CAP (Communities in Action for Peace)
Youth Dragon Boat League
Paddling for Peace

Mission:
Promote Non-Violence within our community

Introduce Allegheny County Youth to Team Water Sports

Develop Youth Leadership

Encourage volunteerism of the youth

Enhance Youth's sense of self, accomplishment, understanding of diversity (youth from diverse neighborhoods, cultures, ethnicity, socio-economical backgrounds), and ability to work with others toward a common goal.

Goals:

All participants will model respect for others and self

All participants will learn the skills and history of Dragon Boating

All participants will understand the dragon boat as a metaphor for life

All participants will increase their appreciation of the Three Rivers and water sports

All participants will commit to solve problems without violent means

All participants will improve their body, mind and spirit through this activity

All participants will celebrate and appreciate diversity

Participants from 2007:

"Dragon Boat Paddling was a good experience it taught me teamwork, leadership. I also made a couple of friends. But mainly it taught me about peace."

"Wow, when it comes to Dragon Boating I can honestly say that it was one of the most exciting things I did all last summer."

"Dragon Boating was a good experience for me. I never thought I would get on a boat that actually went in the water."

For more information contact:
Glenna P. Wilson, MSW LSW
Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services
SAFE START Program
Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Office of Community Services
One Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Email: Glenna.Wilson@alleghenycounty.us