Registration Form Youth & Social Services <strong>Colchester</strong> CONNECTION 48 Thursday, August 19, 2010 <strong>Colchester</strong> CONNECTION www.colchesterct.gov
<strong>Colchester</strong> CONNECTION Youth & Social Services Program Details Youth Action Council Date: Tuesdays throughout the school year Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm, activities vary Grades: 9-12, members only Fee: none Youth Action Council (Y.A.C.) is a community service group for high school students. The group's mission is to provide students an opportunity to develop leadership qualities while participating in volunteer activities. Y.A.C. meets Tuesdays after school at the Youth Center. Transportation is provided from Bacon Academy to the Youth Center. Members decide what goals they would like to accomplish and work together during the year to plan and complete them. Some previous goals have been trips to <strong>Colchester</strong> nursing homes, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, participating in wake-a-thons and creating quilts for children and wounded soldiers. For more information or an application, please call Lyn. Youth Force Group Date: Every Other Wednesday Sign up for either Session 1 (Sept-Jan) or Session 2 (Jan-May) Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm Grades 6-8, members only Fee: None Youth Force Group is a team <strong>of</strong> youths who meet at the Youth Center. If you are looking for a fun and exciting way to help the community and learn about the needs <strong>of</strong> others, this group is for you. The mission <strong>of</strong> the group is to increase youth awareness and compassion for less fortunate individuals. This will be accomplished through educational presentations, handson service projects, and community awareness initiatives. Members will have pizza at the beginning <strong>of</strong> every meeting and will work in teams to accomplish community service tasks while having fun working together towards a common goal. We are now accepting applications from enthusiastic and reliable students to join the group. This year, YFG will be divided into two separate groups and each accepted applicant will participate in either the fall or the spring session.. Although we will try to accommodate each applicant's request, spaces are limited and we cannot guarantee a spot in the desired session. The application is quick and you can download it from www.colchesterct.gov/youthservices. Applications for either session are due by September 9th. Open Youth Center Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Grades 7 & 8: Mondays during the school year (1st Day: Sept 13th) Grade 6: Wednesdays during the school year (1st Day: Sept 8th) Fee: None It's time for Open Youth Center again for middle school students. OYC provides a time for middle school youths to hang out with their friends in a supervised, safe environment. An after school snack is provided. We have a pool table, Wii, Guitar Hero, Air Hockey, a craft room, and a reading/homework area. Weather permitting, outdoor activities are also <strong>of</strong>fered. Attending the Youth Center is a priviledge and kids are required to be respectful <strong>of</strong> staff, their peers, and the equipment. Pre-registration is not required. Registration forms are completed on the first day. Questions Just give us a call. 6th Grade Open House Date: Wednesday, September 22nd Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm Grade: 6th graders and their families We are rolling out the welcome mat for all 6th graders and their parents. The 6th Grade Open House is a great opportunity to come and see what Open Youth Center is all about. At the Open House you will get a tour <strong>of</strong> the Youth Center, meet the Youth Services' staff and the Advisory Board, learn the rules, get registration information and ask any questions you may have. Tours will be provided by a few Youth Center veterans who can answer questions from a kid's perspective. RSVP to our <strong>of</strong>fice by calling or emailing our <strong>of</strong>fice. We look forward to seeing lots <strong>of</strong> new faces and introducing you to the Youth Center! Advanced registration is preferred, but not required. <strong>Colchester</strong> CONNECTION Thursday, August 19, 2010 www.colchesterct.gov 49
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