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Schools can provide opportunities for youth to play more popular instruments as well as the traditional instruments. Community Education can sponsor programs using retired musicians to teach music to youth. ECFE can provide information and encouragement for families to involve children in musical activities early on. · IN THE COMMUNITY Service organizations can sponsor free community concerts. Churches can create youth choirs and youth bands or encourage youth to sing in the adult choir. Service organizations, community ed, arts organizations, and/or civic groups can sponsor events which bring information regarding local music resources to families. Such events could include round table discussions, informal receptions or events which coincide with other activities at local schools. Community bands and choirs could plan and conduct shared activities with youth musicians. ASSET 14: Involved in School Extracurricular Activities Kids are involved in school clubs, sports or organizations. They participate in these activities one or more nights a week. 41% of youth have this asset in their lives Ideas for building this asset: ·AT HOME Parents can talk with their kids about their interests and talents, and encourage them to participate in school activities. Parents can support clubs, sports, organizations at school by volunteering as leader or coach when possible. Parents can consider operating a car pool to support kids in their area of interest. ·AT SCHOOL Schools can continue and expand diverse opportunities for kids. Options for arts, drama, spe(~ch, creative expression etc. are limited and can be expanded. Schools can link up with local government agencies, civic groups, service clubs, etc. to provide service learning opportunities for school credit. · IN THE COMMUNITY Service clubs can consider raising funds to support extracurricular activities. Citizens can volunteer as leaders, teachers or coaches of various activities in their areas of interest and expertise. Scholarships can be available for young people who need money to cover fees and equipment. ASSET 15: Involved in Community Organizations or Activities Kids are involved in organizations or clubs outside of school. They participate in these non-school activities one or more hours a week. 13% of youth ha~ this asset in their lives Ideas for building this asset: · AT HOME Parents can encourage kids to participate in clubs or organizations that interest them. Support them with information about options, transportation so they can participate, and even leadership in clubs such as scouts, 4H, etc. Parents can encourage their kids to stay with a group or organization when their interest begins to wane. Try a six month commitment in order to get truly involved. · AT SCHOOL Schools can make information available to link kids with community organizations and activities. The information could be in a computer data base, on printed materials, and/or brought to students by speakers from the community.