Amazing kids helping inspire change in Venice Beach

“Be the Solution to Ocean Pollution” was the popular, fun and highly visible series of community events held at Venice Beach. The inaugural beach clean-up was held on Earth Day and since, close to 300 volunteers have helped inspire change and make the community beach clean-up events a local success. Families, businesses and school groups from all over the city dedicated more than 2,700 hours collectively over the past 6 months while collecting more than 300 pounds of trash and harmful debris from the coastline.

Spearheaded by the Children Sports International, the last “Be the Solution to Ocean Pollution” cleanup event for 2012 was held this past Saturday, September 22nd. The calm morning breeze helped the volunteers stay cool as they worked together to clean-up the section of the beach adjacent to the Venice Pier. These events are vital in maintaining the beach clean and safe for everyone to enjoy. In just  a few hours, they were able to round up over a hundred pounds of trash.  Aside from the usual suspects such as Styrofoam, plastic glass bottles, and tons of cigarette butts, many unusual items have been found during the cleanup like broken bike parts, an area rug and an inflatable mattress were rounded up. The purpose of the cleanup is to engage people around the city to remove trash and debris from beaches and pathway, to identify the sources of the litter, and to change the behaviors that cause pollution. 

Hundreds of individuals across Los Angeles have come together throughout the year to participate in various community events hosted by Children Sports International. They have raised public awareness about inappropriate waste management practices and worked alongside many organizations and communities to become better stewards of our environment and promote health and fitness in under-served communities.

There was a great turnout for this past event and we would like to thank all our amazing volunteers who came out to make a difference in Venice Beach in 2012. We would also like to give a special thanks to our dedicated change makers from Jamba Juice, The Gap and students from Barnhart School and Santee Education Complex, we can’t do the work we do without your support!

For more information about upcoming Children Sports International events in 2013 or learn how you can volunteer as a youth sports coach, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (562) 888-3261 or email: Info@ChildrenSportsInternational.org

About Children Sports International

Founded in 2010, Children Sports International is an innovative 501©3 non-profit organization that provides Youth Sports Programs for children in under-served communities all over Los Angeles, keeping local youth healthy, active and safe. Children Sports International seeks to be a source of inspiration for children and young adults to grow and inspire others to unite and promote a message of peace.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your participation as a local sponsor of a Children Sports International event -either through a monetary or in-kind donation- recognizes your commitment to community wellness and environmental stewardship. There are many levels of giving available, please contact us for more info: Partners@ChildrenSportsInternational.org

"Be the Solution to Ocean Pollution" Community Beach Clean-Up

Thank you for your interest in Helping Inspire Change in Venice Beach. We appreciate your support and Earth thanks you too! Here is all the information you need to know for our upcoming clean-up event on September 22nd. The clean-up event will start at 9am and end at 12pm. Feel free to stay just a few hours or the entire duration. We will have games, prizes to raffle and discuss the importance of maintaining the coastline and the impact trash and debris can cause to the local environment and its inhabitants. We also offer community service learning credit for any student who needs it. 

Venice Beach Volunteer T-Shirt

Help support our Youth Sports Program and community projects by purchasing volunteer shirts and other awesome gear you can wear to the event from our online store. We have items for the whole family and 100% of the proceeds go towards helping children in under-served communities in Los Angeles. Click on the images or the link below to visit our store.
Children Sports Gift Shop
Links to the required waiver form, parking information and meeting area are posted below. Try to come early and find free parking on the streets, the parking lots fees are around $9 and up. Please reply to the email listed below to confirm the total amount of people coming with you or in your group.  Also, please bring any snacks, fresh fruit, or drinks you would like to donate to the event to share with your fellow volunteers. Please stay connected with us on Blogger, Twitter and Facebook for the latest news, upcoming events and projects. 

Email us: Volunteer@ChildrenSportsInternational.org

Where: 3100 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90292 
(Meet next to the Venice Beach Pier)

When: 9am to 12pm

Waiver Form
Venice Beach: Map 1, Map 2
Meeting Location (30^{th Ave} & Ocean Front Walk): Pic1, Pic2

Event Flyer

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT BEACH CLEANUPS

Waivers

Each person must have a signed waiver to participate in a beach cleanup. You can sign them onsite, but please remember to send your child with a pre-signed waiver if you aren’t going to be at the cleanup.

What to Wear and Bring

You should always wear sunscreen and a hat. You need to wear closed-toe shoes, to make sure you don’t step on anything sharp, and make sure to bring a reusable water bottle. We will provide all the clean-up supplies, however, we also encourage volunteers to bring reusable garden gloves or buckets from home to reduce the amount of trash we create during the cleanup.

How to Stay Safe

Sometimes at beach cleanups we find sharp or dangerous items. Never pick up anything that looks like it could be medical waste or broken glass, any kinds of needles or weapons, or any dead animal. Alert your cleanup captain or a lifeguard.  Don’t approach any wild animal, even if it seems sick or injured.  

Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Volunteer@ChildrenSportsInternational.org

or call us: (562) 888-2741

Venice 5K Run and Beach Clean-Up

Venice, CA – The weather was perfect for “Be the Solution to Ocean Pollution” in Venice Beach, a community 5K and beach clean-up held this past Saturday July 14^th. The calm ocean breeze helped cool the runner’s down as they warmed up and participated in the free 5K event hosted by Children Sports International. This fantastic community event brought together men, women and children from all over the city to help promote physical activity and environmental awareness.  

The participants had the chance to learn more about the benefits of sports performance training, how to prevent injuries with a dynamic warm-up and the importance of beach clean-ups. In just a couple of hours, close to 100lbs of garbage were cleaned up from the sands adjacent to the Venice Pier. These amazing volunteers found items ranging from broken radios to fireworks debris scattered over the beautiful shoreline.  All the participants in the 5K and clean-up were provided fresh fruits, snacks and refreshments along with an entry to a raffle for prizes given away at the event. Children Sports International will continue to encourage children to get active in sports and active in the community with these unique events. Don’t miss out on all the fun and activities; join Children Sports International and their dedicated volunteers at the next event in Venice on September 22^nd.

Learn more about Children Sports International and the amazing work they do to promote health and wellness in the community.

About Children Sports International

Founded in 2010, Children Sports International is an innovative 501©3 non-profit organization that provides Youth Sports Programs for children in under-served communities all over Los Angeles, keeping local youth healthy, active and safe. Children Sports International seeks to be a source of inspiration for children and young adults to grow and inspire others to unite and promote a message of peace.

"Be the Solution to Ocean Pollution" Earth Day: Venice Beach

Venice Beach Volunteer T-Shirt

Hello you all awesome Volunteers!

Thank you for your interest in Helping Inspire Change on Earth Day. We appreciate your support and Earth thanks you too! Here is all the information you need to know for our upcoming clean-up event on April 22nd. The clean-up event will start at 10am and end at 2pm. Feel free to stay just a few hours or the entire duration. At 10am, we will have a special guest speaker from Heal the Bay to discuss the importance of maintaining the coastline and the impact trash and debris can cause to the local environment and its inhabitants. We also offer community service learning credit for any student who needs it. 

Help support our Youth Sports Program and community projects by purchasing volunteer shirts and Earth Day gear you can wear to the event from our online store. We have items for the whole family and 100% of the proceeds go towards helping children in under-served communities in Los Angeles. Click on the images or the link below to visit our store.
Children Sports Gift Shop

Links to the required waiver form, parking information and meeting area are posted below. Try to come early and find free parking on the streets, the parking lots fees are around $9 and up. Please reply to the email listed below to confirm the total amount of people coming with you or in your group.  Also, if you can, please bring any snacks, fresh fruit, or drinks you would like to donate to the event to share with your fellow volunteers. Please stay connected with us on Blogger, Twitter and Facebook for the latest news, upcoming events and projects. 

Volunteer@ChildrenSportsInternational.org

Where: 3100 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90292 (Meet next to the Venice Beach Pier)

When: 10am to 2pm

Waiver Form
Venice Beach: Map 1, Map 2
Meeting Location (30^{th Ave} & Ocean Front Walk): Pic1, Pic2

Event Flyer

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT BEACH CLEANUPS

Waivers

Each person must have a signed waiver to participate in a beach cleanup. You can sign them onsite, but please remember to send your child with a pre-signed waiver if you aren’t going to be at the cleanup.

What to Wear and Bring

You should always wear sunscreen and a hat. You need to wear closed-toe shoes, to make sure you don’t step on anything sharp, and make sure to bring a reusable water bottle. We will provide all the clean-up supplies, however, we also encourage volunteers to bring reusable garden gloves or buckets from home to reduce the amount of trash we create during the cleanup.

How to Stay Safe

Sometimes at beach cleanups we find sharp or dangerous items. Never pick up anything that looks like it could be medical waste or broken glass, any kinds of needles or weapons, or any dead animal. Alert your cleanup captain or a lifeguard.  Don’t approach any wild animal, even if it seems sick or injured. 

Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Volunteer@ChildrenSportsInternational.org

or call us: (562) 888-2741

"Be the Solution to Ocean Pollution" in Venice

Children Sports International continues their “BE the Solution to Ocean Pollution” Campaign in Venice Beach

Who: CHILDREN SPORTS INTERNATIONAL Hosts Community Beach Clean- Up in Venice Beach, CA

What: “Be the Solution to Ocean Pollution” Community Beach Clean-Up

When: Sunday, Earth Day APRIL 22^nd 10:00 a.m. to 2:00pm

Where: Venice Beach Pier

Venice, CA -Children Sports International will be hosting a special community beach clean-up day in Venice Beach for an Earth Day celebration on April 22^nd. Volunteers should plan to meet at lifeguard tower Buccaneer at the south side of the Venice Pier.  This event is free and open to all ages. This is a great opportunity for you and your friends to get involved! We even offer community service hours for those who need it.

Volunteers must be 13 years old OR (if not) be accompanied by an adult.  A Parent signature is required on all minors’ liability waiver forms and all cleaning supplies will be provided. However, to help cut down on the number of bags used during a cleanup, you can bring a bucket or reuse a bag from home. Reusable garden gloves or rubber kitchen gloves are also highly encouraged. We applaud any reusable efforts, especially bringing your own refillable water bottles instead.

If you plan to bring a group of 10 or more, please let us know so we can accommodate your group.

Send e-mail: Volunteer@ChildrenSportsInternational.org or call us (562) 888-CSI 1 or 2741

Important! Registration is required and all cleanup volunteers must have a signed waiver form.

The cleanup will begin promptly at 10 a.m.

·         Volunteers must be 13 years old OR be accompanied by an adult.

·         Bags and gloves will be provided by Heal the Bay. However, to help cut down on the numbers of bags we use for our cleanups, please bring a bucket or bags from home.

EVENT DETAILS:  A Prize for the Strangest Item of Garbage

Last year over 100 volunteers from the surrounding communities and others from all over Los Angeles County cleaned up over 200 pounds of garbage in Manhattan Beach, including some strange and random items.

There will be a prize for whoever collects the most and another for the strangest single item retrieved. Volunteers will be treated to food and drinks in the morning and/or lunch after the cleanup. We will also feature a guest speaker from Heal the Bay, and as always, there will be pick-up games, free fitness training sessions and giveaways for our participants.

We will also host a simultaneous beach clean-up event to celebrate Earth Day in Long Beach. For more details, please contact us below or please visit our website. 

This event will take place on April 22^nd 2012, from 10-2 pm, rain or shine. Volunteers should meet at the south side of the Venice Pier:  3100 Ocean Front Walk @ Washington Blvd. Venice 90292

GEt INVOLVED: Can't join us for this cleanup? You can still make a difference in your community.

Donate $5 and you can help provide sports equipment for children in our youth sports program and let us offer sports performance training for our volunteer coaches, enabling them to teach children new skills, helping to build strong bodies and minds. Or, give $10 to double your impact and help us reach out to more children in under-served communities!