Social Outreach, Adventure, & Resilience (SOAR)

       

BBBS of Island County has added an amazing program for youth in Island County; DINO – Dabble In New Opportunities!

DINO is a completely FREE program to provide fresh experiences, meet mentors, support mental health, and have fun! This program is open to ALL youth aged 6-24 in Island County. Exciting youth activities without barriers; no fees, no new equipment, no uniforms! All experiences come fully furnished with all the tools you need to be involved; including transportation for many events. For more information, please visit https://bbbsislandcounty.org/dino

Doug Standish has been a fantastic leader of Teen programs including camp at Arrowhead Ranch, cultivating a music program, supporting youth leadership programs, incorporating elements of sensory support into the teen center environment and advocacy to local youth services. These services offer a much-needed support for adolescents of Camano.

For more information, please visit: https://www.crc-sc.org/teenprograms

PAWI’s contribution includes hiring a Community Health Worker (CHW) to support care navigation for PAWI patients and their families; support integrated behavioral health in a pediatric primary care setting; offer evidenced-based professional development for those professionals in Island County who directly serve youth and families; offer evidenced-based parenting education and support through OHSD

The YMCA of Stanwood has offered a range of supportive programs. They support a youth leadership program. They offer support in summer camps, regular YMCA programing, and a youth drop-in center.

Thanks to the support from SOAR, our organization has empowered teens to access membership and engage in youth programming, including the Achievers Program, Youth and Government, and Leaders Club, all at no cost. Additionally, they have had the opportunity to participate in our exceptional summer camps and swim teams without any financial burden. This support has truly made a meaningful impact on our youths' lives.

For more information, please visit https://www.ymca-snoco.org/teens/

Looking for Camp opportunities? Click here: Camp – YMCA of Snohomish County (ymca-snoco.org)