SAFE 2009
SUMMER Programs
and Activities
for YOUTH!!!
Inside:
Program Overviews
Intervention/Prevention
Enforcement Information
Events
Camps
Activities
And Much More!
A MESSAGE FROM
THE POLICE COMMISSIONER
The Portland Police Bureau, Portland Parks and Recreation, and community organizations have partnered
to create this guide and programming to ensure a safe and fun summer for the city’s youth. I hope
you’ll use and enjoy this Operation Safe Summer guide.
This program, which began in 1996 under the name of Operation Refocus, was created in response to escalating
violence in our community. Its goal is simple, but effective: to reduce the number of youth involved in criminal
activity or 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, please join us in helping Portland’s youth have a safe and
fun-filled summer.
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 2009 safe, fun, and exciting for all.
a message
from the Parks director
On behalf of Portland Parks & Recreation, I want to welcome you to Operation Safe
Summer 2009. 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.
Portland
Police Cadet
Program
What is the Police Cadet Program? Training Opportunities
The Police Cadet Program is designed to introduce young men Police Cadets gain valuable experience and training in
and women interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. preparation for a career in law enforcement. Although Police
Cadets have no police powers, they receive the following
This will be accomplished through mentorship, classroom training:
instruction and hands-on training. • Community Policing Philosophy
• Ethics and decision-making
Upon completion of the program, Cadets who desire to • Cultural awareness
continue in the field of law enforcement are encouraged to • Driving techniques
apply with the Portland Police Reserve Unit and, when eligible, • Crime scene control
participate in the Portland Police Bureau testing process. • Defensive tactics
• Firearms safety
What are the Cadet Program’s Objectives? • Report writing
• Instill an understanding and appreciation of the criminal • Oregon laws
justice system, and the professional ethics applied to • CPR/First Aid
law enforcement.
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of Oregon laws. Requirements
• Our goal is for the Cadets to become future Community Those interested in the program must meet the following
Policing Officers for the Portland Police Bureau. criteria:
• Age 16-20
What will I be doing as a Cadet? • Maintain a “C” grade point average with no failures in
Once accepted into the Cadet Program, you will be assigned high school
to one of the five Precinct Posts. Police Cadets work many • Have no arrests or convictions which would prohibit
details and assignments in uniform, and are involved in the employment as a police officer
following areas of community events and services: • U.S. citizen or have a valid green card
• Attending weekly meetings
• School Safety Fairs Applications are accepted on an open-continuous basis.
• Parades For an application, contact the Police Cadet Coordinator.
• Vacation house checks
• Traffic speed watches More Information
• Assisting police officers at road If you have questions about the the program please contact
hazards, traffic accidents and the Police Cadet Coordinator at 503-823-2236.
crime scenes.
• Ride-alongs with police officers
• State competitions
• Fundraising events
Toll-free
1-888-735-4259
Requirements:
• US citizen
• 21 years old
• High school or GED graduate
• No felony convictions
• Good driving record
• No drug convictions or domestic violence convictions
• Able to pass an intensive background investigation
Duties:
• After completion of our Reserve Academy, reserve
officers do many duties similar to a regular police
officer at the direction of the Portland Police Bureau
Reserve Commanders. Some reserve officers
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,
Lead.
sporting events
• Crime prevention activities
• Senior citizen programs
Reserve Academy
Inspire.
All reserve officers are trained a variety of law enforce-
ment 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.
Applications
If you would like to join the Portland Police Reserve unit
or would like more information, please contact:
sum- mer
at www.oregonzoo.org, by mail, fax or in person. Registration for all camps Fees: Zoo members $299, Non-members $352
will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration cannot
be done over the phone. See page 5 for details. Wild Design — Entering 7th through 8th Grade
Discover the secrets to building a zoo. Meet designers and builders who
Tuition assistance available in August reveal what it takes to create spaces for people and animals. How do you
Thanks to the JFR Foundation and many individuals, some tuition is design an exhibit for a sea urchin? How about a bear? Go behind the
available during the month of August. Families will be responsible for scenes in exhibits and the exhibits workshop for hands-on exploration of
transportation to and from the zoo. Assistance provided based on need. the designing and building process. Design and build a model
To receive an application please call 503-220-2781. Funding is limited, exhibit. Stay overnight at the Oregon Coast Aquarium for
applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If you more behind the scenes and sleep with the sharks!
would like to contribute to the Oregon Zoo Education Scholarship Fund, Schedule: Monday – Wednesday, 9 am - 4 pm • Thursday 9
please add any amount to your registration fee. All scholarship donations am overnight to Friday 4 pm
are tax deductible. Includes Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast and Friday lunch.
Fees: Zoo members $323, Non-members $379
Penguin Camp — 4 years to entering Kindergarten Animal S.O.S. — Entering 8th - 9th Grade
Experience how animals use their senses by using all yours including sight, Save Our Species! Discover the Oregon Zoo’s efforts to save species in
hearing, touch, smell and taste. Learn about animals from all over the world; Oregon and around the world. Participate in a conservation project and
elephants, chimpanzees, bears and many more. Expert instructors guide use the tools and gear of conservation science. Visit the Zoo’s butterfly
you through fantastic discoveries. Animal visits, guided exhibit tours, craft lab and watch how a species is being saved. Learn how spotted frogs,
projects, songs, games and story time fill each busy day. Quiet time will be western pond turtles, butterflies and condors benefit from the Zoo’s
available every afternoon for the full day camp. work. Learn the secrets of H.I.P.P.O. An overnight at the Oregon coast for
Schedule: tidepool exploration, beach combing and a visit to the Hatfield Marine
Full-Day Sessions: Monday - Friday, 9 am to 4 pm Science Center ends this fun week,
Fees: Zoo members $230, Non-members $270 Schedule: Monday – Wednesday, 9 am - 4 pm • Thursday 9
Half-Day Sessions: am overnight to Friday 4 pm
Monday – Friday, 9 am - noon, or 1 pm - 4 pm Includes Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast and Friday
Fees: Zoo members $115, Non-members $136 lunch.
Fees: Zoo members $323, Non-members $379
Tiger Camp — Entering 1st Grade
Head out to discover the Zoo’s magnificent animals through hands-on Online Registration at:
activities, songs, stories, games and crafts. Discover why animals have www.oregonzoo.org
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 Mail the Registration Form to:
family groups. Touch animals that visit your camp, feed ZooCamp
birds special treats and visit the Trillium Creek Family Oregon Zoo
Farm to get a close look at animals including some new 4001 SW Canyon Road
farm additions! Portland, Oregon 97221
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Fees: Zoo members $230, Non-members $270
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Rhino Camp — Entering 3rd Grade
Go 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 to explore how birds
can be predators or prey. Go on a private tour of the insect zoo to
find out about insect predators and insect prey.
Make a treat for an animal and see how they eat.
Craft projects, songs, games, stories, and touchable
animals fill each busy day.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am - 4 pm
Fees: Zoo members $230, Non-members $270
Summer Camp
Otter Camp — Entering 4th Grade
Explore 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 pm
Fees: Zoo members $230, Non-members $270
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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.
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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
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Our program helps youth successfully move out of the at-risk behavior, gangs and back into a more and T
productive lifestyle.
Victim Assistance
Provide 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 Groups
Weekly 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.
Employment
Assistance with job listing, job search, resume writing, work ID and job readiness classes. Classes available
for offenders looking for jobs.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Additional hours of operation will include: Weekends, Holidays, Fundraisers,
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Curfew Sweeps, Spring Break Activities and Tragic Community Events.
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experience guiding, empowering and interacting with young people, particularly
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those at risk of getting involved in gang activity. Her passionate commitment
to creating positive adult-child relationships and building strong communities
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Gerri Fortson For m ifficult per talents and
Program Director be a d need your sitive
people to instill po es.
GerriFortson@comcast.net
Ms. Fortson has over 30 years of experience working with at-risk teens and young gifts i n their liv
adults. She has served as a community services manager, church youth worker, case
valu e s
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.
Down the
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
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.
Tips for
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.
parents
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 construc-
tive, 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 influencers 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.
2009
NationaL
National
Night Out
Night Out
On Tuesday, August 4, neighborhoods throughout Portland will participate
in National 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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Community
Organization
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.
Locations
School-Based Health
Center Program
Preventive & Primary Healthcare • Mental Healthcare
Health Education • Referrals
elementary School Locations
Lincoln Park K-5 SBHC - Opened April 1995
Lincoln Park Elementary School
High School Locations 13200 SE Lincoln Street Portland, Oregon 97233
(503) 988-3554 Phone (503) 988-4225 Fax
Cleveland High School SBHC - Opened January 1987
3400 SE 26th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97202 Clarendon-Portsmouth K-8 SBHC - Opened April 1995
(503) 988-3350 Phone (503) 988-4892 Fax Clarendon-Portsmouth K-8l
5103 N Willis Boulevard Portland, Oregon 97203
Grant High School SBHC - Opened April 1990 (503) 988-3815 Phone (503) 988-6261 Fax
2245 NE 36th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97212
(503) 988-3372 Phone (503) 988-6918 Fax
Jefferson High School SBHC - Opened January 1987
middle School Locations
5210 N Kerby Avenue Portland, Oregon 97217 Binnsmead Middle School SBHC - Opened November 2000
(503) 988-3360 Phone (503) 988-5780 Fax 2225 SE 87th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97216
(503) 988-4577 Phone (503) 988-4588 Fax
Madison High School SBHC - Opened February 1990
2735 NE 82nd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97220 George Middle School SBHC - Opened March 1995
(503) 988-3382 Phone (503) 988-3167 Fax 10000 N Burr Avenue Portland, Oregon 97203
(503) 988-3829 Phone (503) 988-5500 Fax
Marshall High School SBHC - Opened January 1987
3905 SE 91st Avenue Portland, Oregon 97266 Lane Middle School SBHC - Opened September 1996
(503) 988-3370 Phone (503) 988-6120 Fax Lane Middle School 7200 SE 60th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97206
Parkrose High School SBHC - Opened February 1990 (503) 988-5640 Phone (503) 988-5690 Fax
12003 NE Shaver Street Portland, Oregon 97220
(503) 988-3392 Phone (503) 988-3580 Fax Contact: Jill Daniels, Program Manager:
Roosevelt High School SBHC - Opened February 1986 503.988.4424 x29751
6941 N Central Street Portland, Oregon 97203 Program Website: www.mchealth.org/sbhc
(503) 988-3909 Phone (503) 988-5907 Fax Teen Health Website: www.ehealth4teens.org
The Asian
Family Center
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(AFC) was founded in July
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1994, and is located at 4424
NE Glisan St, Portland, OR
97213. AFC is one of seven
family centers, and part of
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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
national organization
youth in becoming self-
sufficient and contributing of black law
members to the American
society. Since its grand opening,
AFC has become a visible focal
enforcement
point and strong network in the
Asian community as well as mainstream
services in supporting Asian children,
executives
young people and their families.
Matt Dishman Community Center & Pool Montavilla Community Center & Pool
West Portland
Salmon St. Fountain in
77 NE Knott St 8219 NE Glisan S Waterfront Park SW Salmon & Naito Parkway
503-823-3673 503-823-4101
Mt Scott Community Center & Pool Peninsula Park Community Center &
North Portland
Arbor Lodge Park N. Greeley & Bryant
Pool Kenton Park 8417 N Brandon Ave
5530 SE 72nd Ave 700 N Portland Blvd Overlook Park N. Fremont & Interstate, Wed, 4-8pm
503-823-3183 503-823-3620
Mission: session and also allows the youth to see adults of diverse
A Youth Forum: Making Positive Choices is a Forum for Middle backgrounds in positive roles; making positive decisions.
School and High School Students designed to empower and
encourage them to make positive choices. Schools-Churches-Clubs, and more:
The Forum is designed for Schools, Churches, clubs and more.
Our Mission: To empower and encourage Middle and Space and opportunity are the only requirements needed for
High School Students to make positive choices. To give youth the event to take place. Each potential site will have a pre-
the tools necessary to negotiate good recreational activities conference planning meeting with the Forum staff. The staff will
and to safely navigate the city streets, local malls and schools. present and discuss forum topics and a possible schedule for
the event. Working together with your program, the Forum will
Goals: Schools, community and police working together to be a success.
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,
Forum Topics:
Public Behavior Weapons Peer Pressure
friends, businesses and community have for them when they Racism Self Esteem Gangs
are in public places. Body Image Class Behavior Sexism
Tri Met Anger Management
Forums:
The Forum is an empowering event, activating the creativity
and talents of youth, adults, teachers and police to ensure that
Contact:
Questions? Interested in supporting or hosting this event at
crime and the fear of crime decreases while neighborhoods, your local location?
malls and school livability increases. The Forum targets themes Roy Pittman
that most affect families, schools and community. These themes 503-314-7884
include, but are not limited to; domestic violence, drugs, gangs,
self-esteem, hygiene, and crimes that begin a cycle of violence.
Moore Street
gives the youth a variety of diversity in each
Community
& WorshiP
Center
Purpose • A swimming pool for lessons, water
For more than 75 years, The Salvation aerobics, excercise and family fun
Army has worked through its Moore • Karate instruction
Street Community & Worship Center to • Biddy Ball (basketball and soccer) for
provide a center of hope, a place of children aged 5-12
worship, and a safe refuge for everyone • Youth groups, Bible study, scouting
(babies to seniors). The Salvation Army programs, music instruction and choirs
works hand in hand with other agencies for children
to provide an “oasis” in a high-crime area • One of the first Intel Computer
of North Portland. The Moore Street Clubhouse sites (an interactive learning
Community & Worship Center is the most environment) on the West Coast
comprehensive of all The Salvation
Army programs. Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for coaching sports
Programs programs, mentoring in the computer
• Family Outreach Ministry provides food clubhouse and general maintenance, as
boxes to low-income families and well as clerical help.
referrals for utilities assistance and
other aid
• Midnight basketball, men’s and
Captains Kris & Camie Potter
Corps Officers
women’s basketbal leagues, church 5325 N Williams Ave.
basketball league Portland, Oregon
• A weight room 503-493-3925
www.tsacascade.org
SPORTS CAMP
Wk Dates Theme
1 June 15 - 19 All Around Sports
2 June 22 - 26 Baseball
3 June 29 - July 3* CATCH
4 July 6 - 10 Basketball
5 July 13 - 17 Soccer
6 July 20 - 24 Flag Football
7 July 27 - 31 CATCH
8 August 3 - 7 Baseball
9 August 10 - 14 All Around Sports
10 August 17 - 21 Basketball
11 August 24 - 28 Soccer
12 August 31 - Sept 4* Flag Football
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the final recital.
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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
The cost per child is $225 (plus a $5 charge if applying
online). Scholarships are available based on demonstrated
financial need - 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 per summer.
Registration and scholarship applications must be
received by June 1, 2009.
Afternoon Activities
In 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.
Instrument Electives
(Students Select One Instrument)
Piano classes teach piano fundamentals as well as Ethos Summer Music Camp
music theory. This course is a great primer for other June 22nd - June 26th (Rock Band or Hip Hop)
musical instruments. Classes are offered for beginners, July 6th - July 10th (Rock Band or Hip Hop)
beginners with basic skills, and early intermediate students. July 20th - July 24th (Guitar or Piano)
Ethos provides keyboards for classroom use. July 27th - July 31st (Strings or Piano)
August 10th - August 14th (Percussion & Piano)
Guitar classes will focus on basic chords, rhythms, August 17th - August 21st (Perc. & Piano)
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
The camp will be held at Ethos’ main center:
duration of the camp. This class is open to beginning and
10 N Killingsworth Street (at Williams St.)
intermediate students.
- YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ONLY IF THE CAMP IS FULL OR CANCELLED -
Strings students learn first by listening and imitating, NO DROP-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED
with careful guidance, and without reading music initially.
More advanced students learn performances pieces in
Please mail completed registration form and
quartet, trio and small ensemble settings. This camp is
payment to be received by June 1, 2009 to
open to violin, viola, cello and bass students.
Ethos Music Center, 10 N Killingsworth St., Portland, Oregon 97217
Percussion classes use students’ natural rhythmic For more information, call 503-241-8824
abilities and apply them to percussive instruments. Basic
or send an email to info@ethos.org
rhythm and coordination are covered. Popular rhythms
WWW.ETHOS.ORG 503-241-8824
chosen by the instructor and students are used to
Register online at www.ethos.org
demonstrate and hone rhythm techniques on the drum
set and various percussion instruments.
camp 2009
All sessions convene in the Oregon Humane Once you have an application, you can either mail
Society’s Education Auditorium from 9:30 am it to OHS at: OHS Summer Camp, PO Box 11364,
until 4 pm. Portland, OR 97211 or bring it in person to the
shelter, which is located at 1067 NE Columbia
The week-long and three-day Shelter Friends Day Blvd. in Portland (directions).
Camps give children experience with animals as
well as the knowledge that all things, whether Scholarships: Applications are available for
human or animal, need love and affection. partial scholarships and are awarded based
on financial need. Scholarship applications will
Campers may choose an animal to promote and be available on line in May 2009 and must be
help get adopted. They are involved with the turned in with a camp application.
socializing, training, and grooming OHS pets.
In addition, campers have discussions with the
animal experts from OHS as well as guest 2009 Camp Dates:
speakers, such as visits with dog trainers, OHS
Humane Investigations staff, the Reptile man, Junior Aide Training I June 15-19
and others who work with animals. A unique camp 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
t-shirt and daily snack is provided.
Junior Aide Training II June 22-26
9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
• Junior Aide Training Camp is designed for
those 13 and older or those who are going into Shelter Advocates (7th grade) July 6-10
the 8th grade (must be 13 by March 1, 2008) 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
This camp is for students who want to learn all
about OHS and then assist OHS staff with Shelter Friends I (3rd & 4th) July 20-24
conducting other camp sessions. Fee is $100 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Shelter Advocates is for youth entering 7th Shelter Friends II (5th & 6th) July 27-31
grade. Fee is $175 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Shelter Friends Camp for children entering
3rd/4th grades. Fee is $175 Shelter Friends III (5th & 6th) August 3-7
• Shelter Friends Camp for children entering 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
5th/6th grades. Fee is $175 Mini Camp I (3rd & 4th) August 11-13
• Three-day “mini” Shelter Friends Camp. Fee is 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
$125
Mini Camp II (5th & 6th) August 18-20
2009 Camp Applications: To receive an application 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
for the 2009 camps call 503-285-7722.
O.N.I.
the Office of
Neighborhood
Involvement
Native American
Youth & family Center
Summer institute 2009
Summer is coming very soon and it is time to start making plans for how you Applications for Summer Institute are available at NAYA Family
will spend it. Will you work? Will you sit on the couch all day? Or will you go to Center or www.nayapdx.org/youth-services/summer-
school and earn money while doing it? institute-2009.php
SUMMER INSTITUTE is a great way to spend your summer working After applications have been reviewed, Summer Institute staff will
on high school credits while also getting college credit. You will also get a contact you to schedule an interview with you, and to set up a
chance to earn money… a stipend for successfully completing the program. time to do the academic assessment.
Here is the vital information for our This is an excellent opportunity to spend your summer in an
summer program: extremely productive way.
• Summer Institute will run from June 22-August 14 (8 weeks)
• Summer Institute will be located at NAYA Family Center with the Please contact Sandoz Murphey (503-288-8177 x 256,
possibility of taking one class at PCC Cascade Campus sandozm@nayapdx.org) or other NAYA staff if you have any
• Classes will be M-F, 9am to 2:30pm questions about the program.
• Student must have completed 9th Grade
• We will offer math, English, culture, and employment coursework Remember, do not hesitate to
• All students must pass an assessment test and complete the entire contact NAYA for help with
application process your application!
• Students will be required to attend, be on time, and pass their
classes to receive their stipend at the end of the summer term NAYA Family Center
• Students who qualify will be able to take College Survival (503) 288-8177
and Success at PCC, Casade Campus – students who 5135 NE Columbia Blvd.
succeed in finishing the program will receive a stipend Portland, OR 97218
www.nayapdx.org
All students must provide a copy of their transcripts by the first day of
Summer Institute, June 22nd, 2009.
employment
opportunities
for youth
Institute
Program and Enrollment Information
GED Program Gang Prevention Services (GPS)
YEI’s alternative school setting meets the demands of Gang prevention services at YEI are
youth working to overcome multiple barriers to success. tailored to young women exposed to environments affected
Teaching staff at the Youth Employment Institute utilize by gang activity, members and affiliations. YEI operates this
diversified learning strategies that promote lesson program as part of the Multnomah County Gang Prevention
ownership, group work and critical thinking. Services Network offering culturally and gender specific
• Age Range: 16-21 programming throughout the County.
• Specialized Teen Parent programming for young • Age Range: 11-18
men and women
• Services include academic support, intensive case
• Onsite Child & Family Development Center (CFDC) for
management, skill building, assessments and referrals,
children 6 weeks to 36 months
support groups and recreational activities.
• Comprehensive assessment, employment training
and paid incentives
• GED ORIENTATION ONCE A MONTH. CALL TO SIGN UP.
Graffiti Removal Program (GRP)
The Graffiti Removal Program works to maintain
Commitment to Success community livability by preventing and removing graffiti
The Commitment to Success Program utilizes a throughout Portland.
comprehensive approach to education, employment • Age Range: 16-21
training and other services that facilitate self-sufficiency. • Participants have the opportunity to build skills and
Curriculum components focus on goal setting, basic skills complete paid work experience training while working on
instruction, credit recovery, employment training, and graffiti removal crews.
personal success.
• Age Range: 17-21 *Each program has specific eligibility requirements. Contact
• Programming for GED completion, high school completion, a Case Coordinator for details.
and/or teen parent education
• Activities include paid work experiences, internships, job YEI has openings!
shadows, business education, job placement and computer Contact a Case Coordinator to apply today!
training… And much more! 503.280.1058
1704 NE 26th Avenue, Portland, OR 97212
www.yei.org
gang
c e
a school-based, law enforcement-
t a n
taught classroom curriculum. The
resis
program’s primary objective is
prevention, and teaches life skills
that help immunize students
against youth violence,
delinquency and gang
involvement. The program
t i o n a n d
educa
also works as an effective
training
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. The program is designed to help middle school students
become responsible members of their communities
Trained, uniformed police officers present the G.R.E.A.T. by setting goals for themselves, resisting pressures,
Program in a classroom setting. They deliver the 13 week learning how to resolve conflicts and understanding
curriculum to middle school students, facilitating a wide how gangs impact the quality of their life. G.R.E.A.T.
range of activities that result in the necessary life skills, culminates with a certificate of graduation, a new
a sense of competency, usefulness, and personal philosophical outlook towards police, and the tools
g
empowerment needed to avoid involvement in youth needed to resist gang pressure.
r a i n i n
violence and criminal activity.
stern r e g i o n t
we
The Portland Police Bureau was chosen by the Federal
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms as headquarters
Western Region G.R.E.A.T. training opportunities:
For the most up to date training schedule please visit
the National G.R.E.A.T. web page at, http://www.great-
for the G.R.E.A.T. Program’s Western Region, which is one online.org/trainingschedule.htm. It should be noted that
of five regional training sites in the U.S. Our region covers the National Training Team will come to your area if
ten states: Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Montana, the demand warrants it. (20 or more Officers to be
Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Alaska and Hawaii. trained)
The Western Region training site offers training several
times a year to police officers that want to teach the If you are interested in being trained as
G.R.E.A.T. curriculum in the schools. These specially a G.R.E.A.T. Officer, please contact the
trained officers provide elementary and middle school Western Regional Administrator, Lt. Bob
students with the information and skills necessary to
Heimbach at: 503-823-2078.
say “No” to gangs, to resolve conflict without the use
of violence, and to set positive goals for themselves.
To order G.R.E.A.T. graduation certificates, please
contact Narcisa Delgado-Grubb at: 503-823-7188.
The G.R.E.A.T. Western Region has held many training
sessions, and trained hundreds of police officers through-
For additional information about the G.R.E.A.T. program,
out the United States, including military police in the
please visit: www.great-online.org
States, Germany, Japan, and also Canadian Police Officers.
Tryon Creek
State Park NATURE DAY CAMPS
SUMMER 2009