army has worked through the Moore Street Com-munity & Worship Center to provide a center of hope, a place of worship, and a safe ref-uge for everyone from babies to seniors. The Salvation Army works hand in hand with other agencies to provide an “oasis” in a high-crime area of North Portland.

Programs• Family Outreach Ministry provides food boxes to low-income families and referrals for utilities assistance and other aid• Midnight basketball, men’s and women’s basketball leagues, church basketball league• A weight room• A swimming pool for lessons, water aerobics, exercise and family fun• Youth Character Development Program involving children ages 5-12 interested in basketball, T-ball, golf, swimming, and soccer; these sports activities help provide children with more confidence and team building skills• Youth groups, Bible study, scouting programs, music instruction and choirs for children

• One of the first Intel Computer Clubhouse sites (an interactive learning environment) on the West Coast, ages 12-18 • Classical musical lessons and instruments provided to 40 youth through collaboration with Chamber Music Society of Oregon• Low-income families may qualify for grants to our “Sal-Fit” Family Gym

VolunteersVolunteers are needed for coaching sports, mentoring in the computer clubhouse, general maintenance, as well as clerical help. Volunteer drivers to pick-up food from the food bank and grocery stores for our food bank are also needed.

Major Barbara Sloan5325 N Williams Ave.Portland, Oregon 97217503-493-3925www.tsacascade.org

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MISSIONTransforming lives through Christ one on one

STATISTICSIn 2008, 26,106 people utilized the center for recreation, educa-tion, and counseling. 793 mem-bers took part in music, sports, and arts. 3.212 volunteers gave 26,785 hours. In the Christmas months, 413 families were helped.

ANNUAL BUDGET$1,073,427

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Summer memories adventure and fun!

YMCA Summer Day Camps• 20+ Locations• Sports Camps• Art Camps• Filed Trips

YMCA Camp Collins• Overnight and Day Camps• Family Camps• Teen Camps• Open House April 11, May 16

MULTNOMAH COUNTY

The three-month Summer

Reading program includes a

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Neighborhood libraries will offer

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other activities all summer long.

Youth entering grade six and

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library volunteers.MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARIEShttp://www.multcolib.org

YMCA Youth Sports camps• Sports cams: Basketball, Soccer, Football, More• Lego Engineering Camps• Rock n’ roll/Hip-Hop Camps• Many Locations

Register Online www.ymca-portland.org

PortlandChildren’s Museum

SUMMER CampsJUNE 28 - AUGUST 27

Art CampsPreschool-ages 4-5 School Age-ages 6-8• Explore the wonders of six unique art camps!• Immerse your child in playful & creative settings• Paint, clay, drawing, and so much more in beautiful Washington Park

Building CampsWee Builders (4-5 yrs)August 9-13 & August 16-20

Jr. Builders (6-7 yrs)August 9-13 & August 16-20

Sr. Builders (8-10 yrs)1/2 Day SessionsAugust 23-27

Sr. Builders (8-10 yrs)Full Day SessionsAugust 23-27

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NEW HALF-DAY SUMMER MUSIC CAMPSVOCAL MUSIC CAMP - August 2nd-6th (ages 7-14)Camper EligibilityEthos Vocal Music Camp is open to all students in 1st-8th grades, and all skill levels are welcome.Camp FormatThe week-long camp runs from 9am-1pm Monday through Friday. Students learn basic musicianship skills such as sight reading and ear training, while learning how to sing like themselves and making new friends that also love to sing. Each morning students will be involved in choral singing where students practice creative warm-up exercises and fun techniques to develop the voice, work as a group on harmony, dynamics and rhythm, and practice a fun and challeng-ing repertoire. After choir and a short break students will work in small groups with an individual vocal coach. The goal of camp is to develop musicianship and vocal skills while preparing for a recital at the end of camp. Campers will have the opportunity to experience different genres of vocal music including: Classical, Jazz, Musical Theater, Rock & Hip Hop.Cost of CampThe cost per child is $150. Scholarships are available based on demonstrated financial need - See Ethos Camp Guidelines (next page) for more info. Students eligible for Reduced Price Lunch pay $100, and students eligible for Free Lunch pay $60. Registration and scholarship applications must be received by June 1, 2010.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ROCK BAND CAMP - June 28-July 2nd (ages 11-15)Camper EligibilityEthos Vocal Music Camp is open to all students in 6th-9th grades with at least one year’s instrument experience.Camp FormatThe week-long camp runs from 9am-1pm Monday through Friday. Students learn to play and arrange rock songs in a group setting. An emphasis is placed on playing together as a group, exploring concepts such as dynamics, improvisation and rocking out! Songs are picked by the band and arrangements are created based on the band’s instrumentation. Guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, drummers and singers between the ages of 11 and 15 are encouraged to join. Students must have at least one year of experience on their instrument in order to sign up for this camp.Cost of CampThe cost per child is $150. Scholarships are available based on demonstrated financial need - See Ethos Camp Guidelines (next page) for more info. Students eligible for Reduced Price Lunch pay $100, and students eligible for Free Lunch pay $60. Registration and scholarship applications must be received by June 1, 2010.

FULL SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS (AGES 6-12)Camper EligibilityEthos Music Camp is open to all students ages 6-12. (Young students should have prior experience with full day school or day-care). Students will be assigned to small groups according to age, ability, and instrument of choice.Camp FormatEach week-long camp runs from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday. The camp is open to students of all abilities. Different instruments are featured each session - see below. Each student chooses a primary instrument to focus on during the week. Students study technique, rhythm and music theory while learning performance pieces and preparing for the final recital. Additional activities include choir class, guest performances and art activities, as well as sports and games including basketball, soccer, kickball, hoola hoop and other fun activities. Numbers are limited, so early registration is encouraged. Instrument classes have a low student to teacher ratio (no more than 6 students per instructor).Cost of Camp - Full Day CampsThe cost per child is $225 (plus a $5 charge if applying online). Scholarships are available based on demonstrated financial need - See Ethos Music Camp Guideline for more info. Students eligible for Reduced Price Lunch pay $135, and students eligible for Free Lunch pay $75. Because of a limited number of spaces, students can sign up for a maximum of two camps persummer. Registration and scholarship applications must be received by June 1, 2010.What to Wear and What to EatCampers should wear comfortable tennis shoes and clothing suitable for recreational play. Please bring sunscreen and a sweatshirt or jacket as some activities may be held outside. Lunches are provided, but students are welcome to bring their own. Snacks will be provided, but students should bring their own snacks if they have special dietary considerations.Afternoon ActivitiesIn addition to their regular music classes, Ethos student campers are treated to a number of professional concerts and presentations. In previous years students have had workshops and performers in various musical styles including Japanese Taiko drumming, African Drumming, Blues, Jazz, Country, Classical Chamber Music, Jamaican Reggae, Rock and Brazilian Samba.

SIX CAMP OFFERINGS (Students Select One Instrument)June 21st - June 25th (Rock Band or Hip Hop) July 5th - July 9th (Rock Band or Hip Hop)July 19th - July 23rd (Guitar or Piano) July 26th - July 30th (Strings or Piano)August 9th - August 13th (Percussion or Piano) August 16th - August 20th (Perc. or Piano)

SIX Instrument Electives (Students Select One Instrument)Piano classes teach piano fundamentals as well as music theory. This course is a great primer for other musical instruments. Classes are offered for beginners, with basic skills, and early intermediate students. Ethos provides keyboards for classroom use. Guitar classes focus on basic chords, rhythms, and simple tunes. Students who select this course are encouraged to bring their own guitars, however, Ethos has a limited number of guitars for use throughout the duration of the camp. This class is open to beginning and intermediate students.Strings students learn first by listening and imitating, with careful guidance, and without reading music initially. More advanced students learn performances pieces in quartet, trio and small ensemble settings. This camp is open to violin, viola, cello and bass students. Percussion classes use students’ natural rhythmic abilities and apply them to percussive instruments. Basic rhythm and coordination are covered. Popular rhythms chosen by the instructor and students are used to demonstrate and hone rhythm techniques on the drum set and various percussion instruments.Rock Band classes are open to any instrument and all levels. Rock Band classes will focus on teaching essential Rock’n’Roll elements like rhythm and song structure while creating original material. Ethos does have a limited number of instruments available for use during the camp, but students should bring their own instruments if available.* Please indicate your instrument and prior experi-ence if any when registering. *Ethos will supply Drums, Keyboards and Amps. Hip-Hop Fundamentals classes will focus on the history and elements of Hip-Hop music and culture. This class will teach the basic concepts and techniques of turntablism, lyricism, sampling, beat-making, and break dancing. Students will learn through demonstration and hands-on experience.

The camp will be held at Ethos’ main center: 2 N Killingsworth Street (at Williams St.)

- YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ONLY IF THE CAMP IS FULL OR CANCELLED -NO DROP-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Please mail completed registration form and payment to be received by June 1, 2009 to

Ethos Music Center, 2 N Killingsworth St., Portland, Oregon 97217

For more information, call 503-241-8824 or send an email to info@ethos.org

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All sessions convene in the Oregon Humane Society’s Education Auditorium from 9:30 am until 4 pm.

The week-long and three-day Shelter Friends Day Camps give children experience with animals as well as the knowledge that all things, whether human or animal, need love and affection.

Campers may choose an animal to promote and help get adopted. They are involved with the socializing, training, and grooming OHS pets. In addition, campers have discussions with the animal experts from OHS as well as guest speakers, such as visits with dog trainers, OHS Humane Investigations staff, the Reptile man, and others who work with animals. A unique camp t-shirt and daily snack is provided.

• Junior Aide Training Camp is designed for those 13 and older or those who are going into the 8th grade (must be 13 by March 1, 2008) This camp is for students who want to learn all about OHS and then assist OHS staff with conducting other camp sessions. Fee is $100 • Shelter Advocates (for youths entering 7th grade or 8th grade with birthdays after June 15, 1996). Fee is $175 • Shelter Friends Camp for children entering 3rd/4th grades. Fee is $175 • Shelter Friends Camp for children entering 5th/6th grades. Fee is $175 • Three-day “mini” Shelter Friends Camp. Fee is $125

2010 Camp Applications: To receive an application for the 2010 camps by mail, please e-mail your child’s name, address, phone number, date of birth and current grade to Barb Cushway. We will send out applications the week of May 4th. The deadline for accepting names for the camp mailing list is May 1, 2010. If you do not get on the mailing list, applications will be available on line the afternoon of May 16th. Registration for camp will begin on May 16, 2010.

Scholarships: Applications are available for partial scholarships and are awarded based on financial need. Scholarship applications are available online or call Carol Shiveley at 503-416-2986 to have one mailed to you. Scholarship applications must be turned in with camp registration on May 16th.

2010 Camp Dates:Junior Aide Training I June 21-25 Junior Aide Training II June 28-July 2

Senior Aide (by appointment only) JUly 8 & 9

Shelter Friends I (3rd & 4th) July 12-16 Shelter Friends II (5th & 6th) July 19-23 Shelter Friends III (5th & 6th) July 26-30 Animal Advocates (7th & 8th) August 2-6

Mini Camp I (3rd & 4th) August 10-12 Mini Camp II (5th & 6th) August 17-19

Kids & TeensSummer camp 2010

OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY

TLC-TNT serves pre K-9th grade in full summer day camps. 9th grade-college are peer mentor counselors. All high school students receive high school credit and the program supports them with tutoring, mentoring and financial support through college. During the year, parents and families attend activities including a parent retreat in the fall and a community winter holiday party. There is also a 24- hour hot line for family and student support.

TLC-TNT is a program for students and families to promote self-esteem. The program is designed to offer everyone a chance to experience joy, fun, gratitude, tenderness, love, accomplishment and victory. No cost.

For a registration form, call Roy at 503-314-7884, or you can pick up a registration form at Peninsula Park or local area elementary schools.

FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH INCLUDED.Dates Times Grade LocationJune23-26 8:30am-2:30pm K-3rd KingElem.-4906NE6thJune30-July4 8:30am-2:30pm 4th-6th KingElem.-4906NE6thJuly7-10 8:30am-2:30pm K-3rd KingElem.-4906NE6th

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ThescheduleforourSummerClimbingCampisnowout,sohurryandsignyourchildupearlythisseason.Thispopular4-dayprogramisdesignedforkidsbetween7-15yearsoldtolearnbeginnertointermediateclimbingskills.TryourKingSwing,CargoNetandHugeZip-Line!Spaceislimitedsocalltoday.RegisterforSummerCampbyMay31standreceiveacouponfor$30offaRockClimbinBirthdayPartyatthePRGin2010.FindoutmoreaboutPortlandRockGym,visitourwebsiteatwww.portlandrockgym.com;orcall503-232-8310.21NE12thAve,Portland,OR97232

Summer Climbing CampsOurSummerCampsarepopular4-dayprogramsdesignedtointroducekidstotechnicalrockclimbing/boulderingtechniques,practices,andskillsthroughfungamesanddrills.Activitiesrotatefromsessiontosession,sothereisalwayssomethingnewgoingonforrepeatcampers.Spaceislimited,callfordetailsortosign-up.

MissionOurmission:“toenhancethediversestrengthsofouryouthandfamiliesinpartnershipwiththecommunitythroughculturalidentityandeducation.”

Community need•Portland,Oregon,isthe23rdlargestcityintheUnitedStates,butthe Portlandmetroarearepresentsthe9thlargestNativeAmericancommunity intheUnitedStates.•38,000NativeAmericanpeopleliveinMultnomahCounty.The2000U.S. censuscitesapproximately31,000NativepeoplelivinginthecityofPortland.•Outofevery100NativestudentswhobeginasfreshmeninHighschool,only 34willgraduatefromPortlandpublichighschoolsintheirsenioryear.Of those34,amere17willreceiveastandarddiploma.•InMultnomahCounty,accordingtothe2000census,25percentoftheN activepopulationearnslessthan$10,000peryear,and25percentearns lessthan$24,000peryear.ThismeansthatfullyhalfoftheNative populationlivesindeeppoverty.

NAYAFamilyCentercontinuestoseeksolutionstocommunityneeds.StaffhaveconsistentlyfoundthatcreatingadditionalresourcesforculturallyspecificprogrammingrepresentsthebestoptionforMultnomahCounty’smostvulnerablecommunity.

ProgramsNAYAFamilyCenterdrawsonthestrengthsofitsstaffandvolunteerstoprovideinclusiveprogrammingforNativeAmericanyouthandtheirfamilies.NAYAFamilyCentercurrentlyprovidesthefollowingprograms:

•Middleschooladvocacyservices.•Highschooladvocacyservices.•Tutoringandafter-schoolprograms.•Nativecommunityemploymentservices.•Middleschool,grade8/9transition,,highschoolmath,and sciencesummerprograms.•Healingcircledomesticviolencepreventionprogram.•Fostercareandindependentlivingprograms.•Recreationprogram.•Culturalartsprogram.•Financialeducation.•Housingandrentalassistance.•Individualsavingsaccountandtaxhelp.

NAYAFamilyCenterisguidedbyitscorevalues,whichwerecreatedbystaff,students,elders,andothercommunitymembers.

NAYA Family Center(503) 288-81775135 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland, OR 97218www.nayapdx.org

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To the Parents: Ensuringschoolsafetyisourhighestpriority.Ourmainmissionistoprovideaschoolenvironmentthatisfreeofcrime,thefearofcrime,intimidationanddisorder,sothatschoolstaffandstudentscanachievetheireducationgoalswithoutdistraction.TheSchoolResourceOfficer(SRO)workscloselywithschoolstaff,studentsandparentsandareincludedineverymajordiscussionrelatedtoschoolsafetyanddisorder.TheprimaryactivitiesoftheSROareproblemsolving,education,mentorship,andcrimeprevention.WeencourageyoutogettoknowyourSRO,askquestionsandtalkwiththeofficeraboutwhatishappeninginandaroundyourschools.Yoursupportisimportanttous.

To the Students: Schoolisaplacewherestudentscometolearnacademicandsocialskills.Webelievestudentshavetherighttolearninaschoolthatissafeandorderly.SchoolResourceOfficers(SRO),students,parents,andteacherssharetheresponsibilityforcreatingthebestpossibleschoolsetting.YourSROwillbeattheschoolsdaily.WeencourageyoutofindyourSROandintroduceyourself.AskyourSROtoeatlunchwithyouorstopbytheirofficeattheschoolandjustsay“hi.”Ourcommitmentistobeavailabletoyouwhenyouneedtotalk,helpyouproblemsolve,beamentor,andworktogethertomaintainasafeenvironmentinandaroundtheschools.Remember,yoursafetyisournumberonepriority.Ditching, skipping and cutting out: Portland’s Truancy Reduction OrdinanceWhat’sthedeal?Portland’sTruancyReductionOrdinancewascreatedtohelpkidssucceedinschool.Theordinancesaysthatifyouarebetweentheagesof7and18,andhavenotcompletedthe12thgrade,youcannotbeonanystreet,highway,park,alley,orotherpublicpropertyduringregularschoolhours.Therearesomeexceptions,includingifyouare:• Absentfromschoolwiththeschool’spermission(thisdoesn’tincludestudents whohavebeensuspendedorexpelled);• Engagedinalawfulactivityorinpursuitofemploymentthatrequiresyour presencesomewhereotherthantheschoolduringregularschoolhours.An examplewouldbeadoctor’sappointmentorifyouwereonyourwaytoan approvedjoborinternship.However,youmusthavebeengivenpermissionbyyour parent,guardian,orotheradultwhohascustodyofyou;• Lawfullyemancipated(thismeansyouhavegonetocourttoberecognizedas anadult);• ExemptfromgoingtoschoolunderOregonlaw.Youwouldbeinthiscategoryif youarebeinghomeschooled,attendprivateschoolorhaveobtainedaGED.

Just the factsWhatcanthePolicedo?Theordinanceallowsapoliceofficerwhohasreasonablesuspicionthataminoristruanttostopandtalktothem.

Forexample,ifyouarewalkingdownthestreetduringschoolhours,anofficercan:• stop,detainandinquireaboutyouridentity;• whereyouattendschool;• whereandwhoyoulivewith;and• thereasonyouarenotinschool.Oncetheofficerdeterminesthatyouarenotatruantyouth,youwillbereleased,anditwillnotaffectyourrecord.

Okay,I’mcaught,nowwhat?Iftheofficerdeterminesthatyouareinviolationofthetruancyordinance,heorshewilldooneofthefollowing:• Giveyouaridebacktoschool;• Ifyouare11to17yearsoldandexpelledorsuspendedorinneedofsocial services,giveyouaridetoNewAvenuesForYouth,alocalyouth socialserviceagency;• Ifyouare7to10yearsofageandcannotbetakenbacktoschool,theofficer willseethatyouaregivenaridetoaparent,guardianorotherresponsibleadult.

Top QuestionsWhydopolicewanttohasslekids?Thetruancyordinancegivespoliceonemoretooltokeepkidssafebybeingabletoapproachkidswhomaybeinsuspiciousordangerouscircumstances.Policewillnotbepursuingkidsonthestreetjusttoinquireiftheyareviolatingthetruancyordinance.

WhatifI’mhomeschooledandamoutonafieldtriporonmywaytoaclass?Theordinanceallowsforhomeschoolerstonotbesubjectedtothisordinance.However,policeadvisethathomeschoolerscarryidentificationand/orhaveaguardianorparent’sphonenumberavailable.

WhatifmyschoolhasopencampusorIhavelatestartorearlyarrival?Telltheofficerwhatschoolyougotoandalltheinformationregardingyourschedule.Iftheofficerhasquestions,heorshecancontactyourschool.

WillIbearrestedandhandcuffed?Policewillonlydetainandaskquestionsunderthisordinance.Theywillnotarrestyoufortruancy.However,ifwhiletalkingtoyou,theofficerdiscoversothercriminalchargesareapplicable,youwillbetakenintocustodyandtransportedtoajuveniledetentionfacility.

Whattodoifyou’restopped• Whenanofficerapproachesyouonthestreet,keepyourhandsoutofyour pocketsandwheretheofficercanseethematalltimes.• Lettheofficertalkwithyouandtellyouwhyyouwerestopped.• Answertheofficer’squestionstruthfully;itonlymakesitworseifyou getcaughtlying.• Don’tgetdefensiveorstartmouthingoff-itwillonlyescalatethesituation.

Resources available: Mayor’sOffice:503-823-4120 (ForquestionsregardingtheTruancyOrdinance) MultnomahEducationServiceDistrict:503-257-1771 (Homeschoolerinformation) SchoolAttendanceInitiative:503-988-3748 NewAvenuesforYouth:503-823-0440 ReceptionandReferralCenter CityInformation:503-823-4000

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Police Services:PoliceEmergency:9-1-1Non-emergency:503-823-3333PoliceInformationLine:503-823-4636,TTY503-823-4736OfficeofPublicInformation:503-823-0000

Safety Tips For Students:

For Parents:WhatYouCanDoAboutBullies• Listentochildren.• Takechildren’scomplaintsofbullyingseriously.•Watchforsymptomsthatchildrenmaybebullyingvictims,suchaswithdrawal, adropingrades,tornclothes,orneedingextramoneyorsupplies.•Telltheschoolororganizationimmediatelyifyouthinkthatyourchildrenare beingbullied.• Praisechildren’skindnesstowardothers.Letchildrenknowthatkindnessisvalued.•Teachchildrenwaystoresolveargumentswithoutviolentwordsoractions.• Teachchildrenself-protectionskills-howtowalkconfidently,stayalerttowhat’s goingonaroundthem,andtostandupforthemselvesverbally.• Provideopportunitiesforchildrentotalkaboutbullying,perhapswhenwatchingTV together,readingaloud,playingagame,orgoingtotheparkoramovie.

TeachYour“HomeAlone”Children• Howtocall9-1-1oryourarea’semergencynumber,orcalltheoperator.• Howtogivedirectionstoyourhome,incaseofanemergency.•Tocheckinwithyouoraneighborimmediatelyafterarrivinghome.•Toneveracceptgiftsorridesfrompeopletheydon’tknowwell.• Howtousethedoor,windowlocks,andthealarmsystemifyouhaveone.• Toneverletanyoneintothehomewithoutpermission.• Toneverletacalleratthedoororonthephoneknowthatthey’realone.•Tocarryahousekeywiththeminasafeplace-don’tleaveitunderamator onaledge.• Howtoescapeincaseoffire.• Tonotgointoanemptyhouseorapartmentifthingsdon’tlookright-abroken window,rippedscreen,oropeneddoor.• Toletyouknowaboutanythingthatfrightensthemormakesthemfeeluncomfortable.

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PortlandPoliceBureauSchoolPoliceDivisionLiaison Office: 501 North Dixon Portland, Oregon 97227Phone: 503-823-2166Contact person: Sergeant Tom Perkins

CENTRALPRECINCT (Wilson, Lincoln, Cleveland & Benson High School clus-ters) 503-823-0097

EASTPRECINCT (Marshall, David Douglas, Madison & Franklin High School clusters) 503-823-4800

NORTHPRECINCT (Jefferson, Roosevelt, Parkrose & Grant High School clusters) 503-823-5700

School Police Sergeant Liaison (Sergeant Tom Perkins)503-823-2166

Gang Enforcement Team 503-823-4106

BicycleSafety• Wearahelmet.• Wearproperclothes.• Gowiththeflowoftraffic.• Lookbothways.Beawareoftraffic aroundyou.• Stayalert.• Becautiouswhenbikingatnight.• Makesureyourbicycleis adjustedproperly.• Checkbrakesbeforeriding.CurfewTimes• Under14,notyetinhighschool: Schooldays9:15p.m.to6a.m. Non-schooldays10:15p.m.to6a.m.• 14orolder,inhighschool: Schooldays10:15p.m.to6a.m. Non-schooldays12midnightto6a.m.

BasicStreetSense• Whereveryouare-onthestreet,at schoolorshoppingmall,driving,waiting forabusortrain-stayalertand tunedintoyoursurroundings.• Sendthemessagethatyou’recalm, confident,andknowwhereyou’regoing.• Trustyourinstincts.Ifsomethingor someonemakesyouuneasy,avoidthe personorleave.• Knowtheneighborhoodwhereyoulive. Checkoutthelocationsofpolice andfirestations,publictelephones, hospitals,restaurantsorstoresthat areopenlate.

TeenDatingViolenceAreYouGoingOutWithSomeoneWho• isjealousandpossessive,won’tlet youhavefriends,checksuponyou,or won’tacceptbreakingup?• triestocontrolyoubybeingbossy, givingorders,makingallthedecisions, ornottakingyouropinionseriously?• putsyoudowninfrontoffriends ortellsyouthatyouwouldbenothing withouthimorher?• scaresyou?Makesyouworryabout reactionstothingsyousayordo?• Threatensyou?Usesorownsweapons?• pressuresyouforsexorisforceful orscaryaboutsex?Getstooserious abouttherelationshiptoofast?• usesalcoholorotherdrugsand pressuresyoutousethem?• makesyourfamilyandfriendsuneasy andconcernedforyoursafety?

Ifyouansweredyestoanyofthesequestions,youcouldbeavictimofdatingabuse.Bothmalesandfemalescanbevictimsofdatingviolence.

GraffitiRemovalProgram(GRP)The Graffiti Removal Program works to maintain community livability by pre-venting and removing graffiti throughout Portland. YEI’s Graffiti Removal Program offers information on graffiti clean up, free community presentations, graffiti removal kits and removal and abatement services. The Graffiti Removal Program works closely with Portland Police to track graffiti incidents and if needed, help building owners clean up their property. Youth have the opportunity to build skills and complete paid work experience training while working on graffiti removal crews.

Child&FamilyDevelopmentCenter(CFDC)The Child and Family Development Center is a state certified facility with professionally trained and nurturing staff who work to provide a safe, supportive environment where children and parents can grow together as healthy families.

CaseyFamilyProgramsIn direct partnership with the Youth Employment Institute, Casey Family Programs operates two programs in Portland, Continuing Education and Job Training (CEJT) and Transition. Both programs are designed to help foster youth move toward independence and self-sufficiency.

CONTACTUSYouth Employment Institute is located at:1704 NE 26th AvePortland, OR 97212Phone: (503) 280-1058Fax: (503) 280-2801For general information or questions email info@yei.org.

Gang Resistance Education and Training, or G.R.E.A.T., is a school-based, law enforcement-taught classroom curriculum. The program’s primary objective is prevention, and teaches life skills that help immunize students against youth violence, delinquency and gang involvement. The program also works as an effective bridge between police and the community’s youth, allowing relationships to be forged that extend outward from the school into your cities or towns neighborhoods. Trained, uniformed police officers present the G.R.E.A.T. Program in a classroom setting. They deliver the 13 week curriculum to middle school students, facilitating a wide range of activities that result in the necessary life

skills, a sense of competency, usefulness, and personal empowerment needed to avoid involvement in youth violence and criminal activity.

The program is designed to help middle school students become responsible members of their communities by setting goals for themselves, resisting pressures, learning how to resolve conflicts and understanding how gangs impact the quality of their life. G.R.E.A.T. culminates with a certificate of graduation, a new philosophical outlook towards police, and the tools needed to resist gang pressure.

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CommitmenttoSuccessThe Commitment to Success Program at YEI utilizes a comprehensive approach to education, employment training and other services that allow youth to build a set of skills toward self-sufficiency. Curriculum components focus on goal setting, basic skills instruction, credit recov-ery, employment training, and personal success with program exit goals of high school completion, employment and post-secondary education.

GEDProgramTeaching staff at the Youth Employment Institute utilize diversified learning strategies that promote lesson ownership, group work and critical thinking. YEI’s approach to education includes strategies that support youth with employment training and social services, building skills that address deficiencies in multiple areas and preparing youth for the next step in their career. The GED program also offers compre-hensive assessments, connection to a Case Coordinator, computer and life skills instruction and opportunities to earn financial incentives.

TeenParentProgram Specialized teen parent programming is also offered to young men and women featuring parenting education and supplemental life skills classes.

GangPreventionServicesGang prevention services at YEI are tailored to young women exposed to environments affected by gang activity, members and affiliations. YEI operates this program as part of the Multnomah County Gang Prevention Services Network which offers culturally and gender specific programming to youth and families throughout Multnomah County. Services include academic support, intensive case management, skill building, assessments and referrals, support groups and recreational activities. The primary goals of GPS are to increase academic success, pro-social and employment skills and offer advocacy for youth at risk of gang involvement.

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Multnomah County takes the supervision of adults and youth involved in gang related crimes very seriously. Our goal is to reduce the incidence of gang violence, thereby making Multnomah County a safer place to live and work. Those convicted of gang related crimes will eventually be returned to the community. Our specialized team of gang probation and parole officers are trained to identify and deal with gang members.

GANG DEFINITIONSWhat is a GANG? Street gangs can be described as a group of people who form an allegiance for a common purpose and engage in violent, unlawful or criminal activity. They often claim control over certain territory in the community.

How is a GANG Structured?Leadership roles in street gangs are usually not formally recognized positions. They are assumed by a member who demonstrates dominant control at a given time. Gangs are usually comprised of males ranging from 13 to 28 years of age. Members represent all racial and ethnic groups and from all economic income levels.

Why do young people join GANGS?There are a variety of reasons, including the excitement of gang activity, peer pressure, attention, media interest, financial benefit and lack of realization of the hazards involved. In many cases, young people are not actively discouraged from gang involvement by their parents. Often, parents do not realize that their children are engaged in gang activity.

What do GANGS do?It is not practical to examine everything a gang does. But when a gang is involved, there is violence and criminal activity. Gang members seek confrontations with rivals. Sometimes the incident boils over in shopping malls, schools, entertainment or other public areas. While violence often makes headlines, it creates even more damage to families, local property and businesses. Vandalism often furthers the gang’s reputation.

How are GANGS identified?Most gang members are proud of their gang and many times freely admit their membership. Many openly display tattoos and dress in a style identifying their gang. Their personal belongings are frequently covered with the gang’s name. Many “shoot signs” or make gestures with their hands which identify their gang. Members often adopt nicknames when recruited into the gang that become their new identity or “moniker”.

How do GANGS dress?In the past, gang members dressed in basic style or colors chosen by the gang. As pressure from police, school officials and parents increases, they change their outward appearance to become less noticeable. Today, many gangs wear professional sports team jackets, caps and shirts, so identifying them is more difficult. Law enforcement officials depend on criteria other than clothing to identify gang members.

Why is GRAFFITI used?Graffiti is the first sign of gang activity in a neighborhood and is the underground newspaper of gangs. Graffiti is used to mark territory, claim responsibility for violent acts and for individual gang members to show association and allegiance. Without question, graffiti is a problem. The property values of residential neighborhoods as well as industrial and commercial areas have been negatively influenced by this vandalism.

Addressing GANG problems.It is imperative that agencies share information and collaborate in order to combat gang problems. Information from the public is also necessary to achieve our goals of developing a strategy that balances prevention, intervention and suppression.

GANG PreventionPrevention strategies will be designed to educate, inform and assist in recognizing the hazards involved with gang activity. As increased peer and financial pressure occur, today’s youth are being forced to make adult decisions with adult consequences before they have the skills to make meaningful life choices.

GANG InterventionAs soon as a youth exhibits any gang behavior, parents must take steps to prevent further association with gangs. Once warning signs become evident, immediate intervention and counseling become necessary to prevent further participation. Effective programs must be available regardless of income and social stature. The single most import step in intervention is prohibiting a youth’s continued contact with negative influence.

GANG SuppressionSuppression activity is an on-going process. Any success in prevention and intervention strategies will not diminish efforts to identify, arrest and prosecute gang members. Law enforcement agencies developed a Parental Notification Letter to inform parents when youth have met criteria to be identified as a gang member. Extra attention will be given to maximize incarceration of gang members once convicted.

Public ParticipationGangs attempt to instill fear. They intimidate rival gangs and citizens alike. Their power grows through fear and intimidation. Direct confrontation with violent gang members is best left to police and other law enforcement agencies. However, everyone has the responsibility to work toward a solution. Here are a few ways you can participate.

Attend Police Community Relations and Neighborhood MeetingsThese meetings provide information about neighborhood activities and offer ways to get involved to help improve your neighborhood. As we develop strategies and solutions to gang issues, it is even more important to continue the communication and education process. Contact your police or neighborhood organization for details.

Discuss GANGS with Your ChildrenMany parents are unaware that their children are involved in gang activity. It is your role to help them understand the realities of a criminal record. They need to know the finality of death, which so often is the result of gang violence. Parents should encourage children to identify and report other youth who are pressuring them to use or deal drugs or participate in gang activity. Intimidation and fear can preoccupy and destroy a child’s ability to concentrate on schooling and pursue a meaningful life.

Look for Warning Signs in Your ChildParents should look for changes in their child’s behavior. Truancy, declining grades, changes of friends, late hours, isolation from family activities, use of a new nickname, graffiti or tattoos, sagging pants or other new clothing styles are all indicators of possible gang association. If any of these signs are observed, do not ignore them.

Develop a Neighborhood Watch ProgramNeighborhoods that show no resistance to gang presence become targets for advanced criminal activity. The Neighborhood Watch program provides guidance to citizens desiring a more secure neighborhood. You will probably find others who share your concerns and are willing to address these issues together.

Encourage Immediate Graffiti RemovalBecause graffiti is the most visible sign of gang presence, it’s imperative that graffiti be removed immediately. If you see gang graffiti on private property, encourage the owners to remove it immediately. Many neighborhoods will provide paint to cover graffiti.

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Juvenile Services Division4815 NE 7th503 988 3978Manager: Jan Bishop

Family Services Unit421 SW 5th503 988 3747Manager: Lonnie Nettles

Adult Services Division2205 NE Columbia Blvd503 988 3393Manager: Kate Desmond

PAL’s National Youth Sports Program July 6 – 30 Youth 9-16 $50Portland State University (PSU) campusMonday-Friday, from 7:30am-2pm. July 6 – 30, Youth ages 9-16, $50. Held in partnership with PSU since 1993 this sports & enrichment program uses sports instruction and competition to reinforce the importance of education, enhance self-esteem, promote self respect and active/healthy lifestyles. Basketball, Bowling, Tennis, Golf, Hip Hop Dance, Swimming, Soccer, Football are held in addition to nutrition education & conflict resolution skills. Breakfast and lunch included and limited bus routes within the Portland community are available. Discounted rates available to those who meet free/reduced lunch requirements, for more information contact Damon Miller or Sarah Bennett at 503-823-0250.

PAL Youth Football July – November 11, time varies Youth 8-15 $75 449 NE Emerson, Portland, OR 97211

A tackle football program for kids living within the Portland & Reyn-olds School Districts, PAL Youth Football fields more than 20 teams and provides a league with 4th, 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th grade programs. Playing in a (7) week regular season at varied locations throughout Portland and Troutdale. Playoffs include an additional (3) weeks of programming for a total of (10) games. Practices are held on week-days, and most games are held on Saturdays. Cheer leading is also offered. For more information, or to volunteer as a coach, please call Damon Miller at 503-823-5785.

PAL is a private non-profit, youth organiza-tion that provides recreational, educational, athletic, and cultural activities for youth. Programs are lead by paid staff, com-munity volunteers and law enforcement officers. PAL membership is open to youth ages 8 -18 and programs take place at PAL centers and other community facilities and parks. PAL keeps programs low or no cost to ensure access by all, and is supported through donations from individuals, busi-nesses & foundations. To download registra-tion forms (after April 15th) please visit our PAL web sites and follow directions to camps and forms, also available at our main web page – go to left side and click on get PAL forms. For personal assistance or to pick up registration forms drop by the PAL Main Office at 424 NE Killingsworth, Port-land, OR 97211 or call 503-823-0250.

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Beaverton PAL Day Camps June 14-Aug 20, 8:30am-5:30pm Youth ages 8 – 18 $50/week12500 SW Allen Blvd., Beaverton, OR 97005

Theme-based weekly day camps include computer projects, arts & crafts, field trips, sports, and games. Camps are based at the Beaverton PAL Center featuring; large recreation room, pool tables, air hockey, foosball tables, IBM Learning Center, Intel Computer Clubhouse, Art Room, Snack Café & Kitchen, and the Nike Fitness & Training Gym. Led by trained PAL staff, Jesuit High School students, Metropolitan Family Ser-vices Foster Grandparents, Beaverton Police Department, and community volunteers, program staff to youth ratio is approximately 1:8. All camp participants must become PAL members. Annual Registration fee is $50. If youth qualifies for free or reduced lunch fee is $30. For more information contact Jocelyn Taylor at 503-469-9137.

Greater Portland PAL Sports Camp June 21-25, 8:30am-2:30pm Youth 8 – 14 $50David Douglas High School & other sites

Youth choose their sport for the week; basketball, golf, archery, baseball, soccer, boxing, racquetball, martial arts, bowling, softball, fishing, cheer lead-ing, tennis, and football. Camps are coached by Portland Police Officers, high school coaches, law enforcement and community volunteers. Lunch is provided and transportation is available on limited routes within the Portland community. A discounted rate is available for families who qualify for free/reduced lunch. For more info call Sarah Bennett @ 503-823-0250.

Greater Portland PAL Youth Center June 28-Aug 20, 12m-5:30pm Youth 8 – 18 $50424 NE 172nd, Portland, OR 97230

The PAL Youth Center drop in program, Monday- Friday, from 12 Noon to 5:30pm, for youth ages 8 through high school, for a one-time summer membership fee of $50. Drop-in activities include sports, educational enrichment, field trips, arts & crafts, computer games, teen programs, billiards, ping pong, and more. Pre-registration is required for classes, projects and field trips. Lunch provided most of the summer. Morning camps are available from 8am-Noon for an additional charge of $35 per week. Discounted membership rates available to those who meet free/ reduced lunch requirements. College interns are still needed to work in summer programs. For more info call Mike Jezewski, 503-256-3479.

Greater Portland PAL Adventure Camps June 28-August 20, 8am-Noon Youth 8 – 13 $35/wk424 NE 172nd, Portland, OR 97230

Theme theme-based weekly enrichment camps that include athletic, recreational, and educational activities designed to stimulate learning and growth. Based at the PAL Youth Center, the morning camps offer structured activities on rotation. Adventure Camps are led by trained PAL staff and volunteers with Breakfast provided at no cost.

Adventure Campers may participate in lunch and drop-in programs until 5:30 pm., for the additional one time annual membership fee of $50.

* Discounted rates available to those who meet free/reduced lunch requirements. Eight weeks of Adventure Camp and Drop-In Membership is available at a discounted rate of $250.

To sign up for camp, complete a Youth Center Summer Membership Application and PAL Adventure Camp Registration Form and return them to: PAL, 424 NE 172nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230, fax: 503-823-5841. For more information, contact Britt Fredrickson, 503-256-3479.

Molalla PAL Youth Center June 28-Aug 20, 9am-5:30pm Youth 8 – 14 $50209 Kennel Avenue, Molalla, OR 97038

Summer memberships are now available for the Molalla PAL drop in pro-gram, and SOAR program located at Molalla Elementary School. Summer-long activities include outdoor recreation, educational enrichment, field trips, arts & crafts, computer games, billiards, video game competitions, and more. Youth are welcome to drop in anytime, but to take part in classes, projects and field trips pre-registration is required on site. A discounted member-ship fee is available for youth who qualify for free/reduced lunch during the school year. Go to www.molallapal.org, or for more info call Nick Itami at 503-759-3300.

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Nature Discovery CampAges 4 & 5 9:00-1:00Awaken and build upon your child’s natural curiosity and affection for living things in this introductory camp. Whether it’s feeling smooth rocks from the creek, smelling flowers and leaves or looking for birds high in the trees, campers will use their senses while exploring the forest in small groups. Activities include observing animals, sensory explorations, songs, games and crafts.Members: $123 Non-members: $145

Nature Explorers CampKindergarten- Grade 1 9:00-1:00Explore the plants and animals in the park! In small groups that foster flexibility and on-on-one attention, campers will discover the rich diversity of species in Tryon Creek State Park. Activities include stories, songs, games, science experiments and crafts.Members: $123 Non-members: $145

Earth Cycles- Circling Through the ForestGrades 1,2,3 9:00-3:00Discover an exciting world hidden under fallen logs. Explore the lush trails as you wind your way down towards the creek. Each morning will be spent with the same small group, hiking along the trails, explor-ing the many cycles that are at work in the forest. Each afternoon, campers choose from a variety of activities offered in two sessions, such as science experiments, forest games, sensory explorations and nature-based arts and crafts activities.Members: $174 Non-members: $205

Adaptations to survive- Tails, Wings and LeavesGrades 2,3,4 9:00-3:00Why do nettle leaves sting? What do beavers use their flat tails for? How do wings allow birds to fly? Each day begins with a small group hike while campers discover the unique adaptations of forest plants and animal in all areas of the park. In the afternoons, campers select activities in two sessions with options such as drama, forest games, microscopes, expedition hikes and arts and crafts.Members: $174 Non-members: $205

Natural Communities- Tracks, Trails and TalesGrades 3,4,5 9:00-3:00Where is the best place for a shelter? What natural resources does

your territory have? Each small group will spend mornings choosing and exploring their own territory in the park. Campers will create maps and legends while learning how ancient peoples lived in the area. Skits, songs and games will build cohesion among each group. Other activities include a sur-vival game in the meadow and their choice of several activities offered in the afternoons.Members: $174 Non-members: $205

Wild and Local EdiblesGrades 5,6,7 9:00-3:00 (farm trip and Thursday overnight)Learn about edible and medicinal plants! Explore plants here at the park and journey to a nearby farm to collect fresh local produce. Thursday includes a camp-out at Tryon Creek State Park and cooking a delicious meal using local food.Members: $200 Non-members $235

Life of a StreamGrades 5,6,7 9:00-3:00 (canoe trip and Thursday overnight)Explore the journey of Tryon Creek from its headwaters to the Willamette River. Campers will investigate stream life and conduct water quality tests as well as learn about a different waterway on a canoe trip. On Thursday, campers visit a fish hatchery then camp overnight at Milo McIver State Park on the Clackamas River.Members: $242 Non-members $285

Forest EcologyGrades 5,6,7,8 9:00-3:00 (Thursday backpack overnight)Explore hidden areas of Tryon Creek and visit the oldest trees in the park. Examine the plants and animals that make up the forest community and create your own plant journal with local species. On Thursday, backpack into an old-growth forest on Mt. Hood, cool off by the creek, tell stories and learn the basics of low impact camping.Members: $230 Non-members $260

Survival SkillsGrades 5,6,7,8 9:00-3:00 (Wednesday & Thursday overnight)What does it take to survive in the wild? Join us in a fun week of shelter building, animal tracking, plant identification and more. Learn how ancient peoples lived off the land then use your new skills on a two night trip to Milo McIver State Park. Members: $250 Non-members $295

Register online at www.TryonFriends.org

Join us for another amazing summer at Tryon Creek! We offer half day camps with songs, walks, and nature crafts for preK-1st grade. Full day camps for children entering 1st through5th grades include forest explorations, games, and science experiments. Overnight camps for grades 5 through 8 include overnight trips to other campsites, canoe trips and more. High school students can volunteer as Assistant Counsellors. Scholarships and before/after care available.

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