Congratulations

This year’s recipients of the 2000 Gail Smith awards are: Bob Tendler, Erin Lewis, and The Newtown Bee/Bee Publishing Co., Inc.

Our thanks to all the many volunteers who were also recognized at the NYS annual meeting and additional congratulations to the 38 Outstanding Youth Awardees.

Parent Programs

POSITIVE PARENTING workshops can be hosted in your school, business, or home. Call NYS for more information.

NYS Summer Programs

TWO NEW PROGRAMS AND TWO BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND:

“SPORTS +”: For the week of June 19-23, explore a different sport each session (soccer, basketball, flag football, kayak, racing, crazy water and field sports, swimming and more). Time: 5-7:30 pm, Dickinson Park. Fee: $35 for all five sessions. Limit: Open to all students entering grades 6-8.

“SUPER SITTERS BABYSITTING COURSE – Five Sessions in Five Days!” Two separate courses will be offered the week of June 19. We will meet each day for five days. The first session will run from 12 to 1:30 pm, and the second will meet from 3 to 4:30 pm. Class size is limited. Snacks are provided. Fee is $25.

“NATURE DETECTIVES” and “THE GREAT OUTDOORS” nature programs at Cullens Memorial, June 26-30. For children entering grades K-2 (9-10:30 am) and 3-5 (10:45-12:15 pm). This year’s program will focus on life cycles (water, seeds, animals and more!). Fee: $25 for the week.

“OUTDOOR CHALLENGE – DAY HIKE:” Wednesday, June 28, from 9 am to 6 pm. Come take a day hike in Cornwall. Have fun outdoors. Learn, or practice, different skills and techniques involved for a successful hike. You’ll prepare dinner (it’s amazing what you can do without a microwave!) and solve various challenges you may encounter as you progress through the day.

Fee is $10 per person (includes food and transportation). Limit 6. Open to students entering 6-12th grade.

 Please call the NYS office to register for any of these programs.

Job Bank

Summer is almost here. Now is a great time to register with the Job Bank. New jobs are called in daily, so if you are looking for a part-time or full-time job, NYS may be able to assist you in your search. The NYS Job Bank is open to students 13 to 17. Application forms are available at the office. Please call Jessica Clark, Job Bank Coordinator, at 270-4335 for further information.

Youth Group Meetings:

THE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD (HS YAB) and the Middle School Youth Advisory Board (MS YAB) have finished their meetings for the year. If you are interested in joining one of these groups please call the NYS office.

NYCAAP MEETING TIMES will vary. Please call the office for dates and times.

All programs take place at Newtown Youth Services, 41-A Main Street (next to Edmond Town Hall), unless noted. For further information on any of the above programs, please call Newtown Youth Services at 270-4335.