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July 03, 2009 - July 05, 2009
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July 06, 2009
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July 07, 2009
Wayne from Maine
July 07, 2009
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July 08, 2009
Summer Duel
July 08, 2009
Donna Marie & Friends
July 09, 2009
Salisbury Beach
July 10, 2009
Brass Connection
July 12, 2009
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July 13, 2009
Week of Dirt
July 14, 2009
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July 14, 2009
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July 15, 2009
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Summer Hours

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

 Monday 1:00 - 8:00
 Tuesday 1:00 - 9:00
 Wednesday 1:00 - 8:00
 Thursday 1:00 - 9:00
 Friday 1:00 - 5:00
 Saturday CLOSED
 Sunday CLOSED

 
Stevens Pond 2009
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 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

 

 
Summer 2009 Programs
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                Summer 2009 Programs 
                are on Sale 
              at the Youth Center

Click Here for details

  •    Summer Fun - Drummond     
  •    Summer Fun - Atkinson
  •    Reynold's Sports Academy 6th, 7th & 8th Graders
  •    Adventure Trips  
  •    Fun Friday Trips
  •    Basketball - SOLD OUT
  •    Summer Duel
  •    Top Chef Cooking Class
  •    Girls Week - SOLD OUT
  •    Animal & Environment Week
  •    Band Concert Series & Children's Shows -  Town Common
 
Fourth of July

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

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2009 Summer Band Concerts & Children's Shows

 ImageSummer 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

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Three Middle School Girl Events
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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 .

 
Starting A Technology Club?

Are you (members of the Youth Center) interested in starting a technology club at the Youth Center?    Are you interested in computers, web sites, digital photography/graphics/media or any other areas?   Would you like to form a web design and development 'company' and learn what it takes to create and manage a web site?    Would you like to do volunteer work to help manage real web sites for North Andover organizations?

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Please contact Don Romano (volunteer technology director at the Youth Center) at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   if you are interested.    We can discuss various ideas about what people would consider to be interesting and come up with a club that would be a lot of fun for people to be involved in starting this Fall.    You don't need to be "technical".    Parents are invited to ask questions as well.
 
Summer League Basketball Rosters and Schedules Posted

The 2009 basketball summer league rosters and schedules have been posted.   

Click here for details.

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3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

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
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Ages:  Participants must be between the ages of 9 and 18 years old. 
Class of 2009 high school graduates are not eligible.

Entry Fee:  $50 per team

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

 
Youth Appreciation Day 2009

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

Kelly Crimmins Award:Sophie Pelich
NAYRS Staff Member of the Year:Tyler McCarthy
Bruce Butterfield Memorial Award:Angie Brunette
Joseph Walsh Community Involvement Award:                   Kristen Benincasa
Norman Flanders Award:  Ben Waldrep
Bill McEvoy Community Spirit Award: John Boyle
Tim Roberts Memorial Award: Alex Serrano
Margaret Slater Memorial Award: Paige Mahoney 
Michael Ventresca Memorial Leadership Award:      Melissa Dukich, Georgie Tetrault,
Laura Laviska, Jamie Bogosian, Jenny Venti, Mark Hanson

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Click here to view the photo album from the event.

 
The North Andover Youth & Recreation Services Job Bank
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    SPRING 2009
 UPDATED  5/1/09

Check out the job opportuntities  in the area for Middle and High School students.   The information is on our site in the 'Job Bank' page under 'What We Do'.   Hard-copies are available at the front desk.

Find great workers: Any local companies or individuals have a job opportunity that is appropriate for middle or high school student-aged workers?   Need seasonal help?   Please submit any job openings to Deb Romano at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .   Does anyone need a babysitter, a dog walker or any help around the house?   Let us know and we can post your job and help find someone great for you!

 
20th Anniversary Celebration

CLICK HERE to see the Photo Album 

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Honoring Rick Gorman for his outstanding dedication and commitment

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Full & Part-Time Staff

 
Youth Center Membership Price Reduced
Starting April 1, 2009 the Youth Center membership fee will be REDUCED to $45 for the remainder of the membership year.     

Good thru August 2009.

All those coming to the Youth Center must have a membership.  Please download, print out and sign the membership form or pick up a package at the front desk today!   

ALL THOSE THAT PLAN ON ATTENDING THE YOUTH CENTER MUST REGISTER EACH SCHOOL YEAR.
 
Parents, We Need Your Help!

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.

 
Mentors Needed

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

 
Testimonials

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.

 
Collaboration with MSPCC
North Andover Youth & Recreation Services and the Massachusetts Society For The Prevention of Cruelty To Children are partnering up to offer individual and family counseling on site at the Youth Center.   Kimberly Festa-Cratty (licensed social worker) will be at the Youth Center on Mondays 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.  For more information please contact Rick Gorman at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
Youth Center Hours on Half Days
The Youth Center opens at 11:30 on all early release curriculum days.  On these days the Grandstand is always open and the popular "Half Court Shot on Half Day" is held at 1:00.   On full day curriculum days the center opens at 12:00.  The Youth Center is definately the place to be when you have a day off.
 
Youth Resource Guide

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 .

 
Teaming Up With Amazon.com

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.

Click on this link to start shopping and thank you for your support!

 
Sponsor an Ad on the Web Site
The www.nayouth.com web site is now able to accept ads from local business sponsors.  Revenue from these advertisements is used to support the costs incurred for the web site as well as other initiatives within North Andover Youth & Recreation Services.  We receive 100% of all revenue.  We reserve the right to restrict certain advertisements based on content and appropriateness to the audience of this site.  If you are interested please click here for more information or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions.
 
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