On Wednesday, April 21st, the young ladies (first and second graders specifically) of the Smart Moves program offered at the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, treated their parents to a Spring Dinner. The dinner was to showcase the etiquette skills and proper table manners they acquired from the Smart Moves program, as well as to celebrate their accomplishments thus far. The young ladies of the Smart Moves program helped cook a spaghetti dinner, set the dinner tables properly along with their hand made center pieces created just for the occasion, and recited menu options before serving their parents. Did we mention that the young ladies are first and second graders?
During dessert, the young ladies each stood up and introduced themselves, sharing with all 34 guests what they had learned in the Smart Moves program. As any experienced host knows, a dinner party is not really a party without a little entertainment, and this dinner was no exception. The young ladies serenaded their dinner guests with a contemporary song and dance, très moderne!
The Smart Moves program teaches young ladies the skills they need to develop self confidence, self worth, and understanding of the world in which they live. This program is offered to all Club members free of charge. The program is adapted for all ages, from first graders to seniors in high school. Smart Moves is a nationally recognized and funded program, addressing the needs, concerns, challenges, and triumphs of every age group in a safe, fun, and open forum setting. Based on the individual strengths and life experience of each staff, Boys & Girls Club professionals are assigned to their cohort groups, and work with them all year long. For more information on the Smart Moves program, meeting dates, times and topics covered, please contact our Education and Technology Director, Karen Crumlich at (949)-494-2535 x. 109, or at karenc@bgclaguna.org.
