Parenting Education, Outreach and Support
Parenting is difficult in the best of circumstances. At the Summit Prevention Alliance we understand that this is the most difficult and rewarding job you will ever have, and we are here to try and help make your job a little bit easier. Although we don’t have an instruction manual for your child or family, we can provide you some resources to build your skills AND your support system. No one expects you to do this on your own, and we are here to give you a little support along the way! The things we have that relate to parenting education and support include:
- Dialogue over Dinner
- It Starts With US campaign
- The Safe Homes pledge and directory
- Ideas for Parents
- Parents of the Summit (Community Message Board Link)
- Parent Education Network Planning
- Drug-Free Community Coalition
- Daily Text Messages
Dialogue over Dinner
This monthly seminar aims to provide parents with information and skills relevant to parenting adolescents in the challenging atmosphere of today. Click here to RSVP for the next Dialogue over Dinner!
It Starts With US campaign
Social norms marketing is one strategy we use to help you realize you are NOT ALONE! Through biannual surveys, we learn that most parents are set rules, talk with their children about drugs and alcohol, and know who their children are with and when they will be home.
The Safe Homes pledge and directory
We work in close partnership with the PTSO, PTSA, and the School District to bring this pledge and directory to the High School and Middle School. These pledges and directories were developed to help encourage parents to communicate with one another, as this is one of the most valuable tools we have in supporting our children.
Ideas for Parents
Ideas for Parents is biweekly e-letter in both English and Spanish, developed by the Search Institute. It is focused on building assets for your children and family. This e-letter is full of simple ideas to talk with your kids and support their healthy development.
Parents of the Summit County
This message board will be a useful tool for parents who are so busy that they can’t find the time to attend informational sessions , but they still need some support. It will allow you to anonymously post a comment or question or reply to someone who has already done so. Check it out!
Looking for something for your kids to do this summer?
SUMMER KIDS PROGRAMS
MOUNTAIN MENTORS: A group that has adults as volunteer mentors for kids ages 6-16. The kids can participate in 4-6 events a month such as Rockies games, camping, mountain climbing, rock climbing and camping. The group is free to join but you must be a member. Some events are free while others are minimal in cost. Contact Mountain Mentors for more information (970)668-9184
SOS OUTREACH: A group that does a lot of fun events all year round. Membership is free and they to participate in a various events (8-10 events) over the summer costs $150, if a parent volunteers to help out with some of the events it will only cost $75 for the summer. The price for one event is approximately $35. If you are a parent volunteer you can participate in these events free. SOS is offering the following events this summer: camping, mountain biking, rock climbing, rafting, gardening, disc golf, hiking, sailing and fun outdoor days. The SOS program is for kids 8-18 years of age. Contact Theresa for more information (970)926-9292 x107 8-18
HIGH COUNTRY SOCCER: Offers summer soccer camps. Kids 4-15 years of age can participate. They offer different times and types of camps all summer long. Contact Amanda or Matt at (970)513-9668×3 or email: amandaw@highcountrysoccer.org
BRECKENRIDGE RECREATION CENTER – they have camps for learning how to swim and enjoying the summer for all ages. Contact the Breck Rec Center for more information.
SILVERTHORNE RECREATION CENTER – they have scholarships for kids for all of the programs they offer this summer. Applications can be picked up at the Silverthorne Recreation Center front desk. Applications are good for the entire year.
CCCAP/SERVICIOS SOCIALES: If you’re working this summer and want your child to attend a camp but may be having trouble coming up with the funds to do so contact social services for assistance. Contact Jocelyn at (970)668-9160.
KEYSTONE SCIENCE CENTER: They have a variety of camps for children 5-12 years of age. There are a variety of sessions with different themes with sessions in English and Spanish. Sessions run for a week or two Monday through Friday from 9-5pm. For more information call: 1-800-215-5585 o (970)513-5800.
THE SCHOOLS: Each school offers a summer program for students. Contact your student’s school for more information.
Parent Education Network Planning
This group consists of community members in our county who are interested in developing a simple strategic plan for educating parents in our including classes, support groups, informational sessions, and a yearly conference.
Drug-Free Community Coalition
This group serves as a leader in our community in projects to help our teens become and stay drug-free. There are a variety of projects this group works on each month. If you are interested in volunteering on this coalition just attending a meeting, please click here.
Daily Text Messages
Summit Prevention Alliance will begin sending out a short positive text messages to family and friends. Check back for more information about this service in the future in the future.