2013 Skateboard Lessons Lee Mehlenbacher, Instructor Monthly family nights for our community; no meetings, no events, no practices and no homework! MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR A NIGHT OFF! The 2nd Wednesday of every month during the school year • • • • • • • • • September 11th October 9th November 13th December 11th January 8th February 12th March 12th April 9th May 14th C.A.R.E.S Nights will begin at 5:30pm. Want to show that you support Youth Assets? Offer to put a yard sign in your lawn! Call NYS at 978-465-4434 or stop by the office to pick one up! As students grow older, they receive more responsibilities, giving them less free time as shown in the Youth Asset Survey. Only 44% of our city’s youth feel that the community values young people. 36% of high school and middle school students spend 3 or more nights a week involved in extra curricular activities and two thirds spend 3-11 hours playing sports a week on average.* Since student’s time is taken up with their homework and activities, it leaves them with less time to spend with their family, as shown when nearly half of high school students eat dinner together as a family less than five times a week.* In addition, only 48% of youth report having positive communication with their families. *Based on data from the 2012 Newburyport Youth Asset Survey; Profiles in Student Life Register Online at www.newburyportyouthservices.com A Leer from the Director This will be a great fall and winter with NYS! As always, most of your favorites are back along with a number of new programs. We have TONS of pre-school programs, including an open play me at the Kelley School Youth Center. Please make sure to give the brochure to your children so they can take a look… they might surprise you! Andi Egmont Youth Center Changes: See page 8 for new Youth Center Memberships for 4th and 5th graders as well as Middle Schoolers and a new NYS Wellness Plan at the YWCA Greater Newburyport! Contact Us! Call us: 978.465.4434 Email us: Youthservices@cityofnewburyport.com Visit us: Kelley School Youth Center 149 High Street Staff List: Andrea Egmont Margot Petler Mike Uttley Director, NYS Recreation Director Project Coordinator “Like” us on Facebook for program updates, cancellations, announcements, reminders and more! EXPLORE MORE! What’s inside… Pg. 4 Pg. 5-6 Pg. 7 Pg. 8 Pg. 9 -11 Pg. 12-13 Pg. 14-16 Destination Imagination Info Preschool Programs Certificates and Dodgeball Youth Center Info February Vacation Programs Events Fall and Winter Recreation Programs Pg. 16 Events Pg. 17 Tennis and Skateboarding Pg. 18 Youth Sports and Recreation Pg. 19 NYS Trips Pg. 20 Manners Classes Pg. 20-21 More Recreation Programs Facebook.com/NYS Newburyport Youth Services is now offering ONLINE REGISTRATION! We are accepting credit card payments through PayPal (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, PayPal or bank transfers). Please use the box “Registration Notes” to tell us about any behavioral or medical issues your child may have. **If you are a returning family, you already have an account with us! Just use the same email we have on file and you will be connected. Please double check and update your information! www.newburyportyouthservices.com 4 DESTINATION IMAGINATION NYS DI Coaches Destination Imagination or DI is competitive problem solving with a focus on team work and creativity! Check it out and join one of our Destination Imagination teams! The season begins the week of Oct 15th and runs until the local DI Tournament in March (with breaks for vacation and holidays). Register today! Deadline for teams is October 1st. Teams will be made and schedules will be set by middle of October. • Team meetings are about 1hr/ week • Teams are between 4-7 members • Teams will meet Monday or Wednesday, times to be determined • The cost is $125 (There may be an additional cost for tournament entrance) • Each child will pay a materials fee of $15 to their team coach Teams and 2013-14 Challenges NYS Rising Stars Grades K-1(non-competitive) Creative Clippers Grades 1-3 Port Problem Solvers Grades 4-5 We are looking for adult team managers! Please let us know if you are interested! 19TH CENTURY BASE B ALL KIDS CLINIC Essex Base Ball Association; Perkins Park Join members of the Essex Base Ball Organization for an afternoon of 19th century base ball (yes in the 19th century it was two words). Kids will look at replica 19th century bats, balls, gloves, and uniforms, and then learn the rules for 1864 baseball and play a few innings of old fashioned base ball. Ages 7-12 $20 Friday, Sept 27th 4:30-6pm Register Online at www.newburyportyouthservices.com 5 ZUMBINI™ Kate Squillacioti; Kelley School Youth Center Thursday, 10-10:45am Ages 0-3 with adult The program takes little ones on their first steps toward an active, musical life. Zumba’s newest program for you and the little one! Together, adults and their children wiggle, sing, and learn, for the ultimate bonding experience. Jan 9-March 20 (skip Feb 20) $165 (includes music and song book for you!) PRESCHOOL OPEN GYM NYS Staff; Kelley School Youth Center Monday, 10-11:30am Ages 2-5 with adult FREE Run, jump, skip, roll. The Kelley School Youth Center is open for free play. Balls, scooters, mats and more. Materials will change from time to time! Adults must stay with their child the whole time. Meet your friends here or make new friends just goofing around. There is a maximum of 15 participants at a time, so please plan on staying for a 30 minute play time so others can have their turn! Oct 7-March 31 (closed in accordance with the NBPT school calendar) PRESCHOOL PREP Kathleen Shaw, Kelley School Youth Center Fridays, 10:30am-Noon, Parents and Ages 3/4 6 week sessions Session 1 Sept 27-Oct 25 Session 2 Jan 10-Feb 14 Do you wonder how your child will make the transition to preschool? Is it difficult for either you or your child to separate from each other? Does your child need help transitioning from one activity to another? Has your child had the experience of being in a structured group with a clearly defined routine? This structured 1 1/2 hour playgroup will help prepare you and your child for the transition to preschool! The playgroup will be led by early childhood specialist and music therapist, Susan Levine, who utilizes music and movement in her playgroup activities. Kathleen Shaw, developmental specialist, will assist and share her expertise in creating children’s art and sensory opportunities. Playgroup will consist of free exploration, circle time, snack time and an art/sensory time. While your child is participating in the playgroup, you will meet separately with child and family counselor, Erin Cashman, for coffee chat and presentations. Topics include: child development, self care skills (feeding, sleeping and toileting), positive parenting and activities that will enrich children and families' lives. Lively interaction between facilitator and participants will be sparked by TV/movie clips and parent education DVD viewing. $110 *This program is partially funded by The BEACON Coalition Check availability online! Call NYS for more information at 978-465-4434 6 MICRO M ARTIAL ARTS MICRO SOCCER MICRO WHEELS Knucklebones; Kelley School YC Tuesday, 4-5pm Ages 4-6 $80 Knucklebones; Kelley School YC Tuesday, 10-11am Ages 2-4 $80 Knucklebones; Kelley School YC Tuesday, 10-11am Ages 2-4 $80 Knucklebones Martial Arts is a great way to help develop selfdiscipline, confidence, and coordination. The program will focus on introductory martial arts skills, proper stance, and breathing as well as increase strength, agility, and flexibility. Through direct instruction and activities that inspire eye/hand coordination, concentration, balance, and fun the martial arts class will motivate all participants. No special strength or abilities are needed, allowing everyone to excel. Session 1 Oct 1-29 Session 2 Jan 7-Feb 4 Pre-School programs are not drop off programs. A parent or caregiver must stay with the child. This proven clinic will help children learn the beginning skills, technique and etiquette of soccer. Starting with soft Rhino Skin balls, slowly moving up to size 3 soccer balls, children actively engage in learning everything from passing and kicking, to heading and dribbling skills. Each class structure is the same; beginning with a short discussion of the game of soccer, stretching and calisthenics, skill lesson, followed by soccer activities and a soccer game. You will be amazed and your child will feel empowered as they improve throughout this session. Parents are highly encouraged to participate with their child in this program. Proper clothing and sneakers are required. Session 1 Nov 12-Dec 17 (skip Nov 26) Session 2 Feb 25-March 25 Micro Wheels teaches the fundamentals of learning to ride a bicycle (without training wheels)! Each class your KB coach will bring in a variety of unique wheeled and non-wheeled products to help build gross motor skills, balance and confidence. Class will always begin with a brief stretch and an activity to get participants up and moving. Session 1 Oct 1-29 Session 2 Jan 7-Feb 4 P la y n to r a 18 e L page n o ts ds ! S por ar ol e y 9 f or 4 PRESCHOOL READ AND P AINT FUN Pottery Isle; The Tannery 9:30-11am Ages 2-5 with adult $15/session We will read a children's story and preschoolers will use their creavity and paint a story-themed le or figurine. Light refreshments will be served. • "The Very Hungry Caterpiller" by Eric Carle Session 1 October 9 Session 2 January 9 • "Happy Birthday Moon" by Frank Asch Session 3 October 16 Session 4 January 16 • "Harold and the Purple Crayon" by C. Johnson Session 5 October 23 Session 6 January 23 • "Jamberry" by Bruce Degan Session 7 October 30 Session 8 January 30 • "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen Session 9 November 6 Session 10 February 6 Come climb on, sit in and explore trucks and other vehicles at our TOUCH -ATRUCK FREE Family Event Saturday, Oct. 26th 10am to 1pm Cashman Park (Parking Lot) Register Online at www.newburyportyouthservices.com 7 B ABYSITTING Alice Wadley; Kelley School Youth Center Thursday, 3:30-7pm Ages 11+ $112 Participants will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to children and infants. The course combines video, activities, hands-on skills training and discussion for a complete learning experience with the American Heart Association. Youth will receive certifications in adult and pediatric CPR/AED and 1st Aid, as well as Babysitter’s Training certification. Participants will also learn how to choose safe and appropriate toys and games, feed and diaper changing, manage discipline issues and MORE! Session 1 Nov 7 and 14 Session 2 Mar 13 and 20 (Babysitting is also available during Feb vacation week. See page 9) YOUTH PROGRAM SKILLS CERTIFICATE-CIT PROGRAM NYS and YWCA Staff; YWCA Pond Street Tuesday, 4-5:30pm Grades 8 & 9 $75 NYS and the YWCA Greater Newburyport have come together to design and offer this new certificate program. Designed for 8th and 9th graders, this program will be an introduction to working in youth programs. Programs are different than babysitting in that we have larger groups, planned activities, co-workers and regulations as well as many regulations. This program is a great opportunity to take your skills working with kids even further. Both sessions will give you hands on time in programs during vacation weeks. MIDDLE SCHOOL DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Thursday, October 3rd 1-4pm Newburyport High School Gym Get your game face on! Get a group of 5 friends (teams can be all male, all female or co-ed) and register your team today! Use our online registration. A captain registers a team and then others can sign up for that team. We will have a singles team as well. We are using the National Amateur Dodge ball Association rules. Games last until one team has been eliminated or the game hits 3 minutes. Full rules will be available at the end of September. Other information: • Teams: $25/ team • Spectators: $2 at door • Snacks and Drinks on sale to raise funds NYS programs • Single elimination with wildcard • Coed and girl’s teams encouraged! • Prizes for Champions and Best Team Uniform! Session 1 Jan 7-Feb 25 (skip Feb 18) Session 2 Mar 4-Apr 15 Check availability online! Call NYS for more information at 978-465-4434 8 Jr Members (4th and 5th Grade programs) Sr. Membership Grades 6-10 • • General Activities - Sports/Games, Arts and Crafts, Special Holiday Events and Activities, Billiards, Play Station, Wii, X-Box, Foozball, Table Tennis, Air Hockey, Special Interest Groups NYS Open Gym - Wednesdays, starting in October from 2:15-3:15 p.m. at the National Guard Armory (across from the Nock). Play basketball, indoor soccer, floor hockey, capture the flag and more! Educational/ Service Opportunities at the Kelley School Youth Center • • Computer/Study Room - This quiet computer/study room will be available for kids doing homework or research. We have 6 laptops, with wireless internet and printing available in 30 min blocks. Homework Club/Tutoring Program - The kids can get homework help every day from 3 4:30 p.m. at the Youth Center. NYS staff and volunteers will be available for anyone who needs help with his/her assignments and reading/writing skills. Teen Gym Memberships: YW FIT New this year! NYS members can purchase a special teen wellness plan with the YWCA (by season… or the year). The YWFit Program offers youth in grades 6-10 after school conditioning, group exercise (spinning, zumba, yoga, etc) and two days of swimming! • Early Release days - The Youth Center will be open from 11:30am– 4pm for 4th and 5th grade members. Sports/Games, Arts and Crafts, Special Events and Activities, Tournaments, Contests, Cooking activities and more. • Vacation Week Drop-In Hours —The center will open for one afternoon and one evening for 4th and 5th graders • Friday Night Events– Jr Members will have several special weekend events for just them! TYPES OF MEMBERSHIPS: Grades 6-10 Grades 4-5 Sr Youth Center Membership Jr Youth Center Membership Full Year: $300 Full Year: $50 Season: $125 YW-FIT Membership Full Year: $175 Season $65 *Includes 7 early release days, plus discounts on vacation weeks and weekend events More information is available on our website Seasons: Sept– Dec, Jan– March, April– June Register Online at www.newburyportyouthservices.com 9 FEB V ACATION ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS FEB V ACATION CSI Pottery Isle; The Tannery Tues-Fri, 9am-12pm Ages 7-12 $195 Sciensational Workshops for Kids; KSYC Tues and Wed, 9am-4pm Ages 8-12 $135 Our projects vary from day to day and will include some of the following activities: hand-building with clay, canvas painting, glass-fusing, paint your own pottery and more! Come with a friend or meet some new people, but either way have a blast! You will be the super science sleuths. Have fun learning about forensics, crime scene investigations, and crime lab chemistry as you perform experiments designed to show you just how those tricky cases are solved. Search for the evidence, gather clues, and discover how science can help solve a mystery. Participants will: Dust for fingerprints, analyze handwriting, test for blood type using simulated blood, examine hair and clothing fibers, practice chemistry to identify mystery substances and much more. Participants will then use their skills to solve crimes of the century. Feb 18-21 FEB V ACATION CRAZY Joann Healey; NHS Tues-Fri, 9:30am-12pm Ages 7-10 $85 FOR CHEMISTRY Feb 18 and 19 Believe it or not chemistry can be fun with this hands-on program. Explore the principles of chemistry as students FEB V ACATION B ABYSITTING conduct a chemical reaction to blow up a balloon and Alice Wadley; KSYC make raisins dance, make environmentally friendly clean- Thursday, 9:30am-4:30pm $102 ers and bath salts, fire off a rocket, and blow blobber up Ages 11+ like a balloon to name a few. Participants will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to children and infants. The course comFeb 18-21 bines video, activities, hands-on skills training and discussion for a complete learning experience with the American FEB V ACATION B ASKETBALL CLINIC Heart Association. Youth will receive certifications in adult TTS Sports; Brown School Gym and pediatric CPR/AED and 1st Aid, as well as Babysitter’s Tues-Fri, 1-3pm Training certification. Participants will also learn how to Ages 4-9 $80 choose safe and appropriate toys and games, feed and diaper changing, manage discipline issues and MORE! Join Coach Mike and the TTS staff for a great afternoon of basketball skills, drills, shooting contests and FUN! The Feb 20th FUN-damentals of ball handling, passing and shooting and even defensive play will be covered along with full court games too! Perfect for all skill levels. Feb 18-21 DEADLINE FOR VACATION WEEK REGISTRATION IS ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7th. Please register early! Programs need to meet a minimum number of participants to run, or they risk being cancelled. Thanks! Check availability online! Call NYS for more information at 978-465-4434 10 FEB V ACATION FAIRY HOUSES FEB V ACATION HORSEMANSHIP Elizabeth Rush; KSYC Tuesday, 9am-12pm Ages 6-9 $45 High Tail Acres; Newbury Wed and Thurs, 9am-2pm Ages 5+ $175 Enter the wonderful world of your imagination and come make a fairy princess and decorate a winter palace! Using simple materials, we will follow the "secret formula" to make our very own fairies. Fairies love flowers, so we'll learn about some of their garden favorites. And what about fairyland? We'll send our imaginations out on a fairytale exploration and draw pictures of our adventures. Come sparkle and give wings to your imagination! www.elizgolzrush.blogspot.com You have always wanted to learn to ride a horse! This program is for you. The program aims to introduce the beginner to horseback riding OR enhance the skills of the intermediate to advanced rider. Each student will be taught on a one to one basis by a Massachusetts licensed instructor. Each student will groom their horse before and after their riding lesson. The intermediate to advanced rider will have their skills evaluated and be challenged by the development of new skills. The fee includes use of SEI certified riding helmet. Please wear riding jods or long pants (please no sparkles on back pockets), riding (paddock) boots or a shoe with at least, but not more than, a ½ inch heel (no sneakers, hiking, cowboy or rubber boots). We have available limited sizes of boots. Space is limited! Feb 18th FEB V ACATION GEOLOGY ROCKS! Joann Healey; NHS Tues-Fri, 12:30-3pm Ages 7-10 $85 Feb 19 and 20 Explore the world of rocks. Rocks that write, spark, magnify, bubble and fizz, float and many more. Break open your EB ACATION R ASHION ESIGN very own geode to start a collection of your own. Find purple garnet in sand from Plum Island. Explode a volcano Elizabeth Rush; KSYC and learn how to use a map and compass. We’ll have fun Wed-Fri, 9am-12pm $95 and learn at the same time in this hands-on, engaging Ages 7-12 program. Calling all young fashionistas! Let's take a dip into the wide world of fashion. We'll take a look at fashions past Feb 18-21 and present and try our hand at a little fashion drawing and collage. We'll learn some basic sewing and beading techniques and design and make fashion accessories EB ACATION OGA IDS and make a purse. All materials provided—you supply Candy Blaxter; Brown School Gym the creativity! www.elizgolzrush.blogspot.com Tues-Fri, 9am-12pm F F V Ages 6-11 Y V J F K $90 Feb 19-21 Young yogis will have fun learning how to regulate their energy, focus their minds, strengthen their bodies and bring joy to their hearts. The program will include yoga poses and games, music, stories and art. *Mats provided Feb 18-21 Register Online at www.newburyportyouthservices.com D 11 FEB V ACATION LEGO® MINECRAFT® WORKSHOP Kevin Husson; NHS Tues-Thurs, 12:30-3:30pm Grades 1-6 $82 Explore the amazing world of Minecraft with LEGO®! Using official LEGO® Minecraft® sets, participants will construct a Minecraft Micro World by creating and customizing their own Minecraft village complete with houses and crops. We will also construct the Minecraft Obsidian Portal and The Nether complete with Netherrack, flowing lava, gravel, and bedrock. In addition, participants will face new challenges each day building models and crafting key elements from Minecraft. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. Feb 18-20 FEB V ACATION LEGO® ROBOTICS & ENGINEERING Kevin Husson; NHS Tues-Thurs, 9am-12pm Grades 1-6 $82 In this action-packed hands-on workshop, participants will use LEGO® Power Functions and LEGO® Mindstorms to construct LEGO® projects. Participants will work from specialized instructions to create a variety of different projects including a racecar, top-spinner, ping-pong ball shooter, and a remote-controlled car, and a battlebot. Opportunity will also be provided for participants to customize their designs! Many new projects are available for returning students. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. SKI E ARLY RELEASE D AYS NYS Staff; Wachusett Mountain Thursday, School Dismissal-8pm Grades 6-12 $81 Early release days in the winter mean chairlifts, hot cocoa and the terrain park! Sign up for one month or all three! Rentals are available for an additional cost ($24 for ski/board and helmet) Session 1 Jan 9th Session 2 Feb 6th Session 3 March 6th Feb 18-20 FEB V ACATION GINGERBREAD GREATNESS Mary Dissette, NHS Cooking Room Tues, Thurs, Fri, 12:30-3pm Ages 11-14 $110 This class is for the confident cookie-baker eager to learn tools and techniques for building a gingerbread masterpiece. In class, we’ll cover tips for rolling, cutting & fitting baked pieces. You’ll also learn how to make and get creative with perfect royal icing and marshmallow fondant, as your creation comes together on a sturdy stand (provided) to be landscaped according to your imagination! Plan on 2-3 hours for your baking homework in between the Tuesday & Thursday classes. Materials Fee: $15 (Participants provide their own dough ingredients at home) Feb 18, 20, 21 Check availability online! Call NYS for more information at 978-465-4434 12 1st ANNUAL Newburyport COSTUME SWAP Hosted by Newburyport Youth Services Date: Thursday, October 10th Time: 5:00– 8:00pm Fee: $5 per costume or swap costumes for free! Place: Kelley School Youth Center Do you have a closet full of costumes that you would never dare be seen in again or some that will never fit your children again? Can’t think of what to be this year? Don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on costumes for the entire family? We have the perfect solution for you...come to the Newburyport Costume Swap!! Here’s how it works: • • • • Donate your swap-able costumes at the Kelley School Youth Center. Empty your closet as a recycle/cleaning house project, you may drop off gently used adult, kid or pet costumes at the Youth Center starting on October 1st until the 9th(during normal hours). We will also accept Halloween accessories. In exchange for each complete, clean, gently worn costume, you will receive 1 swap ticket to claim a new-to-you costume at the 10/10 event. No costume to swap? Still want to shop? No Problem! Stop by the event to purchase any costume for $5. Proceeds will benefit Newburyport youth programs. Did you know? Swapping the costumes of only half of the children who celebrate Halloween would reduce annual landfill waste by 6,250 tons, equivalent to the weight of 2,500 midsize cars. COOKIE CRAM AND CANDY TREATS Thursday, February 13th 5:30-8pm Come and fill a baggie or a jar with homemade cookies and candies just in time for Valentine’s Day! Perfect for teachers, a gift for mom or dad or just for fun! All proceeds to benefit the Kelley School Youth Center and NYS programs Register Online at www.newburyportyouthservices.com 13 Newburyport’s Bike Festival and Wellness Fair SUNDAY, HELMETS SEPTEMBER 22nd SAVE LIVES 2.5 Mile Family ride on the Event Details Bike Path! 10am Registration begins; Mayor’s Wellness Fair, bike clinic and bike/ fitness vendors 10 Mile Community Ride around the City! 10:30am Jr Events Toddler Trike Track Race and Bike Decoration Contest, Bike rodeo begins 11am ∗ Prizes for best decorated bike! ∗ Drink and snack breaks along the route ∗ Volunteers needed, email NYS to sign up! Rides Begin Family Fun Ride (short/ bike path) and Community Ride (10 miles) begins Located at the Bartlet Mall on High Street Registration is a suggested donation. All are welcome. T-Shirts for the first 100 registrations. Individual: $10 Couple: $15 Family (Adult + children): $25 Onsite registration will include an additional $5 fee Visit www.newburyportyouthservices.com for a link to our event site! Check availability online! Call NYS for more information at 978-465-4434 14 SELF EXPRESSION STREET SESSION DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Kelly Mintz; SEE Shore Photography, The Tannery Thursday, 3:30-5:30pm Ages 9+ $150 Fadayz; KSYC Wednesday Students will learn the basic fundamentals of popping, b.boyin, house dancing, and the background of the original four elements of hip hop. One of the main objectives is for students to practice self-expression through dance, and developing their own unique style while building confidence. The end of the session will culminate in a public performance. Ages 5-8 3:15-4pm $165 Session 1 Oct 16-Nov 20 Session 2 Feb 26-April 2 Ages 9-18 4:15-5pm $165 Session 3 Oct 16-Nov 20 Session 4 Jan 8-Feb 12 Session 5 Feb 26-April 2 ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS Pottery Isle; The Tannery Tuesday, 3:30-5pm Ages 7-12 $165 Students will learn about their individual settings on their cameras, different types of lighting and many fun and creative photo tips. This will help when taking pictures of nature, architecture, people, animals and macro photography. The most fun part of the program is the daily field trips to scenic spots around Newburyport. Class size is small which allows for individual attention. Students must use either a point and shoot or digital SLR camera. Kelly Mintz of SEE Shore Photography is a professional photographer who has over 10 years of experience teaching and a Masters in Education. March 13-April 3 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY OUTDOORS Kelly Mintz; SEE Shore Photography, Maudsley Tuesday, 3:30-5:30pm Ages 9+ $150 After School Smorgasboard Art! Students are introduced Learn photography at Maudsley State Park! During to a variety of art forms including clay, PYOP, canvas each class students will learn about their cameras and painting, glass fusing and free-choice projects. then walk to beautiful scenic areas to practice shooting. Specifically, students will be able to photograph Session 1 Oct 8-29 the fall foliage, old ruins, and the natural beauty at Session 2 Nov 5-26 Maudsley Park. Class size is small which allows for Session 3 Jan 7-28 individual attention. Students must use either a point and shoot or digital SLR camera. Kelly Mintz of SEE Shore Photography is a professional photographer ING WITH ADAYZ who has over 10 years experience teaching and a Fadayz; KSYC Masters in Education. Group will meet at Maudsley Wednesday, 3:15-4pm Park at the pavilion. ON RAINY DAYS: Please drop Ages 9-18 $175 your child off at SEE Shore Photography The Tannery Have you ever wondered how turntablists, or what some 50 Water St. Newburyport, MA DJ- F call a dj, mix all your favorite songs to sound like one? In this session taught by Fadayz of the Self Expression Pro- Oct 15-Nov 5 ject, learn to scratch, blend, make your own music and explore other genres of music that you may not hear on the radio. All necessary equipment provided. Jan 8-Feb 12 Register Online at www.newburyportyouthservices.com 15 CUPCAKE W ARS! ROCKSTARS ROCK CLIMBING Katie Habib; NHS Cooking Room Wednesday, 3:15-5:15pm Ages 9+ $75 NYS Staff; MetroRock Tuesday, 2:40-4:30pm Grades 4/5 $140 All participants will work together to name their “bakery”. Bakeries will bake and decorate their cupcakes according to the weekly theme. Bakeries will also be given a “secret ingredient” which must be incorporated into their display in some way. Each bakery’s cupcakes and display will be judged on: taste, overall presentation, how well the cupcakes represent the given theme, how well the bakery incorporated the secret ingredient, cleanliness (bakers’ hands and tables). Bakers will be provided with recipes to work from, that they’ll be able to take home. Boxes will be provided to take leftover cupcakes home. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Includes day pass, belayers and gear rental. Climbers will be supervised by NYS staff. They will meet at the Nock/Molin front doors and walk to MetroRock with NYS staff. Participants will need to complete a waiver at MetroRock before the program begins. Pick up is at MetroRock. Session 1 Oct 1-Nov 12 (skip Nov 5) Session 2 Jan 7-Feb 11 YOGA AND MINDFULLNESS Session 1 Jan 8-Feb 12 Session 2 Feb 26-April 2 Candy Blaxter; Kelley School Youth Center Thursday, 4:30-5:30pm Ages 6-11 $93 PUMPKIN C ARVING Kids will learn how to regulate their energy allowing them to become relaxed, calm and focused. Skills that prepare them for a lifetime of learning. *Mats provided Randy Weld; Kelley School Youth Center Tues-Thurs, 3-5:30pm Ages 11+ $80 Oct 17-Dec 19 (skip Oct 31, Nov 28) It's harvest season! Come learn how to make an etched pumpkin carving. This three day workshop includes instruction and all required materials. These electrically lighted pumpkins will astound your neighbors on Halloween! ORIENTEERING Oct 22-24 Come learn the basics of navigating through the wilderness. In this three session class, participants will get a sense of map work, compasses, and GPS functions. Class will consist of part classroom, part field work. Mike Uttley; Kelley School Youth Center and Nbpt Parks Thursday, 3:30-5pm Grades 6-8 $60 Oct 10-31 Check availability online! Call NYS for more information at 978-465-4434 16 LEGO® MINECRAFT® WORKSHOP Kevin Husson; Kelley School Youth Center Saturday, 9am-12pm Grades 1-6 $35 Explore the amazing world of Minecraft with LEGO®! Using official LEGO® Minecraft® sets, participants will construct a Minecraft Micro World by creating and customizing their own Minecraft village complete with houses and crops. We will also construct the Minecraft Obsidian Portal and The Nether complete with Netherrack, flowing lava, gravel, and bedrock. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. December 7th GUYS NIGHT OUT GIRLS NIGHT OUT NYS Staff, Kelley School Youth Center Friday, 6:30-9pm NYS Staff, Kelley School Youth Center Friday, 6:30-9pm An opportunity for middle school guys to try new activities, learn about opportunities in the community and share some laughs. A night for middle school girls to celebrate friendship, explore new activities and speak their minds. Grades 6-8 Feb 7 $5 Grades 6-8 Nov 15 $5 YOUTH COUNCIL LAUNCH P ARTY Thursday, Sept 19th @ the Kelley Grades 9-12 6-8pm Come and join the Youth Council! The Nbpt Youth Council helps to plan community events, activities and projects to support young people. From dances to community service, there is something or everyone. This is a great way to get involved in the community. MOVIE NIGHT OPEN MIC NIGHTS NYS Staff, Kelley School Youth Center Friday, 6:30-8:30pm NBPT Youth Council hosts a monthly Open Mic and Coffee House We will be offering a movie that coincides with the Chamber's Winter Invitation Nights. Snacks and drinks will be available! Come and sing, play, read poetry or sit back and enjoy a snack. Kelley School Youth Center Grades 9-12 FREE Grades 1-5 Dec 6th FREE with a non-perishable food donation. Fridays, 7-9pm Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 14, March 14, April 11, May 9 Youth from all schools are encouraged to come! Register Online at www.newburyportyouthservices.com 17 QUICKSTART TENNIS NYS PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS Dylan McCloy; Atkinson Common Saturday, 10-11am Ages 4-6 with adult $25 Dylan McCloy; Atkinson Common Saturday, 11am-12pm Ages 7+ $50 QuickStart Tennis is an exciting play format for learning tennis. It follows the same logic as other youth sports like baseball or soccer, which use kid-sized courts and kid-sized equipment. Now with QuickStart Tennis, balls bounce lower, don't move as fast through the air and are easier to hit. Racquets are sized for small hands and courts are smaller and easier to cover. By using this format, the benefits are immediate and within a short time kids are rallying, playing, and excited to keep playing. They're playing real tennis and having real fun—and that’s what is most important. An amazing opportunity for some one-on-one tennis instruction for your child. Can't hit that serve? Back hand getting you? Want to master the drop shot? Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity for specialized coaching. Perfect for players of all levels. Session 1 Sept 28 and Oct 5 Session 2 Oct 19 and 26 Session 1 Sept 28 and Oct 5 Session 2 Oct 19 and 26 AFTER D ARK SKATE FALL SKATE LESSONS Newburyport Skatepark Monday, 6-9pm NBPT Skate guards; Newburyport Skatepark The one time a year you are allowed to skate at the Skatepark after dark. We’ll have lights, music and hot chocolate! Ages 5+ Sept 22– Oct 13 Come on down! All ages MONDAY, Nov 4 Sundays, 1-2pm; 4 weeks $100 SKATEPARK ROUND UP Paul Murray; Skateparks Around MA and NH Wednesday, 2:45-6:30pm (drop off time varies depending on distance to and from park) Ages 12+ $75 As a skateboarder, the search for new terrain to ride never ceases. Join us on a skatepark road trip to 5 different outdoor parks around MA and Southern NH. Some of the skateparks include Dover, Nashua, Hampton, Hudson and Andover. All skill levels are welcome to join but must have skateboarding experience. Helmets and skateboards required. These are not lessons!!! Oct 2-30 Check availability online! Call NYS for more information at 978-465-4434 18 LTP FLAG FOOTBALL LTP B ASKETBALL LTP FLOOR HOCKEY TTS Sports; Perkins Park Saturday, 9-10am Ages 4-6 $53 TTS Sports; Brown School Gym Saturday, 9-10am Ages 4-6 $63 TTS Sports; Brown School Gym Saturday, 9-10am Ages 4-6 $63 Tom Brady, here they come! Let your child feel what it is like to run, pass, and catch a football with no-contact flag football. Coach Mike Fay and the staff of That’s The Spirit Sports provide skills, games, contests, and drills to support youth in building a beginner football foundation. The Celtics have nothing on your child! Coach Mike Fay has done it again, bringing his coaching style and experience to the minds and bodies of our early basketball players. Allow him and his That’s the Spirit staff to teach passing, dribbling, shooting, and more to youth looking to take the next step in the game of basketball. Remember how much fun floor hockey was in gym class growing up? Bring the fun and excitement into your child’s life with Coach Mike and That’s the Spirit Sports. The staff will introduce entry level skills and drills as well as the safety behind the game of floor hockey. Just think, then they can use their talents for ice and street hockey! Oct 5-Nov 2 PRO FLAG FOOTBALL TTS Sports; Perkins Park Saturday, 10-11am Ages 7-9 $53 Run and catch like the Patriots! This program allows youth to expand their football ability with That's the Spirit Sports. Mike Fay and his staff coach youth to a better understanding and performance behind the knack and talent it takes to play football. Oct 5-Nov 2 Session 1 Nov 9-Dec 14 (skip Nov 30) March 1-29 Session 2 Jan 11-Feb 8 PRO B ASKETBALL TTS Sports; Brown School Gym Saturday, 10-11am Ages 7-9 $63 They may be tall, but the Celtics can't out shoot your child! Using the skills they already have, your youth will expand their repetoire of basketball strengths and abilities for each of the necessary positions to make a successful basketball team. Running, passing, dribbling, shooting and blocking are the name of the game. PRO FLOOR HOCKEY TTS Sports; Brown School Gym Saturday, 10-11am Ages 7-9 $63 Block it. Slap it. Pass it. Allow your child to build speed and agility on the floor with friends and coaching combined. The importance of safety and teamwork will be reinforced during drills and games. March 1-29 Session 1 Nov 9-Dec 14(skip Nov 30) Session 2 Jan 11-Feb 8 BEGINNER FENCING INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED FENCING 3MB Fencing; Belleville Congregational Church Saturday, 9-10am Ages 8+ $150 3MB Fencing; Belleville Congregational Church Saturday, 10-11am Ages 8+ $150 Learn basic footwork, handwork, offensive and defensive skills for this Olympic sport. It's fun and it's fast! Class specially designed for this age group. Come give it a try! All equipment provided, except a glove for the fencing hand. Please wear athletic sneakers-no sandals, clogs, or boots. **Must have completed a fencing class previously. Learn distance, timing, beginner blade work, sportsmanship, and camaraderie. You must complete this class to move up to intermediate and competition classes. All equipment is provided, except a glove for the fencing hand. Please wear athletic sneakers-no sandals, clogs or boots. Session 1 Oct 5-Nov 23 Session 2 Jan 11-March 15 (skip Feb 15, 22) Session 1 Oct 5-Nov 23 Session 2 Jan 11-March 15 (skip Feb 15, 22) Register Online at www.newburyportyouthservices.com 19 FISHING OVERNIGHT Eric Hansen, Pawtuckaway State Park Saturday/Sunday, 9am-9am Grades 7-10 $100 Enjoy your weekend off from school by heading out to nature…with your fishing pole! This overnight trip to Pawtuckaway State Park in Raymond, NH will include time at several fishing spots, nature hikes, camp cooking and more! Space is limited so sign up fast! Participants must bring their own fishing poles, sleeping bags and camping gear. Tents and most meals will be provided. Deadline to register is September 26th; Space limited Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th FEB V ACATION OUTDOOR ADVENTURE NYS Staff Tues, mandatory pre-trip meeting; Wed 9am- Fri 5pm Grades 6-10 $175 School’s out and we’re leaving town for an overnight! Jump in the NYS van as we head to the White Mountains of NH for an adventure. Winter hiking and exploration are the name of the game. We will be checking out other amazing sites and scenes of northern NH. Most meals are included in the price, as well as lodging, transportation and staffing. Youth are welcome to bring extra spending money for snacks and souvenirs from the trip. Feb 19-21, pre-trip meeting on Feb 18 *2013 pictures below Check availability online! Call NYS for more information at 978-465-4434 20 HORSEBACK RIDING FOR YOUR CHILD & FOR THE FAMILY High Tail Acres; Newbury Sunday, 1-2pm Ages 5+ $160 (Adult/Family Participation Welcome) YOU have always wanted to learn to ride OR YOUR CHILD is horse crazy! This program is for YOU and YOUR FAMILY. The program aims to introduce the beginner to horseback riding OR enhance the skills of the intermediate to advanced rider. Each student will be taught on a one to one basis by a Massachusetts licensed instructor. Each student will groom their horse before and after their riding lesson. The intermediate to advanced rider will have their skills evaluated and be challenged by the development of new skills. The fee includes use of SEI certified riding helmet. Please wear riding jods or long pants (please no sparkles on back pockets), riding (paddock) boots or a shoe with at least, but not more than, a ½ inch heel (no sneakers, hiking, cowboy or rubber boots). We have available limited sizes of boots. Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Nov 10, 17, 24 Dec 8, 15, 29 Jan 5, 19, 26 Feb 2, 16, 23 March 2, 16, 23 MODERN D AY M ANNERS MILK & M ACARONI M ANNERS CLASS Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting; KSYC Wednesday, 3-4:30pm Grades K-2 $35 Come join us for an entertaining and educational look at modern manners. The subjects of this highly interactive program include meet and greet manners, finger foods and fork foods, and suitable table topics. The young men and women will be surprised to learn things even their parents do not know during this program. Topics will include: Manners Story, Magic Manners Words, Table Manners, Proper Handshakes, Right And Rude, Telephone Manners, Introductions. November 13th JUNIOR CHARM SCHOOL Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting; KSYC Wednesday, 4:45-6:15pm Grades 3-5 $35 Manners are merely the “rules of the game” and understanding the rules allows everyone to enjoy playing the game. The students will learn how to handle a variety of school and social situations with poise and confidence. This is an interactive program designed to be both educational and entertaining. Topics will include: Review of Magic Manners Words, Table Manners, Proper Handshakes, Right And Rude, Telephone Manners, Introductions, Thank You Notes. November 13th Newburyport Youth Services BLACK FRIDAY HOLIDAY GIFT M AKING is dedicated to providing people with and without disabilities the opportunity to participate in recreation and enrichment programs together and to providing the necessary individual adaptations, accommodations and/or supports so every person can benefit equally from recreation experiences. Pottery Isle, The Tannery This year, skip the mall! Reserve your session now and paint to your hearts content. 3 workshops available! 9am session will make a 13” snowman family platter, 1pm session will make a set of four 10oz mugs, and the 6pm session will choose between a snowflake or snowman platter. Friday, November 29th Session 1 Ages 7-14 Session 2 Ages 7-14 Session 3 Ages 11-16 9am-Noon 1-4pm 6-9pm Register Online at www.newburyportyouthservices.com $55 $58 $40 21 INTRO TO PARKOUR Blake Evitt; KSYC/ Bartlet Mall Saturday, Sept 28 and Oct 26 Session 1 10:30-11:30am Ages 6-9 $45 Session 2 11:45am-1:15pm Ages 10-13 $60 Session 3 1:30-3pm Ages 14+ and Adults $60 What is Parkour? Parkour was born in the banlieues (suburbs) of Paris in the 1980s and is now one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. While often recognized in the fantastic images seen on YouTube or television, the sport is actually a form of movement that has roots in a wide variety of physical disciplines including gymnastics, martial arts, climbing, and track & field. Practitioners, known as traceurs, train to develop strength, speed, endurance, precision, spatial awareness, dynamism, and creativity, in order to be as fluid, functional and liberated as possible in physical movement and to overcome physical obstacles. Traceurs also develop a way of thinking based on rigorous self-discipline, autonomous action and self-will that allows them to overcome mental obstacles related to their movements. More information about Parkour Generations Americas can be found at: pkgamericas.com N ARRATIVE FILM M AKING-THE ART OF VISUAL STORYTELLING Andrew Love, Portmedia Tuesday, 3:30-5pm Grades 4-7 $95 Have you ever wondered what makes horror scarey...comedy funny...or action exciting? Come find out at Portmedia! This program will bring experience in front of and behind the camera! Oct 8-29 YOUTH R ADIO Andrew Love, Portmedia Tuesday, 3:30-5pm Grades 4-7 $95 Write, edit, rehearse and "You're On The Air"! Share your interest on our internet radio - sports, short stories, interviews, news and more! You will be famous and all of your friends and family can listen in! Jan 21-Feb 11 Check availability online! Call NYS for more information at 978-465-4434 22 Please register early!! Often programs must be cancelled a few weeks prior to the start if the minimum number of participants has not been met. A full document of NYS Policies are online. Please familiarize yourself with them. Please continue to check our website. We do update the programs if changes are made. The info in the online registration is the most accurate. Financial Aid HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE: If you are a returning family, you already have an account with us. Please use the same email we have on file and you will be connected. Update your information: address, phone numbers, medical (include medications and allergies) and behavioral information*. You may need to add a member of your family if they are new to our programs. Please add them to your family account. Choose a “Main Contact” to receive confirmations and emails. *Include behavioral or medical info in the “Registration Notes” box at checkout. IN PERSON: Come down to the NYS Office Kelley School Youth Center 149 High Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 BY MAIL: For your registration to be complete, include: 1. Registration form 2. Emergency Information Sheet / Waiver for each child 4. Provide payment OR have spoken to NYS about Financial Aid. We accept cash, credit card or check made payable to: “Newburyport Youth Services” or “NYS”. 5. Mail or drop off your registration forms (both Registration and NYS Emergency/Release form) and payment to the address above. Financial Assistance: We would like to make these programs accessible to all of our city’s youth. Please contact us if you need financial assistance. Payment plans and scholarships are available. Fees: Tuition varies for each course and is specified in each course description. Tuition must be paid at the time of registration. A $10 fee is applied to non-residents. Checks may not be deposited until the program has been confirmed. Cash, checks (payable to the “Newburyport Youth Services”) or credit cards through PayPal (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, PayPal or bank transfers). The is a $5 convenience charge online. All fees include a $10 administration cost. Cancellations: Youth Services reserves the right to cancel any program due to under enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Weather Related Cancellations: Programs do not run if Newburyport Public Schools are cancelled. Outdoor programs may be cancelled due to inclement weather or extreme heat. Call our office 978-4654434 for weather related cancellations or announcements (such as location change). If possible make-ups will be offered. Register Online at www.newburyportyouthservices.com 23 NBPT Youth Services is teaming up with the NBPT Learning Enrichment Center to collect nonperishable food and $$$ donations to purchase turkeys and the fixings to be donated to the families in need during the upcoming holiday season. Donations will provide holiday meals and daily essentials for families throughout NBPT. Questions? Please contact NYS at 978-465-4434 or email youthservices@cityofnewburyport. NLEC Newburyport Learning Enrichment Center Check availability online! Call NYS for more information at 978-465-4434 Presorted STD US Postage PAID Kelley School Youth Center Newburyport, MA 149 High Street Permit No. 1 Newburyport, MA 01950 Youth Assets (YA) are 40 qualities and experiences a young person can have in their life. The more assets they have, the better they do in school, less high risk behaviors they get involved with and the healthier they are. Newburyport Supports Youth Assets… Do you?! Visit www.ISupportYA.com for more info