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February After School Program!

Jen Ward

We can’t believe it’s already the second month in 2020, with over 470 registered members! For full February after school calendar, click here.
 
New Programs:
  • Martial Arts on Mondays with Anthony Miele and MYC staff where youth will learn basic skills and discipline.
    • Creative Writing with Victoria Williams where youth will have a chance to get their creative ideas flowing.
    • Science Club on Thursdays with Victoria Williams. Kid’s will get a chance to do experiments and learn how the world around them works!
One time programs:
  • Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy  with Dawn Foley and her therapy dogs, Callie and Daisy will be back February 12th to visit with any youth who would like to take some time to relax and learn more about therapy dogs.
  • Nail Salon with our Assistant Director Katie Covell on February 13th where you can pick your nail colors and get pampered!
  • Life Skills:Healthy Heart Obstacle Course will take place at the end of the month on Wednesday February 26th! This was a lot of fun last month and the kids have been asking to do it since! We had almost 20 participants last time so hopefully we can have even more this time! February is Healthy Heart month so we are partnering with the Milford Board of Health to teach our youth healthy heart tips as they traverse the course!
Returning Programs:
  • Milford TV will be back on Mondays, with Liz Harkins, Nicholas Coelho! Youth will learn how to use the MTV camera equipment, how to become a member at MTV and help film future MYC events.
  • 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. As the youth continue their boxing training, we will be incorporating our new boxing ring!
  • 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 continue to be offered on Wednesdays where youth will have the opportunity to get some outside help. 
  • Kid’s Boot Campwill continue on Wednesday, February 5th and 12th with Lisa Kohne which is funded by the Milford Regional Hospital. This will give youth the chance to stay active during this cold month and learn how to use basic equipment.
  • Youth Council with MYC staff Chrissy Ferrucci and volunteer Lily Robinson will continue on Wednesdays where youth will learn how to get involved in their own community including how to create their own initiatives. This month the youth are participating in the Hearts of Kindness Project and making Valentines for the Milford Senior Center!
  • Crafts with Darlene Dulude and Joanna Abrantes on Thursdays where youth will get creative with different art styles.
  • 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.
  • STEAM will return on Monday February 10th and 24th with Kim Wach, who has a degree in civil engineering!
 We would like to recognize some our weekly volunteers who help serve dinner and/or snacks and also help monitor space, including: Dave Rizzo, Barbara Brashier, James  Brevigleiri, Shah Shreyaunsh and Julia Kidman who was just featured on WCVB 5! Click here for video!

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.