Keeping Youth Engaged
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The District Council Collaborative Board strongly supports keeping our city’s youth engaged and safe. We firmly believe that this is a community task that is everyone’s responsibility.
In order to address issues and engage city youth, we have developed the Youth Sub-Committee which brings together all of the city’s stakeholders. During Youth Sub-Committee meetings, select District Council Collaborative Board Members along with community stakeholders identify and strategize to address issues that affect youth in the City of Camden.
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Current Happenings
The Camden DCCB Sub-Committee on Youth has partnered with several organizations and agencies to form the Camden Youth Campaign for Safe Spaces & Healthy Living to better serve our youth.
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Ongoing Projects
-Proud Partner of Friends of North Gate Community Park - Multi Community Organization Initiative
-Summer Activities in the Parks
This summer all four DCCB Boards have been directed to plan events in their neighborhoods in order to outreach to the community and keep city youth engaged. These events include games, movies nights etc.
-Community Engagement School Curriculum Partnership- (Currently In Progress)
-Introducing Community Park Ambassador Program: Running Pilot Program Begining January 2012
-Implimentation of a Citywide Community Park Maintenance Program (Fully Operational by Spring 2012)
-Support of all City Youth Programming
The DCCB Boards work year round to promote all programs happening by various non-profit and civic organizations citywide that have the mission of keeping youth safe and engaged.
The Youth Sub-Committee consistently outreaches to various school officials and community stakeholders to share opportunities that benefit children.
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Other Programs & Initiatives
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-Supported the Creation of the North Camden Baseball League
-Creation & Support of the Camden Youth Soccer Club
-Creation of a City-Wide Curfew Initiative to Keep Children Safe
- Community Youth Bash Events
Youth Bash special events bring together the community to celebrate the youth. The event is set up like a carnival with rides, fun activities, and refreshments. In addition, social services agencies, police agencies, and community organizations set up booths to outreach to the community.
-Support of ATV Legislation & the Camden Late Night Food Establishment Ordinance-
The above legislation will aid policing agencies in keeping our city streets safer for youth and the community.
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