Marie Wren is starting to collect stories from any former boy scout in the Fillmore-Piru area to include in a new book about the history of scouting in Fillmore the last 100 years. It will also include her memories of scouting with Troop 406 during her husband’s time of over 50 years with the troop. Any scout memories will be included in a special chapter, so former members of ANY Fillmore troop are encouraged to write their personal stories about boy scouting and send them to her at P.O. Box 333, Fillmore 93016. Anyone with special pictures that should be included, may send the pictures to her also. This
project is in the beginning stages and will be two years before publication, so watch the papers for progress and information. If you wish to contact her, call Marie Wren 805 524-4044. or E-mail: casapajaro@sbcglobal.net All e-mail should be marked “scouting” so it does not go into the spam file.
 

       Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast announced today that Shari Bridges , Chief Advancement Officer, has been appointed to Girl Scouts of the USA 's (GSUSA) Council Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Advisory Team to develop nationally consistent goals and implementation strategies which will foster opportunities for girls to explore STEM careers.
       Ms. Bridges recently participated in the first STEM Advisory Team meeting held at GSUSA headquarters in New York City and will continue to work in collaboration with GSUSA over the next 12 months. Together, members from 19 other councils and key national STEM partners and funders will work to create a nationally consistent STEM experience which ties STEM back to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
       Ms. Bridges' position on the national STEM Advisory Team from a council advancement perspective will allow Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast to provide insights and recommendations for engaging girls in age-appropriate activities which makes STEM approachable, fun, and relevant.
       Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent leadership development organization dedicated to helping build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girls participate in an accepting and nurturing environment, and in partnership with committed adult volunteers, to develop strong values, leadership skills, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth that will serve them all their lives.
Website: http://www.girlscoutsccc.org
 

Fillmore Aquatic Center Swim Lessons

The Learn to Swim program offers 1-6 Levels of regularly scheduled instruction. The levels are based on those outlined by the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Guidelines. We are currently offering two-week sessions that meet five days per week. There are nine days of instruction and one Safety/Fun day. There are no make up days. If the pool is closed for contamination, mechanical failure or lightning storm, the Safety/Fun day will take place on that day.

SESSION III – June 28-July 9    

SESSION IV – July 12 – 23

SESSION V – July 26 – August 13

SESSION VI – August 16-27 (afternoon classes only)

• SIGN-UPS:  MON. thru FRI. 5:45-7:00 p.m. and SAT. 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Lessons are 30 minutes in length.  Maximum of 6 students per class, minimum of 4 must be signed up. Private lessons are also available.

COST:  Weekday group lessons - $50 per Session.

  Private lessons also available - $100 per session

Morning Classes: 10:00-10:30 a.m.; 10:30-11:00 AM; 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Afternoon classes: 4:00-4:30 p.m.; 4:30-5:00 p.m.; 5:00-5:30 p.m.

 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Parent & Child – 6 months-5 yrs.

An adult must accompany child in the water. Parents will receive guided instruction on ways to help their child become comfortable in the water, emphasizing safety and relaxation techniques. Children not yet potty trained must wear swim diapers.

Beginner – Level 1 – Water Adjustment

For children new to swim lessons or with a fear of water, this class focuses on water adjustment, blowing bubbles, assisted floating and arm/leg action.

Advanced Beginner – Level 2 – Primary Skills

For children with no fear of the water but cannot swim independently. Class focuses on retrieving objects underwater, floating on back/front unassisted, breathing, freestyle & backstroke.

Intermediate – Level 3 – Stroke Readiness

Child must be able to swim freestyle at least 10 yards unassisted and be comfortable in deep water to enroll. Class focuses on coordinating freestyle and backstroke, proper breathing, swimming distances of up to 15 yds and beginning diving skills. 

Advanced Intermediate - Level 4 – Stroke Development

Child must be able to swim freestyle 20 yards without stopping and be comfortable in deep water to enroll. Class introduces breaststroke and butterfly, refines freestyle and backstroke technique, works on diving skills and increases swimming endurance.    

Beginner – 14 yrs to Adult - Water Adjustment and primary skills. 

Level 5 – Stroke Refinement

Level 6 – Competitive Stroke Instruction

Boys & Girls Club Summer Program

April 9, 2010                                                                                                                
       Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley is gearing up for an exciting summer program. Programs include art, educational computer classes, athletic games, health & life skills classes, sports camp and an Early Bird program.
       Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley is open to youth and teens ages 6 to 18 years for a Club membership fee of $25.00 each year for regular summer programming from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at both at Fillmore Clubhouse and Santa Paula Clubhouse. Fillmore Clubhouse summer break program will be offered June 14 to August 16 and Santa Paula Clubhouse summer break program will be offered June 21 to August 24. For an additional fee, clubhouses also offer an exciting Early Bird Program that runs from 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Early Bird program is a great option for parents who need care for their children during morning hours or for Club members who just can’t wait to get an early start on a day of fun. Club members enjoy the routine of starting the day off with friends at the Club and participating in fun and educational programs.
       The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley serves the communities of Fillmore, Santa Paula and Piru and is one of the oldest youth development programs in the Heritage Valley having continually served children since 1949.
       Call them today to find out more about how you can register for summer 2010 Early Bird Program. Call Fillmore Clubhouse at 805-524-0546 or Santa Paula Clubhouse at 805-525-7910. Join the POSITIVE PLACE FOR KIDS!