Calendar/Upcoming Events

If you are a participant in one of YouthCARE's programs and would like to know what activities are coming up soon call the YouthCARE Office at 612/338-1233.

YouthLEAD / Camp Sunrise Activities

Winter Wonderland & Gym Night

Saturday, February 9, 2013

2:00 - 4:30 pm

McDonough Rec Center
1544 Timberlake Road
St. Paul, MN 55117

Come for sledding, smores, gym activities, arts, crafts & more!

Sign up by calling the YouthCARE office at 612/338-1233 by Friday, February 1, 2013!

Upcoming Activities for the month of February:

College Knowledge

Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm

Have questions about college? We can answer them and put you on the right track to explore your future! Join us for College Knowledge where you will learn valuable skills to help you get organized and achieve your college goals!

2/13/13: College Knowledge (Grades 9-11): Workshop 1—Where are you?
2/23/13: College Visit—St. Thomas University
2/27/13: College Knowledge (Grades 9-11): Workshop 2—What’s right for me?

Call Francisco Guzman at the YouthCARE office to sign up: 612/338-1233 ext. 12

SAFARIs in the City   

Looking for adventure in the Twin Cities? Want to learn new ways to stay active and healthy this winter while having fun in the great outdoors? Join Camp Sunrise for our SAFARI’s in the City and you will make new friends, learn outdoor skills, and develop your leadership style!

2/5/13: Tuesday, 4:30—7:30 pm: Ice Climbing and Archery at Base Camp
2/12/13: Tuesday, 4:30—7:30 pm: Rock Climbing at Vertical Endeavors
2/18/13: Monday, 12:30—3:30 pm: Ice Skating !!! Location: TBD
2/23/13: Saturday, 12:30—3:30 pm: Geocaching & Snowshoeing with the National Park Service

Call Allie Mastny at the YouthCARE office to sign up: 612/338-1233 ext. 15

Camp Camera

Tuesdays 4:30-7:00pm

See life through a different lens by joining Camp Camera! You will learn how to take amazing pictures, develop them and tell a story through photography. You will be working with students from Macalester College as well as great professional photographers at their local studios! 

2/2/13: Introducing Camp Camera: A Photo Scavenger Hunt!
2/19/13: Workshop at Wing Young Huie’s studio. Don’t miss this great opportunity to work with a professional photographer here in MN!
2/26/13: Learn how to develop pictures  yourself and make your own Pinhole Cameras!

Call Cindy Vue at the YouthCARE office to sign up: 612/338-1233 ext. 12

Weekend Trips at Camp Sunrise!

Saturday 9:00am - Sunday 2:00pm

Experience Camp Sunrise in a whole new way this winter!

3/2 to 3/3/13: Boys-Only, No-Girls-Allowed Weekend Trip
3/9 to 3/10/13:Women’s Empowerment Retreat: Girls Only

Call Allie Mastny at the YouthCARE office to sign 612/338-1233 ext. 15

This initiative is made possible with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, DFDA 84.287c, 21^st Century Community Learning Centers. 

Remember:
1. All events are free!
2. Only youth 13-18 years old from St. Paul or Minneapolis can attend.
3. All youth need to register for events.

Contact the YouthCARE office 612/338-1233 for more details, to sign up for an event, or if you have any questions!