Town of Colchester

Youth &
Social Services
From the Director
Forty programs, each under $40.That's our theme for this summer.
Beginning June 24th, our summer adventures will begin - and every
program we are offering is less than 40 bucks. There is something
for everyone from trips to the beach to New York City.We're bringing
back some tried and true favorites that we've been doing for
more than 15 years such as river tubing and Six Flags and have added
brand new outings too - like Phazerball and Indoor Skydiving!
The Youth Service Bureau aims to provide a variety of services that
will offer youth the opportunity to develop in a positive way so that
they may reach their full potential as healthy members of society.
Our programs aim to give young people the chance to build skills,
exercise leadership, form relationships with caring adults, and help
their communities.We believe that positive growth & development
are fostered when adolescents develop a sense of competency, a
feeling of connectedness to others, and the belief that they control
their fate in life. This framework places value on young people
regardless of their situations and emphasizes their strengths and
potential.
During the summer we offer a variety of programs including an
intergenerational program, community service groups and recreational/cultural
programs that provide youth with opportunities to
try out new experiences, engage in positive peer interaction, and
have fun in a safe and supervised environment.
At Youth Services, we have been providing safe, high-quality, affordable
summer programs for Colchester teens for many years,and we
are looking forward to the best summer yet! Don't forget to register
early because all of our trips fill to capacity - so don't miss out.
Sincerely,
Valerie
Valerie Geato
Director
Looking for some help shoveling,
raking or doing household chores?
www.thechronicle.com
If so, Hire-A-Youth!
Call Youth Services
for details.
(860) 537-7255
Colchester CONNECTION
General Information
How to Contact Youth & Social Services:
Colchester Youth & Social Services provides a coordinated system
of programs and services designed to improve the quality of life
for the youth, families andindividuals in Colchester.
The Youth & Social Services offices are located
in the Town Hall, Suite 205. Questions and comments
should be directed to
youthservices@colchesterct.gov
or call us at (860) 537-7255.The office is open Monday-Friday,
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m.
Call/Txt cell during trips @ 908-2403.
YOUTH & SOCIAL SERVICES STAFF
Valerie Geato, Director
vgeato@colchesterct.gov
Lyn Marra, Program Coordinator
lmarra@colchesterct.gov
Amy McClafferty, Social Services Coordinator
socialservices@colchesterct.gov
Michael Schaff, Program Coordinator
mschaff@colchesterct.gov
Kathleen Spangler,Administrative Assistant
kspangler@colchesterct.gov
Elizabeth Allard,Program Supervisor
eallard@colchesterct.gov
YOUTH CENTER
The Youth Center is located at 40 Norwich Ave.,
a.k.a. the "Old Town Hall".
If you are trying to reach a youth
during a program you should
call the center at (860) 537-5479.
Otherwise all calls should be directed
to the office at Town Hall.
www.colchesterct.gov
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