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Home My WebLink About2005-12-16; Parks & Recreation Commission; 1205-5; CIT NewsletterPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL I INFO AB# MTG. DATE: 12/16/05 STAFF: BEVERLY C.I.T. NEWSLETTER 0 ACTION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept and file. ITEM EXPLANATION: Attached is a copy of the C.I.T. (Counselors In Training) Newsletter. EXHIBITS: 1. C.I.T. Newsletter Written and Edited by the Teens of the Carlsbad Recreation Department’s Counselor In Training Program CIT’s Assist with Pumpkin Plunge 1 On October the 15th the ClTs did some volunteer work at the Pumpkin I Plunge. This event was held at the Carlsbad Community Pool. The 1 ClTs had their own snack bar and raised money for the program. They also earned community service hours. The event helped to kickoff the Halloween spirit. There were many activities for the guest to participate in. For example, kids could throw a hoop in the pool to try to ring a pumpkin. There was also rock climbing arid swimming. The event was a huge success and everyone had a good time. Monica Saldana-CIT CIT Miguel Cas ti I lo spreads out floating pumpkins during the Pumpkin Plunge at the Carlsbad Community Pool. The CIT’s also volunteered leading games, crafts and other activities. I 1 CIT’s Prepare for the Real World ~ On a brisk day in November the CIT’s got a lesson in preparing for the real world when they participated in mock job interviews conducted by Recreation Department staff. The eager teens signed up to sit one-on-one with staff mem- bers Marc Beasley, Aaron Brown and Kevin Granse who ran the kids through the interview process. As Marc Beasley stated, “The kids did really well and seemed really motivated to learn what it takes to get a real job”. At the end of the interviews, CIT staff gave the kids feedback on how they can improve their interviewing skills. The mock interviews were part of a long term curriculum that will also include how to fill out applications, how to dress for in- terviews and how to find employment. It is awesome to see the teens excited about using the skills they have learned in the CIT program. ......................... : Volume 11, Issue 1 : ......................... ......................... i December 2005 ......................... CA RLSBA D RECREA TlON DEPARTMENT’S CIT PROGRAM The CIT Program is a leadership program for teens in the 6th through 10th grade. CIT’s meet after school at the Pine Center with CIT Coach, 4aron Brown. CIT’s learn leadership through activities, discussions, participation in community events & volunteer projects, and much more. Itayaa, Hugo, and Monica are all helping out at the rock climbing wall. They were encouraging the climbers to reach the top. t e e e 0 0 e (I 6 6 Volume II, Issue 1 CANDY GRAM FUNDRAISER Please help support the CIT’s as they raise money to purchase Holiday Gifts for the par- ticipants of the Senior Home Meal Delivery Program. Candy Grams are an inexpensive way to spread holiday cheer to your fellow co- workers for the holidays. Candy Gram order forms are available by contacting Aly Mancini, Recreation Supervisor, at 602-7527. Candy Grams will be delivered by December 16,2005. The CIT’s spend a day in the kitchen! The cookies were sold at a CIT bake sale that raised over $60 for the American Red Cross. HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE I ‘WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF TEENS? Got leftover canned or boxed foods from your Thanksgiving dinner? Please drop by the Harding Center and donate your food for the CIT Holiday Food Drive. All items will be de- livered to a local food bank for those in need. Thank you! Come and share your skills with the CIT’s. Nothing is too big or too small to share with OUI teens. Come and teach them your skill. Park Planner Scott Bradstreet recently taught our young men how to tie a tie!! The CIT’s would love to learn: A favorite recipe Knitting, crochet or sewing How to play chess Any type of art How to play a musical instrument Anything else you’d like to share! Contact CIT Coach Aaron Brown if you have something you’d like to share. (760) 729- 1876. Thank you! 0~0*0*0*0*0*6*0*+ - Volume II, Issue 1 O.O~O0 CIT’s Help Keep Carlsbad Clean Favorite Poem The city of Carlsbad’s Recreation Department held a clean up 9{ 9 4 catctt a ;rain8aw 3 ucouG1 &it #ut &4 you, at Lake Calavera on September 24. Members of the CIT pro- anddhurithyaUitbhlU&. gram spent their Saturday morning assisting the City in their Ontile+puke,%eliq&the 9{ 9 d &ied a mountain quest to clean up the lake area. The CITs helped cut plants and Wd~WW~, Uphkl&a&nc for the community. The CITs participate in at least two com- - 9{ y”uc e pick up trash as they strived to make Carlsbad a better place a ph kl pind beWiZi&, 9uJaldd&66fffomin~4ea, %ta&Utcde&inp9’rn#tua?ng Uzeimpoadidec~me 9camatWa~, OacaWlawin&uu#hiu, -1 ~dlet me& w~at 3 llno~r ht, munity projects a month. These projects allow the CITs to par- ticipate in the program and attend a monthly field trip. CIT member Itayaa Herrera was amused by some of their findings which include a tire, tent, and a backpack. Even though she was amused by the findings she said she was glad they were UWuJ4a’daeuurffak able to help clean up the community. SPOTLIGHT ON Christina Lorenzo How old are you and what grade are you in? I am 11 years old and in 6th grade. Who is your idovhero? My dad is my hero. What is your favorite sport or hobby? like to talk on the phone! Do you have a favorite song or musi- :a1 artist? Yes, Ciarra is my favorite musical art- st. What is your favorite childhood nemor)n My first time going to Mexico. If you could have any job what would ‘t be and why? would want to be a veterinarian be- :ause l love animals -Interviewed by Diego Castillo UT) A Look Ahead By Aaron Brown-CIT Coach Every month the Counselors In Training look for new oppor- tunities to learn and grow in their community. In the upcom- ing months the CITs will be putting together volunteer efforts and going on field trips. Along with this, they will also be pur- chasing gifts and bringing holiday cheer to the senior citizens in our community. Starting in January the teens will be given hip-hop dance lessons and surfing instruction. The CITs will be active around the community as well as having fun as a re- ward for their hard work. Q: Why don’t aliens eat clowns? A: Because they taste funny! By Jesus Hernandez (CIT)