Crissy Field Summer Camp
Looking for some summer fun?
The Crissy Field Center is seeking Summer Camp Assistant, ages 15-18, to join us in linking people and national parklands through multicultural environmental programming, public education and community work. Since the Center’s opening in May 2001, more than 200,000 people in San Francisco and the Bay Area have participated in our programs.
Summer Camp Assistant (High School Age)
June 14 – August 20, 2004
28 hrs. per week/ 5 hrs. per day*
$6.50 per hour
Job Description:
The Summer Camp Assistant will report to the Manager of Summer Camp and implement daily aspects of the program. This key position will work closely with camp manager, instructors and counselors as well as campers ages 6-11 and their parents/guardians.
Responsibilities and Duties Include:
Assist camp manager in various administrative, organizational, research tasks and camper check-in
Assist program instructors and counselors with program delivery working directly with campers
Help with program set up (organize supplies, material preparation, etc.)
Help supervise campers during snack, lunch, and recreation times
Follow safety and behavior guidelines to ensure quality of each camper’s experience
Be available to travel with program instructors and campers on Thursday field trips *(8 hr. day)
Minimum Qualifications:
High school students, ages 15-18
At least one year of experience working with youth in summer camps or school-based programs
Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to organize, prioritize and efficiently complete varied tasks
Ability to attend to detail and work with a high degree of accuracy and safety
Flexible, creative team member
Interest in Arts, Computers, Science, or the Environment preferred
Ability to attend a pre-camp orientation/training sometime during the week of June 7-11. We will accommodate your school and finals schedule.
Send cover letter/resume via mail to:
Summer Camp Manager
Crissy Field Center
PO Box 29410
San Francisco, CA 94129-0410
Attn: Summer Camp Assistant
fax: (415) 561-7695 or email: akushin@parksconservancy.org
Other positions available:
Day Camp Counselor
Temporary/Full Time
June 7 – August 20, 2004
$9.50 - $12.00/hr. DOE
What You Should Know About AD/HD
AD/HD is a disorder of brain function. Most cases of AD/HD are genetic, but some result from brain injury. The National Institute of Mental Health has estimated that approximately 3% to 5% of school-aged children have AD/HD. People with AD/HD have difficulty regulating their behavior. There are different types of AD/HD - the predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive/impulsive, and combined types.
Individuals with the inattentive type of AD/HD have difficulty:
+ Paying attention to details
+ Sustaining attention
+ Listening to instructions
+ Organizing themselves
Children with the inattentive type avoid putting the attention and effort into their school work that is required. They have difficulty keeping track of assignments and homework papers. Organizational difficulties become increasingly apparent when the child must assume responsibility for school work and other aspects of their life-management.
Individuals with the hyperactive/impulsive type of AD/H:
+ Are very active - children are constantly moving and fidgeting; teenagers and adults may have only a sense of internal restlessness.
+ Have difficulty taking turns in games and conversations.
+ Often act without thinking or anticipating the consequences of their actions.
+ Some have difficulty controlling temper outbursts.
+ Children with this type are usually diagnosed at a younger age than the inattentive type.
AD/HD often occurs in combination with learning disabilities - reading, spelling, writing, arithmetic and language problems, as well as social and emotional problems. Different approaches to treatment are required, depending on what other problems are in the picture. It is very important that a thorough evaluation and diagnosis be made by a trained professional.
AD/HD cannot be "cured" but can be controlled with medication, which is the primary treatment. Parent training is very helpful because it teaches parents how to help their children. Older teenagers and adults may benefit from counseling. School is often very difficult for children with AD/HD, and teachers play a crucial part in helping the AD/HD child perform successfully in school.
Ways to Help a Child with AD/HD
= Provide structure and a consistent schedule - help the child learn routines around daily activities such as getting dressed and going to bed. Use a picture calendar/schedule for the young child. Make sure that the child gets enough sleep.
= Work out "clean up" routines and organize and label areas used for toy storage and clothing. Make picture labels for a young child and word labels for a child who can read.
= Provide consistent, low-key reminders, prompts and cues when needed.
= Be consistent about rewards and consequences, so that your child knows what to expect.
= Be generous with praise when your child performs well, but avoid being overly critical when things are not going well.
= AD/HD children need to be taught and monitored on the use of organizational strategies-color-coded folders for different subjects, labeling, the use of checklists and to-do lists, setting goals and breaking projects into small, manageable chunks.
= On a daily basis, supervise the school-age child in reviewing homework assignments, organizing the backpack and filing papers (but don't do it for him or her).
= Older children and adults benefit from all these organizational pointers.
= Teachers can help a lot by stressing organizational routines and staying in close communication with parents so that the parent knows what is going on in school.
= Teachers can allow hyperactive children to have movement breaks.
Youth for Asian Theater
You are invited to audition for Youth for Asian Theater!
WHO: Youth for Asian Theater is looking for enthusiastic students who want to
become involved in a theater production and will be in the San Francisco area
from late June to early August. YFAT welcomes all students with a passion for
acting and an appreciation for Asian-American culture. YFAT considers ALL youth, regardless of ethnicity.
WHAT: Youth for Asian Theater (YFAT) is a theater company run by a group of
students, ages 13-19, who work together to write, direct, and perform original
short plays, as well as design the costumes, set, and lighting.
WHEN: YFAT will hold auditions for its summer production in May. YFAT rehearses three times a week on weekday afternoons, from late June to early August in San Francisco. We end with a performance in early August, usually at San Francisco's Herbst Theatre.
HOW: You can apply to join YFAT three different ways:
~ Visit our auditions page at yfat.webhop.org/submit.html and fill out the application online
~ Fill in the form below and mail it to Alisa Farenzena at 207 Amber Drive, S.F., CA 94131
~ E-mail your information to YFAT at why_fat@yahoo.com
We will contact you shortly regarding auditions. Applications due Friday, April 30th.
For more info, e-mail why_fat@yahoo.com or visit our web site.
Copy and paste application below to a Word document:
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Youth for Asian Theater application (due Friday, April 30th)
Name _______________________ Age ___ School _______________
Phone # (____) ______________ E-mail address ___________________
Address ________________________ City_______________
Zip Code _______
Do you have any experience with theater? If so, explain. (not required)
___________________________________________________________
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Any talents/hobbies? (dancing, singing, instrument, etc.)
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
What other areas of theater are you interested in?
o Publicity
o Props
o Tech
o Stage crew
o Playwriting
Auditions will take place in mid- to late May.
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Wellness Center
Christy Parsons (Wellness Coordinator) is available daily.
Ian Enriquez (Youth Outreach Coordinator) is available daily.
Monica Murphy (Nurse, Tobacco Intervention Coordinator) is available from Monday - Wednesday and Friday.
Sharon Wong (psychologist) is available Tuesday and Thursday.
Sheening Lin (psychologist) is available Monday and Wednesday.
Chris Pepper (peer resources) is available daily and teaches classes during 4th and 5th period.
Marie Chen (drug counselor) is available on Tuesday and Thursday.
Susie Li (Mandarin speaking counselor) is available on Wednesday and Friday.
Laura McGourty (counselor) is available on Monday and Tuesday.
Talia Korenbrot (relationship counselor) is available on Thursday.
James Guay (therapist) is available on Wednesday.
Reconnecting Youth classes held 5th and 7th period.
Bay Area Celebrates National Dance Week is an annual week of free dance events in the Bay Area that are open to the public. National Dance Week showcases the dynamic diversity and critically acclaimed quality of Bay Area dance, to educate audiences about dance that is accessible in their own communities, and to increase the visibility of individual artists, companies, studios, and theaters.
Click on the heading above to see the full list of events which include step, modern, West African, hip hop, belly dance, salsa, samba, ballet, capoeira, kathak, tap, jazz, Haitian, tango, swing, folk, ribbon dance, flamenco, marinera pruana, clogging, Polynesian, merengue, ballroom, and yoga. Take advantage of all the free classes all across the bay area this week!
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