Video Explores PAL’s Mentoring Program
Learn straight from the mentors and mentees themselves what PAL’s weekly mentoring program is all about. And join is Saturday, April 21, from 2-4 PM as PAL hosts National Mentoring Day.
Read MorePAL and Police Department Give Out 500 Toys for Holidays
The Miami Beach PAL YDC/Mentoring group and Police Explorers assisted the Police Department with toy distribution to over 500 underprivileged children for the holidays, along with a cookie, hamburger and...
Read MoreYDC and Police Explorers Help Prevent Underage Drinking
The Miami Beach Youth Directors Council and Police Explorers recently helped the Miami Beach Coalition’s Sticker Shock program. The kids placed red tags on alcohol in participating stores to discourage people from buying it to give to minors. Below are some photos.
Read MoreYDC Kids Get Smart at Disney
In January, 10 YDC kids went to Disney for the weekend to participate in Disney’s YES (Youth Educational Series) Program. On the first day they went to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where they learned how movies are made, from storyboard to filming to editing. The next day they went to Magic Kingdom, where they learned about Light and Sound. They even got to go backstage beneath the Haunted Mansion to see how light is used to create the illusion of ghosts. On the final day they went to EPCOT, where they learned about different career paths and options. Everyone learned a lot and had...
Read More8th Annual Back to School Fair
On Monday, August 17, PAL hosted its Annual Back to School Fair where 500 back packs filled with school supplies were given to kids. PAL also provided pizza and drinks and the event was a huge success! Over 300 parents and children showed up to pick up the much needed back to school supplies and back packs. The rest will be distributed to local Miami Beach area schools. The previous day YDC and Explorer kids spent the afternoon preparing the back packs, forming an assembly line to pack all 500 bags. A special thanks to the YDC and Explorer kids for their assistance in the event and giving...
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