NORDC Teen Camp: Youth Opposing Lives of Obesity

Overview: Total community Action, Inc. in partnership with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) will offer a Teen camp at the TCA facility 14441 Curran Bld. This Teen Camp, Youth Opposing Lives of Obesity (YOLO) will provide 13-15 year olds with an opportunity to improve their health through fitness activity and health education, as well as providing them with opportunities for Career Exploration. As a teen Camp YOLO will feature vast variety of activities, weekly filed trips, academic games, and possibly horseback riding, and

urban gardening.  Breakfast and lunch will be served to the campers through the Summer Feeding program. There will be no fees attached to the TCA YOLO Teen Camp, but civic and corporate sponsorships are welcomed.

Camp Dates and Hours of Operation: The camp will operate June 2 through July 11, 2014. Camp hours are 9:00am-through 3:00p.m.

Registration: registration for the TCA Cap YOLO and all other NORDC Teen camp must be completed online at www.nola.gov/nolayouthworks . TCA will provide online assistance with registration at the Little Woods location on April 3, 2014 from 9:00am-3:00p.m.

Youth Stipends – Teen Camp participants will receive a stipend of $75.00/week , for 30 hours of participation.

Volunteers Needed: Community members, organizations, churches and  parents are encouraged to support the YOLO Teen camp by volunteering or donating to the Program activities. Volunteers are need to assist in daily food service, chaperone filed trips, urban gardening and other activities. Volunteers will required to complete all necessary background checks in accordance with state law. Donations a of all kinds and amounts are welcome.  For more information on volunteering or donating to the YOLO Teen camp at Little Woods , please contact Mrs. Chanda Burk, TCA Youth programs Specialist  @ 373-6373.