LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH A "HEART FOR YOUTH"

Are you a community member with a “Heart for Youth?” If so, volunteering for Hearts for Youth is a great way to aid your community and area youth. At present Hearts for Youth is looking for volunteers as well as community members interested in serving on the HFY Executive Board. There are limitless ways in which you can volunteer time to Hearts for Youth. You may help out with a specific program, specific sport, or even just during a specific time of the day or year.

If you are interested in learning more, please request and Orientation Packet from Hearts for Youth. This packet will provide you with a great overview of Hearts for Youth and its various programs.

To request a packet, please contact HFY through their e-mail address, HFY@alexandriacentral.org, and leave your name and address. You may also call 482-9971 x2130 and leave a message. A packet will be mailed to you.

YOUTH BOARD MEETING TOMORROW 10.29.09

The Hearts for Youth, Youth Board will be meeting this Thursday from 3:00 – 3:30PM.

HOMEWORK CLUB & TUTORING CLUB THIS WEEK!

Hearts for Youth will be hosting its Homework Club Tuesday from 3:00-3:30PM for students in Grades 3-6 and its Tutoring Program on Wednesday from 3:00-3:30PM for students in Grades 1-6.

JUNIOR MOVIE NIGHT TOMORROW NIGHT!!

On October 21, 2009 Hearts for Youth will be showing Monsters vs. Aliens in the Village Community Room located at the Alexandria Bay Fire Hall. The movie is open for students in Grades 3-6. Snacks and juice will be served. Hearts for Youth looks forward to seeing you there!

VOLUNTEER INFO PACKET AVAILABLE

Hearts for Youth is always welcoming new volunteers. If you are interested in learning more, there is an HFY orientation packet available at the HFY office. This packet provides an overview of the different roles that are played by community members and paid staff to keep the Hearts for Youth programs running and moving forward.

If you would like to review a packet, please contact HFY through their e-mail address, HFY@alexandriacentral.org, and leave your name and address. You may also call 482-9971 x2130 and leave a message. A packet will be mailed to you.

YOUTH BOARD MEETING THURSDAY 10.22.09

The Hearts for Youth, Youth Board will be meeting this Thursday from 3:00 – 3:30PM.

HOMEWORK CLUB & TUTORING CLUB THIS WEEK!

The Hearts for Youth Homework Club is open this Tuesday from from 3:00-3:30PM for any students in Grades 3-6 who are interested in a quiet place to work on individual or group homework after school. The Hearts for Youth Tutoring Program will take place Wednesday from 3:00-3:30PM for students Grades 1-6 to receive academic assistance.

SUMMER TENNIS PROGRAM

Pictured above from Left to Right: Coach Terry Satterly and Degan Jeffers

Pictured above is Coach Terry Satterly and Degan Jeffers after the Tennis Program's Summer Shoot Out. Degan was the winner of the shoot out and is pictured with the Tennis Racquet he won. The Hearts for Youth Summer Tennis Program takes place every Tuesday and Thursday during the month of July. The Program works to teach the younger participants the proper techniques for Forehand and Backhand strokes, as well as, the Serve, the Overhead, and the Volley. Older participants learn about pace, spins, and the placement of their strokes.

SUMMER KAYAKING

Pictured Front Row Left to Right, Alexandria Hansson, Hannah Side, Griffin Ferency, Jesse Hudon and Taylor Hudon. Back Row Left to Right Susie Erck, Kaih Hudon, Rebecca Dupee, Sierra Maring, Instructor Julia Erck, then Jarah Papin

Above are participants in the Hearts for Youth Summer Kayaking Program. The Program takes place each Thursday during the summer and is open to local youth and their families. The Program introduces participants to the sport of kayaking as well as the to the beautiful St. Lawrence River and surrounding lakes. The Hearts for Youth Kayaking program helps to create family fun as well as a love for our local community and the sport of kayaking.

JUNIOR MOVIE NIGHT 10.21.09

There will be a Junior Movie Night on October 21, 2009 for students in Grades 3-6. Hearts for Youth will be showing Monsters vs. Aliens. Stop in and enjoy the movie!

HOMEWORK CLUB & TUTORING CLUB ARE BACK!!

The Hearts for Youth Homework Club has started again. The program is available for students Grades 3-6. The Club provides Students with a chaperoned setting to work on individual home work and group projects. The program runs every Tuesday from 3:00 – 3:30PM. The Hearts for Youth Tutoring Program is available for students Grades 1-6 to receive help in academic areas in which the student is struggling. The program runs every Wednesday from 3:00-3:30PM.

HFY YOUTH BOARD MEETING 10.15.09

The Hearts for Youth, Youth Board will be meeting again this Thursday from 3:00 – 3:30PM.

VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

Hearts for Youth is looking to expand its volunteer base and Executive Board leadership. Leadership roles are available for long-term or short-term commitments. Perhaps there is a particular season you are available to volunteer. Perhaps there is a particular sport or activity that you would like to assist with. Perhaps you would simply like to sponsor a child in an activity. All are great ways to support area youth and Hearts for Youth.

For further information, there is an HFY orientation packet available at the HFY office at Alexandria Central School. This packet will give you an overview of the different roles that are played by community members and paid staff to keep the Hearts for Youth programs running and moving forward.

If you want a packet, please contact HFY through their e-mail address, HFY@alexandriacentral.org, and leave your name and address. You may also call 482-9971 x2130 and leave a message. A packet will be mailed to you.

JR. CO-ED SOCCER

Pictured from Left to Right Connor Anderson, Phoeniox Belcher, Gage Goerger, Tristen Whittenmyer, Ian Miller, Coach Billy Little,Chawn Lynch, Zach Patterson, Tyler Slate, and Daegan Jeffers

Pictured above are participants in this year’s Hearts for Youth Junior Co-Ed Soccer Program. The program open to students 8 years old and above allows youth the opportunity to learn more about the sport of soccer. The program consists of a soccer clinic which provides children with 10 hours of instruction prior to the start of the season followed by a regular season where participants play in all positions gaining a thorough knowledge of the game.

YOUTH BOARD MEETING TOMORROW 10.8.09

The HFY Youth board is meeting Thursday from 3:00-3:30PM in the Alexandria Central High School Cafeteria. The HFY Youth Board is responsible for planning and executing various community and school related events. If you are in Grades 7-12 and interested in participating, please drop into the meeting, learn more about the Youth Board, and share your great idea!

VOLUNTEERS PLEASE!!

Orientation Packets are still available for anyone interested in volunteering or becoming an Executive Board Member for HFY. There are plenty of ways in which you can volunteer. If interested please contact the HFY office at (315) 482-9971 x2130 or at HFY@alexandriacentral.org.