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Home My WebLink About2007 (2) ecc Enfield Community Council Quarterly Report Su rrtmary April-June 2007 Enfield Teen Program Program Manager. Beth Banister Number Served in this quarter:46 youth f Unduplicated/New 77; Duplicated—391 Programs this quarter were held at the Enfield elementary school and at:the middle schools. Programs for middle schoolyouth included Photography, Primitive Pursuits, Movie Making,Animal Helpers, and'Girls Group. Programs for grades included Games, Gardening,Photography, and Primitive Pursuits. Youth were also able . participate in a chaperoned overnight trip to'the Syracuse Zoo. New programs were announced in the Enfield Community Currents. Additional information on each of these programs is provided in the attached Enfield Teen Program Manager reports for April -June 2007. No money was spent this quarter. Summer Day Camp ....... . .. ... . .. .....:.. . Director: Vera:Howe-Strait Estimate of Children Served: 76 Location:Enfield Elementary School Summer Day.Camp dates for 2007 season are July 2-Autgust.lo, 007. Camp Hours are 9:ooAM- 2:00PM daily. The cost of camp for a single child is $log;for a scorid child is an additional $65, and for families with more children the mOmm. .i charged is $180. Before and after camp care will be available for anadditional fee. Before camp . care is from 7:30 - 8:45AM, and after camp care is from a oo 5;30.. Staffing for the Camp will include a director, Senior Coun_�elors, a Sports Specialists a Drama Specialist, and an Arts/Science Specialist. The adult counselors will be assisted „ by Junior Counselors(des i -18), and Counselors-In-Training (CIT� ages 1 Beth g g 3'1.5 Bannister will serve as the CIT Supervisor,the Trip Leader,and the Prunitive Pursuits/Entrepreneurial Counselor during camp hours. Before camp care will be.:....... supervised by a senior counselor and a junior counselor.After camp care will be divided into two groups,PreK-1st grade and end grade and older, supervised by senior counselor with a junior counselor for each group. Daily activities will include arts, science,sports,gardening, drama,primitive pursuits, and crafts. There will be field trips to Taughanncck Park,the Hangar Theater,and Watkins Glen(2 times). Also planned are sever special activities such as Water Day, x.: Ice Cream Sundaes,Sno-Cones,.Smoothies, Tie- g and the Staff Luncheons. General custodial/maintenance duties will be perfo ned by the camp cou e-lors. ot A total of$94.99 was spent this quarter on the Summer Day Camp Program. Enfield "Currents"Newsletter Editor: Ellen Cole Numbers Served:957 households The Spring 2007 newsletter was mailed in April 2007 to 957 households in the Enfield Community. The newsletter included community and local organization news from the Town of Enfield,local churches,Enfield School Aged Program,Enfield Youth Program, Town Historian,Enfield Valley Grange, Enfield Volunteer Fire Department,the Blessing Shop, and the Beautification Committee. Also included was the application for the Enfield Summer Day Camp 2007. A copy of the newsletter is attached. This quarter $1,484.57 was spent on Editor fees($125), postage($12o), printing ($1,o99.1o), and Challenge Industries($140.47) which included the application for the Enfield Summer Day Camp 2005. Administrative: A total of$1,590.78 was spent this quarter on Bookkeeping fees($600),Postage Stamps ($12.80),Misc.Expenses(137-98),Insurance($840) Prepared by: C j Carol Civin —BookkeeperjTreasurer Enfield Community Council Carolyn se n a ent Enfield Community Council 25 July 2007 Attachments: ECC Profit and Loss Statement—Quarter(April June 20o7) Teen Program Manager Reports(April&May 2007) Currents Newsletter(April 2007) 2:53 PM Enfield Community Council, Inc. 07/25/07 Profit & Loss Accrual Basis April through June 2007 Apr-Jun 07 Income 4110 United Way 5,695.58 4120 Town of Enfield 6,194.12 4180 Camp BEF/AFT 1,228.00 4181 Summer Camp Fees 5,055.00 4210 Interest Income 1,041.85 Total Income 19,214.55 Expense 5214 Camp Supplies&Expenses 264.00 5514 AFSCH Daycare Schirship 625.66 5912 Bookkeeping 600.00 5913 General Supplies&Expense 12.80 5914 Newsletter Expenses 1,484.57 5918 Miscellaneous Expenses 137.98 5919 Insurance-All Programs 840.00 5920 Coop-Ext Teen Program 392.05 5921 Coop Ext-Youth Enrichment 319.92 5923 Municipal Job Fund 78.65 Total Expense 4,755.63 Net Income 14,458.92 Pagel Youth Program Manager Report April 2007 Beth Bannister Animal Helpers: 8 youth: 0 Unduplicated,8 Duplicated. This program offers youth opportunities to explore jobs with animals, as well as interact with animals. In the program we travel to animals, or have animals travel to us—the times of traveling are great opportunities to discuss before and afterward what might.the animal helper's job entail. We also have people with different animal careers talk about their jobs, what they do, what their training was,-as well as talk about their lives in general. In April,we visited the Lab of Ornithology twice,since the first day only a few could go,and they wanted to share what they learned with their peers.It was a great way for youth to take charge,and.enthusiastically teach:some ornithology lessons. High School Jobs:3 youth:3 duplicated, 0 unduplicated The Youth Employment Program gives youth 14 and older opportunities to work.in Enfield and the Ithaca area, to learn work skills and Job appropriate behavior, and to promote a sense of confidence in the workworld. One youth is working in the Animal Helpers Program,and 4 youth are meeting with me about work possibilities.One isbeing trained to help out at-the Primitive Pursuits P.rogram,.and is finishing paperwork.One is beginning soon to work in afterschool programs,both the Enfield Middle School Programs,and the Enfield Elementary School Aged Program. 5`h Grade Arts and Crafts:3 participants: 3 Duplicated.Arts and Crafts offers youth.a chance to blend their creativity while learning life skills. Youth also in Arts and Crafts can learn about crafts that could offer them away to make money, both as fundraisers for the program, and for their whole lives. This group met one time in April, as a filler before a photography program.We used fimo clay to,make beads,pencil holders,andpins:Youth learned how to use the clay properly by rolling it thin,and then cooking it to harden it. Girls Group: 14 Participants 11 Duplicated,3 Unduplicated.Van trips, and Enfield Community Center. Girls Group is a youth driven program, inspired by girls who met in the 2006 girls group who wanted to meet again, as well as by a group of girls.who wanted to do a "Makeover Beth"Program. Girls give their input in terms of some of the programming, such as planning healthy snacks, reasonable "Makeover Beth"projects, and planning an end of the program special event. Projects and discussions focus on self-confidence, leadership, and positive se f image. In April,we met in Stewart Park to build a cookfire for snack and walk around the park, as well as at the ECC.to plan future programs and to do some teambuilding activities. Primitive Pursuits:15 youth, 13 Duplicated,2 Unduplicated.Enfield Elementary School. 5"'Grade Primitive Pursuits:7 youth, 7 duplicated, 0 unduplicated. Youth learn ancestral living skills and nature awareness while building self confidence through: Primitive Pursuits programs. Youth have opportunities to learn problem solving skills, to work together as a team to meet challenges, and to also set personal goals and challenge themselves personally. We have been working on many of the same skills in both of these programs such as. tracking,firebuilding and outdoor safety. Spring is.a time of bursting growth,so the group has been noticing how the landscape has been changing as the weather warms,how every week the plants have grown noticeably,and have learned new wild edibles. We also started to make some new baskets with a honeysuckle stem frame,and made hoops and sticks for a hoop toss game. Dewitt and Boynton Lunchtime:I often meet students during lunchtime-to recruit, talk about youth employment, do informal activities, and sometimes planned activities with small groups. This lunchtime interaction.is a chance for me to encourage youth who may have not participated to try something new and come join a program, continue building relationships with students, offer crafts to youth from Enfield and sometimes their friends as well, and to gain perspective about their lives at Middle School. Youth served in March: 23 youth Unduplicated(New):5; Duplicated(In previous programs): 19 Youth Program Manager Report May 2007 Beth Bannister Animal Helpers: 8 youth: 8 Duplicated,0 Unduplicated. This program offers youth opportunities to explore jobs with animals, as well as interact with animals. In the program we travel to animals, or have animals travel to us-4he.times of traveling are great opportunities to discuss before and afterward what might the animal helper's job entail. We also.have people with different animal careers talk about their jobs, what they do, what their training was, as well as talk about their lives in general.In May we visited the SPCA as well as the Museum of the Earth. Youth took initiative to bring cameras to the SPCA, so we have many photos taken by youth of the animals there.At the Museum of the Earth,youth not only toured the fossil labs and learned about paleontology,:but also had the challenge of noticing at least jobs that were associated with the Museum.Not only did youth come up with jobs such as fossil collectors and preparers,but also mentioned jobs-such as janitors;architects,and display designers. Youth were enthusiastic and shared many more than 2 jobs apiece. High School Jobs:3 youth:3 duplicated,`0 unduplicated The Youth Employment Program gives youth 14 and older-opportunities to work in Enfield and the Ithaca area, to learn work skills and job appropriate behavior, and to promote a sense of confidence in the workworld. Three youth are working,one in the Animal Helpers Program,one at Enfield Elementary- Afterschool Program,and one in the Primitive Pursuits Program.Two youth are meeting with me about future work possibilities Grade Games and Gardening.7 youth: 4 duplicated, 3 unduplicated. Games and Gardening is a program which gives-youth an opportunity to work with their bodies and learn gardening skills, learn about plants and weeds,give to the community by improving the Enfield Memorial Garden, and work together for to reach a common goal. When we met in May,we worked with Ann Rider to get the Memorial Garden weeded and mulched.Youth learned to use spades,trowels and forks to remove small weeds, and learned the importance of removing the roots of deeper growing plants. We learned some of the history of the Memorial Garden from Ann; and learned about the various plants and trees in it.On the last day,we were invited to Anns garden for a snack treat of Rhubarb Cake and ice cream,and were able to see the day lily business she has, as well as go fishing. Girls Group:_14 Participants: 14 Duplicated, 0 Unduplicated.Van trips, and Enfield Community Center. Girls Group is a youth driven program, inspired by girls who met in the 2006 girls group who wanted to meet again, as well as by a group of girls who wanted to do a `Makeover Beth"Program. Girls give their input in terms of some of the programming, such as planning healthy snacks, reasonable "Makeover Beth"projects, and planning an end of the program special event. Projects and discussions focus on se f confidence, leadership, and positive self image. In May,we traveled to the Cornell.Fashion Design Lab,where we had a tour of the chemical labs where new fibers are produced,the computer lab where clothes patterns are created,the display room where student final projects were kept, and the body imaging lab.The body lab was a hit, in that youth were able to get on a pedestal and have.their bodies scaned in 3 dimensions.Then they were able to see them on the computer,and learn how the scans are used to make clothes.We also had a trip to the mall to talk about clothing,and to finish the makeover Beth section of girls group. Primitive Pursuits:15 youth, 15 Duplicated, 0 Unduplicated, Enfield Elementary School, Youth learn ancestral living skills and nature awareness while building self confidence through Primitive Pursuits programs. Youth have opportunities to learn problem solving skills, to work together as a team to meet challenges, and to also set personal goals and challenge themselves personally. May brought our outdoor group a burst of wildflowers to learn and identify,as well as many new wild edible plants. We also made baskets with ash bark that we peeled off some small trees.Because of some behavior concerns,we as a group created a working agreement, which youth agreed with and signed.Youth addressed concerns such as name calling and swearing,and agreed not to do them. So far, it has worked wonderful ly, since they created it and signed it. We also went hunting for the"striped water marmot"which was a watermelon with antlers,that we used to practice throwing sticks on. It was a big hit, and was delicious. 5'h Grade Photograpl y:10 youth,2 Unduplicated, 8 duplicated. The photography program gives youth skills around use of cameras--digital,film, and movie—as well as allows youth to be creative and share this creativity with friends and family. This is the second meeting of 5fl'graders for photography; the first being through extended day. It was well talked about,so several youth decided to try it as well. In May, we photographed wildflowers and creek critters, and learned about professional photography by looking at a professional camera with a telescopic lens. Youth were able to see how a bird photographer would use it to get close ups of singing birds. We also looked at books by professional photographers, and talked about how to think about light,framing and focusing, Dewitt and Boynton Lunchtime:I often meet students during lunchtime—to recruit, talk about youth employment, do informal activities, and sometimes planned activities with small groups. This lunchtime interaction is a chance for me to encourage youth who may have not-participated to try- something new and come join a program, continue building relationships with students, offer crafts to youth from Enfield and sometimes their friends as well, and to gain perspective about their lives at Middle.School. Youth served in March:39 youth Unduplicated(New);5; Duplicated(In previous programs} 34