Supporting CommUnity, Inc.

What an incredible day with the City of Burbank Parks and Recreation Summer Camp team! ☀️🌿🎨

From Summer Daze, art and nature camps, and everything in between, we spent the day exploring how every activity can be intentionally designed to create positive pathways for success in the lives of young people.

We talked about the power of relationships, the importance of creating spaces where youth feel seen, valued, and connected, and the lasting impact camp staff have on the memories, confidence, and development of the children they serve.

Sometimes it's not just the activity that matters—it's the caring individual who listens, encourages, and helps a young person discover their strengths. The experiences created today become the stories, skills, and connections that youth carry with them long after summer ends.

A special thank you Diego, Noah, Jenny, and Doug as well as all the dedicated camp staff. You show up every day ready to make a difference. Your influence extends far beyond games, crafts, and outdoor adventures—you are helping shape futures, one meaningful interaction at a time.

I'm looking forward to leading two virtual training sessions this summer with the Alameda Recreation & Park Department on Understanding Adolescent Brain Development; It's All About Relationships. This week, I'll be working with summer staff, and in August, I'll partner with afterschool programming staff.

Together, we'll dive into how positive experiences and supportive relationships can help create new pathways in the brain and promote healthy youth development. We'll discuss creative ways to enhance programming, strengthen relationships, and engage youth in ways that support meaningful growth and lasting impact.

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Taking care of your mental health means something different to everyone. Self-Care means something different to everyone. Whatever it is to you...make sure you're doing it!