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Cooperation is the way,
Work together day by day.
Then no fighting needs to be,
And we’re all safe, both you and me.

WHO: Community teens and children.

WHAT: A summer conflict management playground program designed to teach young teens and children violence prevention skills. Created, sponsored, and administered by Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries.

WHEN: 8 weeks each summer, June - August.

WHERE: Liberty Park, corner of Central Avenue and Morgan Street, in southwest Rockford.

WHY:

1. To teach children and teens how to get along together peaceably.
2. To provide first-time job opportunities for young teens.
3. To help teens develop leadership and life-building skills and provide opportunities for them to relate to non-parent adults.

BY THE NUMBERS:

• In 2005, 16 teens from 8 area middle and high schools and 480 children coming from 11 area daycare/community center/child welfare programs participated.
• 10 church and community adults helped with the program.
• Since the program began, 264 teens have been employed and 9,800 children have participated, based on daily attendance figures!
• Financial support for the program is provided by grants, fundraisers, and gifts.