Recreation & Sport – Elevate Washington

Vamos Outdoors Project

Latima Charbonneau — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:07:41 +0000

Beginning in 2018, the Vamos Outdoors Project began their mission of “building community through connection to the land and access to the outdoors.” What, on the surface, appears to be a traditional sports program is also deeply committed to addressing the mental health and resource needs of migrant youth and their families. “All the programs, outdoor and in the classroom…

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Basketball programs offer community and connection for youth

Latima Charbonneau — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:53:06 +0000

Along with physical fitness, the fun and challenge of basketball can help youth gain self-confidence and learn focus and communication skills. For many kids and teens, the basketball court is a familiar space where they can just show up and play (solo, one-on-one, or on a team) and build relationships with peers and mentors. In many communities, Friday night and weekend drop-in programs are a…

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What it means to be “of a place”

Latima Charbonneau — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:41:50 +0000

Washington is renowned for its natural beauty, from the stoic Cascades and the stillness of the Hoh Rain Forest to the roaring Columbia River. CultureSeed nurtures a sense of belonging for youth in southwestern Washington amongst the beauty and vastness of the surrounding nature. Their mission is to “provide year-round connection to nature, self, and others, for our underserved*

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Awareness for every living thing—how horse riding heals and connects native youth to traditions.

Latima Charbonneau — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:55:32 +0000

Since 1998, Native Horsemanship Youth Program’s Founder, Lynne Ferguson has offered lessons to her family, neighbors, and all interested youth in the Suquamish tribe. Located on over 30 acres in the Port Madison reservation, what began as a small program for the Suquamish tribe has grown into a nonprofit serving multiple generations of youth in indigenous techniques of riding horses…

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When caring about your community is a lifestyle

Latima Charbonneau — Wed, 05 May 2021 17:27:00 +0000

For 75 years, the Boys and Girls Club of Snohomish County (BGSC) has been an open door for young people in many communities. With 25 locations across the region, their participants are a diverse blend of Latinx, Native American, and rurally located youth. Their mission is “to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring…

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Magic mamas—how parent partnership is expanding learning in Northgate.

Latima Charbonneau — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:51:00 +0000

Out-of-School Time program staff are partnering with parents in new ways during this pandemic. With in-person programming mostly closed down, kids are connecting with youth programs virtually from their living rooms and kitchens. And staff are getting creative. For Rebecca Brito, Recreation Leader at Northgate Elementary with Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) — a Best Starts for Kids…

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Boys and Girls Club of Chehalis gives youth of essential works a place to learn and thrive during Covid

Latima Charbonneau — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:03:00 +0000

Child care has always been an essential service but COVID-19 has brought to light how much families rely on these programs, especially low income families. During this pandemic child care programs have stepped up to offer free child care to essential workers despite the barriers and challenges social distancing and other restrictions have presented. This is especially apparent at the Boys and…

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Community Spotlight on Summer Garden Camp

Latima Charbonneau — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 20:44:00 +0000

Launched in summer 2019, this camp for elementary school students weaves reading and math instruction into hands-on lessons about nutrition and gardening. During the four weeks of camp offered during the first year, children created fun and exciting art projects inspired by nature, played garden games, dug in the dirt for worms and bugs, and peered through microscopes to solve garden mysteries.

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Community Spotlight on Living Well Kent

Latima Charbonneau — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 23:31:16 +0000

In its work to create a healthier, more equitable, and more sustainable community for the people of this city in South King County, LKW strives to create widespread access to healthy and affordable food for all residents, safer streets and public spaces that encourage physical activity, greater equity and opportunities to achieve one’s full potential, and a strong sense of community inclusion.

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Community Spotlight on East African Community Services

Latima Charbonneau — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 03:15:49 +0000

EACS’s after-school programs go beyond helping kids with homework and improving academic performance. They also promote children’s social, emotional and cultural well-being, encouraging health self-esteem, self-image, leadership, and exploration of college and career opportunities. Through a network of more than 15 community partners, the youth scholars of EACS get eye-opening experience with…

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