Showing posts with label youth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label youth. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Halloween celebrations across the city
The Metropolitan Police Department has Halloween Safety Tips for parents, providers, and caregivers to use with children and youth. MPD event flyers are below.
Monday, October 6, 2014
It Takes a District: Tools and Tips for Families to Prevent Bullying Oct. 18
The event is FREE and lunch will be served.
The day begins with a resource fair, at which families can learn about bullying prevention from government agencies, nonprofit organizations and schools. Professionals will be available to meet individually with families to create family bullying prevention plans.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Our future in business in the Tweet of the day (10/2/14)
Sent my son @joinGEN_Z: 75 HS kids with LivingSocial Co-founder Tim O'Shaughnessy! @LivingSocial @1776dc @KogodBiz pic.twitter.com/XTUPZrqjcK
— Doug Francis (@dougfrancis) September 22, 2014Monday, September 29, 2014
The Washington Performing Arts Fall Arts Fair October 5 keeps getting better!
- Music from FJ Music Fusion and DC native progressive hip hop artist Christylez Bacon
- Dance by Silk Road Dance Company
- Dance with Nomad Dancers and also Rhythmaya Dance for a Bollywood Dance Party
There will also be free workshops, demonstrations and food.
Friday, September 26, 2014
October 6 chat for mental health
Young people are encouraged to participate in the one-hour national dialogue about taking care of their mental health. The dialogue takes place Monday, October 6. All young people have to do is to gather a group of 3-4 people for an hour. The how-tos are available by clicking the image above.
For those who want to participate but don't have a group, joining the Twitter chat using the hash tag #TextTalkAct is a good option.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
FREE child sexual abuse prevention training
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Teens define DC in the Tweet of the day (9/24/14)
We asked teens what defines D.C. Here's what they came up with: http://t.co/FcyxXpHC2G pic.twitter.com/5D1nlUJKLW
— NtlBuildingMuseum (@BuildingMuseum) September 21, 2014Monday, September 22, 2014
Child- and youth-related items from Sept. 22 Funding Alert
Highlights from the September 22 edition are:
- Let's Play Community Construction Grants
- Youth Volunteers Honored - The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
This edition also includes previously highlighted opportunities.
It's easy and free to sign up to receive The Funding Alert via email each week.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Basics on Enterovirus D68 for parents/caregivers
On September 18, DOH Director Dr. Joxel Garcia sent a letter to public school parents about preventing the spread of Enterovirus D68.
The letter is also below. DOH has also shared an easy-to-read and -understand graphic. See below.
Enterovirus D68 Parent and Guardian Update FINAL
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Child- and youth-related items from Sept. 15 Funding Alert
Highlights from the September 15 edition are:
- Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant
- National Technical Resource Center for Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention (HHS)
- Strengthen Evidence Base for Maternal and Child Health Program (HHS)
It's easy and free to sign up to receive The Funding Alert via email each week.
Youth leadership in the Tweet of the day (9/18/14)
Did you know 60% of our members are under the age of 26? It is our daily mission to develop the leaders of tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/s30vSHroWb
— THEARC (@THEARC_DC) September 10, 2014Monday, September 15, 2014
Save the date: Washington Performing Arts Fall Arts Fair, October 5
The family event, inspired by the art and culture of the Silk Road, will feature with activities and performances from around the globe and
- Face painting
- Art activities for all ages
- Henna designs
- Bollywood dance lessons
- Food vendors
Here's the event flyer (PDF).
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Getting organized for the school year
There's still time to get organized for the new school year and this tip from Uncommon Designs makes it easy with step-by-step instructions and pictures.
Go on over to Homework Station { Portable DIY Crate } so you (and your kids) can create a one-of-a-kind homework station crate of your child's very own!
Monday, September 8, 2014
Child- and youth-related items from Sept. 8 Funding Alert
Highlights from the September 8 edition are:
- Before -School Physical Activity Programs
- Juvenile Justice Programs
- Technology Programs for Teens
- Youth /Hearing or Sight Impaired
It's easy and free to sign up to receive The Funding Alert via email each week.
Boo at the Zoo: Tickets on sale Sept. 10
Boo at the Zoo, which takes place October 24-26, will feature more than 40 not-so-spooky treat stations, animal demonstrations, keeper chats and decorated trails. An event for the whole family, attendees will receive traditional chocolates, nutritious snacks, souvenirs and other items.
Costumes are encouraged. This event is best for those aged 4-12 and parents, of course!
FONZ members may purchase tickets online starting September 10 at 10:00 am and non-members may purchase tickets online beginning September 22.
Friday, September 5, 2014
Pictures, 1,000 words. Help us tell the story of summer 2014.
Did your kids have fun this summer? Do you have photos to prove it? Do you run a program and have snaps?
If so, please share with One City Youth. We'd like to show the variety of things children and youth did this summer. Slide shows would appear on the blog and One City Youth website.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Monday, September 1, 2014
Tweet of the day (9/1/14)
#GOTR empowers girls with the ability to stand up for themselves and others!
#PowerUpGOTR pic.twitter.com/wehE0rFtNE
— Girls on the Run DC (@GOTRDC) August 14, 2014Friday, August 29, 2014
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