We can’t believe it’s already the third month in 2020, with over 500 registered members! For full March after school calendar, click here.
New Programs:
- March Madness: March 2nd at 3:30 there will be a mandatory meeting for all registered after-school members who have signed up for our March Madness Tourney! During this meeting we will have team sign ups and create a schedule for the games this month. Sign up before or on March 2nd at the Milford Youth Center to participate! All games will be scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30 with the final championship game and three-point contest on Monday March 30th.
- Pound: On Wednesdays with Cara from Ferrone FIT / Project FIT Nutrition, which is funded by the Milford Regional Medical Center This will give youth the chance to stay active during this cold month and learn how exercise can be fun, especially with a music beat.
One time programs:
- Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy: Dawn Foley and her therapy dogs, Callie and Daisy will be back March 18th to visit with any youth who would like to take some time to relax and learn more about therapy dogs.
- BINGO: At the end of the month (March 31st) we will have a fun game of for our after-school members, so try your luck and play some Bingo with us!
Returning Programs:
- Milford TV: With Liz Harkins, Nicholas Coelho and Logan Keefe on Mondays where youth will learn how to use the MTV camera equipment, how to become a member at MTV and help film our March Madness 3 vs. 3 Tournament this year on Mondays. There will be a mandatory training session Monday March 2nd at 3:00 p.m. that members must attend to continue filming in March.
- Creative Writing: With Victoria Williams where youth will have a chance to get their creative ideas flowing.
- Martial Arts: Mondays with Anthony Miele and MYC staff where youth will learn basic skills and discipline.
- STEAM: Lead by Kim Wach, who has a degree in civil engineering will help teach the youth about science, technology, engineering, art and math while having lots of fun!
- 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 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.
- 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 will be learning about the importance of the Census!
- 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.
- Science Club: Thursdays with Victoria Williams. Kid’s will get a chance to do experiments and learn how the world around them works!
- Gardening with Chrissy Ferrucci will continue on Fridays where youth will learn how to grow and maintain their own food source.
Reminder:
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, Kathleen Barros, Matthew Hayes, Shah Shreyaunsh and numerous volunteers from Amazon! Finally, thank you to the Special Operations Unit Team Officers who join us every afternoon and thank you to Jacquelyn Murphy and Lisa Tamagni of the Milford Board of Health for helping us create a fun and educational obstacle course this past month!
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.