{"id":101942,"date":"2020-07-21T21:04:16","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T01:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=101942"},"modified":"2020-07-21T21:04:16","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T01:04:16","slug":"valley-youth-house-to-begin-summer-2020-programming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=101942","title":{"rendered":"Valley Youth House to Begin Summer 2020 Programming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>OREFIELD, PA (7\/21\/20) &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0On July 28, 2020, Valley Youth House (VYH) will begin summer 2020 programming at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/valleyyouthhouse.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=f10cbe4d4c4bb4be2ae3cdbf8&amp;id=1a9a889e0a&amp;e=a63d374a1b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/valleyyouthhouse.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Df10cbe4d4c4bb4be2ae3cdbf8%26id%3D1a9a889e0a%26e%3Da63d374a1b&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1595465775492000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHGkJNKsIeczxhe9xro61lmWGU21A\">Camp Fowler<\/a>.\u00a0 Nature offers restorative, stress-reducing benefits, and the outdoor experiences at Camp Fowler do just that. Here, a team led by a Master\u2019s level clinician use therapeutic, challenge-based programming to promote positive development in a way that is not likely to occur in a conventional setting. Campers experience breakthroughs and healing, resulting in behavioral changes that lead to their future growth.<\/p>\n<p>Valley Youth House will be hosting day camps on the following days:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>LGBTQ+ Camp \u2013 July 28, 29 &amp; 30<\/li>\n<li>Arts Camp \u2013 August 4, 5 &amp; 6<\/li>\n<li>STEM camp \u2013 August 11,12 &amp; 13<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Valley Youth House is licensed under the Department of Human Services (DHS). Camp Fowler will reopen and begin to operate under the guidance of DHS and the Center of Disease Control (CDC). VYH will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and update any guidelines\/recommendations set forth by DHS or the CDC. VYH has implemented Key Areas of Focus to ensure safety to all campers and families.<\/p>\n<p><em>Key areas of focus:<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>New Drop-off and Pick-up procedure with health screenings.<\/li>\n<li>Physical\/Social Distancing Strategies.<\/li>\n<li>Updated Cleaning and Disinfecting Procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Our camp environment helps youth achieve five developmental outcomes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>heal from past trauma<\/li>\n<li>build confidence and self-esteem<\/li>\n<li>establish trust toward peers and caring adults<\/li>\n<li>development positive and effective communication skills<\/li>\n<li>forge leadership skills<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>There is a $15 registration fee and then a sliding scale fee based on income and family size and scholarships are available!\u00a0 Limited camp availability &#8211; first\u00a0come, first served.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact Lori Hooper,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:CampCoordinator@valleyyouthhouse.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CampCoordinator@<wbr \/>valleyyouthhouse.org<\/a>, 610-349-2835, or visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/valleyyouthhouse.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=f10cbe4d4c4bb4be2ae3cdbf8&amp;id=15dbb36029&amp;e=a63d374a1b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/valleyyouthhouse.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Df10cbe4d4c4bb4be2ae3cdbf8%26id%3D15dbb36029%26e%3Da63d374a1b&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1595465775492000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGprzKm5DMQ7X7AHRdPtAH8QDfyfw\">www.valleyyouthhouse.<wbr \/>org\/campfowler<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZDw4f8uOUnA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><br \/>\n<strong>About Valley Youth House<\/strong><br \/>\nValley Youth House (<a href=\"https:\/\/valleyyouthhouse.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=f10cbe4d4c4bb4be2ae3cdbf8&amp;id=59a5341159&amp;e=a63d374a1b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/valleyyouthhouse.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Df10cbe4d4c4bb4be2ae3cdbf8%26id%3D59a5341159%26e%3Da63d374a1b&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1595465775492000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHCAA4jvHsOP_nObtYFLG7tgKhNvA\">valleyyouthhouse.org<\/a>) does more than just provide homes for Pennsylvania\u2019s vulnerable, abused, and homeless youth. We partner with thousands of individuals each year to build a solid foundation for young people and their families. With dedicated street outreach, housing, counseling, skills training, health, prevention, and intervention services, we empower resilient young people in establishing promising futures.<\/p>\n<p>Our staff are thought-leaders in the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>runaway and homeless youth<\/li>\n<li>youth emergency shelter\/street outreach<\/li>\n<li>youth transitional housing and independent living<\/li>\n<li>foster care\/foster care life skills<\/li>\n<li>LGBTQ+ youth services<\/li>\n<li>adoption and permanency services<\/li>\n<li>child abuse<\/li>\n<li>mental and behavioral health<\/li>\n<li>substance abuse<\/li>\n<li>family counseling and therapy<\/li>\n<li>adventure therapy<\/li>\n<li>art therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a complete list of our programs and services, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/valleyyouthhouse.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=f10cbe4d4c4bb4be2ae3cdbf8&amp;id=47a130e667&amp;e=a63d374a1b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/valleyyouthhouse.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Df10cbe4d4c4bb4be2ae3cdbf8%26id%3D47a130e667%26e%3Da63d374a1b&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1595465775492000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE9msRwnjI-B9o9OR_hR-yhzIXQ8A\">www.valleyyouthhouse.<wbr \/>org\/programs\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nEmily Conners<br \/>\nValley Youth House Development Officer<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valleyyouthhouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.valleyyouthhouse.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner3023'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/' target=\"_blank\" data-id='3023' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner7036'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com' target=\"_blank\" data-id='7036' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?post_type=adverts_posts&p=7036\" class=\"read-more\">Click here to read more... <\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":85533,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[69,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-101942","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-valley","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/valley-youth.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101942"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=101942"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101942\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/85533"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=101942"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=101942"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=101942"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}