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	Mission Statement HIGH VOLTAGE YOUTH CAMP is a 501(c) (3) corporation that provides education and recreation programs for economically disadvantaged youth. We are dedicated to helping youth realize their potential, build character, and function effectively as contributing members of society. High Voltage also works to build community collaborations, and partnerships with organizations that serve youth. United We Serve High Voltage Youth Camp is taking part in United We Serve, a national effort launched by President Obama to engage more Americans in serving their communities this summer. Find out more at www.serve.gov Very Special Thanks! High Voltage Youth Camp, the PeyBack Foundation, New Orleans Musician’s Clinic, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, Women on Assignment and the Maple Street Children’s Book Shop will sponsored a Destiny Holiday Luncheon for local children on Saturday, December 20, 2008, in New Orleans. At this holiday event, children ages 8-13 will enjoyed a free holiday luncheon and were entertained by John A. Brinson and the Roots of Music. Guest speakers were Mr. Happy Johnson, Founder of Blanket New Orleans and Nakita Shavers of the Darrell Shavers Educational Fund. Program Services Members enjoy the following services at free or reduced cost: Art/Drama Classes Social Skills Training Service Learning Projects Television Technology Training Tutoring (3rd-8th grade students) Join by April 25 and receive a free t-shirt! Global Youth Day of Service 2009 In honor of Global Youth Service Day, The Staples Foundation for Learning and HandsOn New Orleans supported High Voltage's Mother's Day service learning project. During this project, 34 students volunteered alongside students from UNO / Nelson Charter School in order to create colorful flower pots for seniors living in John J. Hainkel, Jr. Home and Rehabilitation Center. Following the day of service, students returned to the senior center in order to give an oral presentation to the community about what the learned from the gardening activity and in order to present seniors with the plants. Super Saturday, MLK Day of Service Thank You! High Voltage Youth Camp, Tulane University Center for Public Service, Xavier University and the Herff Jones Corporation, marked the Martin Luther King Day of Service on Saturday, January 17, 2009, by tutoring local students to help them prepare for the iLEAP and LEAP Nominations for Board of Directors Nominations for Board of Directors 2008-2009- Nominations are now being accepted for the Board of Directors for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Candidates must be members of High Voltage by December 31, 2008. Click here for the nomination form. Volunteering Volunteer for High Voltage Youth Camp: Click here to submit your Volunteer application. Fall 2008 Fall College Interns Fall 2008 Fall College Interns: A very special thanks to our 2008 college interns: JJ Liu - John Burrough School, Missouri Ta'Tiauna J. Holland - University of New Orleans Youth Violence Prevention Week Brandy Citizen and Frank Jordon Sponsors of Youth Violence Prevention Week include: Administrative Resources and Solutions, Al Copeland's Investments, Ashe' Cultural Arts Center, Charitable Film Network, Gallinghouse and Associates, GrantWriters INK, Gertler, Gertler, Vincent and Plotkin, L.L.P., Levy and Associates, Employment Benefit Planners, McDonald's Corporation, New Orleans Ballet Association, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Zephyrs, Peyback Foundation. Pratt Landry & Associates, Tipitina's Foundation Music Co-Op, WGNO-TV 26, and Whole Foods Market. Contact High Voltage Youth Camp P. O. Box 4224 New Orleans, LA 70185 info@highvoltageyouthcamp.org Phone: 504-458-3848 Website design and coding by JJ Liu \| © High Voltage and JJ Liu								Membership Sign up Today! Newsletter Download Upcoming Events Mirror, Mirror 4 June 20, 2009 Victory Fellowship 5708 Airline Drive Metairie, LA 70003 website 'Youth Alive' Youth Summit March 14, 2009 10am - 3pm Dillard University Essence Music Festival, Morial Convention Center July 3-5, 2009 in New Orleans Tutor students for iLeap and Leap TestsVounteers Click here for volunteer application.. For more information or to make donations for activities, click here to contact us. Advisory Board Applications are now being accepted for our Youth Advisory Board 2008-2009. Click here for more info.