The Youth Center is looking for adult volunteers to answer phones at the front desk.   Please call (978) 682-9000 if you are interested.   Thank you.

Ryan put together a video for the Week of Dirt program that ran in July.   Check it out by clicking on the video window below!

The June, 2008 Youth Center newsletter is available to view.

You can click on this link to view a PDF version of the newsletter.   Warning, the file is almost 8MB so it may take some time to download if you have a slower internet connection.

• Assistant Treasurer - This position will help the Treasurer maintain accurate books and records and will eventually take over the Treasurer’s position after one year.
• Public Relations and Marketing - We are looking for creative individuals who can write articles, develop brochures, or who can help us raise awareness of the various activities and services provided through North Andover Youth Services.
• Fundraising - We need several people to help implement and manage our annual fundraising campaign.  We are also planning some new events this year and we need creative people who can help us plan and stage these events.
• Grant Writing - There are numerous charitable organizations and companies that make donations to organizations like the JNHYC.  We need help in drafting grant proposals to these organizations.

The NEW Stevens Pond Pavilion is completed!

Click here to see the photo album as the transformation takes place

Also, over the weekend of July 26 a new playground was installed by a group of volunteers.

As one of their many volunteer efforts this year, the volunteer group, Helping Hands participated in the Great Strides walk this May with KC Robinson's team from North Andover, KC's Dream Team. The walk is to raise money to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. What a great way to finish off the school year!!

5th/6th Grade Champions Team Cox (Erin Cox, Madeline Carlson, Katie McManus, Madison Melvin, and Nicole Martel)

7th/8th Grade Champions Team Lee (Keira Lee, Erin Weir, Carrie Mantiga, Hanna Porten, Bridget Healey)

Thank You to all of the girls that participated in the Youth Center's 1st Annual 4 on 4 Girls Volleyball Tournament.  We had an outstanding turnout of over 50 middle school girls participating.  Congratulations to the Winners.... they won a pair of championship sweatpants!

 5th/6th Grade                                 7th/8th Grade
1st-  Team Cox                                 1st-  Team Lee
2nd- Team Lurvey                            2nd-  Team Solomon
3rd-  Team Champs                          3rd-  Gummies

Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life?  NAYS is 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 Mason 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.

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! 

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!

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 .

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 .

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!