Books
About Adoption for Teens
MSU
Spartan Youth Programs
Pre-college Programs and Activities for Pre-K through 12th Graders.
4-H
Youth Development
Michigan's 4 H Program - Head - Heart - Hands - Health - offers
community based learning opportunities. The program is for young
people who live in the city as well as those who live in the
country. What you can do in 4 H is limited only by your imagination.
This web site can find out what kinds of activities are available
through 4 H and find out how to become a member.
Click
here to learn about the most recent history of Michigan's
4 H program.
Click
here to find out what some of the 4 H programs in the state
of Michigan are doing.
Boys and
Girls Clubs of America
July 31, 2006place to learn
and have fun. At a Boys and Girls Club you can play games, be
creative, and gain new skills. You can find out about the different
programs offered through the Boys and Girls Clubs of America
by going to: http://www.bgca.org/programs/.
To locate a club near you go to: http://www.bgca.org/clubs/.
Camp
Fire USA
Get involved and make a difference. Consider joining Camp Fire
USA. Develop your leadership skills by participating in community
service projects. To find out more about Camp Fire USA for Teens
visit http://www.campfireusa.org/teens/
To locate a Camp Fire USA council go to: http://www.campfireusa.org/council_locator/
If you can't find a Camp Fire USA council near you, e-mail teens@campfireusa.org
for more information on how to become a youth leader.
Ponytail Sports
Ponytail Sports is a publication aimed at the
female athlete. It provides columns on Title IX, sports nutrition,
health and fitness and other articles related to girls and women
in sports. It also includes information on summer sports camps
and clinics. As well as being available online, hardcopies of
Ponytail Sports can be found at a number of organizations
throughout the state of Michigan or be obtained by subscription
(one year - $20.00). When visiting Ponytail Sports online, click
on the photo to see “What’s Inside”. Although
aimed at the female athlete, the different organizations listed
under the link “CAMPS
and CLINICS” also include information
related to boys events.
Express
Yourself!
A Teenager's Guide to Fitting In, Getting Involved, and Finding
Yourself
How
to Evaluate a Web Page (pdf)
TeenHealth
Answers & Advice
A site for adoptive teens that contains a wide range of topics
and articles.
Safety
Guidelines for Chat Rooms (or Any Time You Are Online) (pdf)
