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Over 100 Families Participated in
MYC Summer Camp - Thank you!
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Summer Camp was a big success this year with over 100 families participating! Over the last 7 weeks, the campers have been able to enjoy crafts, snack making, movie day and other activities in the game room, lounge and the gymnasium! They have also been able to enjoy the convenience of Fino Pool right around corner, three days a week! Finally, the campers loved their weekly fields trips, including:
kayaking at Hopkinton State Park, a scavenger hunt around Milford, Pinz Entertainment, Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park, Water Wizz, Paw Sox, Ice Skating, Canobie Lake Park and Onset Beach! We would like to thank all the families who participated in our summer camp this year and also a huge thank you to the Milford Summer Food Service Program for providing the campers with a free breakfast and lunch every day they attended camp! Thank you to the Milford Humanitarian Coalition for providing meals to our counselors! For more pictures throughout the summer, please visit our
Facebook
page.
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Over $6,000 in Donations for
Summer Camp Scholarships!
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Every year we receive donations that help make camp available for local youth in need! On behalf of the Milford Youth Center, we would like to thank everyone who contributed to our summer camp scholarship campaign! We received over $6,000 in donations:
- $1,080 - Milford National Charitable Foundation;
- $1,000 - Milford Federal Bank;
- $1,000 - Milford Rotary Club;
- $980 - Doug Floutie Foundation;
- $700 - Jay's Classic Basketball Tourney;
- $500 - Commerce Bank of Milford, a Division of BerkshireBank;
- $525 - Jennifer Denaro;
- $300 - Homefield Credit Union;
- $150 - Kimberly Gold;
- $150 - Cheryl Grady
Thank you everyone for your continued support and generosity!
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MYC After School Program - Important Info!
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We hope everyone enjoyed their summer break and is excited to start a new school year! The Center will be opening its after-school program on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 29, 2018.
The first and second day of school, kids will be welcomed in and can also pick up registration forms. Starting Tuesday September 4t
h, any child coming to the after-school program
must
be registered or they will not be able to stay! So get your registration forms in the earlier the better! For new registration forms, click here. For September calendar, click here.
The Milford Youth Center has become the focal point for the children of Milford. It hosts many different activities and events throughout the year for the youth of Milford and/or the Milford Schools. The Milford Youth Center's after school program is open for youth ages 8-18, free of charge, from 2-6 pm, Monday through Friday (check monthly calendar, website and social media for any changes due to weather, holidays or vacation weeks). All Youth members must be picked up by time of closing (unless they walk home). Pick up is outside of the building on 24 Pearl St. Please visit our
website for both our
weather policy and
traffic control plan.
All participants must fill out a
registration form annually to be a member. Once this form is completed and returned to the Center, the member will be provided with a key tag and ID number. (if they are new members to the program). This will be how the Youth Center staff will track attendance. Therefore, all members are required to bring in their key tag in order to enter the facility. If key tag is lost, the Center will charge $1.00 for replacement. The game room, lounge and gymnasium will be offered daily. There will be structured programs that participants must sign up for to participate in. Members are also able to use our washer and dryer, free of charge during operation hours. The Center also offers a free snack and dinner program, due to the collaboration of CACFP, Hockomock Area YMCA and the Milford School Food & Nutrition Services department.
Volunteers are always welcome to assist with the after-school program or during the morning hours! We are always looking for help during the after-school hours, 2-6 PM. You may also run a program/activity during the after-school program. We also need volunteers for our monthly evening events. Please
contact us
here if you would like to volunteer.
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2nd Annual MYC Telethon!
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The Milford Youth Center is reaching out to YOU to help raise funds to build a music and multimedia music room! For this reason, we are requesting for your support to help the Center with our second Annual Telethon on
Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 3-9 PM
. In an effort to help the Center, after State funding was cut,
Milford TV
offered to join forces and put on a telethon to draw attention to the Youth Center's endeavors to finish our multimedia and music rooms, areas that were not a part of the scope of the recent renovation. Last year, we were able to raise $7,000 during our inaugural Telethon and we are looking to double that amount at this year's fundraiser!
We are looking forward to our second Telethon in the hope to raise even more funds to come closer to completing the space, which we have received a quote for $50,000 to accomplish. As a thank you, all sponsors and donors will be recognized throughout the telethon broadcast and are welcome to join us as well!
Check out some of the things you will be able to enjoy at the Telethon: We will have a dunk tank at the Milford TV studio, where very important people from Milford will be getting dunked by the softball team. We will also see Dan Duest perform on his stunt bike and the wrestling and football team will put on an arm wrestling contest. There will be a fire breather and a juggling trombone performer. These are just some of the acts for the telethon. Make sure to tune in if you want to see all of the fun and win raffle prizes!
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How Can YOU Contribute to the Telethon!
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There are many ways to donate and we would like to thank those who already have: ERA Real Estate of Milford, Gold's Gym Milford, Homefield Credit Union and Milford Hardwood Floors Inc!
Any donation is appreciated and would go a long way to help this room come to fruition!
How to donate:
- DONATE THROUGH PAYPAL: Click here for instructions! You can use this option if you have a PayPal account or are willing to create one!
- DONATE THROUGH UNIPAY: Click here for instructions! You will be directed to our UniPay payment center! Please click the "Donate" tab and under which event or program write "Telethon"
- SPONSOR: The Telethon will have different performances and games going on throughout the event, in which we are looking for local companies to sponsor. One game is a spin on Jeopardy, called "Milfordy" (local trivia) where we will have three people participating. The board consists of 6 categories with 5 different questions in each category, which increase in difficulty! We are looking for companies to sponsor the final three rows! The company name and logo will be on the board which will be on the screen for the entire duration of the game and a representative from the company would be invited to come on to present their sponsorship if they would like to! Please contact the Center if you are interested in becoming a sponsor!
- CALL: You can call in from 3-9 PM to ma a pledge! Our Board members and staff will be answering the phones (508-473-1756).
- COME TO THE TELETHON: Come down to the Milford TV Studio, located at 138 South Main St. to make a LIVE donation between 3-9 PM on the day of the event! You are also welcome to come to the Youth Center between 5-6 PM for a Police vs. Fire Department Basketball Game! There will be a halftime show with Earl Wilson, shooting his famous behind the back shot, sponsored by Simply Orthodontics! We will also have McKeon Dance & Gymnastics Center perform some halftime dances! We are asking for a $5 door donation to come watch! Thank you to Imprint Graphics for donating the jerseys for the teams and Boilio's for donating the trophy!
- MAIL: You can mail a check, made out to "Town of Milford - MYC" to 24 Pearl St., Milford, MA 01757 and in the memo write "Telethon"
- E-MAIL: We understand that it is the summer and people are busy! If you are unable to make a donation now, email us here and we will connect with you when there is a more convenient time!
 All donations will show up today on the live Telethon!
You can Tune in from, 3pm-9pm on Milford TV:
- Comcast CH8 & CH38
- Verizon CH11 & CH40
- Watch us LIVE on MilfordTV.net
Click
here for video promo and for more information on the event! Thank you in advance for your contribution! (Thank you
Signs Plus for banner)
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$2,500 Donation from DA for Telethon!
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We are so thankful for the generous donation, which will help directly support the Youth Center's endeavors to finish our music & studio rooms; areas that were not a part of the scope of the recent renovation. This check was our first donation to support our second annual Telethon, scheduled for Sept. 15, 2018, in the hope to raise even more funds to come closer to completing the space! Due to today's donation, we are at $10,000 of our $50,000 goal to accomplish the renovation of this space! Studies conducted by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), through the US Department of Justice, as well as the National Endowment of the Arts, have shown that arts based programming has demonstrated positive effects on youth who are considered at risk. Specifically, arts
programming has demonstratively led to: better academic results, greater likelihood of higher education, improved social skills, increased levels of community integration, increased self-esteem and emotional resiliency, and increased high school graduation rates."
As always, we would like to thank the DA for your continued support and generosity towards the Milford Youth Center. It is due to organizations, businesses and individuals, that we are able to continue to offer free after school programming, an affordable summer camp, and provide a safe and fun environment for the youth of Milford! For Milford Daily News article, click here. For more photos from the Milford Daily News, click here.
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Full-Time Program Coordinator
Position Available!
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Are you creative, organized and enjoy working with youth? If so, the full-time Program Coordinator position at the Milford Youth Center may be for you!
In this full-time position, you will develop and facilitate after-school and summer programs for children and teens at the Milford Youth Center; recruit and manage a group of adult volunteers to assist with the facilitation of weekly program- and age-specific activities for MYC youth members; be allowed the flexibility to develop and implement new and engaging programming based on the interest of the MYC youth members; and seek grant opportunities to develop or supplement programs at the MYC.
Most importantly, the Program Coordinator Position will support the Milford Youth Center's mission of providing a safe environment that promotes self-esteem, builds character, and fosters the notion of community and the importance of respecting and serving others! For more information and qualifications for this position please click
here!
All applications are due by
Friday, September 14th by 5 PM.
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Weekend & After School Positions
Available!
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Are you looking for a part-time position?! If so, come be a part of the Milford Youth Center team!
In these paid, part-time positions, you will facilitate and monitor after-school programs for children and teens at the Milford Youth Center. This position will be utilized for the after school hours, predominantly between 2-6 PM.
Activities Facilitators will also need weekend availability for rental purposes.
Applicants must be at least 17 years of age with demonstrated interest/experience working with youth. The positions available are:
- Activities Supervisors - $11.22/hr
- Front Desk Monitors - $11.22/hr
- Activities Facilitators- $12.73/hr
Please send application, found
here and resume to Milford Youth Center, located at 24 Pearl St., Milford., MA 01757.
All applications are due by
Friday, September 7th at 5 PM.
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Join the MYC as an SCI AmeriCorps Member!
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 The MYC is looking for a new
Social Capital Inc. AmeriCorps member, for a new position starting in September! Apply now!
When you join AmeriCorps, you use your energy, ideals, and talents to help others. Plus, you'll earn money for education, learn to be a leader, and gain real job skills. SCI AmeriCorps members aim to build social capital in their communities through civic engagement opportunities, while gaining valuable experience in the process!
The SCI AmeriCorps program supports youth success by increasing volunteerism and providing leadership training and community service opportunities for youth. The goal of the SCI AmeriCorps program is to connect youth with relationships, experiences and resources they need to succeed. Members implement volunteer outreach and capacity building activities that increase volunteer participation, and provide leadership training and community service opportunities for youth.
SCI AmeriCorps members are placed into one of two teams, Volunteer Outreach Coordinators and Youth Leadership Coordinators. We are currently filling positions that will serve 1700 hours from September 2018 to June 2019.
The MYC is looking to fill a Youth Leadership Coordinator (YLC), whose mission is to increase the capacity of host sites to implement social capital building, youth engagement and community service-learning as strategies to achieve high educational outcomes.
If you are interested, please review the position descriptions and send a cover letter and resume to the program manager at
AmeriCorps@socialcapitalinc.org. For more information and full position description below, visit
here.
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MYC Kid's Play Group Will Start in October!
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We are so excited to start up our MYC Kid's Play Group again this October!
This is a children's play group for parents and/or guardians to bring their kids to play, craft and socialize! The groups will run
Tuesday
afternoons from
12:30 pm to 2:00 PM
Each session will include activities such as circle time, free play, crafts, snack, story time and clean up! There is a requested donation of $5 per family per session, so the MYC can continue and expand groups and programming. Come on down and bring your child to run and play while adults socialize and meet other families in the community!
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more info in our newsletters and on Facebook!
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MYC Thanks Community for Donations:
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The Youth Center would like to extend a very appreciative thank you to the following list who donated items and/or their time this month to the Center:
- Yessenia Ramos- for donating popsicles and popcorn a couple times for snack for summer camp;
- Jillian Burley-for donating some baskets to go in our prize bin;
- Mila Lima-for donating Italian ice cups twice for a snack for summer camp;
- Hockomock Area YMCA- for donating 37 backpacks for campers, gardening supplies and two coolers for our summer camp lunches on field trip days;
- Jackie Hensel-for donating controllers and video game cords for our kids to use in the game room;
- Greater Milford Eye Associates and the Ferrucci Family-for donating commercial grade chairs for our offices;
- Steve Manguso-for donating over $2,000 from a Youth Charity Basketball tournament;
- The Hynes Family- for donating ice cream cups for summer camp snack;
- Meenu Dhala- for donating Dunkin Donuts for summer camp.
The Youth Center relies on donations to help sustain our programs! Please contact the Center if you would like to donate!
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NEW Teachers Driving Academy (TDA)
Registration Info:
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 The TDA is accepting registrations for the 2018-2018 school year! The Milford Youth Center is pleased to partner with Teachers Driving Academy to offer students a great program, at a reasonable price, with added convenience of taking classes right at school!
We are very grateful for this collaboration and support!
- This classroom registration price INCLUDES the fee that must be paid to the RMV for the teen's driver's education certificate. THIS IS A FEE THAT THE RMV MAKES ALL DRIVING SCHOOLS COLLECT ON BEHALF OF THE TEENS who complete driver's education.
- You are now able to pay the $119.00 fee here! We not longer collect payments at the Youth Center.
- For more information, please visit the TDA website here.
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Rentals Available at MYC!
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The Milford Youth Center is available for rental purposes. The rooms we have available to rent as of right now are the gymnasium and/or stage area, conference room and batting cages. We do require an application to be filled out 3 weeks prior to your event and must comply with our rules and regulations. All information required must be submitted prior to the approval of your request. Please contact, Assistant Director Katie Covell
here or at 508-473-1756 for more information. All booking for rentals are by appointment only!
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Milford Youth Center
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August 2018
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