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| Most juvenile crime is committed when children are unsupervised. These children are also more at risk for substance abuse, obesity, and violence. |
| How is your son spending his summer? |
| Summer Day Camp for African American Boys ages 8 - 12 June 23 - August 29 Camp Application |
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| and of course fun |
Space is limited - Sign up today To sign up or for more information contact Kids First (310) 497-1640 or email ItsKidsFirst@aol.com |
Los Angeles - Kids First Comprehensive Conflict Resolution Services for Children is
offering a day camp exclusively for African American boys, ages 8 to 12. Boyz 2 Men
Summer Day Camp, run by African American men, begins Monday, June 23, 2008.
The day camp’s motto, “Men of the village training our boys to become men”, is based
on the African Proverb: It takes a village to raise a child and Proverbs 22:6: Train up a
child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart far from it.
“We know many of our boys live in single parent homes headed by women. As a result
we have boys who never learn to be men. As hard as women try, they are not equipped
to train boys to become men. Our boys learn about manhood from videos, video games
and pro sports. Not trying to cast blame, but that isn’t what being an African American
man is all about, stated Robert Montiller, the camp director.
Boyz 2 Men exposes young boys to the positive aspects of being an African American
male. The camp will be a “men only” domain, where these young men will learn the
meaning and importance of brotherhood and manhood. They will learn self sufficiency
through learning their culture and history, mathematical applications, literacy,
volunteerism, conflict resolution, and business strategies.
The drop off point, Love and Faith Christian Center, (at Manchester and Western)
opens at 7:00 AM. During arrival time, campers will play various board games. The
purpose is to encourage them to use critical thinking, bond with one another and learn to
develop strategies. Electronic games and music players will not be allowed.
Each day will begin with a morning meeting. The rituals of the meeting will include the
singing of the Negro National Anthem, the recitation of the poem, “Our Deepest Fear”,
and a discussion of the day’s plans, including the theme and focus. Here the young men
will also learn leadership skills.
Many African American young men have never left their immediate neighborhoods.
There are even some who have never seen the Pacific Ocean despite its close proximity
to Los Angeles. To address this, Boyz 2 Men will be a mobile day camp. The day’s
activities will take place in various parts and locations thorough out the city.
Each day of the week will have a different theme and focus. The Village is where the
young men will learn about the African American community. They will visit such
community icons as the Watts Towers, African American Museum, and other locales
pertinent to the African American experience in Los Angeles. The focus of The Village is
to teach African American history and values.
The theme of Volunteerism is designed to teach African American young men to give
back to their communities. Each week they will undertake a project and donate 108
hours of service. They will learn the value of helping their community. The focus of
Volunteerism is to teach the value of giving back.
In the Conflict Resolution theme the young men will learn skills and strategies designed
to help them resolve conflict. The young men will learn anger management skills and anti-
bullying strategies. African American young men often lack these skills and strategies
and therefore they fight regularly in school and face suspension and expulsion. They will
learn mediation and leadership skills. The focus of Conflict Resolution is to provide skills
that will assist the young men in being successful in school, at home and in the
community at large.
The Business theme is designed to teach African American young men about the world
of business and fiscal management. On Business day shirts and ties are the mode of
dress. This will be a new experience for many of these young men, who will be taught to
tie their ties. Each week the young men will have lunch with an African American
businessman. They will learn about the businessman’s business, including how he got
started. They will also be encouraged to consider youth entrepreneurship. Each
participant will receive a Kids Wealth Money Kit which teaches budgeting and money
management. Every week the young men will go to the bank to make a deposit. The
purpose is to instill the habit of saving and to teach the young men how to conduct
themselves in a business setting.
The final theme is Just for Fun. The campers will learn the value of completing tasks
and assignments and the rewards associated with completion. Each week the campers
will explore amusement parks and other recreational facilities.
Literacy will be addressed by the young men reading articles and stories regarding the
day’s theme. Math will focus on financial literacy, counting and managing money.
Additionally the young men will work out with a personal trainer, learn chess, swimming
and martial arts.
“And no camp experience would be complete without arts and crafts”, stated Mr.
Montiller. “This is our first year, so space is limited. If you want your son or young
person to participate, please sign up early.”
For more information contact Kids First at 310-497-1640 or go to www.
KidsFirstConflictResolution.com.
A Day Camp Exclusively for African American Boys |
Please help send a boy to day camp
Many of our boys live in single parent families and the families are struggling to pay the
camp fee of $130 per week. Won't you help send a boy to camp? Please donate $130 or
more today.
Many of our boys live in single parent families and the families are struggling to pay the
camp fee of $130 per week. Won't you help send a boy to camp? Please donate $130 or
more today.
Register you child today
To register you child for Boyz 2 Men Day Camp please complete the Camp Application
and submit it along with the $65.00 non-refundable registration fee. The fee may be
made with a US Postal money order or credit card.
To register you child for Boyz 2 Men Day Camp please complete the Camp Application
and submit it along with the $65.00 non-refundable registration fee. The fee may be
made with a US Postal money order or credit card.