The University of Utah Women's Soccer program has been a great supporter of Hartland and ran another great clinic for our teams.  Thanks Utes!

​Check out the slideshow below:

On October 25th, the HC4YF participants and their families went to the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) for our end of season celebration. It was an amazing evening and the perfect end to a great season. Nearly 90 people attended the event and had the opportunity to explore the museum which was a first for many of the families. NHMU provided dinner for everyone, family souvenir photos, and distributed certificates to students who had participated in their bio-blitz citizen science activities this year. Awards were also given from HC4YF. Everyone had a wonderful time and we are very thankful to NHMU and its staff for being such a strong supporter and collaborator, and to Keri Taddie at the Mountain View Glendale CLC for all of her support with logistics planning and transportation.

 Hartland has again partnered with SheJumps to bring our Hartland Community kids up into the Wasatch Mountains for educational and empowering activities in our local wilderness.  Last winter it was for a day of Alpine skiing, this year we have a lot of activities lined up and we started with Wild Skills.
Wild Skills included a number of outdoor activities including basic first-aid, building a survival shelter, route-finding and orienteering with map and compass and a lot more.  The goal of course is much more than developing outdoor skills and learning about how to safely enjoy the outdoors, and includes building confidence and empowering people to live up to their full potential, as well as just having a great time in nature. Please see a description from shejumps.org about wild skills below.
Please enjoy the slideshown (photo credit: vordenberg.com ) below:

This is taken directly from the wild skills description from getwildskills.org via shejumps.org :
​SheJumps' Wild Skills youth events teach young girls the survival and technical skills they need for outdoor adventuring. 
 
These skills can be applied in any season or region and include first aid, navigation, leave no trace, 10 essentials, shelter building and more. Our events encourage girls to learn new skills, take on challenges and think creatively which develops perseverance and fosters confidence.  
 
Our goal is to see girls learning, having fun and connecting in an encouraging environment with amazing instruction and support from female mentors. We want Wild Skills to be an experience they will remember, one that will spark a lifetime of passion for the outdoors and will remind them that they are capable of anything.

We have a lot lined up for the year.  So far our season is going great on the soccer field and we have also begun our river stewardship trips on the Jordan River.  More to come!
Enjoy the slideshow below (vordenberg.com photos)

This past winter Hartland took 16 young women up to ski with She Jumps at Alta.  It was a fantastic outing and the start to a few great partnerships for Hartland.  Thank you SheJumps, Thank you Jeff with Momentum Recycling and thank you Alta for your support!

Photos: vordenberg.com
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2017 has started off on a great foot for Harland.  We have programs going across the West Side and the kids, coaches and families are loving it!

Photos: vordenberg.com

On October 27th, Hartland Community 4 Youth & Families had our Community Celebration at the beautiful Tracy Aviary.  Families, friends, and our participants came out to explore the birds and other sites at the Aviary and to watch as we gave our awards and mementos to this season's participants.  

​A huge thank you to the Tracy Aviary for all of their support with this event and for donating use of the Aviary and the Chase Mill with us for our event and fundraising activities.  Thanks especially to Alfonso Lopez, their Cultural Liason, and to Tim Brown (Executive Director), and Logan Stefanoek (Rental Coordinator) for their generosity. 
It has been a year of unprecedented growth for our organization and we've been thrilled with every bit of it.  We look forward to the next season!  

 Responsibility, Respect, Compassion, and Self-discipline.

Here are write ups from several of the Hartland Players of the Week.  They were selected as players of the week because of their attitude, their sportsmanship, their hard-work and because of their positive impact on the team.  Through their positive actions they embody the founding principles of Hartland Community 4 Youth & Families: Responsibility, Respect, Compassion and Self-discipline.


Aurelia Rodriguez
Mountain View U- 17
My name is Aurelia. I am 15 yrs. I go to East High. I been with Hartland for 4 yrs. I love soccer and get better every year. I have learned responsibility, respect and self discipline. My leadership skills have increased greatly.

Juan Jose Arango
Mountain View  U-17
My name is Juan Jose Arango and am from Barranquilla Colombia. I am 17 years old. I like soccer so much as it is my favorite sport.I carry it in my blood . I come from a family that loves soccer. My dad , my brother and my cousins play soccer. I moved to USA to learn English. My uncle registered me with Hartland Youth Soccer as my two cousins were already playing for HYSC. With HYSC I have learned much more about this marvelous sport. I learned union makes strength. We must think as a team together. Hartland is more than a team. Hartland is family.

Minoa Rodriguez
Mountain View  U-17
My name is Minoa and am 17 yrs . old. I go to East High. I joined Hartland Youth Soccer Club when I was in Middle school at Glendale. I love soccer a little then but now I love it more. I’ve learned many soccer skills and also leadership, responsibility and respect.

Joseph Toledo
SLCSE FC U-17
My name is Joseph. I am 16 yrs. I go to Salt Lake Center for Science Education.
Our school had no sports. When HYSC came to our school I was one of the first to join. They give us a lot of training. I enjoy all the games that we play and learn a lot of skills.

Isaiah Lacerda
Mountain View U -17
My name is Isaiah Lacerda. I am 14 years old and go to Spectrum Academy. I play with Hartland Youth Soccer Club because I got interested in the club and I’ve learning respect and responsibility and gaining self discipline .

Jose Luis Garcia
Mountain View U-12
My Name is Jose and am 12 yrs and go to Glendale Middle. I joined HYSC because I love sport.Soccer is my sport. With my club I learn a lot of things of soccer and get to do other programs . I also love going to Rio Tinto to watch Real Salt Lake games. This year our coach did not take us.

Jose Landa
Mountain View U-17
My name is Jose and I love soccer. I go to Glendale Middle School. Coach Juan gave me a scholarship at Hartland Youth Soccer Club. I am learning a lot of soccer skills. I also get with homework if needed I learn respect during games to avoid fights.

Mang Suan Pau
Mountain View  U-17
My Name is Mang. My friends call me Joseph. I am 15 years old. I go to East High School. I play for Hartland Youth Soccer Club Because I love soccer. I learned teamwork, not to use bad language on soccer field or anywhere. I learned to play soccer better and to make new friends. I learn responsibility and respect, I get self discipline.

Aritzel Lopez
Rose Park Raptors U-12
My name is Aritzel and I go to Rose Park. I am 10 years old. I joined soccer when Hartland Youth Soccer came to Rose Park. I hope they don’t leave. I have learned to how to work as a team and with new people.

Yesenia Ramos
Rose park Raptors  U-12
My name is Yesenia and am 10 years. I go to Rose Park Elementary . I like soccer, we had no soccer in my school so my mom signed me with Hartland Youth Soccer. Then they come to my school now and I love soccer so much I learned to be good defence and a good midfielder. I learned some moves and I play those moves in our games. Self disciple is what I learn by my coach teaching me responsibility and respect.

Alan Jauregui
Mountain View  U-10
My name is Alan and I go to Foxhill Elementary. I come to play at Mountain View cuz no team in my school. I love soccer. I learn to play a lots here with Hartland .

Rafael Duran Jr.
Mountain View U-10
My name is Rafael . I am 7 years old and I go to Endevor Hall . Coach Juan gave me a scholarship because I love soccer and he thinks I got talent. I have learn to work hard and train my best.

Jonathan Medina
Mountain View U-12
My name is Jonathan Medina. I am 11 years old I joined while in Mountain View Elementary, now I’m in Glendale Middle. Hartland Youth Soccer teach to be respectful and check my grade and help in reading and responsibility. I love soccer and like to go see a game at Rio Tinto.

​Snay Lay
Rose Park Raptors  U-10
My name is Snay Lay. I am 9 years old. I joined HYSC while in Rose Park. Now I go to Mountain View Elementary. Next year I will play for HYSC Mountain View. I , like my brother love soccer. Our coach also tells us we need to do all homework before soccer training.
I am learning a lot of soccer skills.

Snay Tun
Rose Park Raptors U-12
My name is Snay Tun. I am 12 years old. I joined HYSC while I was at Rose Park Elementary . I now go to Glendale Middle School. Next year I think I’ll be playing for HYSC Glendale Middle. I love soccer and am learning responsibility and respect. My coach also cares about my grades and reading skills.

Luis Reyes
Rose Park Raptors  U-12
My name is Luis Reyes I’m 12 yrs. old and I go to Rose Park Elementary. I joined HYSC looking for a way to get along with other players and improve my soccer skills. I’ve learned ball control before shooting and learned that I have an amazing talent ready to get out with intensive training.

Javier Marin
Mountain View U-10
My name is Javier. I am 7 yrs. I attend Mountain View Elementary. I wanted to play soccer always. My first school had a soccer team but we moved and I came to Mtn View Elem. i join Hartland and I like it. I am learning more now. I like Hartland. My coach sing happy birthday to me on my birthday and gave me a soccer ball.