Wednesday, March 10th
2:30 - 3:00
NAHS Gym

High School Faculty will play a basketball game against each other.  Faculty cheerleaders will be providing spirit...  Come see your teachers play for a good cause.

$3 students / $5 other  

To support Helping Hands reach their goal of a $3,000 donation to the American Cancer Society at Relay for Life

Who will win the War of the Wings?

Spring is in the air and we are working hard to put together an awesome assortment of Summer Programs - which will go on Sale Monday, April 5th, watch our website for details.... The Youth Center will open at 11:30 on Tuesday, come on down for our famous 1/2 court shot on the 1/2 day.  If you were here last time, you know it can be done!   Try-outs for the 7th/8th grade dance-off will be at the end of this week, check the schedule at the front desk for a specific time.  You know you can dance - show us!  If you are looking for a job, check out our newly updated "Job Bank"    Join Ryan this Saturday for a ski/snowboard trip to Gunstock.  Enjoy the sunshine and come hang out with us.

Click Here to see more pictures

Be a part of our "Dance Off" during the 7th/8th grade Teenco Dance on March 26th

Try-out to be one of the TOP TEN acts who will compete during the dance.

Try-outs are on Thurs. March 11th and Fri. March 12th.  Everyone must try out, sign up at the Youth Center for a try-out time.  Any appropriate style of dance is welcome.  You can dance alone or in a group.

Winners get a Cash Prize!

Gunstock Saturday, March 13th 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

Open to all North Andover Middle School aged children.

Cost:  $90 members / $95 non-members   CASH ONLY PLEASE

Rentals = $28 more
Group Lesson = $18 more
Rental & Lesson = $31 more
Helmet Rental = $10

Please Bring:  appropriate winter outdoor weather clothing, ski/snowboard equip, bagged lunch (dinner will be provided) extra money for snacks/drinks.  Winter sports helmet is required.

Click Here for the flyer with permission slip

Rye Airfield Skate Trip Thursday, March 18th 2:00 - 8:00pm

Good for all ability levels and open to all North Andover Middle & High School students.

You will be picked up at the Middle School for this trip and will return to the Youth Center by 8:00 pm

Cost:  $30 members / $35 non-members CASH ONLY PLEASE - includes transportations, entrance fee, supervision & dinner

Bring to School:  skateboard/skates, snacks, appropriate clothing (long sleeves or elbow pads)

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

Click Here for the Flyer with Permission Slip

Click Here for the Rye Airfield Waiver 

North Andover Parent/Teacher Organizations
Speaker Series Presents:

Worried about Your Worrier?
Creating Calmer Kids in a Stressed-Out World

Presented by:
Lynn Lyons, LICSW

March 23, 2010
7:00-9:00 p.m./Auditorium
North Andover High School

Click Here for more information

The Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center will be awarding two scholarships of $1,000.00 each to students who reside in North Andover, meet or exceed the criteria of the guidelines of the scholarship, Enter by March 26, 2010 and are selected by the Committee on or about May 1, 2010.  Notification will be no later than May 14, 2010.

Click Here for the Scholarship Instructions

Click Here for the Scholarship Application

Check out our photo albums

Senior Center Dance - co-hosted by Youth Council & Helping Hands

Youth Council 2009-2010 - updated with a visit to Edgewood Nursing Home

Check out a video of Sam Bird at Rad Skate Park! 

The Youth Center is looking for:

*   Exercise DVDs - Kickboxing etc.
*   Movie DVDs
*   Living room furniture in 'good condition' - couch, loveseat, chairs
*   Bumper Pool Table in 'good condition'

Please call us at 978.682.9000 if you can help.  Thank you!

MAKE  YOUR  OWN  QUILT !

Thursdays 3:30 - 5:00  part of Michelle's Fashion/Crafts group

Contact Michelle Grasso at 978.682.9000 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  
to find out what you need to bring.

We are going to dance, walk, run, do pilates, play DDR, and work our way to our best fitness level!   

Perfect for girls who don’t play sports, girls who need to exercise, girls who play sports and want to stay in shape, basically any girl!

Mondays & Wednesdays  3:00 - 4:00

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

The Technology Club was created this fall.   A small group decided they were interested in learning to build web sites that people would enjoy.   We'll be meeting every two weeks to work on the web sites and learn things together.

You do not need to be technical to join.    The only requirement is an interest in either developing a web site or maintaining an existing web site with interesting content such as stories, photos, polls etc. 

Please contact Don Romano at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   if you are interested.

The Youth Center is open for 4th and 5th graders on Saturdays from 1 - 4.  
The cost is $3 as a drop-in fee.

This 3-hour block is their opportunity to come to the Center, see their friends from different schools, climb the rock wall, and take part in various planned activities! The skate park is also open at this time for the 4th & 5th graders, weather permitting (when in season) and only with a signed skate waiver, which can be found at the front desk.

The staff is very enthusiastic to begin the year and we look forward to seeing you on Saturdays!

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.

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