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Youth-to-Youth Summer 2017

Dear KYM,

I am concerned that I will miss my friends during the summer break. I feel lonely this time of the year because I lose contact of those I care about.

Signed, Lonely

Dear Lonely,

You can keep in touch with them thru social media, try to plan activities with your friends. Also, look into summer activities in your community. This is a great way to meet new friends.

Dear KYM,

I am stressed about my grades. I did not do too well this past semester, and I am afraid I will lose "my touch" over the break. What can I do to ensure I improve my grades when I return to school?

Signed, Stressed Out

Dear Stressed Out,

You can participate in summer study sessions with a friend or family member. You can also look into finding tutoring sessions that may be available in your community. Example of places that may provide this service could be your local library or community college.

Cheap and Fun

Vacation Ideas!

Sometimes we are itching to go on vacation, but our budget seems to disagree with us.

Here is a list of tips for low budget vacation ideas.

The cheapest option is to plan a staycation or stay local!

I don’t mean to stay at home necessarily, but planning to do things close to home can cut out travel costs. You would be surprised how many historical locations we have in our state of Kentucky! There are numerous forts, or civil war battle fields and museums. Most of these spots are practically right in our back yard!

Get Active!

If you think about it, most of the attractions and events you pay for on vacation are passive activities. It costs a lot of money to catch a baseball game, see a movie, see a play, or wander around a theme park, and yet, these activities don’t always lend themselves to family bonding. That’s why I favor active itineraries instead. Not only does a hike through a state or national forest or a bike ride through town cost a lot less than show tickets, these types of activities give you a chance to talk and connect with your family.

Some examples:

Hiking
Camping
Cycling
Zip lining
Swimming
Fishing
Geocaching

But what about the beach?

Typically, a beach vacation can cost a lot of money. The travel cost, hotel/lodging fees can be expensive, and once you get there, the tourist trap will drain your wallet dry!

If you’re really itching for the beach, don’t fret. There are a few things you can do to make this trip a little more cost efficient

Road Trip – Driving is much more affordable than flight. Especially if you time it just right. Plan to go in the early or late summer when gas prices are lower. Carpool with friends or family. If you can take one car, this will save money as well. Also, you can’t beat the quality bonding time and memories you will make with a good old fashioned road trip!

Visit the Beach less Traveled- It may not sound as exciting, but going to less known of beach is way more affordable. It will still have the same sand and water as any other beach, but without the tourist traps and premium hotels. Sometimes you might even find a beach that has campsites! These are the type of beaches you want to visit.

Summer Trivia!

1. When did Jonathan DeLonge invent the beach ball?

1953
1912
1938

2. Where was the first public beach located in the USA? (Hint- it was opened in 1895)

Myrtle Beach, SC
Revere Beach, MA
Miami Beach. FL

3. What was the first ice cream flavor?

Vanilla
Strawberry
Chocolate
Coffee

4. What was the hottest temperature recorded on Earth? (Degrees Fahrenheit)

123F
134F
117F
106F

5. How much SPF (Sun Protection Factor) at the highest still gives you tan?

6. How many pounds of marshmallows are bought by Americans each year?

16 million
3 billion
90 million
1 billon

7. What is the most popular activity/sport played in the summer?

Tennis
Biking
Swimming
Baseball
Soccer

8. What is the top item sold in the summer?

Movie Tickets
Latest iPhone
Sunglasses
Bathing Suits

9. Do we receive more oxygen in summer?

10. When was the two-piece bikini invented?

1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s

Attention Youth Leaders!

I am requesting that we all take action to increase peer support services. Currently, there is not enough support across the state, and the reason for this is because not enough people know about peer support.

Youth peer support is a relatively new up and coming thing for most of us, and it has already accomplished many great things!

For instance, in several communities across Kentucky, Drop-In-Centers have been opened. Communities such as Louisville, Morehead, and Ashland. These centers provide a safe place for young people to go, to engage with like-minded people, and to receive the help that they need. Even if help is not needed, it is the perfect place for social support and interaction. It is the perfect way for young people to feel valued in their community, and to gain the tools they need to thrive in life, and give back to their community.

I would like to ask all Youth Leaders to please spread the word in your community. Speak with your local stakeholders and request these services in your area. The more they know about these great services, the more they will be willing to support the cause.

I would also like to request any Youth Leaders who are not Youth Peer Support Specialists to please consider joining, we are always looking for more valuable members in our movement.

Thank You!

Kentucky Youth MOVE (Motivating Others through Voices of Experience)

This newsletter written by Brandon Kelley.

Trivia Answers:

1.1938

2. Revere Beach, MA

3. Vanilla (Its usually the base flavor)

4. 134F (Death Valley, CA)

5. 50 (gives you a light tan if you’re in the sun for 5 hours)

6. 90 million

7. Biking

8. Bathing Suits

9. Yes ( more trees are in bloom, which means more oxygen is produced)

10. 1940s (fabric was needed during WW2, this was actually a way to produce swim suits with less materials. It also symbolized a more “liberated” look in celebration after the war was over, therefore the look stayed)