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What's Happening This Week! 5/12/08

We wish all of the Moms a Happy Mother's Day - hope you enjoyed your special day!  There will be a 7th & 8th grade Teenco dance this Friday night.  We will be closing at 4:45 to set-up.   Our online job bank has been updated, check it out, hard copies are available at the front desk.  Sign-up now for the Girls Volley Tournament which will take place at the end of the month.  Our skatepark is open (weather permitting) Monday - Friday 2:30 - 6:00 and Saturdays 1:00 - 6:00, you must have a signed waiver.  Practice here and then join Ryan on the next Skate Committee Adventure to Newburyport Skate Park.  Come on down to the Center!

 
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Game

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The Youth Center is having a Red Sox/Yankees raffle.  Come to the Youth Center to get your tickets for a chance to this sold out game!   Drawing will be held on June 27th.

Game: Friday, July 25 at 7:05 p.m.
Seats: Section 15, Row 5, Seats 8 and 9 Grandstand

Ticket Cost: $2 each or 3 for $5.

 
Summer Staff Announcement
The Youth Center's Summer Staff will be announced on Monday, May 19th.
 
Parents Informational Meeting

Ryan Chasse, our Adventure Coordinator will be having a "Parents Informational Meeting" to answer all of your questions about our adventure programs.  Is it safe?  Will my child have fun?  Qualifications?  etc.

Tuesday, May 20th
6:30 pm at the Youth Center

 
Newburyport Skate Park

Presented by the Skate Committee

Tuesday, May 20th
2:30 - 6:00 pm


All skateboarders & rollerbladers are welcome

Cost:    Free for members / $5 for non-members

Bring:  skateboard/blades, helmet, pads(optional), snack/drink

Please contact Ryan for more information

 
Rock Climb Den Rock

Thursday, May 22nd
2:30 - 6:30

Cost:  Members Free / Non-Members $5

Shoe Rentals are available at REI in Reading ($10 for REI members/$20 for REI non-members) If you are interested in purchasing climbing shoes, "Moor and Mountain in Andover" is a great place to get fit properly.

Rain Plan:  We will move to the NAYS Climbing Wall

Bring:  good climbing clothes, water bottle, snack, sunglasses, bug spray, backpack

NAYS will provide:  harness, helmet, all other necessary equipment, transportation and supervision

 
Carnival 2008

Despite the four days of bad weather the Youth Services Carnival was not a total loss. We are happy to announce that we still raised $13,000.00 towards summer programming. We would like to thank all of the booth volunteers and all the Town Departments who helped make it as successful as it was. A very special thank you to Carrie Crouch for being our Carnival Coordinator. We very much appreciate Carrie's efforts year in and year out. We are ordering four days of Sun for 
Carnival 2009!

 
2008 Scholarship Winners
The Youth Center is please to announce that
Lauren Hubbel, Stefanie Willis, Brienne Toomey and AJ Serrano are the recipients of this year's Joseph N. Hermann Inc. Scholarships.  All four will be presented with their scholarship at Youth Appreciation Day on    
June 9, 2008.  Congrats to our winners!
 
Youth Appreciation Day
North Andover Youth Services
Youth Appreciation Day

Monday, June 9, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 pm
at the Youth Center
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INVITATION  ONLY

This is an annual event to honor those members whose volunteer contributions to the Youth Center have gone above and beyond.  More than 100 members will be invited.  The evening will include award presentations, a guest speaker followed by a cookout.  Invitations will be mailed soon.

 
Girls Volleyball Tournament

4 on 4 Girls Volleyball Tournament
Thursday, May 29th at the Youth Center
6th Grade Division & 7th/8th Grade Division

Members $3 / Non Members $5

Registration Deadline:  May 19th
                                            up to 5 on a roster

*** Prizes to the Winners ***

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Children's Programs
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Once again, North Andover Youth Services is sponsoring Children's Programs that will be held Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:00 am, July 8th - August  21st at the North Andover Middle School.  While the older kids are enjoying Summer Fun, bring the little ones to sing, dance, see a puppet or magic show!

Click here to view the schedule of Children's Programs

 
Skate Competition

Any day is a great day for a Skate Competition, especially if there's no school.  We had two separate divisions, skateboarding and roller blading.  Each division competed in three different events to determine the winners.  THANK YOU to Mark Lovett of Eastern Boarder, 29 Andover Street, Danvers www.easternboarder.com for providing judges for our competition and for donating all of the prizes that were given out.

Click here to see the photo album

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Paul Neal Clinic

Basketball is always in season at the Youth Center! 
Here is a picture from Coach Neal's basketball clinic.

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Rocking Climbing

Challenge Yourself!  Try Something New!  Experience the Excitement of Rock Climbing.  Join Ryan on any of his Rock Climbing Adventures and you too will be able to do things you never thought were possible.

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Summer 2008
ImageSummer Fun
Scarlet Knights Sports Academy
Adventure Programs
Recreation Trips - "Fun Fridays"
One Day Tournaments
Joseph Walsh Summer Basketball League
Flag Football League
Deceptively Delicious Cooking Class

Sign-up
NOW at the Youth Center!

If you thought last year was fun, wait until you see what we have lined up for this summer.  If you are new to our Summer Programs, get ready to fill-up your calendars! 

Click here to see all of our 2008 Summer Programs

 
Youth Center Membership Price Reduced
Starting April 1, 2008 the Youth Center membership will be REDUCED to $45 for the remainder of the membership year. 
Good thru August 2008.

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.
 
Girls Hour

 Do you like to talk?  Is fashion your favorite? 

Click on this link to read the flyer that announces Girls Hour with
Kristen and Micaela.

Tuesdays 4:15 - 5:15 at the Youth Center

ALL Girls are welcome!

 
Stevens Pond Demolition

Design work has been completed and the Stevens Pond Renovation project is on schedule for a late June completion.  The project includes a new building, which will house a lifeguard office, storage, bathroom and changing room facilities along with a vending area for cold drinks and snacks.

A little bit of snow didn't stop these dedicated volunteers from tearing down the old structure.   Click here to see the photo album.

Thank you!

Peter Breen, Excavating
Bill Thompson, Northside Carting
Scott Emerson, Wheelabrator
Tim Sheehy, TJ's Heavy Hauling
Dan Morgan
Rob Hardacre

 
Come Join the North Andover JAZZ COMBO
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Bring your favorite Jazz and Funk songs for the group to play and perform.  Or learn new ones that you have never heard before.

All High School musicians welcome:  Guitar players, drummers, keyboard players, singers, harmonicas, slide whistles and wind chimes too!

Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 in the multi-purpose room

Don't forget to bring your instrument and a music stand if you have one.

For more information, or to sign up, please contact Ryan This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Skate Committee

Decide what happens out at the skate park...
Plan wicked awesome skate trips...

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Come to the Monthly Skate Committee Meeting and be involved. 

First Wednesday of every Month at 3:00 

Click here to view photo album
 

 
The Outing Club Wants You To Join!

Attention all High School Youth Center Members
(not a member?  Sign up today!)

Do you like being outside?  Do you get excited when a big snowstorm hits, because it means that you get to go ride the mountain?  Do you enjoy activities like:  skiing/snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking, rock climbing (indoor & outdoor), kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, camping and more.....

Join us Every Tuesday from 6:30 - 7:30 pm for The Outing Club Meeting and let's plan some adventures.

For more information, please contact Ryan This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Homework Heroes

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That's what our high school staff is considered.

Monday through Thursday from 2:30-4:00 NAYS will provide you with some helpful hands.  Upstairs, in our lounge there will be a quiet place where our staff will be ready and willing to answer any of your questions.  We exceed in all subjects ranging from Language Arts to every Science imaginable.

NO need to sign up, just show up and ask away!

 
COMING SOON! Youth Services Sports Equipment Drive

Plans are underway for an Annual Sports Equipment Drive. 
All collected new and used sports equipment will be donated to local and foreign non-profits. 

Details will be available soon.

 
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.

 
A Blast From The Past

Do you remember hanging out at the Youth Center in 2003?  Do you want to see your children in action?  Do you wonder what really happens here on a Friday afternoon?   Check out these two videos that were made by some Youth Center members for an Auction.  Click on this link and Enjoy! 

 
The North Andover Youth Services Job Bank

SPRING 2008 - UPDATED  5/1/08 

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!

 
NAYS Collaborates with MSPCC
Youth 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 .
 
Celebrating 20 Years of Teenco Dances

This December we will celebrate twenty years of Teenco Dances.  The first dance was held on December 29th 1987 at the middle school cafeteria.  125 middle school students paid $5 for 3 hours of music by by big hair bands and early rap artists.   Rick Gorman who ran the first dance is still here along with DJ John Charow who was a Merrimack College senior in 1987.   Rick has more gray hair and John has very little hair left but both have been at every dance since that December Day. We will be celebrating this occasion but we are not sure how yet.  If you have any ideas please contact Rick or John.   The following are historical questions about the Teenco Dances.    If you are the first to answer all correctly you will receive a $100 gift certificate.   Send in your answers to Rick at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

  1. Who was the parent that started TEENCO with Rick
  2. What was the #1 slow song in the first year of Teenco
  3. The dances have been mostly held at the Middle School and YC, What other four sites have been used
  4. Every year we hold a very special dance called what?
  5. John Charow is also known as?
  6. What song has been requested every dance for 20 years
  7. The group that oversees the dances is called what?
  8. In what year did we split the teenco dances into one for 6th graders and one for 7th and 8th graders
  9. What contest do we run every year as part of the Teenco Dance
  10. Name a present Middle or high school teacher that once was a member of Teenco

We are looking for old dance pictures.  If you have any please send to Rick at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 
Margaret's Gardens
Margaret Slater, our long time head of the centers beautification committee, passed away last winter but her work is being carried on by Carolyn Williams.   We are looking for a few more adult volunteers to help maintain Margaret's Gardens.   We need help spring, summer and fall. Please contact Deb Romano at 978-682-9000 or by email 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 on half days.
 
Stay Updated With North Andover Youth Services
North Andover Youth Services communicates via email upcoming events and our quarterly newsletter.   Read about activities relating to the Youth Center and stay connected with everything that is going on!    We are conducting an email sign up campaign and want you to be connected with us.   Your privacy is important and your contact information will not be given away or sold.   Click on this link to sign up.
 
Youth Resource Guide

Youth 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 during the fall 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 .

 
NAYS Teams Up With Amazon.com

North Andover Youth 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 Services and the Youth Center.

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

 
Shop Online and Support the Youth Center!
The North Andover Youth Center is raising funds through its own affiliate shopping site.   Please click on any advertisements on the right of our home page or visit/bookmark http://www.northandoverkids.com.    Any purchases made through these links generate revenue which will be passed on to the North Andover Youth Center.   You're going to shop anyways... this way you can make a real difference while doing it!

The North Andover Youth Center will receive 100% all commissions generated from sales.    It costs nothing to you and to help you just need to shop by clicking through the links from the web site above.   For more information feel free to contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  
 
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 NAYS.  100% of revenue goes to NAYS.  We reserve the right to restrict certain advertisements based on content and appropriateness to the audience of this site.  If you are interested please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  for more information.   

 
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