There are roughly 100 neighborhood parks around the island in 10 of our villages on Guam. These Neighborhood Parks are built within older housing developments, such as Pagachao-Agat, Liguan &, Kaiser, Dededo and many more. Neighborhood parks are not owned by the local government or federal government, they are owned by the community. There is no funding for maintenance of these parks. 

Let's give these abandoned parks back to our children, back to our communities. 
 

1. Project Title

"Neighborhood Park Beautification"

2. Objective

To restore and maintain the cleanliness and beauty of our local parks while fostering community engagement, environmental awareness, and a sense of shared responsibility. 

3. Project Goals

• Remove litter and debris from the park.
• Promote environmental stewardship among participants.
• Enhance the park's appeal for recreational use.
• Build stronger community bonds through service learning.

Preparation Instruction:
What is Adopt-A-Park? Adopt-A-Park is a Guam Department of Parks and Recreation, Historic Resource Division program that allows community volunteers to assist in the care and maintenance of Village parks, playgrounds, and open space areas. Adopt A-Park maximizes our community’s resources with a focus on protecting our outdoor facilities.
 

• Preparation Phase: 2 weeks (recruit volunteers, gather supplies, and secure permissions)

Program Guidelines
/sites/default/files/adopt-a-park-application-2020.pdf To adopt a Village facility, please contact the Department of Parks and Recreation Department at (671) 475-6133 or (671) 475-6288.  Contact our organization Kurason I Sengsong - Guam Service Learning 671-688-4752 to assist
We encourage clean-up coordinators to contact their village mayor's office to coordinate debris removal. 

Reach out to student groups, neighborhood crime watch, village sports teams to gather support for the park clean-up. 
 

Activity Instruction:
PREP WORK
Awareness Campaign: Distribute flyers and host a brief talk on the importance of park conservation
Bushcutting / chainsaw / large equipment work (must be done ahead of youth service days) 
SERVICE DAY
Show up 30 minutes early
-take sign in of all volunteers
-take group picture before and after
-someone with data plan on phone (send pictures to our WhatsApp as the workday goes on) or before and after

1. Distribute gloves, trash bags, recycle bins, safety goggles
2. Litter Collection: Volunteers will pick up trash and sort recyclables.
3. Weeding & Planting: Remove invasive plants and plant native species.
4. Beautification: Paint benches, clean signage, and repair minor damages.
5. Donate funds for purchase of supplies and maintenance for upcoming service days

Potluck - 
Water Igloo
light refreshments
light snacks
sandwiches
fruits

You can arrange a volunteer raffle to gift a couple basketballs, volleyballs or soccerballs to the youth that help out. 
Keep in mind these pictures, sign-in sheets, and log in to WhatsApp are all to verify who was there and how long your team volunteered. 
Think of creative ways to engage others to help clean up the parks near their homes... videos and pictures before and after should be done professionally with a large audience in mind. People as young as children in pre-school and as old as your parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents might see your project media.... but most importantly your fellow high school peers. Make it fun, make it exciting and most of all take this opportunity to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Reflection Instruction:
Students are asked to create a reflection about their community service project. This can be in the form of an essay, video, TikTok, or photo slideshow with a voiceover. The reflection should include who participated, what was done for the community, when and where the project took place, why the group chose it, how it impacted everyone involved, and advice for others. Before posting, students must show their video or post for review to ensure positive messaging and appropriate content.

Reflection Prompts: • How did this project change your view of community health and environment? • What role can youth play in keeping Guam’s villages clean and safe? • How did teamwork and civic engagement influence your experience? Assessment Ideas: Formative: Journals, group discussions, photos of progress Summative: Reflection essay, data report, multimedia presentation, PSA video Community Feedback: Letter or certificate from mayor’s office acknowledging contribution.

TAG or Collaborate with our organization on all social media posts @gslwebsite instagram or facebook or send on whatsapp 671-688-4752 and we will send you your completion certificate. 

Learning Standards/Objectives:
/sites/default/files/adopt_a_park_cleanup_lesson_plan_gdoe.pdf
 

Adopt-a-Park Clean-Up Project –

High School Lesson Plan Alignment Grade Level: High School (9–12) Duration: 1–3 Days (plus reflection) Subjects Integrated: Health, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Educational Technology, Physical

Education Purpose: Students engage in environmental service learning by cleaning and caring for a community park, connecting classroom learning to real-world civic and environmental responsibility.

# Content Area Standard & Title Learning Objective Student Activities

1 Health Education HS.1.1 – Core Concepts Explain how community environments affect personal and public health. Evidence of Learning Research and discuss how littering and pollution affect community health and safety. Group poster or infographic explaining health effects of pollution.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Health, Education Science, Science, Social Studies, Social Studies HS.8.6 – Health Advocacy Develop and articulate personal opinions about health and environmental issues. Write or record a PSA or social media post encouraging park clean-up participation. Public post, video, or class presentation advocating environmental action.

HS.LS.2 – Life Science: Ecosystems Analyze how human actions impact ecosystems and biodiversity. Collect data on waste types during clean-up; identify materials that harm ecosystems.

HS.5 – Science, Technology & Society Apply scientific knowledge to address community and global issues. Waste audit report or data chart; short reflection on environmental impact. Use digital tools (spreadsheets, maps, photos) to track clean-up results and share findings. Digital presentation or slideshow with before-and-after photos and data summary.

AG.4.17 – Government & CivicsExplain how civic participation strengthens communities. Participate in park clean-up as civic responsibility; meet with mayor’s office or local leaders. Reflection essay connecting service to citizenship.

Standard 3 – Geography Examine how human-environment interaction affects local geography. Map the clean-up site and identify litter sources (coastal, residential, etc.). Annotated map or digital story with observations and solutions.

Educational Technology HS.2 – Communication & Collaboration Use digital media to communicate and collaborate on community projects. Create a short video, blog, or digital portfolio documenting the project.

Physical Education HS.4 – Responsible Behavior Demonstrate teamwork, respect, and safety during physical activities. Final video or blog showcasing teamwork and impact. Work in groups to safely collect litter and sort recyclables. Teacher observation checklist on teamwork and responsibility.

Language Arts Health Education HS.8.1 – Lifelong Literacy Compose reflections that persuade others to engage in service. Write a reflection essay or record a voice-over slideshow describing the experience. Reflection paper or multimedia project showing personal growth.

HS.7.1 – Self-Management Skills Demonstrate responsibility for health and community well-being. Set personal goals for continued service and environmental care.

Reflection Prompts: • How did this project change your view of community health and environment? • What role can youth play in keeping Guam’s villages clean and safe? • How did teamwork and civic engagement influence your experience? Assessment Ideas: Formative: Journals, group discussions, photos of progress Summative: Reflection essay, data report, multimedia presentation, PSA video Community Feedback: Letter or certificate from mayor’s office acknowledging contribution.

  Name: Kurason I Sengsong DBA Guam Service Learning Website

 Phone: +16716884752

  Email: [email protected]

Organization/Agency/Business Name: Kurason Isengsong