Virtual YLD Newsletter
Issue 1
DREAM,BELIEVE, ACHIEVE!
Hello YLD friends! We hope everyone is doing well during this time at home. We miss seeing everyone in YLD clubs and want to stay connected. Each week we will share updates, information, tips and fun challenges through our Virtual YLD Club Newsletter! Check out the challenges included in this weeks issue. Be sure to let us know if you try any of them....there will
Have an idea for a challenge or a topic let us know and we will include it!
Challenges:
PSA Challenge
Our Family
STEM Fun!
Make A Game Challenge
1. Get Creative! (What is the goal of your game? How does each player achieve that goal? Is it fun? Is it appropriate?)
2. Supplies: Use simple, on hand supplies (that anyone would most likely have) or none.
3. Write out instructions very clearly so that anyone new to the game can understand and easily play.
4. Play the game multiple times. (Test the instructions – are they clear and complete?) Are you having fun? – The more fun, the better!
5. Tweak the game and instructions as desired.
6. Have you named the game yet? If not, think of a fun name to go with your fun game.
7. Create an image/design of the game name.
8. Take any photos of the game (to help other’s recreate it) or with parent’s permission photos of you playing the game.
9. Submit your Game Name image, photos and instructions in response to this post or email mbullis@brightoncenter.com
Tips and Tricks!
Check In
Every club session starts with a youth check in. Take a moment today and everyday to check in with yourself with these easy #healthyathome Daily Questions.
Tips for Surviving NTI
Struggling to do school work from home? Make a plan!
Receiving a lot of school work all at once can be intimidating. But if you plan out when you will do the work, it can start to look a lot more doable.Let us know how your plan worked out in the comments below!
Go Ahead and Doodle, It's Good for You!
We all know Art is a wonderful outlet for self expression but did you know the benefits of art are endless!
Some benefits include:
Improved self-esteem and self worth, Increased ability to self-soothe, Stress and anxiety relief,Improved mental health,Enhanced problem-solving skills,Ability to face past traumas and emotional triggers ,Improved communication skills, Increased focus,and many more!
Check out this list of doodles for every emotion
MEET THE STAFF
Michelle Bullis
" Everything about YLD is awesome! Getting to know the youth in club and seeing them year after year, reach their goals, get involved with the community is amazing. Thank you for spending your time with YLD"
Becca Taylor
"My favorite thing that we did in club this year was our community service projects. I love watching my students’ minds work and grow as they show how passionate they are to help their communities."
Lacy Shapiro
"My favorite thing about YLD is encouraging youth to develop new skills and learn more about themselves! "
Erin Payne
“YLD is a special place where everyone can discover more clearly who they are and where they are supported to become the people the people they want to be.”
Scott Troyer
Teen Coalition Facilitator Newport High School
"My favorite thing about TC is the relationships that are built here. We build these relationships with one another and with our communities when we do our community service learning. It’s beautiful."
Angie Weinel
Advice to Club Members: "Do something today that your future self will thank you for"
Joe West
Advice for Club members:
"Work harder than you think you did yesterday"
Let us know if you try any of the activities form this weeks newsletter. If you complete them be sure to shoot us an email or send us a picture to be entered in prize drawings. We'd also love hear what you've been up to since clubs have been on hold! Be sure you or a parent/guardian are following the social media accounts for all the awesome Virtual Club stuff going on each day! Be on the lookout for our Spring Break Road Trip! The week will feature fun places in North America you can explore from the comfort of your couch! If you need anything please let us know! We are here to support and help in any way we can.
About Us
Brighton Centers mission is to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment and leadership.
YLD ( Youth Leadership Development) is an awesome after school program for students throughout Northern Kentucky.
Email: mbullis@brightoncenter.com
Website: https://www.brightoncenter.com/
Location: Newport, KY
Phone: 859-491-8303
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1450713461880864/
Twitter: @brightoncenter