Jump for Joy...it's July!!

FORESTER GAME
Thursday, July 1st 
5 to about 7/8 pm
Caesar Uyesaka Stadium @ UCSB

Come out and join us as the SB Foresters play the Santa Maria Packers! It’ll be a great day for some hometown baseball! Mentor Program members, family & friends will get to go for FREE! Just click on the picture and print it out to bring with you to the game! You will have to pay for parking. Also, come early to watch one of our mentees throw the first pitch and get some good deals on food!

BROWN BAG LUNCH
Wednesday, July 7th, 12 noon to 1 pm
Mission Rose Gardens
RSVP by Monday, July 6th @ 5 pm!

Bring your lunch & picnic blankets/towels and come out to play! We’ll play some fun games and enjoy one of Santa Barbara’s beautiful attractions. We'll have hula hoops, jump ropes, Frisbees, and Velcro catch, so feel free to bring whatever else you want!

CARRIAGE AND WESTERN ART MUSEUM TOUR
Thursday, July 15th
11 am to 12 noon
129 Castillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
RSVP by Monday, July 12th @ 5 pm


We’ll be getting a docent lead tour of one of America’s biggest collections of Carriages from “yesteryear”. There’s also a façade of a Western town that we will get to enjoy amongst many other things!

FRENCH FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 17th
12 noon to 1:30 pm
Oak Park
RSVP by Thursday, July 15th @ 5 PM!


The acts are not posted quite yet, but the French festival is sure to be a great time! We may change the time if there is a particular event that we think would be great to see, but for right now, we’ll go with this!
For more information, see: www.frenchfestival.com

SB FARMER’S MARKET
Tuesday, July 20th
5 to 6 pm
Meet at State St. & Ortega in front of the Verizon store
Limited to 5 mentor/ mentee pairs
RSVP by Thursday, July 15th @ 5 pm!


Bring your re-usable bag, as each mentee will receive $10 in Farmer’s Market coins to use on fresh produce at the Downtown Farmer’s Market, which is why we have to limit the number of people. If we are booked and you still wish to come, you can, but we won’t have any more tokens to give you! Sorry!
We’ll take a tour of the market, get yummy samples, and enjoy a (hopefully) sunny stroll.

BOWLING FIELD TRIP
Sunday, July 25th
11 am to 1 pm
Zodo’s Bowling and Beyond
5925 Calle Real, Goleta 93117
RSVP by Thursday, July 15th @ 5 pm!


It’s that time again! Time to go bowling! We’ll be taking over 6 lanes at the alley, which means a maximum of 36 of you can participate. Spaces fill quickly, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

CASCARONE MAKING
Wednesday, July 28th
3 to 4 pm
CADA • 2nd Floor • Conference Room 1
232 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
RSVP by Friday, July 23rd @ 5 pm


In preparation for the Cascarone making, start saving your egg shells and colorful scrap paper. When breaking the eggs, try to break them towards one end, and not break them in the middle. We’ll take the easy route and tape over the hole, but the smaller, the better (so long as we can get confetti in there!)!!
You can help preserve the shell by washing it out with soap and/or vinegar and water and letting them dry completely.
We’ll get together for some afternoon fun and use the recycled colored paper and other materials from our older art projects to decorate and fill these eggs in preparation for the Fiesta festivities that begin on August 4th!


COMMUNITY EVENTS
FREE concerts @ Chase Palm Park
Thursdays: July 1st through August 19th
6 to 8:30 pm
Visit the website for more info & concert schedule

FREE outdoor movies @ 2300 Garden St. (San Roque Academy)
Fridays: June 25th through August 20th
8:30 pm

Topic for June 28th to July 2nd

Looking at the world
Literally. Take a look at our world. It's massive. There are billions of people populating our planet. What do you/your mentee think makes it special? Why are differences good? Would it be easier if everyone was the same? Why can differences be detrimental?

What does your mentee appreciate about what the world has to offer to them? Where would they live if they could live anywhere? (Don't be surprised if they answer the country where their parents are from, as that may be the only country of which they know anything about.)

"The world is a playground, and life is pushing my swing." ~Natalie Kocsis

Explore.

Topic for June 21st

Fathers


"A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way." ~Anonymous


You as a mentor are probably pretty aware of your student's family situation. They may or may not have a father actively involved in their lives. As yesterday was Father's Day, this would be a good thing to discuss with them this week. Find out how it was for them; it may be an eye-opening experience. Their father could be incarcerated. They may never have met their father. Maybe their father is there physically, but not emotionally or personally for them. Or maybe their father is the biggest hero in their life and they don't know how to show them. It may even be that you know and can see the love their father has for them but doesn't have the opportunity to prove it to them. Help your mentee learn to talk about this and their other familial relationships. Allow them a safe place and reassure them that whatever it is they share with you is kept confidential (exception of mandated reporting issues). Bring it out of them by shooting hoops together, or throwing a football, or putting a book together as a gift, and ask if this is something they would do with their father. There are many casual scenarios during which you can start this important conversation. Ask your case manager if you would like additional suggestions.


"Fathers have grown in many ways, children in only a few. And yet it is often hard to tell, just who is teaching who."


Grow together.

Topic for June 14th to June 28th

Embarrassing Moments

I promise I won't center all the topics around the World Cup, but if you happened to watch the England vs. USA game on Saturday, you watched as England's keeper allowed a ball to cross over the goal line. 

This probably topped the list in Rob Green's life of embarrassing moments. 

What has been your most embarrassing moment? How did you recover from it? How about your mentee? Help remind them that we are only human. We falter sometimes, but what matters is how we handle the "after" portion. Don't be afraid to laugh at yourself :-p

Fortunately for England, the game ended in a tie. Fortunately for Rob Green as well.

Laugh often. It's contagious and good for the soul.

Activities for the week of June 14th

PHOTOGRAPHY: Tuesday, June 15th
Alameda Park, Kids World
Micheltorena between Garden & Santa Barbara St.

Each of the kids will be getting their own camera (a disposable) and we will also develop the film for them and provide digital copies of their pictures on their very own DVD.
The first session will be our photographer describing basic photography terms and talking about what it means to actually do intentional photography. She will also be bringing her digital camera and taking shots and showing the kids what she means and will encourage them to take particular pictures as well. The kids can create their own themes and take pictures. The kids may go through their whole film roll by the end of the session, in which case I will take them and get them developed by the following Tuesday. Once the pictures are developed, we will meet at the CADA office to look through the pictures and our photographer will go around and pick out some good things about the shots, or how to make them better the next time around. Then the kids can make their own scrapbook out of their pictures during the following session. It should be fun times.
The Mentor Program will be supplying all materials for the pictures and scrapbooking,  including an album that they can decorate, jewels, stickers, feathers, paper, etc. so the mentees can make each page their very own!
That being said, the mentee should be able to attend all 3 sessions. If their mentor cannot come, they are welcome to attend with their parent or guardian.
If you want to bring your digital camera, or if the kids have their own digital, that is fine too.

SOLSTICE PARADE MASK MAKING: Wednesday, June 16th, 5:30 to 7 pm
CADA • 2nd Floor • Conference Room 2
232 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
RSVP by Friday, June 11th @ 5 pm!
Join us for an evening of craftiness as we make masks to celebrate the theme of the
Solstice festival this year: Carnival!


HIKE – Rattlesnake Trail: Friday, June 18th, 3:30 to 5 pm
RSVP by Thursday, June 17th @ 5 pm!
We’ll be embarking on our first hike up Rattlesnake Trail. This trail doesn't necessarily
mean you will encounter a rattlesnake! That is just the name of the canyon. One
canyon over from Tunnel Trail, this hike is also within 15 minutes of downtown. There
is almost always plenty of water in the creek, and the trail is always shady, making
this the most popular trail in Santa Barbara. It is also relatively easy compared to just
about all the other trails in the area. It is well-maintained, gentle, and there are no
mountain bikes allowed. It’s 3.5 miles round trip, but we’ll only hike as far as time
allows!
Click for Directions to Skofield Park
Click for Directions to Rattlesnake trailhead
Click for more information about the hike

SUMMER SOLSTICE PARADE: Saturday, June 26th, 12 noon
RSVP by Thursday, June 24th @ 5 pm
Wear your masks, costume jewelry, and bright colors as we head to State street to join in the festivities to watch the Summer Solstice Parade! I think we’ll try and watch on Micheltorena, towards the end of the parade route, then head over to Alameda Park to join in on the rest of the fun! For more details about the festival, see: www.solsticeparade.com

Topic of the week: World Cup 2010!

Okay, so this one may be a bit biased, but I can't help it! The 2010 World Cup kicks off at the end of this week in South Africa!!! So as much as I would like to be there for it, alas, I will be watching on a television when I can...

However, for the many of you that have mentees interested in soccer, it could be a good time to educate yourself a little bit about this event. So check out this website and make your picks: FIFA World Cup 2010

Here are some random facts that may be good too:

**It is the most popular sport in the WORLD (in both spectators & active participants), but is known as "Football" in most countries. Well, in English it's Football, but in Spanish, "fútbol", Dutch "voetbal", German"Fußball", Italian "calcio", Thai "ฟุตบอล", and well, you get the picture...

**The largest attendance for a soccer match ever was 199,854 people - Brazil v. Uruguay in the World Cup at the Maracana Municipal Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, July 1950.

**The international governing body of soccer is the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), based in Zurich, Switzerland.

So those are just a few basics...now you can research some more yourselves! Look into the matches, have a friendly competition with your mentee, see who comes out on top! The excitement has just begun ;)

Play On!

May's mentor of the Month: Tony Lee!

We would like to congratulate Tony Lee for the month of May. Tony's mentee was referred for both academic and personal problems. He lacked an adult male in his life after whom he could model himself. He struggled to find positive ways to show and release emotional stress and anger.

These past two years have shown Tony how much of a difference he can make in the life of a child. His mentee has matured and formed a belief in himself and his future abilities. He strives to do well and has found a voice with which he can use to express himself. More recently, his mentee won an essay contest that allowed him to meet the Santa Barbara Chief of Police. Tony has encouraged his mentee's strengths and supported him every step of the way; his mentee is now ready to take the next step and progress into Junior High. 

There are so many indescribable ways in which Tony has helped his mentee become the growing young man he is today, and we wish that we could share them all with you. Just know that he constantly strives to show his mentee that he can have a brighter future and for that, Tony, we greatly thank you!!

Topic of the Week: SUMMER!!!

Every kid is looking forward to the time of year when they don't have to be sitting in a classroom. Make sure you take advantage of this time with your mentee and RELAX!! There are so many things that Santa Barbara has to offer to you this summer, so be sure to keep your eyes open! 
Find out what your mentee has planned and see if you can be involved in any of it. Many programs like Fun in the Sun will allow you to meet with your mentee at the school sites, if you still wish to see them and are not comfortable taking them anywhere. You can also check with the local Boys & Girls Club (www.boysgirls.org & www.unitedbg.org) (or have us check with them). Our mentees can have FREE memberships to those facilities, giving you both access to basketball courts, ping pong tables, music lessons, and the like.

For a list of summer camps, check out: http://www.independent.com/news/2010/apr/08/summer-adventure-guide-2010/

For the Santa Barbara Public Library's Summer Reading Program (also good for the Carp and Goleta libraries), see: http://www.sbplibrary.org/kids/index.html
The kids can read for rewards...a good thing to do with them if you want to keep it a little educational!!

jump in and make a splash!

June's in Bloom!

TV STATION TOUR: Tuesday, June 8th, 11am to 12 noon

730 Miramonte Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93109
RSVP by Monday, June 7th @ 5 pm!
Join us as we venture to TV Hill for a tour of the KEYT station! Everyone will get an exclusive look behind the scenes of our local news station. We will get to see how news stories go from our streets straight to our living rooms. We will get to meet Alan Rose, chief meteorologist, and hopefully other local celebrities! It should be a great time.

SPECIAL TRAINING: Knowing the Signs of Domestic Violence: Wednesday, June 9th, 5:30 to 6:30 pm
CADA • 2nd Floor • Conference Room 2
232 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
RSVP no later than Monday, June 7th at 5 PM!

Join us for a training led by Christy Haynes, Teen Services Coordinator for Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County. Christy has worked and advocated for teens in school and agency settings for the past 20 years, creating and implementing programs focusing on violence prevention, conflict resolution, anger management and personal development. She has worked with teens in junior high and high schools, Juvenile Hall, Probation, Community Counseling and Education Center, as national facilitator for The Joseph Matteucci Foundation, and as executive director of re:solutions. Christy received her Master’s Degree in Psychology in 1999 at Antioch University, Santa Barbara, with a special focus in Community Psychology.
To learn more about DVS, you can look at their website:
http://www.dvsolutions.org/default.aspx

PHOTOGRAPHY: Tuesdays, June 15th through June 29th, 3 to 5 pm
Limited to 15 mentees
RSVP no later than Wednesday, June 9th at 5 PM!
1st session: Alameda Park (Kid's World)
2nd and 3rd sessions: CADA offices

These are new, but I’m excited about giving the kids the chance to do this! Each of the kids will be getting their own camera (a disposable) and we will also develop the film for them and provide digital copies of their pictures on their very own DVD.
The first session will be our photographer describing basic photography terms and talking about what it means to actually do intentional photography. She will also be bringing her digital camera and taking shots and showing the kids what she means and will encourage them to take particular pictures as well. The kids can create their own themes and take pictures. The kids may go through their whole film roll by the end of the session, in which case I will take them and get them developed by the following Tuesday. Once the pictures are developed, we will meet at the CADA office to look through the pictures and our photographer will go around and pick out some good things about the shots, or how to make them better the next time around. Then the kids can make their own scrapbook out of their pictures during the following session. It should be fun times.
The Mentor Program will be supplying all materials for the pictures and scrapbooking, including an album that they can decorate, jewels, stickers, feathers, paper, etc. so the mentees can make each page their very own!
That being said, the mentee should be able to attend all 3 sessions. If their mentor cannot come, they are welcome to attend with their parent or guardian. If you want to bring your digital camera, or if the kids have their own digital, that is fine too.

SOLSTICE PARADE MASK MAKING: Wednesday, June 16th, 5:30 to 7 pm
CADA • 2nd Floor • Conference Room 2
232 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
RSVP by Friday, June 11th @ 5 pm!


Join us for an evening of craftiness as we make masks to celebrate the theme of the Solstice festival this year: Carnival! We will supply all materials, from the masks to feathers, glitter, paint, stickers, jewels, etc.

HIKE – Rattlesnake Trail: Friday, June 18th, 3:30 to 5 pm
RSVP by Thursday, June 17th @ 5 pm!
We’ll be embarking on our first hike up Rattlesnake Trail. This trail doesn't necessarily mean you will encounter a rattlesnake! That is just the name of the canyon. One canyon over from Tunnel Trail, this hike is also within 15 minutes of downtown. There is almost always plenty of water in the creek, and the trail is always shady, making this the most popular trail in Santa Barbara. It is also relatively easy compared to just
about all the other trails in the area. It is well-maintained, gentle, and there are no mountain bikes allowed. It’s 3.5 miles round trip, but we’ll only hike as far as time allows!

SUMMER SOLSTICE PARADE: Saturday, June 26th, 12 noon
RSVP by Thursday, June 24th @ 5 pm
Wear your masks, costume jewelry, and bright colors as we head to State street to join in the festivities to watch the Summer Solstice Parade! I think we’ll try and watch on Micheltorena, towards the end of the parade route, then head over to Alameda Park to join in on the rest of the fun! For more details about the festival, see: www.solsticeparade.com

FORESTER ESSAY CONTEST
Don’t forget about the essay writing contest for the Forester’s game!
Topic: Why do YOU deserve to throw the first pitch at the SB Forester’s game? Submissions must be postmarked no later than Monday, June 21st in order to be considered. Entries can also be submitted by fax to (805) 963-1433, or by email to either jleeATcadasbDOTorg or tsegoviaATcadasbDOTorg. If faxing, please include a cover sheet.