January 2010: Resolutions--A New Beginning, A New You!-Setting Goals for Yourself and the New Year

Facilitators: All
 
9th~ How to Become a Responsible Young Adult (various activities on self-awareness)

16th~ Create A “Me” Box; Set an attainable goal (group and individual activities)

18th~ Field Trip: MLK Day Community Outreach—A Day On not a Day Off at the Overbrook Art Center on 6134 Lancaster Ave.; Time: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM (All are welcome)

23rd~ Living With Purpose: Uncovering The GREATNESS Within You! 

30th~ Living With Purpose : Developing Your Goals Affirmation Collage

February 2010:  Cultural Awareness-Celebrating African-American History Yesterday and Today

Facilitators: All

6th~ A Taste of Africa and the West Indies-Food, Craft and Guest Speakers

13th~ Field Trip: A Taste of Philadelphia, Historical Tour or The Franklin Institute, The George Washington Carver Exhibit

20th~ Games and Group Activities-- Tracing your Family Roots  

27th~ Harambee Celebration—Food, Craft, Theater Arts, Spoken Word and more...

March 2010: Financial Planning-Learning About Financial Literacy 

Facilitators: All

6th~ Show Me the Money--Financial Aid Workshops-Guest Speaker

13th~ How to Become A Successful Entrepreneur  (Group Activities)

20th~ Group Activities and Games on Financial Planning and Money Management  

27th~ Field Trip: The Links of Bucks County Annual Youth Summit
 

April 2010:  Science and Technology-Learning the Fun Side of Science

Facilitators:  All

3rd~ Spring Break/Easter Weekend-NO SESSION

10th~  Food and Science-TIC Members will experiment doing various food science projects

17th~ TIC's  2nd Annual Family Prom-more information will follow  

24th~ The Value Of A Tree-TIC Members will plant trees and participate in Earth Day activities

*The second half of TIC’s session will be devoted to practicing for the banquet.

May 2010: We Got A Story To Tell! TIC Celebrates 15 Years

Facilitators: All

1st~ Practice Skits and Prepare for 15th Annual Banquet

8th~ 15th Annual TIC Banquet; Keynote Speaker: Dr. Hasan McDonnaugh, Former TIC Member; Time: 5:00 PM-Jazz Reception; 6:00 PM Talent Showcase and Awards Ceremony; Where: Laborers' International of North America Local #332, 1310 Wallace Street, Phila., PA  19123; Cost: $25.00 pp

15th~ TIC Trip: Location TBA 

29th~ TIC’s Retreat; Location TBA (Day Session will include planning for Summer and Fall 2010)

June-August 2010: Summer Enrichment Program Activites and Field Trips TBA

*This calendar is subject to change at the discretion of TIC’s participating mentors and youth.
 
• Program planning for the summer will take place two weeks after the banquet.
• Community Outreach projects are optional and noted under field trips.
• All program sessions are from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM and are facilitated at Myers Recreational Center 5800 Kingsessing Ave. unless otherwise noted.