(1,2,3) Francesca Billington, 10, uses a nail-gun to build her hope chest while shop steward Lukaza Brawfman_Verissimo, 15, holds it steady during Rosie's Girls Camp on Thursday, August 7, 2008. (4) Alexis Sanchez, 13, puts a nail into her hope chest. (5)  Anneke Moser, 11, (left) and  Alexis Sanchez, 13, (right) apply glue.  (6) Anneke Moser, 11, glues her hope chest together. Rosie's Girls Santa Monica is based on a national program designed to build self-esteem, leadership and physical confidence in middle school girls.  During the three week intensive summer camp, girls go "behind the scenes" and experience what it takes to maintain the city by learning and applying skills in carpentry, welding firefighting, tree trimming and other technical trades.

1) Santa Monica SWAT Officer Robert Sparks, shows a spotting scope to Matthew Salerno, 7, during the 25th Anniversary of National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. 2) SMPD Officer Tony Green shows Isabelle Gonzales, 5, how his motorcycle works during the celebration. 3) SMPD Harbor Patrol officer Dan Buchanan places a gas mask on Matthew Salerno, 7.  4) SMPD Officer Peter Lashley gives Julia Lunsford, 9, a motorcycle lesson. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.