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DISCOVER

SUMMER 2016

Thank You Rob and Melani Walton Foundation, For Believing...

Summer of 2016 we expanded our summer camp to include anti-bullying workshops with a holistic approach to wellness through nutrition and fitness by adding mind, body, and spirit elements. The Discover U Summer Camp exceeded our expectations by giving a unique experience 4 day, 4 plus hour a day of non-stop exciting activities through a combination of Yoga, Nutrition, Primal Fitness, and the Release the Fear’s Bridging Possibilities Workshops. Each of these segments had a common core design of selfreflection, self-confidence, ambition, respect of self and others, and believing in one’s self. Most effective were the segments on self-empowerment and knowing that each individual has the power of choice. This message was a common theme that was weaved through the entire Discover U Camp. Students were able to “Discover their TRUE U” and learn to make choices that promote the power of healthy minds, bodies, and spirits. Each day before camp started kids had time to reflect from their journals and recap in the group by sharing what they learned the day before, what tools they learned, and how this discovery is going to help them achieve their future goals and dreams. Yoga breathing techniques offered helped kids learn to calm themselves, oxygenate blood flow, and maximize their brain potential. The ideas of what is their Authentic Self, Being Present, True Happiness, how to Concentration and Creating Peace in their life. Participants reflected in their journals and created their own mantra and mantra symbol (affirmation or mission statement for their life) that they could reflect on to re-inspire them after summer camp. In the Nutrition segment they learned about sources of carbs, proteins, fiber, and the role they play in success at school, sports and their future; showing visuals of healthy food choices designing healthy snacks. We did this through visual and kinesthetic games. Each group of five was given a series of flashcards each having a vegetable or body part, they got to work as a team and match up what vegetable benefits what body part. In example, if you cut open a carrot it looks like an eye, etc. In a different game, they played as a team and got to figure how long you had to walk to work off various items like a bag of Cheetos or a slice of pizza or a large Coke. After each one of these games, the teams were given beads and points as prizes and incentives. Kids learned how to read labels by holding up a finger for healthy items on a label, like vitamins and protein and taking away fingers for items that exceed healthy fat and carbohydrate levels. Participants learned about portion size through visual recognition, such as pasta portion size is half a baseball, a pancake should be the size of the compact disc, and meat, fish, and poultry portion should be the size of a deck of cards. Then each day the group received a tray full of ingredients for that day's lunch and measured proportions for each person and they learned to make their own lunch. They also were given menus in Spanish and English saying what the recipe contains and the list of carbs, protein, fat, and calories of each lunch serving and snack. They recorded this information in their journals to take home and share with family members. After lunch the kids participates in Release the Fear's Bridging Possibilities (BP) program, they consist of many creative interactive hands-on activities exploring whole brain thinking, exploring healthy life choices to see possibilities and purpose.

Instruction happens through various interactive creative process activities that utilize inquirybased learning experiences, an educational practice where the director/facilitator uses controlled questioning to serve as a learning guide in order to move students toward new understandings through each individual’s expression through stories, activities and artwork. BP workshops activities include: 1. Who Am I? Objective to understand cultural diversity, how much we all have in common; yet often “judge a book by its cover”. 2. Creative Storytelling. Objective to learn to express yourself through drawing and learning to use various skills to build your memory through visual content while developing understanding and respect for one another. 3. Seeing Beyond: Objective to have students use senses to describe and identify an object, stimulating the sense of touch, smell, and intuition using new descriptive words: translucent, opaque, sphere, and cylinder shape, developing better creative communication, a keener sense of understanding, and a new way to explore the world around them. 4. Through the Hoops. Objective to learn to work as a team and identify the skills of self and others, asking for help when needed, so if you see others who have a skill you want to have to achieve your dreams, ask for help. 5. Drawing Our Memories, Fears, Hopes, and Dreams. Objective to discuss the concept that drawing is a means to communicate feelings and ideas, utilizing their favorite and least favorite color. Overcome doubts and recognize fears, then achieve your dreams by listening to yourself rather than others. 6. Yes, No. Objective is to focus clearly and become passionate about your dream, grasp what is necessary to get past the “no’s” in life and be supportive of others. 7. Group Painting. Objective is to promote the concept and skills of using teamwork and the power of community. They start out by the understanding the concept of foundation with the blank canvas symbolizing foundation. We interject a review of what primary and secondary colors are and when you mix two secondary colors together you get tertiary. They learn the difference between accentuate and desecrate, accentuating power and movement simultaneously, and learn to respect the expression of others. They step back from the canvas and discover the use of perspective and how that tool can be used in their lives as a key to problem solving. The finished piece is titled by the group and put on display as a symbol of what they have achieved together. Each day ended by putting the core messages into motion, with the Primal fitness team reinforcing the message of choice and the importance of physical fitness, using tires to increase strength, endurance and balance. Nutrition lessons in portioning food correctly. Self-esteem enlightenment referencing the importance of choosing friends, self empowering each of them, and they responded by saying they are able to have the confidence within themselves to know when to say no, to follow their own path not someone else's and no when they need to go. Day 1, Students participated in a back-to-basics approach at physical fitness that not only built their physical strength, but their mental strength as well. As students engaged in fitness exercises, they chanted “ambitious” and were motivated by to be ambitious about… Life. Day 2, Kids began to be genuinely motivated after Day 1 and were excited to start moving forward. The students participated in team building physical exercises in which encouraging their teammates was applauded by staff. The message at the end of class focused on being motivated about… Life.

Day 3, the students became engaged in knowing they were equipped with the physical and mental strength that would get them through the challenging fitness exercises. The message at the end of class focused on being energized recognizing their strengths and how to overcome fear by keeping a positive outlook on… Life. Day 4, as students participated in fitness activities they were able to recognize the culmination of the weeks lessons and focused on their choice in building physical and mental strength using their own resources readily available to them, their families, and their communities. The message at the end of class focused on using your natural resources to lead a healthy… Life, by realizing the power of mind, body and spirit within each of them and the choice is theirs to bring forth positive results. What these students gained from this experience will carry on throughout their lives and even in to their communities. It truly turned out to be a summer camp unlike any other…

Participants in the 2016 Discover U Summer Camp Yoga Program were encouraged to move toward more sustainable means of communication, self-confidence, social competence, and spatial awareness through the practice of yoga. The 2016 Discover U Summer Camp Yoga curriculum was designed specifically to introduce children to the concepts of awareness, sustainability, and effective thinking; and to give them the tools to positively navigate an ever-shifting society. By allowing them a safe space for self-expression and epistemological exploration, the children had an opportunity to define their personal goals and dreams. Then, working with themes like “teamwork”, “self-respect”, and “breathing to focus”, the children were exposed to new ideas that opened up their concepts of self. And by identifying and addressing their physical, mental, and emotional needs, the children were able to establish personal values as well as the human values that inspire them to reach their goals, both short term and life-long. At the very least, participants gained a deeper understanding of their bodies and minds. At best, the children took away a set of skills that will give them a distinct advantage in their journeys toward the bright future.

July 2016 RELEASE THE FEAR Discover U Summer Camp RTF Pre/Post Survey Results OVERALL PERCENTAGES 49 Students (2 Summer Camps) Male 24% Female 76% – Youth Ages 9-17 80.5% discovered something new about themselves Pre 55.5% compared to Post 74% realized that they are not alone in their fears. Pre 89% compared to Post 95.6% realized that they can make their dreams a reality. 97.5% learned something to help them deal with bullying. 93.5% stated that they would do something if they saw someone being bullied. Pre 76% compared to Post 89% like how they feel after exercise. Pre 31% compared to Post 55.5% feel that they can Relax and Breathe All the Time. Pre 38.5% compared to Post 54.5% think making healthy food choices helps them achieve dreams. Pre 82% compared to Post 90% think about Nutrition, believe it will make them feel good, and think it can help them in their future. Florence Crittenton – 24 Students Pendergast – 25 Students July 11-July 14 2016 Florence Crittenton Workshop Results 24 Students (1 Summer Camp) Male 0% Female 100% – Youth Ages 12-17 65% discovered something new about themselves Pre 50% compared to Post 65% realized that they are not alone in their fears. Pre 82% compared to Post 95% realized that they can make their dreams a reality. 75% learned something to help them deal with bullying. 95% stated that they would do something if they saw someone being bullied. Pre 64% compared to Post 90% like how they feel after exercise. Pre 18% compared to Post 50% feel that they can Relax and Breathe All the Time. Pre 25% compared to Post 35% think making healthy food choices helps them achieve dreams. Pre 79% compared to Post 80% think about Nutrition, believe it will make them feel good, and think it can help them in their future. July 25-July 28 2016 Pendergast Workshop Results 25 Students (1 Summer Camp) Male 48% Female 52% – Youth Ages 9-13 96% discovered something new about themselves Pre 61% compared to Post 83% realized that they are not alone in their fears. Pre 96% compared to Post 96% realized that they can make their dreams a reality. 100% learned something to help them deal with bullying. 92% stated that they would do something if they saw someone being bullied. Pre 88% compared to Post 88% like how they feel after exercise. Pre 44% compared to Post 61% feel that they can Relax and Breathe All the Time. Pre 52% compared to Post 74% think making healthy food choices helps them achieve dreams. Pre 100% compared to Post 100% think about Nutrition, believe it will make them feel good, and think it can help them in their future.

Thanks to Rob and Melani Walton Foundation, 24 young lives from Florence Crittenton experienced their Possibilities. The Discover U Summer Camp took place on July 11-14th 2016. Opening up possibilities for the young minds of Arizona’s youth for a brighter tomorrow.© “Bridging Possibility” workshops. Through stories, activities and artwork, Release the Fear’s Workshops will help students to:       

Draw One’s Fears and Awaken Hopes and Dreams Stimulate Creative Listening and Communication Bridge Understanding Discuss How Color Affects Us and Our Environment Awaken Senses Heighten Visual Awareness of Our Environment Turn Pain into Possibilities into Purpose.

The students are divided into four groups or teams that they remain with throughout the workshop. In their small group, the students may be asked to complete an activity, to share responses, or to reflect on an exercise. Often times these groups can have students with different beliefs, various backgrounds, and even opposing gang affiliations. The workshop will end with a group created painting to be displayed for the public. Participant Responses Participants are asked to reflect on several of the activities and then share with the group. These responses are written in their words without edit. The following responses are from the students who range in ages from 12-17. The students are asked to reflect on the following question: How do you think this activity could help you in your daily life (In School, Out of School, or In Your Career)? Who am I? : Honesty. Not cheating or stealing. Standing up being a leader. Reaching your goals. / Communication, knowing yourself. To be honest to other students. Helping out others and speaking up for others. By helping yourself make better observations about self and others. Taking control of your selfconfidence. / Not alone, honesty, equal, similarity. Prevent bullying, not lying. Uniting, comparing. Learn to be honest. / Things in common, honesty, communication, individuality. Better communicate, Be honest in school. Stand up to, stand up for yourself. Be yourself. Not argue with your boss. Not to judge people. Creative Storytelling: Confidence and integrity. Communication. Be a leader instead of a follower. Help those in need. / Equality. Stop bullying, communication. Being kind aware, respectful. Demonstrate. / Integrity, confidence, all 6 traits. Demonstrating the 6 character traits. Speak up, be a leader. Represent the 6 traits for what they truly are. / Integrity, caring, equality, communication. Demonstrate speak up. Standing up, Leader. Demonstrate. Through the Hoops: Trust, teamwork, responsibility. Honesty, teamwork. Help them feel safe, accept differences. Helps with future obstacles and accepting differences. / Teamwork, trust, confidence, strategy. Help is struggling. Help feel safe, comparisons. Learn to go through obstacles. / Fun, teamwork, trust. Tutoring, student counsel. Compare your differences. Trivial obstacles. / Learn how to go thru obstacles. Diversity. Conflict resolution. Trivial obstacles.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Confident, encourage positive. Encourage others. A good role model. Be yourself, hero. / Leadership, respect. Applying yourself and lead people. Standing up to do good. Confidence. Making tough decisions. / Self-Love, confidence, characteristics. Confidence to speak in front of others. Having strength to say No. Choosing the night companions-relationships. / Set better examples. Encouragement. Be your own good leader. Motivation for yourself/others. Mirror Work: Look at Yourself in the eyes (ONLY) and tell yourself that you love or like yourself just the way you are. Like a champion. / I feel the same. / Akward but after it made me feel good. / I don’t feel anything. / Good I guess. / Confident. / The same. / Confident about myself. Good about myself. / It doesn’t matter what everyone thinks. I love myself. / It makes me feel confident and better about myself. / Self destined and oriented. / It makes me feel relieved. / Strong, confident, emotional. / It feels like I am lying to myself. / Positive, happy good. / It makes me feel pretty. / It makes me feel like I am someone instead of a nobody. / I feel like it is an encouragement to help me change in a positive. / I don’t feel anything. / it makes me feel happy good and content. / Happy about myself. / Awkward, uncomfortable. / Worthiness, outstanding, confident. / It motivates me and makes me feel good about myself. / Beautiful/handsome, unique. Hero: Who is Your Hero and Why do you think are they important? What characteristics or qualities, would you or do you, look for in a Hero? I love Memphis. They taught me how to dab. Trustworthy, responsible, respectful. / Satan. He helps me all the time and he is always there for me. / Travis, my dad. Trust, responsibility, caring. / My dad. They are important because they are there for me when my real dad couldn’t. Someone who can always be there even through a lot of struggles because they care. / My mom. She is very protective. Nothing much, she is perfect to me. / Aunt. They have stage 4 breast cancer. Empowering. / I don’t have one. / My Tia. She is always there to help. / My Mother because she has been there since day one. Someone that shows you how life should be like. / She is special to me and I want to be like her. Good qualities. / My uncle. He was protective of my family and so am I. Pride and loyalty. / Helpfulness, understanding, almost perfect. / Grandma. She has been a role model to me. She would let me be me. / My brother. No matter what difficulties come he gets through it and deals with his decisions. Strength, caring, courage, loving. / Myself. I help people out. Someone who is their self. / My sister. She motivates me to do the impossible and she supports me. Motivation, goals, experience, patience. / I am my own hero. No putting yourself down. Responsible, trustworthy, respectful. / The crow. He was able to put the wrong things right ever after it killed him. Bravery, Justice. / God. Nothing would exist without him. Leadership, humble, respect, compassion, forgiveness, all six character pillars. / Jace Wayland. He is smart, and can overcome anything he is very courageous. Kind, energetic, and caring. / Trustworthiness, citizenship. / My family and my girl. Family is the only thing I have and my girl keeps me moving. / My sister Victoria. She taught me a lot no matter what she has been through. Staying Strong. / Jesus. He died on the cross to save me from my sins. Loving, kind, caring, patient, remorseful. Seeing Beyond: Creativity, question, respect. Learn to ask questions. Curiosity is good for you. / Strategy, concept clue, educated guess. Concept clue. Figuring things out. / Teamwork, imagination. Science, math, reading for the blind. Reading braille, object is to find in life. Phones make up looking the origin. / Listening, teamwork. Mathematics because you need to be able to guess. Learn where things may be found. Drawing one’s Fear’s, Hopes and Dreams and Sharing: Confidence, Be fearless, High self-steam. Public speaking, speak up. Life goals, confidence. / Opening up, face your fears, confidence, self-encouragement. Speeches, not give up, encouraging, confidence. Stand up for others and what you believe in. Confidence, encouragement, perseverance. / Opening up our fears. Staying confident. Staying focused and encouraging. Standing up for things you believe in. / Opening up, confidence, standing up front. Giving speeches, believing. Vise versa. Standing up for what you believe in life skills.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Comment. Confidence. Comment on my school work. Mental strength, have confidence in yourself. / Optimism, commitment, confidence, strength. Positive self- talk, commitment to studying, giving a speech. Patience, not giving up, for yourself. / Optimism, commitment, confidence, hope, strength. Commitment to study. Give a speech. Not giving up. / Optimism, commitment, confidence in public speaking. Test, studying, giving respect. Physically, mentally, emotional. Describe a time when you had an experience that you perceived (thought/saw) as negative, but through time or something you did, you perceived (thought/saw) the experience as a positive one. Draw on the other side of the paper, a picture of how you felt about this experience. Draw how you felt at the beginning and how you felt when the change took place. Then write abou t it: My brother yelled at me and I got mad but then I realized it was advice and I accepted it. / When my mom and dad got divorced. It really hurt me but in the end I think I’m better off without him. / When I got locked up it taught me not to go back. / Living with my grandparents it was a very stressful and heart breaking time. Only few know about my life with my grandparents. I experienced every type of abuse and because of that I got a relationship with my hero (God, Jesus) and I have the best baby brother ever. If I hadn’t been thru that I would never have the strong relationship I have with him. / When I didn’t want to come to a treatment center and I wanted to do something negative. I wanted to go somewhere better. When I got interviewed at FloCrit I was hoping I’ll get accepted. Once I got here I got better and happier. / When I got locked up and it got me annoyed and mad being there. The change is being here and getting the treatment I need. / When I went to jail and it taught me not to go back. / I thought probation was bad but it helped me out with my drug abuse. / I thought group homes were bad but found out they help us figure out our lives. / There was a thing I went to try and make it but there was a lot of other people there. I didn’t think I would make it at first then I knew I was good experience so I was more positive. / My behavior was negative to positive. / When I cut myself to ribbons, but I am getting help now. / My first day at a new school was awful I sat all alone but after time passed I made friends and they are really good people. / An experience is when I started partying and doing drugs and yelling at my mom and siblings seen me. It was encouraging me to change. / The negative that happened to me was when I got raped and after that I turned it to a positive way by letting it go like forgive but not forget. / The experience I’m having right now I’ve been messing up so to say and how I’m getting things straightened out in order to go home. It sucks because I was supposed to discharge tomorrow but how I have to stay for another 30 days because people have been twisting my words into something that isn’t true. / When I went to Durango. It has taught me not to go back.

INSPIRING AND EMPOWERING YOUTH WITH THE TOOLS TO MAKE BETTER LIFE CHOICES...

Funded By: Rob and Melani Walton Foundation Location: Florence Crittenton %Male

%Female 100

Dates: July 11-14, 2016

Ages 14-17

Do you think others (Kids my age, older & younger, Adults) have the same Fear as I do? Pre %YES 50 %NO 42 %Other 8 Post %YES 65 %NO 20 %Other 15 Thoughts Shared: I only fear is fear itself. Rate this statement: I believe I can make my hopes and/or dreams come true. Pre % Not at all 8 % Sometimes 60 % All the Time 32 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 25 % All the Time 65 Rate this statement: I respect my own decisions even when dealing with peer pressure. Pre % Not at all 8 % Sometimes 50 % All the Time 39 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 50 % All the Time 35 Complete this statement: I am trustworthy and I see myself as a __. Follower, Equal, Leader Pre % Follower 8 % Equal 38 % Leader 54 Post % Follower 0 % Equal 25 % Leader 65 Rate this statement: I feel like I can Relax and Breathe. Pre % Not at all 11 % Sometimes 71 % All the Time 18 Post % Not at all 5 % Sometimes 35 % All the Time 50 Rate this statement: Have you ever thought about nutrition, Can it make you feel good and help you in your future? Pre % Not at all 21 % Sometimes 58 % All the Time 21 Post % Not at all 10 % Sometimes 45 % All the Time 35 Rate this statement: Do you think making healthy food choices can help you achieve your dreams? Pre % Not at all 25 % Sometimes 50 % All the Time 25 Post % Not at all 10 % Sometimes 45 % All the Time 35 Do you like how you feel after you exercise? Pre % Yes 64 % No 25 % Other 8 Post % Yes 90 % No 10 % Other 0 Thoughts Shared: Hot and sweaty but good. / Makes me feel like I achieved something and can achieve whatever I want. Have you ever been bullied? % Yes 79 % No 21 % No Answer 0 Have you ever seen someone being bullied? % Yes 92 % No 8 % No Answer 0 Did you do anything? % Yes 64 % No 25 % No Answer 11 Will you use your new knowledge about healthy food to make better food choices? Post % Yes 90 % No 10 Thoughts Shared: Healthy food is good. / So I don’t get diabetes. / Trying to stay healthy. / I will look at the nutrition label and make sure I get the appropriate amount of each. / To be healthy you have to make healthy decisions. / I never knew what food was what until now. / Eating healthy makes a healthy living stable. / I want to be healthy.

Did you learn something in the workshop that will help you deal with bullying? Post % Yes 75 % No 25 Thoughts Shared: Understand others. / Speaking up not only for others but myself as well. / It is okay to stand up. / Be confident. / I learned to walk away or tell an adult. After attending the character education workshop and learning about compassion, if you saw someone be bullied, would you do something? Post % Yes 95 % No 0 Thoughts Shared: They could get hurt. / It would be a good characteristic. / It is not right. / I would tell a trusted adult or stand up to them respectfully. / Bullying is not okay and everyone should have a voice. / I know how it feels. / I have been bullied and it is not fun. / Bullying is not acceptable. What do you think about color? What % gave more thought and shared them about color. Pre 67% Post 70% Thoughts Shared: Pre: I love all color because all mixed together forms black. / I love it. / Color is awesome. / I love it. / Beauty. / I feel colors are equal. / Color is whatever makes you happy. / It is an important thing in life. It expresses feelings and emotions. / Color is everywhere if we had no color at all we couldn’t see. / Blue and Black. / Rainbow. / Colors are unique and are expressed differently. / Emotions. / Sometimes people use color as their feelings/modes. / It’s unequal. / Color represents feelings. / I think it is beautiful. Post: It’s about how you feel. / It’s important. / Expressing your feelings. / It is just something what you think it is. / I think it is emotions. / Positive and motivation. / Color brings beauty out of you. / It is amazing and means something different for everything. / Everything has color even sound. / Color is beautiful. / I love it. / All colors are different. / Everything. Color is amazing. / Color is everything. My most important hope or dream is. . . What % gave more thought to their Dreams becoming reality. Pre 82% Post 95% Thoughts Shared: Pre: To become a tattoo artist or graphic designer. / Become a Veterinarian. / College. / To leave FloCrit. / Become a lawyer. / Become an artist and photographer. / Going home. / Do what I want and live how I want and be free. / Raise my family right. / To help kids like myself overcome life challenges. / To become a known supermodel. / Being me. / Be happy. / Finish school. / Go home to my family. / Graduate. / Hope. / To be a cosmetologist or go to college. / To become a pediatrician. / Being the best me. / Cardiovascular surgeon. / Not comfortable saying. / Become a veterinarian. Post: Cardiovascular surgeon. / Have a healthy baby. / Become a lawyer. / Get my degree in criminal justice. / Family. / Ultrasound Tech. / Finishing college. / Life gets better. / To become a supermodel. / Become a graphic designer. / To be a success in life. / To live life to the fullest. / To be the best professional choreographer. / Achieving my goals for my job and being happy in life. / Help others. / To be a success. / To be a you tuber. / To discharge from FlorCrit. / To graduate high school and study to become a baker. One thing I learned in workshop that will help me reach my dream is: Post 85% discovered something new in the workshop. Thoughts Shared: Confidence. / Not giving up. / To believe in myself. / Believe. / Be confident and never give up. / Respect others differences. / You can do it. / Saying it out loud and writing it down. / Staying confident. / Never let others say you can’t. / Is to have confidence. / Believe in yourself. / Eat healthy. / Confidence. / To believe in myself. / Never stop trying. / You can achieve anything you want to. / Never stop trying. What did you learn New in the workshop about yourself that you did not know before? Post 65% discovered something new in the workshop. Thoughts Shared: I can do anything I set my mind to. / Confidence. / I could see past everyone’s issues. / I can achieve anything. / I’m stronger then I thought. / I am strong. / There are more fears. / Don’t give others the benefit of the doubt. / I am unique and amazing just the way I am. / I’m confident. / Self-Esteem. / I like guessing games. / I can have fun. / I am strong.

Thanks to Rob and Melani Walton Foundation, 25 young lives from Pendergast experienced their Possibilities. The Discover U Summer Camp took place on July 25 – 28th 2016. Opening up possibilities for the young minds of Arizona’s youth for a brighter tomorrow.© “Bridging Possibility” workshops. Through stories, activities and artwork, Release the Fear’s Workshops will help students to:  Draw One’s Fears and Awaken Hopes and Dreams  Stimulate Creative Listening and Communication  Bridge Understanding  Discuss How Color Affects Us and Our Environment  Awaken Senses  Heighten Visual Awareness of Our Environment 

Turn Pain into Possibilities into Purpose.

The students are divided into four groups or teams that they remain with throughout the workshop. In their small group, the students may be asked to complete an activity, to share responses, or to reflect on an exercise. Often times these groups can have students with different beliefs, various backgrounds, and even opposing gang affiliations. The workshop will end with a group created painting to be displayed for the public. Participant Responses Participants are asked to reflect on several of the activities and then share with the group. These responses are written in their words without edit. The following responses are from the students who range in ages from 9-13. The students are asked to reflect on the following question: How do you think this activity could help you in your daily life (In School, Out of School, or In Your Career)? Who am I? : Social, honesty, communication. Not cheating, group work, teamwork. Report an adult. Job application, talking to relative. / Social skills. Honesty, having confidence. It would help by communicating with adults better. Getting a job, making friends, helping others. / Social skills, honesty, communication. Making friends, group working, taking a test. Speak up, communicate with adults, having each other’s back. Job, interviews, friendly in job. / Social skills, honesty, communication skills. You can apply these skills by not cheating, not giving answers to other people, playing with other kids, and telling answers to the teachers. These could be used to diffuse the situation, tell a teacher, or stop the fight. You can always be honest, not stealing, you can use social skills by applying for a job. Creative Storytelling: Teamwork, confidence. Presentation, sports. Speak up, gather a group. NFL, comedian. / Teamwork. Help communicate with the group. When you’re in a group and someone is getting bullied, you can help the person out by telling a teacher what happen. Communicate with your partner. / Confidence, teamwork, communication. Presentations, working together for a project. Working together to stop bullying, need confidence. Working together in a job, working on a car with someone. / Creativity, storytelling, teamwork. Creating can be used to get good grades on projects as well with teamwork. It would help with teamwork and confidence. Theater or acting falls in creativity.

Through the Hoops: Work together, teamwork, challenges. Perseverance, get along, better at group work. Get people to help. Army, family, college, money. / Teamwork, communication. To help others. To communicate with a teacher. When you get a job. / Go through and obstacles, challenges, teamwork, trust. Working with peers, saying the truth, don’t cheat. Overcome the bully, trust the teacher, work together with friends. Make friends, work in job, trust family. / Teamwork, there will be obstacles always in your way. Sports, to work together in groups. Bullying is an obstacle you must pass. Project and work ideas, making friends. Reflective Take Away Assignment: Love yourself, be aware confidence. To respect adult, confidence for presentations. Stand up for yourself, to stay strong. / Confidence, self-respect. You wouldn’t be shy anymore. You won’t be easily persuaded. You can stand up for yourself and won’t be afraid. / Responsibility, confidence, caring. Getting good grades, present your assignment. Have confidence to say no, responsibility to do the right thing. Responsibility for family, care about family and job. / Confidence, responsibility. When you answer tough questions. Just say no and be yourself. Be yourself and accept failure and success. Mirror Work: Look at Yourself in the eyes (ONLY) and tell yourself that you love or like yourself just the way you are. Happy. / I love myself – it makes me feel good / I love myself, confident, respect / It makes me feel confident about myself / It makes me feel great and appreciated / It makes me feel confident / It makes me feel bad because I know I’m lying I hate lying and by telling myself that I like me just the way I am that would be lying / This makes me feel good. I’ve never done this and doing it now feels like I truly love myself the way I am. / I feel sorta uncomfortable but I’ll get over it / Great, happy / It makes me feel confident in myself / It makes me feel like I do matter and that I’m important to people. / Weird because I don’t really like looking at myself but it was alright. / Confident, believable. / When I looked in the mirror and said those words I felt different. I felt proud. / It makes me feel confident, safe, happy but at the same time it feels a little weird. / Great, happy, excited. / I like myself. The way I am makes me feel good. / It feels good and happy. Good, happy, sad, little made, fairness, weird, awesome, trustworthy, respect. / Determined, strong. / How it made me feel was confident in myself. / Looking at myself in the mirror makes me feel determined for the expectation that go on in my life. Hero: Who is Your Hero and Why do you think are they important? What characteristics or qualities, would you or do you, look for in a Hero? Cop. They putting their lives for us / Well because my dad taught me to be strong / I think Curry is my hero because I want to be in the NBA / This Barak Obama and he is my hero because he ran for president and even though he is African American that didn’t stop him / She important to me because she always there for me no matter what / My father because he taught me how to persevere and work hard. They are important because without him I would be here / One of my heroes is Tyler Joseph. Tyler Joseph is important because he gives me hope that things can and will get better / My mom and dad are my heroes. I love them. My mom works to give us what we need and my dad receives money since he can’t work but he’s always there to take us where we need to go. My mom and dad are important to me because firstly they gave birth to me and also they are always there when I need them. / My mom. She’s been one of my best friends and she always listens to my problems / My mom is my hero because when I’m feeling down she gets me back up. They are important to help us get through life. / My mom is my hero. She always tells me my right and wrongs. Because I love her and she been there for me / My mom is my hero because she gives me the best things and she supports me. Because she cares about and takes care of me. / Mom, Dad, Adrain Jr., Cristian. They are always there for me when ever I need them and even if I don’t. / Albert Einstein. He was one of the greatest scientists ever. / Angelica and Jhohanna. I believe my best friends are important because they found me when I was lost and excepted me the way I was. / My brother is my hero and I think he is important because I want and plan to be like him and I look up to him and try to follow in his footsteps. / My brothers. I think my brothers as my heroes they help me as much as they can. Because he is really smart and very patient when I don’t get a question he helps me. Smart. Patient, respectful. / My mom. My mom is always there for me, and she helps me on homework / My mom and dad. Because my mom and dad they can always push me to be a good kid. / I don’t have one. Bravery, selfishness, kindness, humility. / My mom. She is always there for me. Someone that understand or is a leader. / My heroes are my parents because they take care of me and care for me. My parents are important because I grew up with them and they helped me. The characteristics I look for in a hero are helpful, kind, and caring.

Seeing Beyond: Imagination, inference. Science you ask educated guessing. Posters science labs. / Description, communication, teamwork. In art because you have to describe. Working with a partner. / Sharing, trust, creativity. Writing because you need a creative mind, art. Presentations, share with other people. / Senses, creativity, imagination. When you’re doing projects in science. When you are talking on the phone. Drawing one’s Fear’s, Hopes and Dreams and Sharing: Creativity, imagination. Projects. Think ways to stop the bully. Speech, redecorating your house, writing a story. / Creativity, activity, imagination. When you’re doing a project you have to be creative and use your imagination. You can create a plan on how to stop bullying. When you’re working with someone and when doing a project. / Confidence, creativity, fairness. Projects, be fair to peers. Confidence to speak up. Creativity at job, confidence at interview. / Drawing, creativity, imagination. When you’re doing different types of projects. You can express yourself by drawing. That you can use your imagination in your job. Reflective Take Away Assignment: Choices, determination, confidence, math problem, presentation. Go to work to do good things, everyday to speak in public. / Confidence, choices, determination. When a teacher calls on you and you have the confidence to tell them the answer. When getting job, you will be confident with them. / Responsibility, good choices, determination, confidence. Determined to get good grades, having confidence to say no. Determined to confidence making good choices in life, do well in life, to speak up. / Determination, choices, confidence. Working better with others and getting better grades. When you get jobs you need to make the right choices. We all can remember a time when we did not listen to our Intuition or Inner Voice. Give an example of when you did listen to your Intuition. What can you learn from this situation? When my friends want to go see a scary and I said no. To follow my gut. / There was one time I thought I didn’t know the answer on a quiz so my intuition was to just guess. To study earlier and to follow my intuition. / A time I did follow my intuition was when I was taking a quiz I studied for but on a certain question I forgot and I was going to circle a random answer, but I followed my intuition and got it right. Something I can learn from this situation is to not study that late because I get tired and forget everything the next day and also to follow your Intuition. / I was at Walmart and my friend had no money, so I was thinking of stealing something. Instead bought something cheap. Not to steal things for friends even though you have money. / I usually use my intuition when I have a choice/decision to make like if I should go to my cousin’s house or the movies. Not all decisions are easy to make. / That was in my teacher’s class, I did not listen and she called me to do the answer. That I can tell the teacher to say the answer again! / When I did go with my Inner Voice, everything went easier and I was being myself. Just to always go with your inner voice and everything will go smoothly. / Second guessing on test and choosing the wrong answer. Don’t second guess yourself. / I was playing Pokemon with my friend and I had to clean up. I didn’t listen to my gut and I continued to play Pokemon. To listen to my gut and do what’s right. / A friend dared me to steal something from my teacher, but I didn’t. Listen to your gut. / One time when I was in 3rd grade. I was playing my DS on a school day and my mom put my DS away, and I should’ve done my homework instead of playing on electronics. I learned that I am not allowed to play on electronics during a school week; and I am allowed to play them on weekends. And I learned that school is more important than electronics. / The time when I want to get a box but it too big. Do not do something that you can’t do. / When I chose to play with my friends and not do my chores I was supposed to do. I can learn from this situation by making sure I always to my chores done before going with my friends and also getting my priorities straight. / I followed my intuition last year when I had to make the choice of joining an academy so I did join. I can learn that making a choice when you follow your intuition it can lead to big dream in your future. / I followed my intuition about 2 days ago and I had grabbed my book instead of my phone. I learned that I should listen because then I get rewarded. / When I started practicing fighting at the gym with my brother and learning new stunt. Practice better and more often can after a while I stop cuz I thought I couldn’t do but with my practice I can. Didn’t really know what intuition mean. / When I had a friend that would tell me to do things I should not do, but I listened to my Intuition. I shouldn’t be doing what other people to me to cuz then I would get in trouble. / I was hanging out with my friends wanted to ditch class but I decided not to because I knew I would get in trouble. That I should watch out for the type of people I hang out with. / I remember my teachers offer me to come here and I didn’t want to come but I listen to my intuition by coming here. That I made a good decision and to listen to my inner voice.

Funded By: Rob and Melani Walton Foundation Location: Pendergast %Male 48

%Female 52

Dates: July 25-28th, 2016

Ages 9-13

Do you think others (Kids my age, older & younger, Adults) have the same Fear as I do? Pre %YES 61 %NO 35 %Other 4 Post %YES 83 %NO 17 %Other 0 Rate this statement: I believe I can make my hopes and/or dreams come true. Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 52 % All the Time 48 %No Answer 0 Post % Not at all 4 % Sometimes 22 % All the Time 70 %No Answer 4 Thoughts Shared: Everything is possible. Rate this statement: I respect my own decisions even when dealing with peer pressure. Pre % Not at all 4 % Sometimes 48 % All the Time 48 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 39 % All the Time 61 Thoughts Shared: It depends on what it is. Complete this statement: I am trustworthy and I see myself as a __. Follower, Equal, Leader Pre % Follower 4 % Equal 39 % Leader 57 Post % Follower 0 % Equal 35 % Leader 65 Rate this statement: I feel like I can Relax and Breathe. Pre % Not at all 4 % Sometimes 52 % All the Time 44 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 39 % All the Time 61 Rate this statement: Have you ever thought about nutrition, Can it make you feel good and help you in your future? Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 48 % All the Time 52 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 43 % All the Time 57 Rate this statement: Do you think making healthy food choices can help you achieve your dreams? Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 48 % All the Time 52 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 26 % All the Time 74 Do you like how you feel after you exercise? Pre % Yes 88 % No 8 Post % Yes 88 % No 12 Have you ever been bullied? % Yes 48 % No 52 % No Answer 0 Have you ever seen someone being bullied? % Yes 61 % No 39 % No Answer 0 Did you do anything? % Yes 39 % No 26 % No Answer 35

% Other 4 % Other 0

Will you use your new knowledge about healthy food to make better food choices? Post % Yes 100 % No 0 Thoughts Shared: Yes because I know how important it is / I will eat better / Because I can lose weight / When I see new food, I would try it / I think that I will eat better and make better choices / Yes I will eat healthier and exercise to make me strong and healthy / Eating new food will help me in life / Making better choices / So it can make me happy / It helped me know what is healthy and what is not healthy / So I can stay healthy / Eating better and exercise will bring a better future / Because I want to be healthy / I will make great healthy foods / It will help me feel better / Yes cuz its good for you / Yes because I want to stay healthy / Yes I will because it’s good for your health / I will feel stronger / Yes, because it will make me feel good for myself / I would concentrate and use my feeling gut. Did you learn something in the workshop that will help you deal with bullying? Post % Yes 100 % No 0 Thoughts Shared: Be confident. / Tell a teacher and stand up to it / Stand up to bullies / Tell an adult / No matter what I will always do it / I did not feel like it helped much / I learned to care about everyone and to help people out / Is that talk to the bully to stop / Yes I can stand up to a bully / Because bullying is bad / It learned confident to stand up for them / I learned to be caring / Don’t just be a bystander / Teamwork helps me with bullying because it inspired me together group to prevent bullying / To speak up / I don’t have bullies / Be confident to tell the bully something / Yes not to listen to nobody / I will stand up for myself / I learned about instinct which could help / To not fear them / How to just express yourself / Yes, because I learn there will be people there for you to stop the bullying / I learned how to be confident. After attending the character education workshop and learning about compassion, if you saw someone be bullied, would you do something? Post % Yes 92 % No 8 Thoughts Shared: It is bad not to. / Tell a teacher or adult. / Because it is not okay to bully people / I would speak up or tell an adult to help him / I will help the boy or girl from the bully / I would tell a teacher / To help him to the nurse / No one is the same and they shouldn’t be teased by that / I will tell one of the staffs / Tell an adult / I would report to a teacher / I would speak up / I would get an adult / I would talk to the bully also tell an adult / Go tell an adult / I will never watch someone be bullied / I would do something even if I hadn’t come to the workshop / I would go get an adult as fast as I can / Because I would like it if someone helped me / Yes I could stand up for that person or tell an adult / I would be confident to tell a teacher. What do you think about color? What % gave more thought and shared them about color. Pre 100% Post 96% Thoughts Shared: Pre: What I think about color is that everything looks better with color and no I have never thought about color. / Colors are awesome and it helps make everything pretty. / I think people use color to express themselves. I have never thought about color. / I don’t think much about it / Blue, I think color is inspiring and shows feelings / That color is different in a lot of ways / I think color brings depth to the world / What I think about color is a very good thing to us / Yes, I thought about color can help your dreams or future / I think color is important in our lives and can help do get a better view of things. / There are there for you to express yourself / Nothing / It’s the way light bounces of certain things. / I don’t think about color a lot but, I think it helps express emotions / I think colors are great there are a lot of different / The color is good / My favorite color is blue / I like the color black / Not really / I think is what brings together with color / Well that not what I think about a person when I meet the but color doesn’t bother me. / It’s beautiful / Colors are how other people feel / What I think about color is that it is a way to express yourself.

Post: It is colorful and cool. / It can express you / Color is important / The color is good / I let color can be use to express a number of things. / I think that color can separate us but it shouldn’t matter / What I think about color now is that colors is life / I learned that everyone has a different taste in color / That color can help your dream and hope / They represent emotion / That you can do anything in life / Yellow, colors help describe emotions / I think color is colorful / I think color shows meaning / Color makes everything better / That anything you do is good in life / Color is a statement of who you are. / Color are pretty and just because something is not in your favorite color you shouldn’t stop paying attention to it. / We learned with color that might not be your favorite but if it was your dream give it a change. / That is expresses you. / That color could help you to see a good future. / I learned that maybe you least color is exact like your challenges you’ll face. My most important hope or dream is. . . What % gave more thought to their Dreams becoming reality. Pre 96% Post 96% Thoughts Shared: Pre: My most important hope or dream is to go to university and have my dream job. / My most important hope or dream is that I can help make a difference. / My most important dream is to become a doctor. / To make my parents proud / My most important dream is to success in life have a good job / To be intelligent and good future / My most important hope is for all of my family is for them to be safe and healthy / My important dream is to play baseball when I grow up / Is to be a good soccer player. / My most important hope or dream is to be a doctor one day / To help people / To become a police officer / To become an entomologist / My most important hope or dream is to go to college and be a biochemist / My most important dream is to go to college and have a decent life / Be in the NFL / My hope is to be on the basketball team next year. / Is to go to college / To become a singer or a UFC / Is to be professional dancer / My most important hope is that everyone has a home, food, and water / My most important dream is to make a statement in the world. / That I will become a veterinarian / My most important dream is to get somewhere in life and to reach all my goals. / That I know who I am. Post: Being a biochemist. / I became an entomologist / To be police officer / Your dream is to be a NBA player / I hope for my family to be healthy and safe / My most important dream is to become a doctor / My dream is to be a baseball player / My dream is to be a police officer / Is to be a soccer player. / To help people / Pro Basketball player / Make my parents proud / My most important dream is to become President. / To become a lawyer / To become a pediatrician and go to college / Is to go to college / Is to graduate college with a degree. / That I make a difference in someone’s life. / To make a difference in the world. / To always know myself. / I want to become a surgeon. / My most important hope and dream is to be a UFC and a singer. One thing I learned in workshop that will help me reach my dream is: Post 92% discovered something new in the workshop. Thoughts Shared: Not to give up and to be confident. / Follow your dreams / To breathe and stay calm / I need a lot of practice to reach my dream / I learned not to give up / I learned to believe in myself and to be confident / The thing I learned is to be myself / I learned how to work together / All of it is cool in the workshop / Confidence / Exercise / Do what I can as best as I can / I need to keep trying / Believe in myself / To be confident and speak up / Is to be myself and how to not worry what others think / I learned to relax which will help me reach my dream because the stress won’t be in the way / Is to work hard / By breathing and calming down / Teamwork, communicate, practice, and never give up. / I think I have to study a lot. What did you learn New in the workshop about yourself that you did not know before? Post 96% discovered something new in the workshop. Thoughts Shared: To be more confident and to be a leader / I’ll try different things / I learned to think and be me / I learned new things that are great to eat / I learned how to be more self confident in myself / Is that if I do anything hard it will be good / Fear is another thing in your way / About bullying because it is bad / I like to express myself / To have confidence / I better than I think I am / That I like to eat healthy / I learned a lot of nutritional things / Something I learned is to be responsible / That I am important to people like my friends and family / To strive for it / I can’t think of something new I learned about myself / That I like certain fruits and veggies / That I can reach my dream whenever I want to. / I learned not to be shy to speak out loud / I learned to be afraid of what your doing.

Did you learn something in the workshop that will help you deal with bullying? Post % Yes 100 % No 0 Thoughts Shared: If you see something wrong you have to stand up to them / It has taught me to let someone know when someone is being bullied / I won’t allow no one to bully me or allow someone else to be bullied / I’ve all the way known to help people. After attending the character education workshop and learning about compassion, if you saw someone be bullied, would you do something? Post % Yes 80 % No 20 Thoughts Shared: Because if that was me they’d help me. / I would stop them. / Because I mostly always have./ I wouldn’t be able to because of my social anxiety/ I will defend people more /Hell yea I would, I hate bullies. What do you think about color? What % gave more thought and shared them about color. Pre 70% Post 100% Thoughts Shared: Pre: I think color…No I never thought about color. / I think colors represent feelings/emotions, they bring out certain vibes and energy. / Colors are beautiful. Makes me feel happy. / Every color is different and unique and will make you feel or think in a certain way. / Marron, beautiful. / I think colors are beautiful and they make everything better. I also believe it changes the way people think or feel. / Don’t know. / I really never think about it / Blue / It’s ok, not really bothered by it / I believe everyone is equal and can’t control the color of their skin so they shouldn’t be judged because of it. Post: Blue / It doesn’t matter the colors because all colors are everywhere around us. / It exciting bright, it’s fun to put color down on something / Color helps me to express / Color can explain your thoughts, feelings. My most important hope or dream is. . . What % gave more thought to their Dreams becoming reality. Pre 90% Post 100% Thoughts Shared: Pre: My most important dream to achieve is to make my future family happy and make my mom happy. / My most important hope or dream is to be where I need to be at in life so my kids can have a good life. / Graduate on time / My dream is to get out of the ghetto and finish college. Also have my mom to never work again. / Don’t have one. / I work at a body shop / 2013 Shelby GT 500. / To make it to the NBA / I want to become a doctor. Post: I want to help my mom / To be a better soul for my kids to look up to / Owning my three cars and my own body shop / I hope that one day I will be able to speak to others / Become a nurse. One thing I learned in workshop that will help me reach my dream is: Post 100% discovered something new in the workshop. Thoughts Shared: Finish school / Never to give up or let anything get in my way / You will have to wanting it if you want to reach them / I learned to work with others / Even through struggles, keep going, It’s only temporary. What did you learn New in the workshop about yourself that you did not know before? Post 100% discovered something new in the workshop. Thoughts Shared: I am as good as everyone else / To be proud of who I am and to have more confidence in myself / I got closer with friends / I learned that I try new things / You’re not alone.

Discover U Summer Camp 2016 - Yoga, Nutrition & Fitness Heather Promise Ricciardi, MLSt., E-RYT 500 Yoga Specialist for Discover U Summer Camp 2016 E D, Sustenance Research Institute

Heather Promise Ricciardi is a perpetual scholar whose commitment to yoga is the guiding force in her personal, professional, and academic pursuits. Her dedication to yoga has spanned the last 16-years, and she has been teaching for ten of those years. Heather has earned an E-RYT500® credential with Yoga Alliance and has experience teaching to diverse and special populations. She teaches Hatha yoga, primarily, but is well versed in a variety of yogic traditions and styles. Heather graduated with honors from Arizona State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in the field of Psychology and in 2011 she earned a Master of Liberal Studies, again at ASU, with concentrations in Gender, Religion, and Culture. Today, she is a social entrepreneur, contributing to the sustainability movement by spearheading the development of a research model based on yoga-related case studies that she produced during her university career. And, as the current Exec. Director of Sustenance Research Institute, Heather is committed to the mission of promoting sustainability at the most local levels through science and education. When she grows up, she plans to be an astronaut.

Day 1 Breath is to the Mind what Exercise is to the Body Overview: Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System; Sympathetic (fight or flight) and Parasympathetic (relaxation) Nervous Response 1:1 Ratio Breath Technique (performed seated or standing): Begin to count to “4” with each in-breath. Count also to “4” on each out-breath. Let the breaths in and out be balanced and easy. Do not hurry. Do not worry. You cannot do it wrong. (Continue for about 2 minutes) Now let go of this technique, close your eyes, and just see how you feel. * Cues the parasympathetic nervous response (relaxation response). * Balances respiration and oxygenates the bloodstream. * Increases attentiveness and presence of mind. Inhale = receiving/accepting Exhale = giving/letting go Mountain (performed standing): Standing with feet parallel and arms by the sides, try to be as tall as possible and, at the same time, as relaxed as possible. The eyes are soft as you practice. (Continue for 2-5 minutes) * Basic meditation technique and introduction to mindfulness. Invite the participants to visualize the qualities of their mountain. * Cues the parasympathetic nervous response (relaxation response).

Gate (performed standing): Standing with feet parallel, reach the right arm overhead and lean over to the left. Take a few breaths here before returning to a standing position. Repeat on the second side. * Increases attentiveness and presence of mind. * Stretches and strengthens the muscles of the ribcage and back body. * Increases the volume of respiration and oxygenates the bloodstream. Deep Squats (performed standing): Open the distance between the feet (18-24 inches) and turn the toes out a bit. Cross the arms over the chest and hold onto opposite shoulders. Breathe out as you descend into your deepest squat. Breathe in as you rise again to standing. Repeat * Increases attentiveness and presence of mind. * Stretches and strengthens the muscles of the abdomen, legs, and back. * Increases the volume of respiration and oxygenates the bloodstream.

Threading the Shoulders (performed standing): Standing with feet parallel, cross the arms in front of the chest, right on top of left, winding the elbows and wrists together as much as possible. Using 1:1 ratio breath technique, lift the elbows up and down to stretch the muscles between the shoulder blades. Move dynamically with the breath for about a minute and then switch sides (left on top of right). * Increases attentiveness and presence of mind. * Stretches and strengthens the muscles of the arms and back. * Increases the volume of respiration and oxygenates the bloodstream. Final Relaxation: Reclined Supine Position Meditation: “Waterfall�

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Day 2 Mind and Body are all you will every really have. Overview: Benefits of Awareness and Introspection Alternate Nostril Breath Technique (performed seated): Begin by taking a few slow, deep breaths. Close off the right nostril with the thumb and breath easily through the left nostril. Release the thumb, close off the left nostril with the ring finger and pinky, and let the breath travel out the right nostril. Keep the left nostril closed. Breathe easily through the right nostril. Release the fingers, but close off the right nostril with the thumb and let the breath travel out the left side. Alternate breathing through one side and then the other for a few minutes. Release the technique and close the eyes. Breathe freely through both nostrils. * Cues the parasympathetic nervous response (relaxation response). * Balances respiration and oxygenates the bloodstream. * Increases attentiveness and presence of mind, and balances the hemispheres of the brain. OM: Yoga of the voice. * Conditions vocal chords. * Reduces self-consciousness and increases self-confidence. * Creates spontaneous mental clarity. Partner Stretch (performed standing): Facing your partner, hold your partner's right wrist. Pretend to sit down (like in chair pose). Let the head hang down and feel a nice stretch through the arm and back of the body. After a few breaths, switch arms and do the second side. When you have finished, thank your partner. * Invites the kids to work together as a team. * Increases spacial awareness, balance, and self-confidence. * Stretches and strengthens the muscles of the legs, and back. * Increases the volume of respiration and oxygenates the bloodstream. Tree (performed standing): Standing on the right foot only, place the sole of the left foot on the inside of the right calf. Extend both arms up toward the sky. Continue to practice 1:1 ratio breath technique. (Hold the position for a few breaths). Switch standing legs and repeat on the second side. * Increases special awareness and balance. * Stretches and strengthens the muscles of the abdomen, legs, and back. Forest (performed standing): Gather the whole class into a large circle, elbow to elbow and palm to palm. Standing on the right foot only, place the sole of the left foot on the inside of the right calf. (Hold the position for a few breaths). Switch standing legs and repeat on the second side. Smile and enjoy. * Invites the kids to work together as a team. * Increases special awareness and balance. * Stretches and strengthens the muscles of the abdomen, legs, and back.

Final Relaxation: Reclined Supine Position Meditation: “I am not my body”

Day 3 All fears are related to the fear of death, either directly or indirectly. Overview: Anger is the result of unresolved fears and blame is an attempt to discharge that energy. Lion’s Breath: Touch the tip of the tongue to the back of the lower row of teeth. On an exhale, roar/hiss loudly like a lion or tiger and make the corresponding facial expression. * Conditions vocal chords. * Reduces self-consciousness and increases self-confidence. * Creates spontaneous mental clarity.

Backbend (performed standing): Standing with feet parallel, place both hand on the sacrum for support. Lift the eyes to the ceiling. Lift the chest to the ceiling. Bend back as far as you can without holding the breath. * Increases special awareness, balance, and self-confidence. * Stretches and strengthens the muscles of the abdomen, legs, and back. * Increases the volume of respiration and oxygenates the bloodstream. Warrior (performed standing): Step forward with the right foot. Bend the right knee and lift both arms into the air. Look forward with great concentration, like a warrior. Hold the feet in position and breathe out as you fold forward sweeping the arms behind you. Breathe in as you rise again with the arms into the original warrior position. Move dynamically for several breaths, then switch feet (left foot in front) and repeat the same action. * Increases special awareness, balance, and self-confidence. * Stretches and strengthens the muscles of the abdomen, legs, and back. * Increases the volume of respiration and oxygenates the bloodstream. * Increases attentiveness and presence of mind.

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Chair (performed standing): Standing with feet parallel, feel both feet connected to the Earth. Extend the arms above the head and sit back as if into a chair. Keep the head lifted and light. Breathe deeply for a few breaths and return to standing. * Increases special awareness, balance, and self-confidence. * Stretches and strengthens the muscles of the abdomen, legs, and back. * Increases the volume of respiration and oxygenates the bloodstream.

Forward Fold (performed standing): Standing with feet parallel, bend over at the waist and let the arms dangle in front of you. Shift and sway in any way that feels good. Breath calmly and allow the weight of the body to draw you forward. * Cues the parasympathetic nervous response (relaxation response). * Releases toxins and aids in digestion. * Increases attentiveness and presence of mind. Final Relaxation: Reclined Supine Position Meditation: “What is holding you back?” (3 stairs)

Day 4 Fire up your Solar Plexus: the “Little Brain” Every nerve runs through the solar plexus. It is the seat of willpower, knowledge, and strength at many levels. Belly-Belly Technique (performed seated or standing): Pull the bellybutton back quickly as you breathe out through the nose. Let it go. Then, try again. Pull the bellybutton back quickly as you exhale through the nose. Let it go. Now, repeat this action a few times in a row. The in-breath happens without thinking. Add the arm position: Make a fist, but stretch the thumbs out. Extend the arms into the sky (shape of a “Y”) and begin Breath of Fire. (Continue breath of fire for 20-30 seconds) Let all the breath out. Then breathe a big breath in and hook the thumbs together over your head. Hold the in-breath until you are ready to let it go and release your arms to your sides slowly. Close the eyes and relax. * Increases attentiveness and presence of mind. * Stretches and strengthens the muscles of the abdomen. * Increases the volume of respiration and oxygenates the bloodstream. Twists (performed seated or standing): Holding your shoulders with your hands, breathe out as you turn to the right. Breathe in as you come back to the middle. Breathe out as you turn to the left. Breathe in as you come back to the middle again. Repeat this action several times slowly and thoughtfully. Close the eyes and relax. * Cues the parasympathetic nervous response (relaxation response). * Releases toxins and aids in digestion. * Increases attentiveness and presence of mind.

Winner (performed standing): Standing with feet parallel, reach the arms into the air as if to touch the sky. Smile! Feel tall, but remain fully relaxed and confident. Sense a feeling of accomplishment, receptivity, and happiness. * Increases attentiveness and presence of mind. * Stretches and strengthens the muscles of the arms and back. * Increases the volume of respiration and oxygenates the bloodstream.

Standing Twist (performed standing): Step forward with the right foot. Bring the left hand to rest on the right shin as you twist open to the right and extend the right arm toward the sky. Take a few breaths here. Return to Mountain pose and close the eyes. Step forward with the left foot and repeat the same action on the second side. * Cues the parasympathetic nervous response (relaxation response). * Releases toxins and aids in digestion. * Increases attentiveness and presence of mind. Forward Fold (performed standing): Standing with feet parallel, bend over at the waist and let the arms dangle in front of you. Shift and sway in any way that feels good. Breath calmly and allow the weight of the body to draw you forward. Final Relaxation: Reclined Supine Position Meditation: “Hovering Numbers”

RESULTS: Participants in the 2016 Discover U Summer Camp Yoga Program were encouraged to move toward more sustainable means of communication, self-confidence, social competence, and spatial awareness through the practice of yoga. The 2016 Discover U Summer Camp Yoga curriculum was designed specifically to introduce children to the concepts of awareness, sustainability, and effective thinking; and to give them the tools to positively navigate an ever-shifting society. By allowing them a safe space for self-expression and epistemological exploration, the children had an opportunity to define their personal goals and dreams. Then, working with themes like “teamwork”, “selfrespect”, and “breathing to focus”, the children were exposed to new ideas that opened up their concepts of self. And by identifying and addressing their physical, mental, and emotional needs, the children were able to establish personal values as well as the human values that inspire them to reach their goals, both short term and life-long. At the very least, participants gained a deeper understanding of their bodies and minds. At best, the children took away a set of skills that will give them a distinct advantage in their journeys toward the bright future.

Dr. Sonya Bladow, DC LN | Nutrition, Chiropractic | Discover U Camp 2016 Nutrition Specialist Overview Day One: The outline of day one, was for the kids to understand what food is made up of and where it comes from. We discussed the purpose of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. We had the kids divide into teams and played a game focused on how many calories were in a food item and how long it would take them to burn it off. The kids learned about what calories are and how we are what we eat. The nutrition that we put into our bodies, affects our bodies, and helps us perform. We also came up with healthier alternatives to commonly consumed fast food items. The kids were asked to write down any questions they may have pertaining to nutrition, and as the week goes on we will answer those questions. After the nutrition lesson, the kids ate a Chicken Tortilla Soup along with fruits and veggies. Observations: The kids really enjoyed the game today. They were shocked at what is in the fast foods that they commonly eat and how long it would take for them to burn those calories off. The older kids will use this information, when cooking and eating on their own. They are also empowered to choose healthier options when eating out. For example, staying away from extra sugar, such as soda and stick with water. Day Two: The purpose of today’s lesson was widening their horizons and tasting new foods, to what is commonly eaten. Also what it looks like to cook and eat a health, well balanced diet. When tasting each food or drink we discussed why the foods benefited the body. We also looked at foods that we could substitute, such as almond milk, and nut butters. As a group, the kids got the recipe of the day, put them into their journals and made their lunch. This day the kids had a BLT wrap with avocado, along with fruit and Greek yogurt. Observations: The kids were very excited about sampling foods today. They enjoyed seeing new foods, trying the foods, and coming up with new/healthy foods to eat. They liked the hands-on experience and liked asking questions. The older kids had more questions and wanted to know where they could buy the stuff. The younger kids weren’t as concerned about the nutrition facts. They seemed to have more questions with the discussion and passing of the foods today. Many kids seemed to be visual learners and like the recipes printed, so that they could keep them and eat the foods again. Day Three: The third day was learning about food labels and reading the nutritional facts. They all got examples of food labels and went over the important information on them. Then they played a game where they had to match a food to what body part it benefited. We went through a lot of the questions the kids wrote out from day one. The recipes were passed out and the kids ate home-made pizza pockets with veggies and dip. Observation: During the question and answering, several kids wanted to learn what made them overweight, which led into the discussion of eating well, moving well and thinking well to be healthy. We talked a lot about sugar and diabetes. Also that it took eating an extra 3100 calories a day to gain 1lb of fat. I felt the girls were more interested in this topic than the boys. The kids asked several questions this day about what kinds of foods are good. They also learned what foods could build up their immune system, which foods can make them stronger, and what foods break us down and start the aging process quicker.

Day Four: We got the kids back into teams and played three games of nutrition ‘MANGO’ (BINGO with nutrition questions). The questions centered around fruits, vegetables, healthy calories/fats/proteins/carbohydrates, and vitamins/minerals. For each question and answer, we’d have a quick discussion on that topic. We handed out recipes for healthy snack ideas to put into their journals and ate lunch; a chopped chicken salad. Observations: The kids had a hard time with some of the questions, so I would give hints to the kids to get the answers. Again this discussion brought out that many kids did not eat or know what some of the fruits and vegetables were. They loved this game and participated well! We talked again about diabetes and the importance of healthy fats in our diet. The kids had a lot of energy the last day and this was a great day to get discussions going. MANGO was a fun game for the kids. The kids liked the recipes for snacks and wished that they got to eat all the snacks. Overall Impact: The main goal was to empower the kids to choose healthier foods. And to realize that cooking and eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming endeavor. The kids enjoyed the activities that pertained to them and how they normally eat. When the learning was done with interactive games, the kids got a lot more out of the lessons verses just educating. I felt the kids enjoyed the most, the second day, of trying, seeing and tasting new foods. I feel if I taught again, I would focus on the kids trying more new healthy foods. It was great to see some of the kids try and love the new foods. Of course there were always a few kids that wouldn’t even try the foods, but I felt that was to be expected. This year I felt it was important that we picked healthy, accessible, and within a budget food items for the lunches. Since many kids were asking where they could get specific foods, I’m imagining they are planning on eating these healthy foods in the future. I changed some of the recipes, from the prior year, so that the foods were more kid friendly. Along with the main dish, we also provided most days some fruit and veggies as well. We wanted to make sure the kids got enough food, didn’t leave hungry, while watching the portion sizes. Foods such as, canned beans, nut butters, and quinoa were great for the girls to try and easy sources of protein to keep on hand. It was evident that the older kids had more questions and were more involved, as compared to the younger kids. But it was great to see the younger kids being more open to new foods. I was also happy to see the kids asking questions about how to stay healthy and not becoming overweight. This lead into some great discussions on diabetes and how to prevent getting sick. I encouraged the kids either keep their recipes or show them to their parents so that the parents can also come become aware of the food choices they are giving their kids. Healthy parents equate to healthy kids because they learn by example. The last observation I had this year was I became more aware of the different learning style of each kid; visual, auditory, or kinesthetic. With my lesson plan already established this year, it was easier for me to cater to each kid and help them learn according to their styles.

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Rachelle Phillips Discover U Camp 2016 Nutritionist In-turn working under Dr. Sonya Bladow Overview Arizona State University, College of Health Solutions

My name is Rachelle Phillips and I am getting my Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics (Nutrition) at Arizona State University. I am going on my last year, and I will be graduating in the spring of 2017 with not only a major in Dietetics, but a minor in Global Health, and a certificate in Food System Sustainability too. I hope to graduate from Arizona State University and acquire a Dietetic Internship so that I can become a Registered Dietitian. My ultimate dream is to provide nutrition education to serve as preventative knowledge so others can avoid sickness and to also work in addressing food security issues. In the middle of summer of 2016, I got back from an ASU study abroad trip that consisted of 6 credits studying culture, health, and environment for 4 weeks in New Zealand. I was chosen for this trip to receive credits towards my Global Health minor. In New Zealand I had the opportunity to collaborate on transdisciplinary, multi-year, multisited, team-based research in order to examine local ecological knowledge of environmental justice issues around rivers in New Zealand—having completed CITI ethics training and certification to work with human subjects beforehand. I also had the opportunity to collect and reflect on data of how the environment affects obesogenics. After returning from this study abroad excursion, I had the opportunity to become involved as an intern for Release the Fear. Release the Fear ties into my future goals of providing preventative care through nutrition education, and through this camp internship I can help inform the participants firsthand with what can positively impact their future health. While in New Zealand, a meaningful lesson that I have kept close to my heart was that the environment truly does impact an individual’s eating habits and overall well-being. This is why it is so important to reach out in any way possible and inform anyone and everyone of the importance of mindful dietary choices. Release the Fear is a wonderful project that I am so thrilled to be a part of. Thank you for this opportunity Discover U Florence Crittenton: July 11 - 14th 2016 The girls at Florence Crittenton started camp with the idea that breaded chicken nuggets, ranch, a handful of fries, a sugary beverage (like Gatorade or diet soda), and a side of apple pie were healthy options simply due to the fact that these were things that were provided to them on their plates previous to this camp. Through Discover U camp they were able to learn the difference between unhealthy foods such as these, and learn healthy alternatives (like sweet potato fries, grilled chicken, healthier dipping sauces, and more nutritional beverage choices). Several of the girls also took an active interest in seeking to change their weight gaining behaviors. Through the nutritionist and myself we were able to talk to the girls about ways to address this influx in BMI—including appropriate calorie consumption (with and without child), the amount of appropriate physical activity that’s necessary with respect to caloric intake, and how diet plays the biggest role in fueling your body to reduce future risk of health ailments; such as, cancer, obesity, osteoporosis, and type 2 diabetes. One girl approached me at the end of camp seeking a way to follow a specific exercise schedule to reduce her weight, and another few approached me concerning a plant-based food diet (to whom each were given a packet on great sources of plant proteins and vitamins). To know that these girls sought active change is a tremendous success in itself.

Discover U Pendergast Elementary School District: July 25th- 28th 2016 The children at Pendergast School District were very receptive and participated well when questions were asked about their previous nutritional knowledge. Based on their replies we were able to discuss ways to add vitamins to their favorite dishes that they enjoyed cooking at home or even eating out with the family. (Ex: adding spinach or kale to a smoothie, mushrooms to spaghetti sauce, more vegetables to their pizza slice, and etc.) The students also became knowledgeable on the specific vitamins that are found in different food items, with Vitamin K specifically remembered by one student—on day 2—as being found in dark, leafy greens like spinach. The students were able to learn that certain vegetables need to be eaten with healthy fats—like avocado oil and coconut oil—so that the vitamins can be absorbed better, because certain vitamins are fat soluble (like vitamins K,A,E and D). Also, they were able to absorb that having more raw fruits and vegetables (even steamed) is better nutritionally than having crispy, breaded, or baked ones. Through implementing healthier lifestyles these kids will have strong futures and strong muscles (as shown through the group picture of us all flexing on the last day). To Release the Fear Supporters,Release the Fear’s Discover U camps came with life-long, valuable lessons that the participants took away. The following lessons for each camp stood out the most to me Self-reflection: While I have discussed each camp and what the participants took away, I would like to share what I took away from participating as a nutritional intern for Release the Fear’s Discover U camps, as well. Before beginning this camp I had experience in speaking in front of crowds, but I wasn’t used to thinking on my toes as much as these kids soon prepared me for with their sporadic questions: “How long does it take to burn off 1 hot dog?,” or “What is the perfect example of an unhealthy meal?” I not only was able to adapt more to thinking quickly for these types of questions, but I was able to develop more confidence in myself, as the number of participants for each camp grew. My future desire is to nutritionally help those of low income and find ways to better secure them food. This internship has helped me not only strengthen my skills of adaptability in new environments, but it has helped me gain even more empathetic understanding of the different situations and struggles that each individual has along their journey to a healthy life. For that I am very humbled and thankful for. Thank you.

La Mar Hinton Executive Director of Training & Certification, Quality Control -AmenZone Fitness ONE LIFE, ONE TIRE, ONE MOVEMENT

AmenZone Fitness/ AmenZone Foundation uses proprietary primal training as a platform to improve selfesteem. Our program teachers our member and youth how to exercise without using weights and machines, but rather with whatever is readily available to them in their own environment. Program members learn different exercises they can use to remain active while at home, in their own backyard or even while at school. Members are encouraged to create their own games and/or competitions such as relays races and team building games. They are further taught how to initiate and participate in discussions with their peers and their parents regarding healthy lifestyle choices and the resulting benefits.

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Estimated Camp Budget

Actual 2 Camp Budget

540.00 160.00 400.00 400.00 300.00 1,200.00 160.00 60.00 400.00 200.00 375.00 150.00 200.00 100.00 60.00 45.00 185.00 315.00 200.00 60.00 80.00 60.00

1,080.00 320.00 800.00 800.00 960.00 2,400.00 320.00 120.00 723.93 400.00 750.00 300.00 400.00 200.00 120.00 90.00 188.25 642.32 223.18 191.67 160.00 120.00

5,650.00

11,309.35

Funded 2 Camps- Florence Crittenton and Pendergast Camp Coordinator Graduate Student Research Intern Nutritionist Fitness Specialist Yoga Instructor Camp Facilitator/Arts Specialist/Instructor Co-Facilitator Travel Mileage Lunch & Healthy snacks & supplies Pre Prep work for Food Administrative Support PRE AND POST Evaluations Preparation Work & Design 2 Nutrition games Design/ Assembly and Delivery Final Report Certificates and Camp Recognitions Documentation Testing supplies ) Camp Journals Camp T-Shirts Camp Water Bottles Sunglasses- Character Ed. Bracelets Art Supplies Camp Visual Nutritionist game and general supplies

The Rob and Melani Walton Foundation

11,300.00

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Thank you Rob and Melani Walton Foundation for opportunity to bring Release the Fear's Discover U Summer Camp to your incredible group of students. For your understanding that each and every child is deserving to be inspired and empower with the tools to make better healthy life choices. Today because of your support,, they are that much closer to finding their gifts that they have to share with the world around them. Most sincerely,

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