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The Kids Zone’s classes and activities are taught and supervised by caring staff and adult volunteers. Kids Zone youth learn about important subjects such as reading, math, culture, conflict resolution, environmental preservation, health and nutrition and more. Children also participate in arts and crafts projects, take music lessons, get help with homework, play games and sports. The Kids Zone often goes on learning-based field trips or takes part in community service projects.
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Click here for online registration or downloadable forms to register your children for Kids Zone
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The Kids Zone is one of the most unique after-school enrichment programs in the nation. We serve children from the Lincoln County School District in grades K-12. Our programs include free USDA meals for all participants (a full supper during the school year and snack and lunch during the summer). To register a child for Kids Zone, please complete and return the attached form to the Neighbors For Kids’ office: NFKYouthRegistration-2013
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We are proud of NFK’s accomplishments:
Kids Zone After-School Program served an average of 35-40 children per day for 31 weeks, providing 465 hours of positive after-school enrichment classes and activities. Over 200 children are registered Kids Zone members.
Summer Program served children for 9 weeks, providing 198 hours of summer session classes and activities.
USDA Food Program – 4,343 nutritious suppers served to children after school. 1,303 healthy lunches and 1,006 afternoon snacks served in the summer months.
310 hours of professional academic tutoring in reading and math, plus ongoing homework assistance – showing significant improvements in student’s test scores, grades on report cards and increased self-esteem.
279 hours of music lessons taught to students in grades 1-12.
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Wish to schedule a tour to see our facility and find out more click here to see our contact details
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Children need a variety of nutrient-rich foods during their critical years of development. Kids Zone is a sponsor of the USDA daily meal programadministered by the Oregon Department of Education. During the school year all participants receive a professionally prepared and free, nutritious supper through the Child & Adult Care Food Program(CACFP). During the summer months, all participants receive a free lunch and afternoon snack as part of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
Our partner, the OSU Extension Service of Lincoln County, comes in once a month and guides the children in food prep and nutrition, while preparing fun foods.
Food Herooffers both beginning and experienced cooks healthy, low-cost recipes, as well as tips and tricks for making easy healthy recipes. The site offers ways to save money on shopping, to save time in the kitchen, and to get your children involved in making fun meals and snacks! You will see some of the recipes they provide at the Reception Desk at Kids Zone!
Want to provide a healthier diet for your family? Choose My Plate provides resources and tools for dietary assessment, nutrition education, and other user-friendly nutrition information.
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The Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) is the Surfrider Foundation’s volunteer-run, water testing, education and advocacy program. Our chapters use this program to alert citizens and officials in their communities about water quality problems and to work toward solutions. The BWTF has demonstrated success by identifying problems with beach and coastal water pollution, raising public awareness of these incidents and working collaboratively with local stakeholders to find and implement pollution solutions.
The BWTF has also precipitated the establishment of state and local government water quality monitoring programs in many communities and continues to fill in data gaps, improving the public’s knowledge of the safety of their beach water. BWTF water testing programs measure bacteria levels at both marine and freshwater beaches and compare them to federal water quality standards established by the EPA to protect public health in recreational waters.
http://www.surfrider.org/blue-water-task-force
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Monday – Guitars not guns with Cole http://guitarsnotguns.org/
We are honored to be working with Guitars not guns again this year. It is an amazing program aimed at children 8-18. It is an 8 week course where children learn perseverance & discipline while building self-esteem. More importantly, the kids learn to enjoy the interaction and have fun in a group setting.
Tuesday – Drums with Cole
Thursday – Piano with Amy
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During the long, dreary rainy season on the Oregon Coast, it is easy to lose track of our fitness priorities. So many of the physical activities Left Coasters indulge in to stay fit and healthy are suited for the outdoors, and the weather just doesn’t allow for these opportunities much of the year.
Fortunately, Neighbors For Kids’ implementation of the My Life, My Health program keeps our kids (and staff!) on their toes! The students are receiving 45 minutes each day of near constant physical motion during the after-school program. Games and activities are designed to be non-exclusive to promote sustained increase of hear rates. This means that some of the familiar childhood games, such as tag, have been altered so that when a child is “out,” for example, they must complete a physical challenge to get back “in” the game. The physical challenges range from a few jumping jacks to complete routines, including many short activities.
This physical activity is incredibly important to our children’s health and well-being. The nationwide prevalence of childhood obesity has grown at alarming rates over the past two decades. And it is no different for those of us here in Lincoln County. According to the latest Community Health Assessmentlast year in Lincoln County, 26 percent of youth 17 years of age and younger can be classified as obese. On top of the physical benefits, exercise increases energy, improves sleep, aids in overall relation and positive self-esteem. Feel free to stop in and join us for some healthy fun!
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Talented local artist Krista Eddy provides fun, creative activities for Kids Zone youth on Wednesdays after school!
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