sheriffs yal july newsletter
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JULY NEWSLETTER
ALTADENA
CENTURY
COMPTON
EAST LOS ANGELES
LAKEWOOD
MARINA DEL REY
NORWALK
PALMDALE
SANTA CLARITA
SOUTH LOS ANGELES
TEMPLE
WALNUT
WEST HOLLYWOOD
YOUTH ACTIVITIES LEAGUE
ALTADENA
July 2011
For the month of July the
students from the Altadena
YAL went on a fishing trip
to Marina Del Rey. The
students had a great time
fishing on the boat, some
for the very first time.
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The students learned about
the fish in the area and
about boat safety, all while
enjoying some fun and sun.
One student who is an avid fisher
and fishes on a regular basis
caught 5 fish. All of the fish that
were caught were released back
into the ocean. To end the day, the
YAL went to Venice beach to eat
lunch.
CENTURY Y.A.LJuly 2011
For the month of July our kids participated in a wet land clean up with El Dorado Parks and Recreations. The kids learned the importance of a wet land and why its so important to keep it clean. Our mentees showed great enthusiasm to do their part and filled seven trash bags. As instructed by marine staff our kids were also very careful not to harm or disrupt any wild life while cleaning.
Both East LA and Norwalk YAL joined us on the clean up. As a result, the kids had the opportunity to mingle with new and old faces.
COMPTON Y.A.LJuly 2011
Summer is in full swing but with school just around the corner
Students here have been involved with the reading program and to
share the excitement with others.
Over 80 bookmarks were
designed. Once the bookmarks
were completed they were
dropped of at two of the local
libraries for anyone to take for
free. On the back of each
bookmark it had the YAL contact
information.
Some of the students got
together to design bookmarks.
EAST L.A.
Y.A.L
We started off the summer with a visit to the Los
Angeles County Museum of Art. We got to visit one of
the areas best museums and appreciate art from various time periods and locations.
July 2011
Later in the week we joined the Anaheim, Temple, and West Hollywood YALs and spent a nice day at the beach. It was a great opportunity for us to all get to know each other.
Once again we joined the Temple YAL to go on a fishing trip off the coast of Marina Del Rey. For many kids it was their first time fishing and they had a lot of fun catching fish and learning about the environment.
LAKEWOOD
Y.A.L
On Friday , July 15th the Lakewood YAL traveled to Bakersfield, CA to embark in a water rafting adventure. All who attended were first time rafters. The group enjoyed two trips down the river and lunch
before heading back home.
During the week of July 18 – 21, the members of the Lakewood YAL, Deputy Malcolm and
Ms. Sandra learned basic sailing techniques. The youth learned quickly, on the fourth day
they engaged each other to a race around Newport Beach.
July 2011
MARINA DEL REY
Y.A.LJuly 2011
During the Summer YAL, the kids are taken on various
field trips throughout the month. These field trips allow
the kids to learn about and experience new things and
have some fun. For this month, the kids were able to
go ice skating, swimming, bowling, and to the Griffith
Observatory.
NORWALK
Y.A.L
The YAL kids picked up trash, oil, and, other debris to give the habitats a clean environment to live in.`
Juiy 2011
We’re teaching the Norwalk YAL kids to walk on water.
The boys and girls enjoyed a little fun with their friends at the Norwalk aquatics center and park.
We are having fun in the sun while staying cool in the pool.
PALMDALE Y.A.L
July 2011
Camp Courage was a
leadership camp for
girls. They were
competing, teambuildi
ng skills, archery, and
also overcoming fear
of heights (for some)
They participated in
water wars, zip
lining, hiking, arts and
crafts, and just great
fun. With the addition
of them making new
friends. Even after
having to evacuate
because of the nearby
fires.
The community service
project of the kids having
a dance in the gym.
Finding a way to beat the
heat and have fun in the
cooling center.
SANTA CLARITA Y.A.L
July 2011
This month we implemented an
educational field trip for our kids
instead of the traditional fun trips we
do. So, we decided to take the children
to the Natural History Museum. Here
the children had a chance to learn about
animals, insects, and minerals. The
children seemed to have a blast, they
were running from exhibit to exhibit.
They were able to learn about animals
and their natural habitats and interesting
facts about all of them. I believe the
kids enjoyed the bug exhibit the most
because they were able to be hands on
and got to see live animals instead of
stuffed ones. They were able to see bugs
they have never seen before and had the
chance to ask professionals questions
they had.
Overall the kids enjoyed their day at the
museum saw a plethora of animals they
have never seen before. They spent a
majority of their time reading about the
animals and wanted to walk through the
museum one more time. When we asked
the children if they enjoyed the museum
they all screamed and said yes. So there
is a possibility we take the kids back for
another trip there.
SOUTH LA Y.A.L
July 2011
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We began our B.E.A.R. program this month and the
kids really love it. We chose the kids for B.E.A.R. by
having them write an essay on why they would like to
be in B.E.A.R. They replied with all kinds of heart warming
responses. We could only choose six kids for this class
session. There are many kids that cant wait to get into
the next class. We just started to beak down the bikes to
clean them up and the kids are having a blast. They are
also doing a great job helping each other out and making
sure no one gets left behind.
TEMPLE Y.A.LJuly 2011
This month the kids conducted a beach cleanup. They collected trash and debris along the shore at Huntington beach for their community service project to help maintain the beautiful California beaches.
The kids went deep sea fishing this month in Marina Del Rey with the East LA YAL. For some of then this was their first time fishing or being on a boat.
This month the Temple YAL had theopportunity to visit the LACMA inLos Angeles. They saw pieces byfamous artist such as Picasso, DiegoRivera and Tim Burton.
WALNUT Y.A.L
This month the Walnut Sheriff’s Youth Activities League went on a field trip to Camp Pendleton with the Lakewood YAL.
To the kids are making bookmarks to promote literacy for their community service project.
July 2011
Go Dodgers!!!
The West Hollywood YAL visited the Huntington Beach along with the Temple and East LA YAL’s this month. They were able to swim in the ocean, build sandcastles and enjoy a beach bonfire. It was a great day to make new friends with the other YAL’s.
WEST HOLLYWOOD
Y.A.LJuly 2011
The students continued their PenPAL class with the Harlem PAL this month. They wrote their penpals about all the exciting things they are doing for their summer vacation and enjoyed learning more about their pen pals