Mountain Youth Drama, a prevention theatre group in Southwest VA is taking a
stand against drinking and driving! Sign a drug - free contract and earn a
chance to win 50 dollars.
Motivating kids to get involved in community projects can often be
challenging! Simplification and easy tasks to involve hands on activities makes
for smooth sailing. Friday night high school football in America is a season
that embodies the real joy of small town living. Our community wanted to forgo
the usual homecoming parade this fall and try an approach that included more involvement
from the community. Culturally, you have a captivated community ready to enjoy
some time with each other. Unfortunately, when a community is at a loss in providing
alternative activities for youth during this season, "a six pack and a back
road" becomes the activity of choice.Students decided to hold a block party to attract folks to the high school campus prior to their traditional bon fire the Thursday night before the homecoming game. Local bands, community organizations, churches & groups and of course high school clubs all had the chance to operate booths to fund raise and add to the spirit of homecoming. The school also hosted inflatable games, wagon rides, a dunking booth and games such as the ever popular "corn hole".
Mountain Youth Drama, developed a simple strategy to add to the event as well as provide a forum to encourage kids to be drug free.! Enjoy their video and use their idea in your own community. Together....We Can Make A Difference!
