Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana

Youth

Are you bored after school? Would you like a chance to hang out with your friends and have fun? Have you ever heard of Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana?

Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana is a fun after school program that you and your friends can join. Anyone in Indiana between 10 years old and 14 years old that are in 4th-8th grade can join.

What do you do at Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana?

Spend time with friends

Play active games like: Capture the Flag, Lord of the Rings, Basketball, Volleyball

Get help with homework

Learn about what other kids your age think about drugs and alcohol and how to deal with peer pressure and other stuff.

Eat snacks

Have fun!!!!

Why would I want to join?

Kids all over Indiana are talking about how much fun this program is and how they want to be a part of Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana year after year.

"I learned to don't do drugs and peer pressure is negative."
"I learned about drugs, gambling, drinking, and smoking and how they can hurt you or your life"
"The most important thing I've learned from this program is that I should not gamble, drink, or smoke"

This program will give you something to do after school and will help you get to spend more time with your friends too.

It will help you get your homework done so you don't have your parents bugging you about it when you get home.

Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana is really fun….why wouldn't you want to join!

How long does Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana last?

Each program has a different schedule that depends on your school or community location. The program is usually 2-3 days a week over about 6-10 weeks during the school year. The program always starts after school and is over by 7pm. When you sign up for the program in your area, you will get a schedule of dates and times. Don't worry, Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana won't meet during holiday or school breaks!

Do they have Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana in my school or community?

Click our Indiana map on the county that you live in. It will give you a phone number of someone near you that can tell you if the program is in your area.

If there is a program starting in your area soon, the name of the person in charge will come up on the screen with their phone number or email address. You can call them or your parent/guardian can call them to ask questions.

If there is not an Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana program in your community now, you can ask about getting a program started. Maybe YOU can bring Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana to all of your friends by making a phone call or sending an email!!!

How do I ask my parents if I can join?

It's free so getting permission from your parents won't be hard.

First, find out when your Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana program starts. You should be given a piece of paper with information for the grown up you live with to look over. But, you may want to be ready to tell them a few things.

Here is what you can tell your parents or the grown up you live with:

Hi_______________(Insert the name of the grown up you live with),

They are going to have a program at __________________________(insert where in your community the program is running…like school or the YMCA) called Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana. It's this really fun program that will help me get my homework done, and teaches me good stuff about staying away from drugs and alcohol. We get to play lots of fun games, and eat snack and hang out with my friends. There are lots of grownups around watching us so you don't have to worry about what I'm doing after school. All I do is (stay after school or go to ___________________) (Insert the location if the program isn't at your school). You could pick me up after work on the days the program is going on and then we could go home.

If I go, you won't have to get on me about doing my homework because it will already be done.

The best part is that the program is FREE!!!!!! Just sign my permission slip and I can do Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana like all of my friends!

What can I do if I am home after school alone?

Lots of kids are just like you and don't have a grown up with them after school. Maybe the grown up that you live with works until 5pm or maybe they work 2nd shift and you only see them in the morning. Sometimes it's hard to know what to do when no grown-ups are around.

Create a list of things to do that are ok with your parent. Some things on the list could be:

• a. Join Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana or another afterschool club or program
• b. Do your homework.
• c. Check out some safe and fun internet websites.
• d. Write or read
• e. Talk to friends (text or IM)

What if I feel unsafe alone after school?

• 1. Talk to your parent or the grown up that you live with about your fears.
• 2. Create a plan for what to do if you get worried or do not feel safe.
• 3. Have a "safe-place" that you can go to, like a public library, friend's house, relative's home.
• 4. Always notify your parent where you are. If you leave your home to go to your "safe-place" make sure your parent knows where you are at all times.

Be a Great Friend!

This Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana group took a break from the fun for a group picture. What would your group picture look like?

Friends are great and they are sometimes the only people you can talk to while being yourself, because they understand what you are going through.

Spend Time with Your Friends!

Simon Says…..have fun! Kids who are in Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana always talk about what a good time they have!

However, when you get into a fight with a friend it can be the worst thing ever sometimes. Here are some tips to help you deal with confrontations.

Clear The Air

You may not even recognize yourself when you get done! When you are in Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana you learn lots of new things about yourself and your friends. You come out of the program with a lot of new skills and may even surprise yourself with how good you feel about yourself when you are done.

In every situation, everyone sees things differently and wants to do things their way. And it's normal for people to believe they are right, which leads to disagreements. Problems are never fun — but they can help you to have a good discussion and you can work things out. Clearing the air is the chance for you to talk out your problems with that person(s) that you may have problems with. It helps to solve problems and to take control of the situation quickly and easily, and stop them from getting out of control, or even violent.

You Have The Control

Hi-Yah! Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana can be a part of any community location, including a Dojo, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, School, Church or any other place in town that may be a safe place for kids to hang out after school.

If sparks do start to fly, you have the power to put out the fire. The next time you have an issue on your hands, don't explode or let someone walk all over you. Instead, convince them to talk about it and breathe calmly, nothing will be achieved if both of you are angry. If it isn't the time to talk then take your space and just wait it out and come back at another time.

Make the Grade!

Dream it!

Maybe the best part about Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana is hanging out with friends.

The world is filled with possibilities and having an education is important so that you can have options available to you. You might think that one job doesn't sound as fun or as glamorous as the other but that's not necessarily true. The key is to find something that you like! Once you get the right education and some experience, work can be fun and rewarding.

Don't wait: start preparing today!

Maybe the best part about Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana is hanging out with friends.

You're never too young to start working toward a career. Want to be a creator of video games? Start learning about computers now! Interested in designing cool letters and logos? Get busy drawing and coloring, and learn some computer skills, too! Thinking about being a firefighter or a police officer? Get strong, and be smart. You'll never get the job if you commit a crime or ever use drugs.