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Afterschool Programs begin Sept 17 - at all Full-time Centers

NFL Punt, Pass Kick Festival - October 8
At Riverbank State Park. Registration begins at 10 am. For 10+ under boys and girls, 12+ under boys and girls, 14 + under boys and girls, and 16 + under boys and girls. Trophies will awarded to the top 3 finalists. For more information contact Nancy Figueroa at nfigueroa@palnyc.org or 212-477-9450, ext. 332.

Mini Carnival Day - Craft Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the participants of PAL's Mini Carnival Craft Contest. Awards were presented to campers in the categories listed below. Congratulations to all the campers!

Cultural Day - August 15
Congratulations to all the participants of PAL's Cultural Day celebration of the "First Nations." Awards were presented to centers in the categories listed below.

Mr. and Ms. PAL Contest
Congratulations to the winners of the 2007 Mr. and Ms. PAL Contest.

SUMMER PLAY STREETS OPENING CEREMONY - July 10
PAL's Annual Opening Ceremony for the Summer Play Street Season was held at the PAL Harlem Center. PAL Chairman Robert M. Morgenthau opened the ceremonial fire hydrant offering relief from the heat and fun place to play for Play Street participants. The official PAL Summer Play Streets season opened July 2nd in neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs. Play Streets at Housing locations began July 9. See the Play Streets locations. For more information, contact Carla Walter at cwalter@palnyc.org.

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THANK YOU NEW YORK LIFE FOUNDATION!
For a generous three year grant of $405,000 to establish a CASTLE program at PAL’s Miccio Center in Red Hook, Brooklyn, beginning spring 2007.  CASTLE (Children’s Academic Success Through Literacy Enhancement), a year long early childhood education program with a parental involvement component, is designed to improve the academic achievements of second through fourth graders through after-school educational and counseling services that reinforce the lessons of the school day.

NEIGHBORHOOD ALL STAR TEAM (“NAT”) SUMMER CAMP
On July 9th, the Police Athletic League began the 6th season of its Neighborhood All Star Team (“NAT”) summer camp.  Located at the Brooklyn Cyclones’ KeySpan Park, in the shadow of the famed Coney Island parachute drop, the camp offers three 2-week fun filled sessions of instruction in baseball, math, language arts and life skills to boys and girls aged nine to fourteen.  In addition to enjoying a valuable camp experience, participants also are served a nutritious breakfast and lunch courtesy of the Department of Education summer meals program. This year, participants will meet players from the Brooklyn Cyclones who will speak to the campers about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise.The summer camp is a part of a year round NAT’s Kids program designed to assist youngsters in the Coney Island area prepare for, and succeed in high school and thereafter.  Started in 2002 by Mr. Fred Wilpon, owner of the NY Mets, and PAL, NAT’s Kids operates through the generous support of the Brooklyn Cyclones, KeySpan and the Independence Community Foundation. For more information contact Angela Williams at awilliams@palnyc.org

OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD - July 12 Results
Boys and Girls ages 6-18 competed in the 1500m, 200m, 100m 400m, 800m, 4 x 100 relay and Long Jump at Riverbank State Park. The weather conditions were warm (84%) and sunny with humidity of 40%.

OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD
Congratulations to the Foster Laurie Girls Track & Field Team and the 49th Precient Boys Track & Field Team.
They had represented the PAL at the 101st Millrose Games at the world famous arena Madison Square Garden on February 1, 2008. They ran with pride as they both brought home Gold Medals in their divisions, the 4 lap relays.The girls ran at a time of 1:24.47 and the boys's team ran at 1:27.85.
We are very proud of your accomplishments.