The 2^nd Annual Friends and Family Day will be taking place this Saturday, March 6^th at the Redwood Fire Hall from 2-5PM. Once again, Hearts for Youth is helping to sponsor this event and hopes to see everyone there. The afternoon’s events will contain food tastings, raffles, and plenty of vendors to educate quests on building a healthy lifestyle and community.

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.

YOUTH SPORTS NY TRAINING

Hearts for Youth will be holding its Second Annual SUNY Sports Institute Youth Sports NY training this month. The Youth Sports NY training is a 3-hour comprehensive lecture that is broken down into 9 different modules that address key development issues. Individuals who complete the course will receive the SUNY pamphlet, “Parent’s Guide to Youth Sports”. This year, a CPR course will be added after the training session which will allow participants to receive State of NY (SUNY) Level 2 Certification and Insurance. The cost of the training is $20.00 per person. Hearts for Youth will sponsor up to fifteen of their coaches and/or volunteers. Any other interested persons may attend by signing up with HFY and paying the fee. To express interest in attending or to get more details, contact the HFY office at (315) 482-9971 x2130.

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.

STUDENTS TO TRAVEL TO SOZO CENTER

Starting Monday, February 22, 2010, Hearts for Youth will be taking interested students, age 13-19 to the SoZo Teen Center in Watertown, NY. The students will be attending a six week session hosted by the Alcohol & Substance Abuse Center of Jefferson County to address Life Skills for Teens. Topics such as Social Norming, Underage Gambling, Anger Management, and Substance Abuse will be addressed.

For more information, visit http://www.sozoteencenter.com/.

DANCE AND HELP HAITI RELIEF!!

Hearts for Youth will be hosting a dance on February 26th and asks that all students who attend, please bring bars of soap, bandages, gallon-size storage bags, or washcloths for admission into the dance. These products will be used by HFY and the Reformed Church Youth Group to create hygiene kits that will be sent to Haiti.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY

Once again Hearts for Youth will be helping to sponsor the Second Annual Friends and Family Day. The event will be held on March 6th from 2-5PM at the Redwood Fire Hall. The afternoon will include a variety of exhibits to promote healthy communities. Hearts for Youth hope to see you there!

YOUTH SPORTS NY TRAINING

Hearts for Youth will be preparing for the Second Annual SUNY Sports Institute Youth Sports NY training. The program which will take place next March is a 3-hour comprehensive lecture broken down into 9 different modules written to address key development issues. Individuals who complete the course will receive the SUNY pamphlet, “Parent’s Guide to Youth Sports”. This year, a CPR course will be added after the training session which will allow participants to receive State of NY (SUNY) Level 2 Certification and Insurance. The cost of the training is $20.00 per person. Hearts for Youth will sponsor up to fifteen of their coaches and/or volunteers. Any other interested persons may attend by signing up with HFY and paying the fee. To express interest in attending or to get more details, contact the HFY office at (315) 482-9971 x2130.

SWIM INSTRUCTORS WANTED

As summer nears, Hearts for Youth is looking for individuals interested in being instructors for the HFY Summer Swim Program. The annual program helps hundreds of area youth learn to swim and practice water safety. Hearts for Youth is willing to pay for the training of anyone who is willing to be a HFY instructor for two seasons. If interested in becoming an HFY Swim Instructor, please contact the HFY office at (315) 482-9971 x2130.

NO WEEKLY PROGRAMS THIS WEEK

There will be no weekly programs this week. Hearts for Youth hopes that all students enjoy their break.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY!!

The Second Annual Friends and Family Day will take place on March 6th, from 2-5PM at the Redwood Fire Hall. The event is organized to help build healthier communities and will have demonstrations, contest, and taste testings all designed to help community members lead healthier lives. Hearts for Youth will be a sponsor of the event again this year and hopes to see everyone there.

YOUTH SPORTS NY TRAINING

In addition to the Summer Swim program, Hearts for Youth is busy preparing for the Second Annual SUNY Sports Institute Youth Sports NY training. The program which is set to be held in March is a 3-hour comprehensive lecture broken down into 9 different modules written to address key development issues. Individuals who complete the course will receive the SUNY pamphlet, “Parent’s Guide to Youth Sports”. This year, a CPR course will be added after the training session which will allow participants to receive State of NY (SUNY) Level 2 Certification and Insurance. The cost of the training is $20.00 per person. Hearts for Youth will sponsor up to fifteen of their coaches and/or volunteers. Any other interested persons may attend by signing up with HFY and paying the fee. To express interest in attending or to get more details, contact the HFY office at (315) 482-9971 x2130.

SWIM SEASON NEAR!

Are you interested in becoming a Swim Instructor? As the swim season is nearing, Hearts for Youth is interested in hearing from anyone who may be interested in working for the Hearts for Youth Swim Program. The three week long program run each summer helps hundreds of local youth learn how to swim and practice water safety. The training is a 40 hour long program provided by the American Red Cross. Individuals must be 16 years of age to be eligible for the Red Cross Training. Hearts for Youth will cover the cost of training for any instructor willing to commit to two seasons of instruction. If you are interested in becoming an instructor, please contact Hearts for Youth at (315) 483-9971 x2130.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY

The 2^nd Annual Friends and Family Day will take place on March 6^th from 2-5PM at the Redwood Fire Hall. Hearts for Youth will once again be helping to sponsor this event and hopes to see you there!

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.

SUNY YOUTH SPORTS INSTITUTE TRAINING!!

Along with preparing for the Summer Swim Program, Hearts for Youth is also busy planning its 2^nd Annual Coaching/Volunteer Training Program through SUNY Youth Sports Institute. The program which will take place in March, is a nine-module, three-hour course and comprehensive lecture that is written to address key youth development issues. Participants will receive the SUNY pamphlet, “Parent’s Guide to Youth Sports” once all coaches are certified. This year, a CPR course will be added after the training session which will allow participants to receive State of NY (SUNY) Level 2 Certification and Insurance.

The cost of the training is $20.00 per person. If you are interested in attending, please contact HFY at (315) 482-9971 x2130.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR!

As we are nearing summer, Hearts for Youth is once again preparing for its Summer Swim Program. If you are interested in becoming a Certified Swim Instructor, than the HFY Summer Swim Program is a great opportunity. Hearts for Youth will cover all training costs for interested instructors who agree to work two paid seasons for Hearts for Youth. If you are interested, please contact the Hearts for Youth Office at (315) 482-9971 x2130.

SIXTH GRADE GIRLS' BASKETBALL

Pictured above is the 6th grade girls’ basketball team who recently played in a tournament in Sackets Harbor. Pictured in the Front Row: Coach Jason Lynch. Middle Row (Left to Right): Emma Kearns, Olivia Morrow, and Caitlyn Burrows Top Row (Left to Right): Jessica Davis, Macey Delosh, Cassidy Daily, Morgan Weaver and Fatima Imdad.