Saturday, June 26, 2010

CONGRATS SENIORS!

Last, but certainly not least, Hearts for Youth would like to send a congratulations out to all of the ACS graduating seniors. Nine of the graduating seniors have been active participants in HFY over the last six years and the organization wishes to thank them for all of their time and commitment to the organization. HFY wishes you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

NEED TENNIS INSTRUCTORS!!!

HFY is also seeking individuals interested in being Tennis Instructors. This program runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 to 10:00AM starting June 29th and ending July 15th. Dates and times are flexible. If you are interested in helping, please contact the HFY office.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES THIS AUGUST!

Hearts for Youth would like to announce that there will be lifeguard training classes this August at the Alexandria Bay Village Beach. The exact dates and times will be announced once classes are formed. In order to participate, individuals most be 15 years old and able to swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and breast stroke. Participants must also be able to dive and retrieve a weight. Previous participation in Red Cross Swim Programs will be beneficial. The Junior lifeguard program requires a Level 5 certification from a Red Cross swim program. For additional information, please contact the HFY office at (315) 483-9971 x2130

SUMMER DAY TRIPS PLANNED

There will be no Youth Board meetings again until the fall, but the Youth Board will be making a trip to Lake George this summer for some fun. HFY will also be venturing to see the Imatter Musical Concert on July 31st in Elmira, NY. This trip is open to all youth, yet any youth under 7th grade will need a chaperone to accompany them. Additionally, HFY will be traveling to the State Fair on September 3rd, for free teen admission.

GOLF PROGRAM THIS SUMMER!!

Summer is finally here and Hearts for Youth has plenty of fun planned for all. HFY will be running their Golf Program this summer and there is still room for interested youth to sign up. If interested, please contact the HFY office at (315) 482-9971 x2130 and HFY will get a permission slip to you.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

UPCOMING LIFEGUARD PROGRAM

Hearts for Youth would like to announce that there will be lifeguard training classes this August at the Alexandria Bay Village Beach. The exact dates and times will be announced once classes are formed. In order to participate, individuals most be 15 years old and able to swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and breast stroke. Participants must also be able to dive and retrieve a weight. Previous participation in Red Cross Swim Programs will be beneficial. The Junior lifeguard program requires a Level 5 certification from a Red Cross swim program. For additional information, please contact the HFY office at (315) 483-9971 x2130.

PERMISSION SLIPS MUST BE TURNED IN ASAP!

The HFY Tutoring and Homework Club programs are now over for this school year. Yet, there are plenty of day trips and programs planned for this summer. Youth wishing to participate in any of these programs must turn in a permission slip as soon as possible. Permission slips are available in the HFY office.

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS?

With Alexandria Bay preparing for another summer season, Hearts for Youth understands that many organizations are quite busy. If your business or organization is looking for some volunteers, please contact the HFY office. Hearts for Youth is always seeking ways to provide community service.

TENNIS INSTRUCTORS NEEDED

HFY is seeking individuals interested in being Tennis Instructors. This program runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 to 10:00AM starting June 29th and ending July 15th. Dates and times are flexible. If you are interested in helping, please contact the HFY office.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION OPEN!

Administrative position available with local youth organization. Part-time; strong computer skills; leadership and public relations experience. Send resume to Hearts for Youth, PO Box 414, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

LUNCHEON RESCHEDULED

Hearts for Youth had planned a Community Luncheon for June 5th to thank area coaches and volunteers. Although HFY still wishes to thank the community, due to scheduling conflicts, the luncheon has been postponed. Please keep watch for a new date.



WEEKLY PROGRAMS!!

This week the HFY Homework club will be held Tuesday from 3:00-3:30PM, Tutoring will be Wednesday from 3:00-3:30PM, and the Youth Board will be meeting Thursday from 3:00-3:30PM.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A TENNIS INSTRUCTOR??

HFY is also seeking individuals interested in being Tennis Instructors. This program runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 to 10:00AM starting June 29th and ending July 15th. Dates and times are flexible. If you are interested in helping, please contact the HFY office.

SWIM INSTRUCTORS NEEDED!!

Among these summer programs is the HFY Summer Swim Program. Hearts for Youth is still seeking Water Safety Instructors (WSI). The WSI training classes will be starting soon. If you are interested in becoming a WSI, please contact the HFY office at (315) 482-9971 Ext. 2130

SUMMER FUN PLANNED

Summer is finally here in the Thousand Islands and Hearts for Youth has an abundance of programs planned for the area youth this summer. In addition to the typical summer programs, trips have been planned to Lake George, Elmira, and the NYS Fair.