The Youth Center's Summer Hours begin on Monday, June 29th

The North Andover Beach at Stevens Pond will be OPEN from June 24 - August 21, 2009 7 Days a Week from 9:30 am until 7:00 pm

Pond Stickers are available to residents and can be purchased
ONLY at STEVENS POND...

A SEASON PASS costs $75    Additional stickers may be purchased for $20 per car.  Proof of Residency and Auto Registration will be required at the time of purchase.

Click Here for Swimming Lessons Schedule and Adult Day Passes information

July 4th Weekend on the North Andover Common

Friday Night:  5:00 - 8:00 Family Picnic with music by Russ McQueen, VFW Beer & Wine Tent, Lion's Club Cook-out, Ice Cream Truck

Saturday:       8:00 am     28th Annual Road Race with Kid's 2K, Adult 5K
                                            & 10K race & walk
                         9:00 am     Food, Fun  Games All Day!
                       12:00 pm   Children's Olympics, Doll Carriage & Bike
                                            Parades & Pony Rides
                          9:00 pm   Fire Works Display at NAMS

Sunday:         12:00 - 6:00 Non-Denominational Service, family picnic,
                                               food, beverages & crafter/display tables

Free Parking & Shuttle Service Sponsored by the North Andover Festival Committee & the North Andover Patriotic Observance Committee For more information go to www.townofnorthandover.com

Summer Band Concert Series Sunday Evenings  July 12 - August 30 6:00 pm on the North Andover Town Common

Click Here for the Schedule of Performers

Children's Shows Tuesdays & Thursdays  July 7 - August 20 10:00 am on the North Andover Town Common Rain Site:  North Andover Middle School Blaisdell Center

There are three events for Middle School girls coming up shortly. On Wednesday, July 8th there is a trip to You're Fired in Salem, NH.   We're leaving the Youth Center at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m.    Cost is $12 per student plus the cost of your project.   Most projects are around $20.    Click here for the permission slip.

Join the fun on a trip to the New England Aquarium on Wed. July 15th. 
The van will leave the Youth Center at 9:00 a.m. and return by 5:00 p.m.    The cost is $35 and covers the Aquarium, IMAX movie and transportation.   Click here for the permission slip.

Make your own pajama pants and a new bag at the Fashion Workshop
Join us on Wednesday, July 22nd from 2 - 5 p.m. at the Youth Center.    

There are only 8 slots available.

Contact Michelle at 978-682-9000 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  and let her know your pants size so you can know how much fabric to bring for each project.    Click here to view the flyer for this event.

For more information on any of these events, please contact Michelle at 978-682-9000, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Merrimack Valley YMCA and North Andover Youth & Recreation Services

Presents the 17th Annual  3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Saturday, July 25, 2009 8:00 am - 6:00 pm  Held at the North Andover Youth Center Rain Site:  Lawrence YMCA

Registration:  Due no later than Wednesday, July 22nd.  Teams will be placed in brackets in order of receipt of registration forms.

Awards:  Winners in each division will receive basketball sneakers from New Balance and individual trophies.  All players will receive an official YMCA 3 on 3 Basketball T-shirt

For more information please contact Damion Waugh at the
Lawrence YMCA 978.686.6191

We honored over 130 members for their volunteer contributions to the Youth Center.

Congratulations to all of our Award Winners!

Outstanding Service Medals:  Kristen Hager, Dan Eisenberg, Jenna Royal, Sam Bird, Glen Hartford, Jess Whitehead, Micaela Sapienza,
Erica Zahouriko, Josh Ryan, Courtney Borzi

Click here to view the photo album from the event.

CLICK HERE to see the Photo Album 

Honoring Rick Gorman for his outstanding dedication and commitment

Full & Part-Time Staff

Parent Volunteers Needed!  How you can become involved!

The Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc. is looking for some new members for our Board of Directors.  Our organization is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and our primary mission is to support the youth of North Andover.  We currently have a great team in place but we are always looking for new members who have the desire to become more involved and who can bring fresh ideas to our group.  The time commitment is minimal but the satisfaction you receive can be great.

One of the amazing things I’ve learned by being on the Board is that nearly everyone who I’ve asked for help is willing to get involved or help out in some way.  In many of these instances, they have wanted to get involved and they are thrilled that someone has approached them.  Well, now I am asking you.  You may have wanted to get more involved and you think you have something to offer.  However, you have never taken that final step to sign up.  We need your help to keep our Board vibrant and dynamic.

We can always use input from people with backgrounds in Fundraising, Marketing, Public Relations, Education, Accounting and Information Technology.  However, any adult with the desire to get involved probably has the fresh ideas and input that we need to continue the success of our organization.  I would be happy to speak with anyone who has an interest in our Board and Youth Center. 

If you think you have some ideas to share, please send an e-mail to me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  We can then schedule a time to talk to see if this is something that is of interest to you. 

David Sharp, President
Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc.

Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life?  We are looking for mentors to participate in our Mentoring Program.  Mentors are adults who offer guidance, support, and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character of the mentee.   Mentoring has proved to be a powerful tool for helping young people fulfill their potential.  

Click here for "What Is A Mentor?"

For more information contact Michelle Grasso at 978-682-9000 x226 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Check out our "Testimonials" page.   If any member, former member, parent or individual would like to tell us how Youth Services has affected you, please email Deb Romano This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Click on this link to read what people had to say.

North Andover Youth & Recreation Services provides an information and referral guide for local therpaists and counselors.  You can pick up yours today at the center.  We are also making this available to the Middle School and High School Guidance Counselors. This booklet was last updated in November, 2007 and it is available to Parents, Students, Teachers and Guidance Counselors.  Any local therapist that would like to be added, please contact Deb Romano at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

North Andover Youth & Recreation Services is teamed with Amazon.com to provide a custom shopping store for you to use.  Any purchases that you make generate a commission (usually 4%) that is 100% donated to North Andover Youth & Recreation Services and the Youth Center.

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