Police Activity League
      Jersey City
  
MISSION STATEMENT

'SPICES' is a not for profit organization , whose  mission is to provide a healthy and positive experience that stimulates the minds of young women. It is the goal of our organization to enhance the self esteem of all participants , and allow them the opportunity to become productive members of the communities in which they reside. Young women who become part of our program will be given access to programs that challenge them on an ongoing basis , thus providing them with the basic life skills necessary for survival in their urban environment.

'SPICES' is a not for profit organization whose objective is to promote healthy and active evironments for young women who face the daily challenges presented in inner city locales. As an organization we seek to assist these impressionable young people in a way that will enchance their ability to become educated and productive memebers of their communities. The main focus of our organization will be to stress the importance of academics ( i.e. tutorial sessions , workshops and guest speakers ) , providing insight and guidance along the way. Listed below is a sampling of the various activities that we hope to incorporate inot our program:

  • Sports, Camps, Clinics and Leagues
    Instruction will be provided for various skill levels
  • Tutorial Sessions
    Instruction will be provide in basic subject areas such as Reading, Writing and Mathematics
  • Workshops
    Provide assistance in basic life skills
  • Guest Speakers
    Accomplised artists and sports figures will address the challenges they encountered as young adults

     

      A FEW FACTS ABOUT GIRLS WHO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS

    • Girls who participate in regular exercise are healthier and academically successful  than those who do not
    • Girls who are physically active show a lower prevalence of substance abuse depression and sexual risk behavior
    • Females who participate in athletics are significantly less likely to smoke regularly than female non - athletes
    • Two nationwide studies found that female athletes were significantly less likely to use marijuana , cocaine or most other illicit drugs
    • Sports confers academic benefits: high school girls (and boys) who participate in sports have higher grades than non-athletes. In addition , a larger percentage of athletes scored in the top quartile on a standardized test.
    • Girls who are active in recreational activities feel greater confidence , self esteem and pride in their physical and social selves than those who do not

    A FEW FACTS ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR GIRLS TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

    • The majority of youth programs and drop-in centers for children and adolescents have male-oriented, if not male-dominated cultures
    • In many cities, recreation departments are serving more boys than girls
    • In urban areas, the amount of space is often limited. As a result , advocates for girls programs often have to compete with politically entrenched male administrators of boys programs for a share of the available courts, fields and recreation space

     

FACILITATORS

Ashante Timoll

Alice De Fazio
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