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Don't Give Up
In it's 24th consecutive year, Don't Give Up summer day camp is designed to benefit some of Pottawatomie County's most deserving 10-14 year old kids combines personal and character development for 8 weeks of fun. Each child's success is defined against his or her performance.
DGU kids make music videos, visit museums, learn about other cultures. The camp uses a points-based system for behavior. Children must keep points up through good behavior and care of the environment. Points lead to attending Friday Field Trips, such as the Sam Noble Museum, Jasmine Moran Children's Museum and a cold dip in Travertine Creek in the Chickasaw National Park.
For more info on Don't Give Up, email us Don't Give Up
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In fiscal year 2006, Youth & Family served over
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Oklahoma is the only capitol in the world with an oil well under it. The legal description is Capitol Site #1, but it is referred to as Petunia #1 because it was originally drilled in the middle of a flower bed!
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Up to April 1, 1971 there was no facility to accommodate
children in Pottawatomie, Lincoln, Seminole and Okfuskee
Counties who were in distress either by reason of misfortune
or their own acting out. Many were housed in the
Pottawatomie Children in a cell exactly like that of
the adult offenders. It was barred, locked and stark - a
discouraging place for children.
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In the USA, an average of 1,621 thefts occur every hour.
From the Crime Clock - U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime.
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Internet Safety
* Instruct your children:
+ never to arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone they met on- line;
+ never to upload (post) pictures of themselves onto the Internet or on-line service to people they do not personally know;
+ never to give out identifying information such as their name, home address, school name, or telephone number;
+ never to download pictures from an unknown source, as there is a good chance there could be sexually explicit images;
+ never to respond to messages or bulletin board postings that are suggestive, obscene, belligerent, or harassing;
+ that whatever they are told on-line may or may not be true.
From Federal Bureau of Investigation
Cyber Division/'s A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
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Eating Disorders
COMPULSIVE OVEREATING
Compulsive Overeating is also referred to as Binge Eating Disorder. It is also very similiar to Bulimia Nervosa.
Here are some characteristics of COE:
* May fulfill all the diagnostic critia for Bulimia Nervosa except for the regular purging.
* Will either binge on large amounts of food or snack continuously throughout the day.
* May be obsessed with food by thinking about it continuously.
* Food becomes a form of comfort to help with depression and feelings.
* Usually results in the person being overweight or obese. Some may be of normal weight if they go through periods of 'binge-free' days.
* May express frustration with weight and not being able to control urges around food.
Internet citation: Eating Disorders Online
For additonal information or for help in this area contact Youth & Family 405.275.3340
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Bullying
Bullies and victims are usually the most insecure, the least likeable, and the most unsuccessful in school. Both boys and girls who are victimized, report symptoms of depression, such as sadness, and loss of interest in activities.
Internet citation: Bullying.org
For additonal information or for help in this area contact Youth & Family 405.275.3340
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Make Your School a Safe School!
Add school safety to the education mission of the school district. A phrase which states that: "It is the goal of (ABC Public Schools) to provide a safe, welcoming and secure environment for all children and those professionals who serve them," is an excellent beginning. Such a statement then allows the school district to develop a series of supporting policies related to safe, welcoming and secure schools.
Often school employees are the only contacts community residents have with a school. As inside authorities, employees' attitudes and opinions carry a great deal of weight locally. Consistent district communication can minimize internal conflict and promote teamwork. Take the time to circulate among school employees, asking for advice based on their firsthand experiences.
Internet citation: National School Safety Center
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