7th & 8th Grade TEENCO Dance
THIS FRIDAY night, November 21st 7:30 - 10:30
Tickets will be sold at the door
NO presale tickets will be availableThe Youth Center will be closing at 4:45 to set-up |
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What's Happening This Week! 11/17/08 |
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Josh's Halo Tournament Challenge begins on Mon (11/17) and runs thru Thurs - ,Halo II & III, singles & doubles - see the schedule below. The North Andover Crusaders will be practicing on Tues night. Michelle's "Knit-Wits" will meet on Wed and the Fashion/Craft program will be on Thurs night. There will be a 7th & 8th grade Teenco Dance this Friday night. Have a great week - see you at the center! |
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Hours for Thanksgiving Week |
| Mon | 11/24 | 2:00 - 8:00 | | Tues | 11/25 | 2:00 - 8:00 | | Wed | 11/26 | 11:30 - 5:00 | | Thurs | 11/27 | CLOSED | | Fri | 11/28 | CLOSED | | Sat | 11/29 | CLOSED |
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Halo Tournament Challenge |
Do you have what it takes to be the best? Monday, November 17th -
Thursday, November 20th
3:00 - 5:00pm Members $5/week / Non-Members $5/day Limited to 20 kids - Sign Up Now! Overall Winner receives a gift card to Game Stop |  |
| Mon | Halo II | Singles | | Tues | Halo III | Singles | | Wed | Halo II | Doubles | | Thurs | Halo III | Doubles |
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The Adventure Club Presents: Jump On In - Inflatable Indoor Playground
Monday, November 24th
2:15 - 5:30
Cost: $25 Members / $30 Non-Members (includes admission & food) For more information, please contact Ryan Chasse,
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The Skate Committee Presents: Skaters Edge Indoor Skate Park
Taunton, MA
Tuesday, November 25th
We will meet at the Youth Center at 12:30 and will return by 8:00pm Cost: $25 Members / $30 Non-Members (includes transportation, entrance fee, supervision and dinner) Bring: skateboard/skates, appropriate clothing, snack For more information, please contact Ryan Chasse,
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The Youth Center held its 1st Annual 4 on 4 Soccer Tournament on Wednesday Nov 12th. We had an outstanding turnout of 80 middle school kids participating. The 16 teams battled it out in the double elimination tournament that had a 5th/6th Grade Division and a 7th/8th Grade Division.
The winner of the 5th/6th Grade Division was the Gunners, which consisted of Captain Conor O’Sullivan, Brennan Masucci, John Iannarone, Chris Keane, and Andrew Brillaud. The Gunners cruised their way through the tournament bracket going undefeated in all five of their games.
The only 5th grade girl’s team that participated was the Scarlet Strikers, which included Shannon McElroy, Alexa Keating, Julia Morandi, Camille VanBuskirk, and Abbie Karalis. The Scarlet Knights were able to advance to the semi final game before losing to the Yaka Pandas in penalty shots after a 1-1 tie.
The winner of the 7th/ 8th Grade Division was Holy Cows. Holy Cows, which consisted of Captain Derek Zahoruiko, Jeff Warden, John Enright, Conor Lacey, and Kyle White, coasted their way to victory winning every game by at least 2 goals. We hope everyone had an enjoyable time at the tournament. We would like to thank all of the kids that participated in the tournament and the parents for attending, especially with the temperature dropping as the night wore on. |
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Can a "Cow" Climb the Rock Wall? |
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Click here to see pictures from the Halloween Skate Jam |
North Andover Youth Services is once again sponsoring
Public Ice Skating at Brooks School
Sunday Nights: November 2, 2008 thru
February 22, 2009
6:40 - 8:40 pm
$3.00 per person
Fun for the whole family! |  |
Please bring your own skates - NO rentals are available
For more information, please call the Youth Center at 978-682-9000 |
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Like to Skate? Need a Job? North Andover Skate Park is looking for Skate Guards! Apply at the Youth Center or contact Ryan Chasse,
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Saturdays - 4th & 5th Grade |
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Click here for the NEW 4th & 5th Grade Saturday website page - pictures, quotes, upcoming events... On Saturdays, the Youth Center welcomes 4th & 5th graders from 1:00 - 4:00. For a $3 drop-in fee, the children can come and get a feel for what we are all about before they get to Middle School. The afternoon is filled with games, contests, food and fun.
Here's what some of them had to say....
"The Youth Center is wicked awesome", "They have great snacks and all the activities are fun", "I never want to leave the Youth Center", "My friends are always here and the staff is so much fun", "You get to do fun stuff and eat snacks" |
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Wilderness Connection 2008 |
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Click here to see pictures from the 'Wilderness Connection' 
Click on the video below to play a clip from the "Wilderness Connection"
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NEW ideas, NEW programs, NEW trips, NEW clubs,
NEW challenges Click here for details | ~ Helping Hands | ~ Sports Crew | ~ Climbing Wall | | ~ Youth Council | ~ Patriots Recap | ~ Adventure | | ~ Scrapbooking | ~ Sports Junkies | Club | | ~ Knitting Club | ~ MV Duel | | ~ Fashion/Crafts Program | ~ Skate Committee | | | | | |
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MV Duel flag football game between North Andover and Lawrence.
Click here to see more MV Duel pictures. 
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The Special Olympics of Massachusetts together with the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center proudly present the THIRD Season
of the:
North Andover Crusaders - Special Olympics Unified Sports Basketball Team Click here for the flyer to see all of the details! First Practice is Tuesday, November 11th |  |
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Pre-Season Drills and Skills |
with JOHN WARDEN High School Boys Only Every Monday Night thru November 24th 9th & 10th Grade 5:30 - 6:40
11th & 12th Grade 6:40 - 8:00 |  |
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The Adventure Club Presents: Laser Quest
Monday, December 29th
11:00 - 3:00
Cost: $35 Members / $40 Non-Members (includes transportation, equipment and lunch) For more information, please contact Ryan Chasse,
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The Adventure Club Presents: Metro Rock Newburyport
Tuesday, December 30th
1:00 - 7:00pm
Cost: $40 Members / $45 Non-Members
Includes: harness, belay device, instruction, climbing shoe rental, dinner and transportation For more information, please contact Ryan Chasse,
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The North Andover Youth Services Job Bank |
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UPDATED 10/21/08 Check out the job opportuntities in the area for Middle and High School students. The information is on our site in the 'Job Bank' page under 'What We Do'. Hard-copies are available at the front desk. |
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In an effort to help out the North Andover Senior Center during their construction project, the Youth Center will be hosting three of their classes from October 13th - February 1st. We are very happy to be able to do this. Welcome Seniors Center Members! | Thurs | 9:00 - 12:00 | Multi-Purpose Room | Wood Carvers Club | | Thurs | 12:00 - 2:00 | Multi-Purpose Room | Art Class | | Fri | 9:00 -11:00 | Computer Room | Computer Class |
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Front Desk Adult Volunteers Needed |
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One of our staff will be available to help! |
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Parents, We Need Your Help! |
Do you have a skill or talent that you are willing to share? Do you feel like you want to get more involved in your community but are not sure how to get started? Have you previously considered volunteering but you were worried that the commitment might be too difficult? Please read further if you answered yes to any of these questions.
The Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc. is looking for parent volunteers to join us on the Board of Directors or one of our Committees. The JNHYC is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to raising funds for our youth center and North Andover Youth Services. In the past, we have raised funds through auctions, golf tournaments, the Annual Fund Campaign, walkathons, raffles, etc. In addition, we help maintain and raise awareness of youth center activities through various public relations and marketing campaigns. Our current Board and Committees are staffed with dedicated members but we must bring in new volunteers to keep our ideas fresh and to increase involvement from parents of our younger members.
Over the course of the summer, we will be talking to potential volunteers with the hope of bringing them into our group for the fall. We need help in all areas and we are specifically seeking help within the following areas of responsibility:
- Assistant Treasurer - This position will help the Treasurer maintain accurate books and records and will eventually take over the Treasurer’s position after one year.
- Public Relations and Marketing - We are looking for creative individuals who can write articles, develop brochures, or who can help us raise awareness of the various activities and services provided through North Andover Youth Services.
- Fundraising - We need several people to help implement and manage our annual fundraising campaign. We are also planning some new events this year and we need creative people who can help us plan and stage these events.
- Grant Writing - There are numerous charitable organizations and companies that make donations to organizations like the JNHYC. We need help in drafting grant proposals to these organizations.
There are many other areas in which we need help. We would love to hear from you if you have any skill or talent that you feel could be useful to our cause. Please contact Dave Sharp (978-686-1570) or Donna Phaneuf (978-688-4613) for more information. |
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Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? NAYS is looking for mentors to participate in our Mentoring Program. Mentors are adults who offer guidance, support, and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character of the mentee. Mentoring has proved to be a powerful tool for helping young people fulfill their potential. Click here for "What Is A Mentor?" For more information contact Michelle Mason at 978-682-9000 x226 or
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Check out our "Testimonials" page. If any member, former member, parent or individual would like to tell us how Youth Services has affected you, please email Deb Romano
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Click on this link to read what people had to say. |
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NAYS Collaborates with MSPCC |
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Youth Services and the Massachusetts Society For The Prevention of Cruelty To Children are partnering up to offer individual and family counseling on site at the Youth Center. Kimberly Festa-Cratty (licensed social worker) will be at the Youth Center on Mondays 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. For more information please contact Rick Gorman at
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Margaret Slater, our long time head of the centers beautification committee, passed away last winter but her work is being carried on by Carolyn Williams. We are looking for a few more adult volunteers to help maintain Margaret's Gardens. We need help spring, summer and fall. Please contact Deb Romano at 978-682-9000 or by email at
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Youth Center Hours on Half Days |
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The Youth Center opens at 11:30 on all early release curriculum days. On these days the Grandstand is always open and the popular "Half Court Shot on Half Day" is held at 1:00. On full day curriculum days the center opens at 12:00. The Youth Center is definately the place to be when you have a day off. |
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Youth Services provides an information and referral guide for local therpaists and counselors. You can pick up yours today at the center. We are also making this available to the Middle School and High School Guidance Counselors. This booklet was last updated in November, 2007 and it is available to Parents, Students, Teachers and Guidance Counselors. Any local therapist that would like to be added, please contact Deb Romano at
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NAYS Teams Up With Amazon.com |
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North Andover Youth Services is teamed with Amazon.com to provide a custom shopping store for you to use. Any purchases that you make generate a commission (usually 4%) that is 100% donated to North Andover Youth Services and the Youth Center. Click on this link to start shopping and thank you for your support! |
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Shop Online and Support the Youth Center! |
The North Andover Youth Center is raising funds through its own affiliate shopping site. Please click on any advertisements on the right of our home page or visit/bookmark http://www.northandoverkids.com. Any purchases made through these links generate revenue which will be passed on to the North Andover Youth Center. You're going to shop anyways... this way you can make a real difference while doing it!
The North Andover Youth Center will receive 100% all commissions generated from sales. It costs nothing to you and to help you just need to shop by clicking through the links from the web site above. For more information feel free to contact
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Sponsor an Ad on the Web Site |
The www.nayouth.com web site is now able to accept ads from local business sponsors. Revenue from these advertisements is used to support the costs incurred for the web site as well as other initiatives within NAYS. 100% of revenue goes to NAYS. We reserve the right to restrict certain advertisements based on content and appropriateness to the audience of this site. If you are interested please click here for more information or contact
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