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NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTERISSUE 04ISSUE 04JULY 2023JULY 2023"A CITY WHERE"A CITY WHERECHILDREN ANDCHILDREN ANDYOUTH CANYOUTH CANTHRIVE"THRIVE" OFFICE OF CHILD AND YOUTHOFFICE OF CHILD AND YOUTHSUCCESSSUCCESS Contact UsYOUTH | FAMILY | COMMUNITYYOUTH | FAMILY | COMMUNITY

The Office of Child and Youth Success isThe Office of Child and Youth Success isdedicated to prioritizing San Diego'sdedicated to prioritizing San Diego'syoungest community by providing accessyoungest community by providing accessto resources, services, and high-qualityto resources, services, and high-qualityprograms to improve social, health, andprograms to improve social, health, andeducational outcomes.educational outcomes.THE OFFICE OF CHILDTHE OFFICE OF CHILDAND YOUTH SUCCESSAND YOUTH SUCCESSContact UsThrough trust, transparency, equity, andThrough trust, transparency, equity, andinclusion, the City of San Diego, Office of Childinclusion, the City of San Diego, Office of Childand Youth Success, will coordinate a network ofand Youth Success, will coordinate a network ofcommunity stakeholders that will provide acommunity stakeholders that will provide ashared framework to deliver high impactshared framework to deliver high impactsolutions to challenging circumstances forsolutions to challenging circumstances foryoung people empowering them to thrive in theyoung people empowering them to thrive in thecommunity they serve.community they serve.V I S I O NM IS S I O NThe Office of Child and Youth Success will serve as a navigationThe Office of Child and Youth Success will serve as a navigationand connection point for residents seeking supportive servicesand connection point for residents seeking supportive servicesand programming for youth ages 24 and below.and programming for youth ages 24 and below.OCYS NEWSLETTERJuly 20231

Today farmers' markets are a place where childrencan discover the joys of fresh produce. Havingfarmers' markets in the community helps enrich it byincreasing residents' access to quality products andcreating an enjoyable place to gather. Kids who growup loving fresh fruits and vegetables need joyfulopportunities to taste, learn, and share food in thecommunity. / 15FARMERSFARMERS MARKETSMARKETS Contact UsWHAT YOU WILL FIND AT AWHAT YOU WILL FIND AT AFARMERS MARKETFARMERS MARKET WHY IT MATTERSWHY IT MATTERS Studies show that kids often need to taste new foods 6to 15 times before building unique eating preferencesand habits. Creating an educational space for studentsto learn about local, seasonal food can help support andpromote local agriculture's sustainability and improveresidents' well-being by supporting healthy choices. In 1600, the first farmers' market wasestablished in North America. It was theprimary way farmers and craftsmen couldsell their goods, and consumers could haveaccess to meats, dairy, and fresh produce. OCYS NEWSLETTERJuly 20232

Contact UsMore InfoHOUSING EDUCATIONCOMMUNITYCENTERS EMOTIONAL &BEHAVIORAL WELL-BEING BENIFITS ANDASSISTANCE JOB & CAREER TRANSITIONING YOUTHTRANSITIONING YOUTH OCYS NEWSLETTERJuly 2023INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLSPHYSICAL HEALTH& WELL-BEING3“…if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire thecapacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.” – Mahatma Gandhi

WHATS GOING ONWHATS GOING ON AT THE LIBRARIESAT THE LIBRARIES Contact UsOCYS NEWSLETTERJuly 20230101SAN DIEGO CENTRAL LIBRARYCamps and workshop series available for theyouth for the month of July at your local publicbranch libraryDYH@L Presents: Dino Camp0202ALLIED GARDENS/BENJAMINSigning Pajama Storytime0303BALBOA BRANCHSTEM Crafternoon0404CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCHSummer Reading Program0505CARMEL VALLEY BRANCHFamily and Tiny Tots Storytime0606CITY HEIGHTS/WEINGARTMath & Logic Games for Familiies0707CLAIREMONTStorytime for Preschools and a CraftTogether0808COLLEGE-ROLANDOSTEAM Discovery Hour0909KENSINGTON-NORMAL HEIGHTSHullabaloo in the Park1010LA JOLLA/RIFORD3D Design Workshop1111LINDA VISTADYH@L: Full STEAM Ahead Summer Camp1212LOGAN HEIGHTSArts & Crafts1313MIRA MESABeyond the Playground: Storytime in the Park1414MISSION HILLS-HILLCREST/KNOXLego Power Hour1515MISSION VALLEYToddler and Preschool Storytime1616MOUNTAIN VIEW/BECKWOURTHDYHAL Presents: Math-tastic Camp1717NORTH CLAIREMONTShow & Tell Storytime1818NORTH PARKBaby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve!1919OAK PARKGorging on Geology2020OCEAN BEACHRhythm and Movement2121PACIFIC BEACH/TAYLORGardening Exchange2222PARADISE HILLSCraig Newton: Music and Instruments from Around the World!2323POINT LOMA/HERVEYSing & Sign Toddler Storytime2424RANCHO BERNARDOMad Science of San Diego: TA-DA!4

Contact UsOCYS NEWSLETTERJuly 20232525RANCHO PENASQUITOSKnit and Crochet Circle2626SAN CARLOSChildren's Yoga & Stories2727SAN YSIDRODYH@L Presents: Camp Chef2828SCRIPPS MIRAMAR RANCHExploring the Science of Harry Potter2929SERRA MESA-KEARNY MESAPajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie3030SKYLINE HILLSSummer Program: Toshwerks3131TIERRASANTATeen Arts and Crafts3232UNIVERSITY COMMUNITYSTEAM Box & Games3333UNIVERSITY HEIGHTSDIY Comic Book Craft3434VALENCIA PARK/MALCOLM XDYH!L Presents: Full STEAM Ahead Summer CampScan this QR code to findyour next activities atyour local librarybranches!5

DRIVER SAFETYDRIVER SAFETY Contact UsOCYS NEWSLETTERJuly 2023For moreinformationon driversafety tipsMake anappointmenttoday atDMV Low costinsuranceavailable6 Make sure you're belted-up at all times, even ifyou're in the rear seat. This will not only saveyou from fines but will even keep youprotected ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT-BELTAVOID DISTRACTIONSNever ever drive under the influence of alcohol orany sort of intoxicating substance. Doing so canlead you to lose control while driving and end up ina mishap. Is also illegal to drive drunk or in anintoxicated state.NEVER DRINK AND DRIVEDistracted driving is among the major causes ofaccidents. Hence, one should avoid taking phonecalls while driving. Basically, a driver should stayfully focused on the road at all times. ALWAYS RESPECT THE SPEED LIMITAs driving at higher speeds can land you with achallon and worst, still, cause an accideMAINTAIN YOUR CAROne should always maintain their car to ensure highroad safety as driving an ill-maintained vehicle cancause an accident, thereby causing injury to you aswell as other road users.

Contact UsHOT SUMMER JOBSHOT SUMMER JOBS ACCESS INCOCYS NEWSLETTERJuly 2023SAN DIEGO WORKFORCEPARTNERSHIP |CONNECT2CAREERS YOUTHEMPLOYMENT PROGRAMO1.AMERICA’S JOB CENTER OFCALIFORNIA (AJCC) | YOUTHEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYPROGRAM (YEOP) O2.GOODWILL SANDIEGO’S YOUNGADULTS PROGRAM03.04.YOUTHCOMMISSION!06.05.SAN DIEGO JOBCORPS,7

PART TIME & VOLUNTEERPART TIME & VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIESOPPORTUNITIES Contact UsMust be 16 or older Must complete a background checkMust complete at least 4 hours ofcommunity service (or the minimumrequired by your school forgraduation)For volunteers under the age of 18we require a letter ofrecommendation from a non-familymember and registered as a student1.2.3.4.What you need to applyto become a Volunteer: Do you love working with youth? Are you lookingfor a safe space to volunteer and have fun?Volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club and assist inall areas of youth development programs. Volunteer applicationform Drivers license Social security cardFor volunteers under theage of 18, a school ID isrequired.1.2.3.4.OCYS NEWSLETTEROCYS NEWSLETTERJuly 2023July 2023Summer Camp CounselorLife guard Babysitter Summer InternRestaurant ServerMovie Theater workerFast Food EmployeeGym Employee8Eligibility Requirements:

Contact UsOCYS NEWSLETTERJuly 2023UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS JULY20-23MAY20-SEP 4MAY13-AUG 18 JULY14Are you planning aAre you planning aspecial event inspecial event inSan Diego andSan Diego andneed planningneed planninghelp? Please visit.help? Please visit. 2023 Comic-ConInternational: San DiegoKids Bowl FREE at Aztec Lanes(6075 Aztec Circle Dr)Blue Star Museums offers FREEadmission to active-duty militarypersonnel and their familiesFREE All-Inclusive Day ofPlay & Resource Fair9