We can’t believe its 2020 already! We cannot believe we are already halfway through this year’s After School Program, with over 420 registered members! For full January calendar, click here.
We will be continuing with some of our favorite programs to start the New Year right! We have Milford TV with Liz Harkins and Nicholas Coelho on Mondays where youth will learn how to use the MTV camera equipment, learn interviewing skills and how to become a member at MTV. Quiet Zone on Tuesdays with Madeleine Poitras and Sarah Schneider Watson where youth can use our computer lab and take some much needed time out. Boxing with Brian Bell and MYC staff on Tuesdays and Thursdays where youth will learn the basic skills needed to continue their training.Knitting will continue this month on Tuesdays and Fridays with Beverly Prescott and Joann Smith-Barnes where youth can continue or make new knitted/crochet creations.Homework Help with Pamela Wilkinson and Lily Robinson will continued to be offered on Wednesdays where youth will have the opportunity to get some outside help. Youth Council with Chrissy Ferrucci and
Lily Robinson will continue on Wednesdays where youth will learn how to get involved in their own community. We have Crafts with Darlene Dulude and Joanna Abrantes on Thursdays where youth will get creative with different art styles. Improv with Barbara Brashier, Madeleine Poitras and our Program Coordinator Kathleen Irwin on Thursdays where youth will learn to be self-expressive in the arts. Nutrition with Darlene Dulude and our Assistant Director Katie Covell on Fridays where youth will learn the benefits of healthy eating while learning to cook/bake. Gardening with Chrissy Ferrucci will continue on Fridays where youth will learn how to grow and maintain their own food source. Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy with Dawn Foley and her therapy dogs, Callie and Daisy will be back January 15th to visit with any youth who would like to take some time to relax and learn more about therapy dogs. We will be adding Kid’s Boot Camp on Mondays with our Assistant Director, Katie Covell which will give youth the chance to stay active during this cold month.
Also, Monday January 6th and 27th we will be offering Batting Cages with Jayden Fernandes and Jason Luchini. Don’t miss out on this month’s Nail Salon, with our Assistant Director Katie Covell on January 13th where you can pick your nail colors and get pampered! Air Plane Flying with Scott Annis and John Holcomb will be back twice this month on January 10th & 24th to give youth members a chance to fly some homemade remote-controlled planes! New this month we will be rotating some fun programs on Mondays on top of our regular programing. We will be starting the month off with Dodgeball in our gym, followed by an Obstacle Course in the basement and we will end the month with a Trivia Challenge!
The Milford Youth Center has become the focal point for the children of Milford. It hosts many different activities and events throughout the year for the youth of Milford and/or the Milford Schools. The Milford Youth Center’s after school program is open for youth ages 8-18, free of charge, from 2-6 pm, Monday through Friday (check monthly calendar, website and social media for any changes due to weather, holidays or vacation weeks). All Youth members must be picked up by time of closing (unless they walk home). Pick up is outside of the building on 24 Pearl St. Please visit our website for both our weather policy and traffic control plan.
All participants must fill out a registration form annually to be a member. Once this form is completed and returned to the Center, the member will be provided with a key tag and ID number (if they are new members to the program). This will be how the Youth Center staff will track attendance. Therefore, all members are required to bring in their key tag in order to enter the facility. If key tag is lost, the Center will charge $1.00 for replacement. The game room, lounge and gymnasium will be offered daily. There will be structured programs that participants must sign up for to participate in. Members are also able to use our washer and dryer, free of charge, during operation hours. The Center also offers a free snack and dinner program, due to the collaboration of CACFP, Hockomock Area YMCA and the Milford School Food & Nutrition Services department.