Davenport Parks and Recreation launches new protected summer time enjoyable program for teenagers

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – Davenport Parks and Recreation is creating a singular place for younger folks to spend their summer time making new buddies and getting extra concerned of their group.

The program known as Camp VIBE which can run by way of July 31. It’s designed particularly for college kids between 12 and 15-years-old who’ve aged out of many conventional summer time recreation applications, officers stated. Camp VIBE meets 4 days per week, Monday by way of Thursday, at Roosevelt Community Center.

Participants assist form the expertise by planning their very own subject journeys and volunteer alternatives, officers stated. They’ve already finished actions like portray affirmation rocks to position in parks, planted flowers at Roosevelt Community Center, and visited an area trampoline park.

“Camp VIBE fills an important gap in our community for middle-school aged students who who are often too old for many traditional summer programs but still benefit greatly from structured activities,” stated Becca Niles, Interim Parks Director. “Camp VIBE gives teens a safe, supervised place to spend their summer with independence to decide how they spend their time.”

On Tuesday by way of Thursday, Camp VIBE hosts devoted youth psychological health-focused actions the place specifically educated AmeriCorps Youth Mental Health Corps members lead actions on battle decision, emotional wellness, stress administration, and optimistic coping expertise which is supported by way of a partnership with AmeriCorps.

VIBE stands for Values, Intuition, Balance, and Empowerment, reflecting this system’s concentrate on serving to teenagers develop each socially and emotionally in a protected surroundings, whereas having enjoyable all through the summer time, in response to a media launch. Camp VIBE aligns with the Davenport City Council’s objectives to develop family-friendly programming within the metropolis and improve group engagement amongst younger folks.