Item 26 - Amend the Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan and Approve Agreements with Non-Profit Orgs

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SCOPE OF WORK: 1. Details of Youth Program/Services to be provided: In partnership with the City of Santa Ana, Parks, Recreation and Community Services agency, OCCTAC proposes to offer an Arts & Violence prevention program for Santa Ana youth at four Recreational Centers located within the Qualified Service Tract areas in the city of Santa Ana, including: Jerome Center, Garfield Recreation Center, Roosevelt -Walker Center and Salgado Recreation Center. This program will prioritize on diverting youth from negative social problems and engaging them in positive, fun, creative and artistic programs that will inspire and motive youth to reach higher educational goals and fulfill their highest potential in life. All the youth and families that enroll in our Arts & Violence prevention program will have the opportunity to take as many Arts enrichment classes of their choice in the various disciplines: a) Music, b) Visual Arts, c) Dance, and/or d) Media Arts, during after -school hours (M-F), and on Saturdays. OCCTAC Arts & Violence Prevention program will serve youth in two different age groups; 7yrs-11yrs and 12yrs-1 Syrs old. The intent is for this program to empower youth to explore and participate in different art forms that are not readily available in their neighborhoods and provide the support our families need to recover during these challenging times. Furthermore, these programs will encourage the participants to use the creative process as a form of self-expression and introspective practices to foster social emotional development, cultural diversity and pride. The following classes represent a few examples of the wide variety of .Arts Enrichment activities that OCCTAC teachers can provide at the various Recreational/Community Centers: Music Classes - • Intro to Guitar - Youth will learn basic guitar chords, basic guitar technique, proper posture and learn to play simple melodies and songs in a group ensemble. Intro to Violin - Youth will learn the proper way of holding the instrument, the parts of the violin, the bow and the string names; and how to play simple melodies, as well as study the basic theory music concepts, including rhythm, reading notes and music terminology. Visual Arts (Painting & Drawing, Mixed Media) • Drawing and Painting- Youth will learn the basics of painting and drawing; and how to use different techniques to apply a range of mediums as part of their exercises. Students will learn how to use mixed medium techniques with lesson plans focused on introspective creative processes that prompt the students to think about themselves, their family and their role as an active member of their community. This program will culminate each cycle with an art exhibition at the recreational center. Media & Digital Arts (Some examples include Comic Book Creation, Animation, Video - Technology) 20