Kids Korps presents Hugs 4 Kids
Our mission is to ignite healthy inner growth and support the positive identity of young people by engaging youth, families and communities in educational programs, hands-on activities, and awareness campaigns. Our vision is for youth to accept themselves and honor their self-worth, conquer their fears and challenges, and achieve a sense of purpose empowering their lives.
Exploring the Influence of Music & Media
Hosted by the Jenna Druck Center Saturday, May 19th from 9am-12:30pm Ballard Parents Center, Old Town (2375 Congress Street, San Diego) Registration: $25, Scholarships Available The quantity of multi- media messages that teens receive each day is at an all time high. The pace and repeated nature of these messages influence definitions of...
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ALARMING STATISTICS: Prescription drug abuse is up 6.3% among 18-25 year olds Adolescents are obtaining prescription drugs from their parents’ medicine cabinet The fastest growing drug being abused in American high schools is Heroin 40% of high school seniors reported that they had smoked Marijuana during the past 12 months 25% of high school...
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Youth Empowerment Summit for High School Students!! Fostering Activism through Community Transformation is hosting a high school youth summit to create discussions around issues affecting young people and ways for them to become engaged in community organizing and action. The focus is for students from underrepresented areas of San...
Read MoreIt’s How We Live! Family Day in the Park
This annual event sponsored by the San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation is dedicated to family health and fitness. The festival offers an invigorating line-up. Besides sampling nutritious food and taking in healthy cooking demos, festival participants can get free health screenings, including body fat analyses and dental...
Read MoreBody Image and Self-Esteem
I’m fat. I’m too skinny. I’d be happy if I were taller, shorter, had curly hair, straight hair, a smaller nose, bigger muscles, longer legs. Do any of these statements sound familiar? Are you used to putting yourself down? If so, you’re not alone. As a teen, you’re going through a ton of changes in your body. And as...
Read MoreWhat Kids Say About: Handling Stress
Compared with what adults face, it might seem like kids don’t have that much to stress about. But kids have their own concerns — and sometimes feel stress, just as adults do. And kids’ stresses can be just as overwhelming, particularly if they don’t have effective coping strategies. A KidsHealth® KidsPoll explored what kids...
Read MoreRecommended Activities
A leadership workshop exploring the influence of words and messages in music and media. Hosted by the Jenna Druck Center.
Where: Ballard Parents Center, Old Town
2375 Congress Street, San Diego
When: Saturday, May 19th from 9am-12:30pm
Registration: $25, Scholarships Available
Click here for more information.
Drug Awareness Speaking Engagement
sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 3068 and The Angel Foundation
Where: Tierrasanta Lutheran Church
11240 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego
When: Tuesday, May 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm
Guest Speaker: Tish Westrup