Downtown Naples
Monday, February 28, 2011
March 2011
With only a few short days left in Naples Italy, I can honestly say that I have had a fulfilling experience. I have had the opportunity to develop and grow both professionally and intellectually. The military definitely has a great group of individuals and the children were simply amazing! This journey has broaden my horizons and I feel as though my future endeavors are limitless. Being able to put my educational background in a real world profession. Not only was I privileged with learning in a different environment; I was able to travel to Rome, Switzerland, and Paris! This internship was phenomenal.....I have to make it back to Europe one day!
Thank you Purdue for this wonderful opportunity! ;-)
Continuation of February 2011
Support Site/Capodichino Child Development Center (CDC) focus:
- Training New Staff
- Developing training for the center
- Binder up keep on all staff
- Observations; how to observe and reocrd findings
- How to model
- How to implemet positive guidance and discipline
- Setting up the yearly calendar trainings
- Bring in other people/recourses
- Modules and Competency Assessments
- Budget
- Participate on Quality Review Boards (QRB)
- IAT (Inclusion Action Team) to discuss children with special needs and concerns
- Sure Start, Advisory Board to discuss eligibility of enrollment of new students
- Attend weekly staff meetings, open forum
January-February 2011
My final Days in Naples, Italy
Starting January 2011, I ventured over to work with the Child Development Center on our Navy Support Site and Capodichino for the duration of my time here in Naples.
Capstone Project- Parent Involvement Board (PIB)
The purpose of this particular project was to Naples, Italy's quarterly Parent Involvement Board (PIB) meeting to discuss important issues, concerns, and or informational subjects for parents in the military community. It focuses on the Child nd Youth Programs children on the military base in hopes to get parents to understand the importance and well-being of their children. We took on this project with anticipation of great outcomes and participation of military families.
Parent Involvement Board Tasks:
1.Topic of Choice- "Our children and Learning Disabilities"
2. Book location: School-Age Care
3.Research Learning Disability Information
4. Choose Time and Date for CYP Staff
5. Contacting Guest Speakers (specialist on subject)
6. Advertise PIB
8. Simulation Activities
9. Learning Disability Resources and addtional Handouts
10.**Carry out PIB!
Starting January 2011, I ventured over to work with the Child Development Center on our Navy Support Site and Capodichino for the duration of my time here in Naples.
Capstone Project- Parent Involvement Board (PIB)
The purpose of this particular project was to Naples, Italy's quarterly Parent Involvement Board (PIB) meeting to discuss important issues, concerns, and or informational subjects for parents in the military community. It focuses on the Child nd Youth Programs children on the military base in hopes to get parents to understand the importance and well-being of their children. We took on this project with anticipation of great outcomes and participation of military families.
Parent Involvement Board Tasks:
1.Topic of Choice- "Our children and Learning Disabilities"
2. Book location: School-Age Care
3.Research Learning Disability Information
4. Choose Time and Date for CYP Staff
5. Contacting Guest Speakers (specialist on subject)
6. Advertise PIB
- AFN Radio Station
- AFN Television-Anthony Martinez
- Panorama- Local Newspaper- Chirstina Douglas- Community Events
- Parent Involvement Board Flyer
8. Simulation Activities
9. Learning Disability Resources and addtional Handouts
10.**Carry out PIB!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Holiday Travels
Willkommen in der Schwiez
Holiday Ferris Wheel
Savory Meal
Tram Destinations
Beautiful Bridge View of Suisse
Looking into Downtown Suisse
Water Front View of Suisse
Fireworks!
Nothing like a taste of Home ;-)
Our holiday travels this season was to beautiful Switzerland!
Come take a trip with me through Suisse!
Lovely Traveling Ladies
Holiday Ferris Wheel
Savory Meal 
Tram Destinations
Beautiful Bridge View of Suisse
Looking into Downtown Suisse
Water Front View of Suisse
Fireworks!
Nothing like a taste of Home ;-)
The Chapel
Just a few pictures to give you a taste of our travels in Europe! We enjoyed our stay and hopefully one day I will be able to make a trip back.
December 2010
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
SEASONS GREETINGS TO EVERYONE!
The month of December was very busy indeed. The military community had different holiday activities occurring almost daily. In this particular season, I decided to make myself readily available for any task that they offered me!!
As mentioned previously, I continued to rotate throughout the Child and Youth Programs; and this month I was working with the Teen Center, while playing a flex position and working where they needed me (i.e Youth Sports and School Age Care/ SAC).
Season Highlights:
- Christmas Tree Lighting
- Keystone Club enters Greeting Card Contest
- Christmas Caroling
- Candy Distribution
- Holiday Dinner Celebrations
- Karaoke Night
Accomplishments this month:
- Teen Center Decorations
- Program Planning for Spring Break Trip
- Program Planning for Overnight Rome Trip
- Building a great a positive relationship with the Teens of the Community
- Navy CYP Kid's Fit Programming
Keystone Club enters Christmas Greeting Card Contest !!!
*Keystone dedicated their card to the Bella Napoli * (Beautiful Naples)
Holiday Karaoke Event for the Teens
Thursday, January 6, 2011
November Travels!
Anfiteatro Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Our sponsor traveled with us, taking a trip to Capua to see the Roman monuments where Spartacus and other gladiators trained. It was built around A.D 3! Look at the preservation and quality that these buildings are still in from that long ago. It was truly a breath-taking experience. This was one of our first sight-seeing travels of Naples, Italy!! (It had very rich history indeed).
Roman Arch (Travertine Stone)
240 Arches
Our sponsor traveled with us, taking a trip to Capua to see the Roman monuments where Spartacus and other gladiators trained. It was built around A.D 3! Look at the preservation and quality that these buildings are still in from that long ago. It was truly a breath-taking experience. This was one of our first sight-seeing travels of Naples, Italy!! (It had very rich history indeed).
Roman God HeadStones
Ancient gravings of masons
Mveso Dei Gladiator (Gladiator Museum)
Roman Arch (Travertine Stone)
Underground Walk Way of Anfiteatro
240 Arches 
Anfiteatro Stands (Seats)
Front View of Anfiteatro
Simply Amazing
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
November 2010
Month of the Military Family
In Youth Activities there are three segments that all fall under Child and Youth Programs. This month I have moved from working with School Age Care to working with Youth Sports. I was very pleased when I made the change because I have such a rich background in sports and I knew that I would definitely be able to make an impact with them and get the fulfillment I was looking for. I created goals for myself before I started working with them, so that I would have something to aim for while I was in their department.
This was a very active month for the Child and Youth Program. It was dedicated to the "Month of the Military Family" (MMF). I had heard several times upon my arrival in Italy, that one of the biggest months would be November because that is a month that is specifically dedicated to the service members and their families. MWR, Youth Activities, and other departments would take part in creating activities and or events that acknowledge and show appreciation to our military community. I was very excited because I had set goals for myself about what I would like to be involved in or possibly do during this month.
Projects I conducted for MMF Event:
Family Activities :-)
In Youth Activities there are three segments that all fall under Child and Youth Programs. This month I have moved from working with School Age Care to working with Youth Sports. I was very pleased when I made the change because I have such a rich background in sports and I knew that I would definitely be able to make an impact with them and get the fulfillment I was looking for. I created goals for myself before I started working with them, so that I would have something to aim for while I was in their department.
Goals:
1. To be able to organize a specific activity for the Month of the Military Family Night.
2. Build a relationship with Youth Activities staff and take on more projects.
3. Be an advocate for Youth Sports.
4. Be ready for anything!
This was a very active month for the Child and Youth Program. It was dedicated to the "Month of the Military Family" (MMF). I had heard several times upon my arrival in Italy, that one of the biggest months would be November because that is a month that is specifically dedicated to the service members and their families. MWR, Youth Activities, and other departments would take part in creating activities and or events that acknowledge and show appreciation to our military community. I was very excited because I had set goals for myself about what I would like to be involved in or possibly do during this month.
Projects I conducted for MMF Event:
- Program Youth Sports Activity for MMF Night- Obstacle Course November 17, 2010
- Photograph Month of the Military Family Event Night with youth activities
- Create November Newsletter informing military community of upcoming events dedicated to children and families.
- Assisted in re-creating CYP Coaches and Volunteer Trainings. Transitioned it from in class to CD-Rom enabling new staff members to complete in a timely fashion before seasons for any particular sport begins.
Month of the Military Family Night
Family Activities :-)
Creation Room- Parents and Children decorating American Flags- MMF Night
MMF Obstacle Course- Youth Sports
(The children enjoyed this simple game!)
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