2011 Glencoe Community Guide - Pioneer Press Communities Online

Glencoe Junior High Project members participate in Book Buddies. - Michelle LaVigne
Gl e n c o e Ju n i o r hiG h Pr o J e c t
Central School - 620 Greenwood Avenue, P.O. Box 322, Glencoe
phone: 847 835-7623
email: contact@gjhp.org
web site: www.gjhp.org
The mission of the Glencoe Junior High Project (GJHP) is to
enrich the social and emotional development of all Glencoe middle
school students by providing opportunities for them to improve
the communities in which they live, create positive connections
with others, and develop into self-confident, socially conscious
individuals.
The GJHP provides young people with opportunities to participate
in social service activities that teach invaluable lessons of giving,
helping, and sharing with people less fortunate than themselves. It
engenders social responsibility and develops personal growth by
helping others in an atmosphere of involvement and trust.
Social Service opportunities include volunteering at Uptown Cafe:
a restaurant-style soup kitchen, playing with young people at PADS:
a family shelter, teaming up with an elementary school student at
Book Buddies: to develop stronger reading skills, and much more.
The GJHP offers social programs to aid the development of our
young people and their community by providing fun and safe
activities throughout the school year.
Social program include participating in Halloween Hoopla, our
annual Halloween party, watching a movie as a community during
Movie Night, playing Basketball with your friends at the Glencoe
Park District’s March Madness Tournament, and much more.
To compliment our social and service programming, and to tap
into the young people’s creativity, the GJHP also produces an
annual play. Any young person 6th-8th grade-aged can participate
as cast or crew.
In addition to all the programming above, the GJHP also staffs a
recreational center located in Central School, which provides
students with a relaxed atmosphere where students can express
themselves freely and interact socially.
The success of the Glencoe Junior High Project is a direct result of
the involvement of students, parents, volunteer board members, the
faculty of Central School, community members and staff.
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Glencoe Youth Services hosts Pumpkin Day. The petting zoo also gave kids the chance to get
up close with ducks, sheep and a calf. - Shauna Bittle
Gl e n c o e yo u t h se r v i c e s
Executive Director: Ellie Peterka
Holmes Shelter - 680 Greenwood Avenue, P.O. Box 316
Glencoe, IL 60022
phone: 847 835-3121
web site: www.glencoeyouthservices.org
Glencoe Youth Services (GYS) is celebrating it’s 40 th anniversary of
providing a safe, supportive environment for High School students.
Located in the Holmes Warming Shelter, immediately north of
Central School, GYS is open every day after school and on weekend
evenings. The youth center provides a welcoming atmosphere
where young people relax, talk with friends, and engage in their
choice of many recreational activities, such as pool, ping-pong,
movies, video games and cards. Three student computers with
high-speed internet access, are also available for homework and
games.
A diverse schedule of outside programs includes attending
Chicago Blackhawks and Bulls games, movie nights, concerts,
beach barbecues, pool tournaments, softball/kickball games,
educational speakers and social service projects. Several of our
most active participants volunteer on our youth board. Youth
board members develop leadership skills and learn to work as
a committee, as they hold monthly meetings, manage a budget,
conduct fundraisers, interview prospective employees and respond
to needs in the community. GYS is active at the 4 th of July Festival,
“Pumpkin Day” and The Just Say No to Drugs Parade. Our students
have also volunteered with The Volunteer Center of New Trier
Township, Dignity Diner, Good News Community Soup kitchen and
the Glencoe Park District.
If you are a high school student, GYS has something for you.
Whether you seek recreation or relaxation, a place to go with friends
or a place to make friends, there is one thing for certain, you are
always welcome at GYS.
For more information about our programs or to join our adult board
of directors, please call 847 835-3121.
GYS is also sponsoring a new program called the Young Adult
Program. The Young Adult Program (YAP) is open to anyone post
high school who faces some type of disability. YAP meets on
Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at 680 Greenwood Ave
in Glencoe (The GYS building). YAP provides the participants with
a social outlet, as well as the opportunity to receive a little extra
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