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 Weekend Camp Experience for ACE Students/

Lufkin Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, TTA

Incorporated completed its second year of partnership
with Lufkin ISD to implement its Healthy Choices Pro-  After-school Computer Lab for Students/Parents
gram, which targeted middle and high school students Educational Field Trip - NASA, Aquarium, Muse-
on the Lufkin ISD’s Alternative Center for Education um of Science, Kemah Boardwalk and Texas
(ACE) campus. The Healthy Choices Program was Southern University.
funded by Temple Foundation, and its major goals
were 1) to reduce the number of students that return to The Healthy Choices Program involved TLOD
ACE setting by providing them an opportunity to de- Thrusts/Programs:
velop some meaningful coping skills that would enable
them to navigate the teen years in a more positive man- • Top Teens of America, Beautification, Senior
ner and 2) to provide additional leadership opportuni- Citizens, Status of Women
ties for ACE students and Top Teens.

• Literacy, UNCF
In the two years of its existence, the Healthy Choices
Program has provided learning experiences and services Volunteers included Top Ladies, Lords, parents and
for approximately 145 students. Also, a Transition to community supporters who served as workshop plan-
Home Campus component was implemented to assist ners, presenters, chaperons, travel and culinary assis-
ACE students with making a successful return to their tants.
home campus.

Other learning experiences for ACE students and Top
Teens included:

 Ropes Course

 Super Scientific Circle – Stephen F. Austin State
University

 Dual Track Healthy Choices Conference for Stu-
dents/Parents