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 29^th and ending July 15^th. 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 31^st in Elmira, NY. This trip is open to all youth, yet any youth under 7^th grade will need a chaperone to accompany them. Additionally, HFY will be traveling to the State Fair on September 3^rd, 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.

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 29^th and ending July 15^th. Dates and times are flexible. If you are interested in helping, please contact the HFY office.

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 5^th 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 29^th and ending July 15^th. 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.

THANK YOU COMMUNITY!!

Hearts for Youth has been able to see an abundance of recent improvements to the HFY ball-fields. HFY was the recent recipient of the Community Foundation's Addie Russell Grant. Since being awarded the $5000 in grant money, Dale Hunneyman has been actively working to invest the grant money on ball field improvements. This money was spent on reconstructing two backstops and grading the Grasshopper fields. The backstops and grading work was completed by Royce Newberry and his crew. Royce Newberry also donated additional money to help complete the project.

Additionally, Dave Bearup generously donated fencing to help finish the backstop. Coach Bill Mitchell and Dean Erck have worked to set up the bases and groom the Grasshopper fields. Coaches Roger Jobson, Keith Johnston, Wayne Davis, Gary Bass, and Dean Erck along with several players have groomed the Pee Wee field, set bases, reconstructed the homerun fence, and installed fencing for one field's dugout. The Wills Family has saved materials for the construction of the visitor's dugout and HFY is currently looking for volunteers to help finish that project.

Keith Johnston and Dean Erck have also cleaned out the Redwood supply shed and have discovered many items to put to use. An old gas pitching machine that was donated by Dick West has been reconditioned and is now operational.

Although several improvements have been made, there are still many plans in the works as well. The Town of Alexandria has cleared the tree line for field number two and plans have been made to prepare it for use next year. Further, the organization hopes to complete the back of the home dugout and set up a small concession stand with water and power with the help of David Bain. Again, HFY is looking for volunteers for this project. The organization is also planning to sell advertising space along the fields to help fund it's need for additional fencing. Once all of the work on the field's has been complete the organization would then like to set up a small picnic area for families to use.

Hearts for Youth would like to thank the Alexandria Bay community for helping make these improvements possible. If it were not for the countless donations made by members of the community, than the HFY Baseball and Softball programs would be in jeopardy. If you are interested in assisting with current projects or need assistance with one of your own, please 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.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A TENNIS INSTRUCTOR??

Along with Swim Instructors, HFY is also seeking individuals interested in being Tennis Instructors. The HFY tennis program has been operating for a number of years now and this season the program does not have enough interested instructors. Without the necessary instructors, the program is at risk of being canceled. If you are interested in helping, please contact the HFY office.

SEEKING ADMINISTRATIVE HELP

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

SWIM INSTRUCTORS NEEDED!!

Swim Season is quickly approaching and 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