Grades 6-8

                                       


 

SUMMER - 2008


Fort Youth Baseball League (Grades 3-8) - Play under the lights at Memorial Park during the week.  Games are played 2 nights of the week starting in June and ending in July.  Practices begin in May and continue through the end of the league. 
Deadline to register is Friday, April 18. 
 

GIRLS FAST PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE (Currently in Grades 3-8)
Join the fastest growing league in town at the newly renovated softball fields behind Luther School. Teams are formed in early May with an evaluation practice - team practices will then be held throughout the month.   Games are played June through the end of July.  The league is divided into two divisions:  Grades 3 - 4 - 5 and Grades 6 - 7 - 8.
Deadline to register - Friday, April 25
Fee - $25 (includes visor)
Location: Softball Fields (Behind Luther School) 
Note:  Volunteer coaches and paid umps are needed at both levels - Call 563-7781

CLICK HERE TO SEE ROSTERS FOR THE GRADE 6-7-8 FAST PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE

WARHAWK BASKETBALL CAMP - (Entering Grade 1 -8) - Learn hoops from the 2008 League Champions!! Learn the secrets of great shooting, dribbling, and passing from the UW-Whitewater coaching staff and players.
Session 1 (Entering Grades 1-4)  10:00-11:30 a.m.
     Starts: Tuesday, June 17                                                Ends: Friday, June 20
     Fee: $35 (includes t-shirt)                                               Location: Municipal Building Gym
Session 2 (Entering Grades 5-8)  12:15-2:30 p.m.
     Starts: Tuesday, June 17                                               Ends: Friday, June 20
     Fee: $50 (includes t-shirt)                                              Location: Fort High School

SWIMMING LESSONS (Ages 1-??) We have a wide range of lessons for any ability.  Click here to see the full list of classes and times.   

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP (Entering grades 4-9) 
 Girls, get a head start in your most popular sport !  Through the inspiring direction of longtime volleyball coach Gayle Boos and her staff you will learn the touch of passing the ball (bump), setting the ball softly and the techniques for swinging for the perfect spike!  Our week long volleyball camp will get you headed in the right direction. 
Date:  Monday, August 11                        Ends:  Friday, August 15
         Session 1:  Grades 7,8,9  9:00-Noon          Fee:  $35, or $40 after July 25
         Session 2:  Grades 4-5-6  1:00-3:00 p.m.    Fee:  $25, or $30 after July 25   
Location - Fort Municipal Gymnasium
  (Maximum Camp Size:  40 girls per session)

NEW !!!!  KICKBALL  (Entering Grades 4-8)  Get your kicks and burn some energy in these hour long games.  Lifeguards from the Fort Aquatic Center will act as coaches and umpires.  Don't let the adults have all the fun.  Sign - up today.

   Start Dates:  August 18-21 (raindate August 22)  Monday thru Friday    Location:  Memorial Park Ball Diamonds     Fees:  $15.00 (includes t-shirt)
Session 1:  Entering Grades 4 & 5   Time:  9:00-10:00a.m.
Session 2:  Entering Grades 6,7,8    Time: 10:00-11:00a.m.


TENNIS     -  (Ages 5-14) - Learn the basics of this wonderful game you can play your whole life.  Tennis balls and racquets are provided.
Class Level
Pee Wee - Ages 5-6 entry level players.  Small racquets and softer tennis balls are used along with a smaller court
Beginner - Ages 7 or older, or one year of
Pee Wee tennis
Intermediate - Taken at least 2 sessions of Beginner tennis or permission of the instructor
Advanced  - Taken at least 2 sessions of Intermediate tennis or permission of the instructor

Monday & Wednesday Classes
                                                                                        Tuesday & Thursday Classes
Pee Wee                   9:15-10:00 a.m.                                                                               Beginner                   10:00-11:00 a.m.
Beginner                   10:00-11:00 a.m.                                                                             Intermediate              11:00-Noon    
Advanced                 11:00-Noon                                                                                      Beginner                   1:00-2:00 p.m.   FULL
Intermediate               1:00-2:00 p.m.                                                                                 Pee Wee                   2:00-2:45 p.m.
Beginner                    2:00-3:00 p.m.                                                                                Advanced                 2:45-3:45 p.m.

Session 1 - June 16 through July 10   (Rain Make-ups - July 14-17)     
                  Tournament: Friday July 11
Session 2 - July 21 through August 14 (Rain Make-ups - August 18-21) 
                  Tournament: Friday August 15
Fee:  $16  -  4 week session & tournament                                          Location: Rock River Tennis Courts
Instructors: Michelle Ganser & Brian Deichl


FRIDAY YOUTH TENNIS LEAGUE
(Ages 5-13) - Take everything you have learned in the lessons of that week and play other kids with the same ability as you.  Plus you will get a chance to play doubles for a few weeks.  Coaching advice and game strategy will be evaluated during matches.

Registration:April-June
Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Starts: Friday, June 20                                                Ends: Friday, August 8
                                                     No Class July 4 & 11
Time: 9:15-10:00 Beginners (1st person to win 8 games)
         10:00-11:15 Intermediate/Advanced (Best 2 of 3 sets)
Fee: $7                                                                                           Location: Rock River Tennis Courts
Instructor: Michelle Ganser & Brian Deichl

SHOTOKAN SELF-DEFENSE KARATE (Ages 5-Adult) - Learn the techniques of this type of karate, coordination, discipline and respect.  Class meets twice a week for six weeks.
Registration - Year Round                                                    Registration Deadline - Last Friday of the session
Fee - $50/session                                                               Location - Municipal Building Gym
CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE WEBPAGE


FORT YOUTH CENTER (Grades 6-8) - Spend your afternoons hanging out with your friends at your own 'clubhouse'.  Starting June 16, youths currently in grade 5 will be able to get a summer pass for $5.  This pass will be good until September 1.
Start Date - Year Round
Monday-Friday  Noon-4:00 p.m.                      Dances 6:00-9:00
Fee - $5 summer pass ($2 if you do not have a pass - $3 for a dance with no pass)
CHECK THE YOUTH CENTER WEB PAGE FOR MONTHLY CALENDARS, PICTURES AND MORE INFORMATION


 

SPRING - 2008

Fort Youth Center (Grades 6-8) - Click here for more information on the Youth Center.  Calendars, special events, and pictures are all located at the special Youth Center Web Site!

SHOTOKAN SELF-DEFENSE KARATE (Ages 5-Adult) - Learn the techniques of this type of karate, coordination, discipline and respect.  Class meets twice a week for six weeks.
Registration - Year Round                                                    Registration Deadline - Last Friday of the session
Fee - $45/session                                                               Location - Municipal Building Gym
CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE WEBPAGE

Supreme Saturday Dodgeball  (Grades 4-8)  Every Saturday new teams will be formed and a new version of the popular playground game will be taught.  Dive, Duck . . . and, of course, Dodge your way to victory!

Session 1 - 9:00-10:00 a.m. (Grades 6-7-8)
Session 2 - 11:00-Noon       (Grades 4 & 5)

Starts - Saturday, April 5        Ends:  Saturday, May 3
Fee - $15 includes t-shirt (or $20 March 28)
Location:  Municipal Building Gym - Minimum # - 10   Maximum # - 24

Wiffle Ball Mania  (Grades 6-8)  Want a tune up for summer baseball or softball?  Want to go yard and hit a homerun?  Want a chance to rob a homerun?  Wiffle Ball Mania is the program for you.  Each week two teams will be formed and will go head to head in our indoor baseball stadium.  A six inning ball game will be played using a special wiffle ball, bat, and fielding nets.  Also, a homerun hitting contest will be held each week.
Session 1 - Saturdays 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Session 2 - Saturdays Noon-1:00 pm     

Starts - Saturday, April 5        Ends:  Saturday, May 3
Fee - $15 includes t-shirt (or $20 March 28)
$10.00 if registered for Supreme Saturday Dodgeball
Location:  Municipal Building Gym - Minimum # - 8   Maximum # - 24

Girls Fast Pitch Softball Camp (Grades 3-8) 
Join the Blackhawk High School coaching staff and players as they teach you the skills of pitching, hitting, throwing,  and fielding in this 1-day camp.  A great start-up for rookies or a tune-up for veteran players wanting to play in the summer Girls Softball League  Campers will be split into two levels:  Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8. Camp will be held at the High School Softball Fields.  In case of bad weather the camp will be held indoors in the gym  and batting cages at the High School.

Date:  Tuesday, March 25
Time:  12:30-3:00 p.m.
Fee - $15 includes t-shirt (Note:  $20 if after March 7)
Location - Fort Atkinson High School

Girls Fast Pitch Softball League (Currently in Grades 3-8)
Join the fastest growing league in town at the newly renovated softball fields behind Luther School. Teams are formed in early May with an evaluation practice - team practices will then be held throughout the month.   Games are played June through the end of July.  The league is divided into two divisions:  Grades 3 - 4 - 5 and Grades 6 - 7 - 8.
Deadline to register - Friday, April 25
Fee - $25 (includes visor)
Location: Softball Fields (Behind Luther School) 
Note:  Volunteer coaches and paid umps are needed at both levels - Call 563-7781

CLICK HERE TO SEE ROSTERS FOR THE GRADE 3-4-5 FAST PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE 2006

Fort Youth Baseball League
(Grade 3-8) - For more information call (920) 563-7781 and ask for Brett.

 

WINTER - 2007/2008 

Girls Smash Volleyball League (Grade 7 & 8) - Continue your instruction in volleyball through a skill of the week that will be emphasized in games every week.  Winning teams each match will receive Youth Center Bucks to be used at the Youth Center Concession Stand. 
Registration: Beginning September 4                                    Registration Deadline: Friday, November 2
Start Date: Monday, November 12                                         End Date: Monday, December 10
Fee: $20 (includes a t-shirt)....$25 after November 2               Location: Municipal Building Gym
Time: 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Instructors: JV Volleyball Coach Gayle Boos & current and former FHS players.
CLICK HERE FOR THE SMASH V-BALL WEBSITE for standings, rosters and schedules-2007
Maximum: 40/time slot (Due to space, registration is only open for any school district of Fort Atkinson youths including St. Paul's, St. Joes, and Faith Community schools, until the deadline.) 

GRADE 6 Basketball (Grade 4-6) - Teams are formed by combining all 6th grade players who sign up to play. Group practices are held with fundamentals being stressed in late November/early December.  Team practices are held in December and through February.  Games begin in January and go through the month of February on Saturdays.
Registration - October & November                                             Registration Deadline - End of November 16   
PRACTICES - Start Date - Week of November 26                         End Date - Week of February 25
                     Times - TBD by Coaches                                       Location - TBD by Coaches
GAMES - Start Date - Saturday, January 5                                    End Date - Saturday, February 23                  
               Times - check the Basketball Page                              Location - Fort Middle School                         

Fee - $20 (includes a reversible jersey)...$25 after November 16
GIRLS 6th GRADE BASKETBALL PAGE - 2007                          BOYS 6th GRADE BASKETBALL PAGE - 200
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Basketball Coaches & Parents Clinic "Sharp Shooting" (Adults)
This two hour clinic will cover the most important area - and most fun - SHOOTING.  Learn five unique individual and five team shooting drills to be used in practice or in your driveway.  Great for any volunteer basketball coaches,  and for parents that are interested in coaching or want to know the fundamentals to help their child at home.  Rules of basketball and modified rules for the league will also be discussed.   
Fee:   FREE ! ! !
Date: Sunday, November 25
Time: Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Municipal Building Gymnasium

SLAM JAM BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT (Grades 4-8)  Good old fashion 3 on 3 tournament with one wrinkle...the hoops will be lowered to 8 feet. College Circuit (Grades 4-5) and the Pro Circuit (Grades 6-7-8) will take to the court to see which team will come away victors.  Both BOYS & GIRLS divisions offered.  Guaranteed 2 games. 
Registration begins:  November 19                                     Registration Deadline:  Monday, February 18
Date:  Friday, February, 22                                      
Time:  9:00 a.m. - Noon                                                      Location - Municipal Building Gymnasium
Fee - $5/ team (but you must PRE-REGISTER by Monday, February, 18)
NOTE:  Special Registration Form at the Rec. office/Youth Center

Open Gym (Grades 6-12) - " Christmas Break" - The gym will be available for pick-up basketball games during the break. One lucky person will win a gift certificate to a local restaurant each day.
Dates: Wednesday, December 26, Thursday, December 27, Friday, December 28, Monday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 2
Time - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location - Municipal Building Gymnasium
Fee:    FREE ! ! ! !

FORT YOUTH CENTER (Grade 6-8) - Join over 200 middle schoolers who have a pass that lets them enjoy all the perks of the Youth Center.  Video game room, gymnasium and movie room are all included when you buy a Youth Center Pass.  Also the pass will get you into all the dances.   Upcoming Dances:  Friday Dec. 21 (X-Mas Dance), Saturday Feb. 9 (FORMAL Dance)
Start Date - Year Round
Fridays 3:30-9:00              Saturdays 5:00-9:00                   Dances 6:00-9:00
Fee - $10 yearly pass ($2 if you do not have a pass - $3 for a dance with no pass)
     "Christmas Break" - Open Wednesday, Dec. 26, Thursday Dec. 27, Friday, Dec. 28, Monday Dec. 31, and Wednesday Jan. 2
    Noon - 4:00 p.m.  (Municipal Building Dance Rooms and Gym)   FREE with a pass or $2.00 at door.

CHECK THE YOUTH CENTER WEB PAGE FOR MONTHLY CALENDARS, PICTURES AND MORE INFORMATION


WIFFLE BALL TOURNAMENT (GRADES 6-8)  "NEW'
Teams of 4 will compete in this new version of the popular backyard game.  Go yard in the transformed Municipal Gymnasium Stadium home run contest held at the beginning of the tournament.  Guaranteed 2 games after the Homerun Contest.  Teams will get a rules list when they register their team by the deadline date.
Date:  Monday, December 31  ("Christmas Break"
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Location:  Municipal Gymnasium Stadium
Fee: $5/team

NEW!!!   NEW !!!  NEW !!!   
  ICE SKATING LESSONS @ JANESVILLE ICE SKATING CENTER
  (821 Beloit Ave, Janesville, WI)

(Ages 4-12) - Learn to skate through our new partnership with Polar Express in this special 3-day winter break camp.  Three half hour professionally taught skating lessons, skate rental and one complimentary open skate pass for $25.00.  For $5.00 more, take part in a pizza party with Chilly, the skating polar bear mascot, on the final day.  Morning class times are available with a limit of 10 children per class.
Registration - Beginning November 19                             Registration Deadline:  December 19
Dates: Wed., Dec. 26, Thurs., Dec. 27, Friday, Dec. 28                      
    Mornings:  9:00-9:30, 9:45-10:15, 10:30-11:00                Open skate starts at 11:30 daily.
Fee - $25.00 for 3 classes   ($5 more for pizza party)         Location:  821 Beloit Ave, Janesville, WI
 

SHOTOKAN SELF-DEFENSE KARATE (Ages 5-Adult) The dojo's 2008 calendar is available online at www.fortparsandrec.com or at the Parks and Recreation Office.  Sign-up for any of the seven sessions available in 2008

CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE WEBPAGE

 

FALL - 2007

Girls Bantam Volleyball League (Grades 4-5-6) - Learn skills used in volleyball with an emphasis on serving, bumping, and setting for five Mondays.
Registration: Beginning September 4                                      Registration Deadline: Friday, November 2
Start Date: Monday, November 12                                           End Date: Monday, December 10
Fee: $20 (includes a t-shirt)....$25 after November 2                Location: Municipal Building Gym
Time: Grade 4 & 5 (new volleyball players)  5:15-6:15 p.m.
         Grade 5 & 6 (experienced 5th graders) 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Instructors: JV Volleyball Coach Gayle Boos & current and former FHS players.
Maximum: 40/time slot (Due to space, registration is only open for any school district of Fort Atkinson youths including St. Paul's, St. Joes, and Faith Community schools, until the deadline.) 
 

Girls Smash Volleyball League (Grade 7 & 8) - Continue your instruction in volleyball through a skill of the week that will be emphasized in games every week.  Winning teams each match will receive Youth Center Bucks to be used at the Youth Center Concession Stand. 
Registration: Beginning September 4                                    Registration Deadline: Friday, November 2
Start Date: Monday, November 12                                         End Date: Monday, December 10
Fee: $20 (includes a t-shirt)....$25 after November 2               Location: Municipal Building Gym
Time: 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Instructors: JV Volleyball Coach Gayle Boos & current and former FHS players.
CLICK HERE FOR THE SMASH V-BALL WEBSITE for standings, rosters and schedules-2006
Maximum: 40/time slot (Due to space, registration is only open for any school district of Fort Atkinson youths including St. Paul's, St. Joes, and Faith Community schools, until the deadline.) 

NEW!!!   NEW !!!  NEW !!!   
ICE SKATING LESSONS @ JANESVILLE ICE SKATING CENTER  (Ages 4-12) - Learn proper skating techniques, reach for your goals and have fun from this US Figure Skating endorsed program - Polar Express Learn to Skate!!!  Classes are held on Saturday mornings (for 8 weeks) and feature 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of practice free skating. "Snowplow Sam" is for children ages 4-6 and "Basic" has various levels and is for children ages 7-12.  Additional 8-week sessions and special winter break activities will be highlighted in our next brochure.
Registration - Beginning September 4                              Registration Deadline:  November 7
Dates: Saturdays beginning November 10                        End Date:  January 12, 2008
     Snowplow Sam (age 4-6)  9:30-10:30am
     Basics             (age 7-12) 9:30-10:30am                      -NO CLASSES HELD DEC. 22 & DEC. 29           
Fee - $80.00 for 8 classes                                               Location:  821 Beloit Ave, Janesville, WI

IFort Youth Center(Grade 6-7-8) - Come hang out in your giant clubhouse which feature a video game room, computers, gym and a movie room.  Click here for more information: monthly schedule, pictures and lots more!

Main Street Dance Studio (Ages 3-18) - 24 weeks of class culminating in a dance recital held at the UW-Whitewater Young Auditorium.  Click here for more information on classes, and times.

SHOTOKAN SELF-DEFENSE KARATE (Ages 5-Adult) - Learn the techniques of this type of karate, coordination, discipline and respect.  Class meets twice a week for six weeks.
Registration - Year Round                                                    Registration Deadline - Last Friday of the session
Fee - $45/session                                                               Location - Municipal Building Gym
CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE WEBPAGE

 

SUMMER - 2007

Girls Fast Pitch Softball League (Grade 3-8) - Join the fastest growing league in town at the newly built JF Luther Softball Fields.  Practices will begin in May and run through the entire season.  Games begin mid June and end late July.
Registration - Late February through beginning May       Registration Deadline: Friday, April 27
Evaluation Date: Friday, May 4                                      Evaluation Location: Municipal Building Gym       
Evaluation Date Times: Grade 3: 3:30-4:15, Grade 4: 4:15-5:00, Grade 5: 5:00-5:45, Grade 6: 6:00-6:45, Grades 7&8: 6:45-7:30
Practice Times:  To be determined by the volunteer coach

Game Start Date: Monday, June 11                                    Game End Date: Wednesday, July 25
      
(Games will be played 2 nights during the week Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday )
Fee: $25 (includes a visor)                                                Game Locations: Luther Softball Fields
Game Times:  5:00 or 6:30 p.m.

*****Grade 6-7-8 Girls Fast Pitch Softball Web Page**** 

NEW !!!!  Kickball  (Entering Grades 4-8)  Get your kicks and burn some energy in these hour long games.  Lifeguards from the Fort Aquatic Center will act as coaches and umpires.  Don't let the adults have all the fun.  Sign - up today.

   Start Dates:  August 20-24,  Monday thru Friday    Location:  Memorial Park Ball Diamonds     Fees:  $20.00 (includes t-shirt)
Session 1:  Entering Grades 4 & 5   Time:  9:00-10:00a.m.
Session 2:  Entering Grades 6,7,8    Time: 10:00-11:00a.m.

Tennis
(Ages 5-13) - Learn the basics of this wonderful game you can play your whole life.  Tennis balls and racquets are provided.
Class Level
Pee Wee - Ages 5-6 entry level players.  Small racquets and softer tennis balls are used along with a smaller court
Beginner - Ages 7 or older, or one year of
Pee Wee tennis
Intermediate - Taken at least 2 sessions of Beginner tennis or permission of the instructor
Advanced  - Taken at least 2 sessions of Intermediate tennis or permission of the instructor

Monday & Wednesday Classes
                                                                                        Tuesday & Thursday Classes
Pee Wee                   9:15-10:00 a.m.                                                                               Beginner                   10:00-11:00 a.m.
Beginner                   10:00-11:00 a.m.                                                                             Intermediate              11:00-Noon    
Advanced                  11:00-Noon                                                                                     Beginner                   1:00-2:00 p.m.
Intermediate               1:00-2:00 p.m.                                                                                Pee Wee                   2:00-2:45 p.m.
Beginner                    2:00-3:00 p.m.                                                                                Advanced                 2:45-3:45 p.m.

Registration: April-June
Session 1 - June 11 through July 10  (Rain Make-ups - July 11 & 12)      No Classes July  4 & 5
                  Tournament: Friday July 13
Session 2 - July 16 through August 9 (Rain Make-ups - August 13 & 14) 
                  Tournament: Friday August 10
Fee:  $16 - 4 week session                                                                             Location: Rock River Tennis Courts
Instructor:  Michelle Ganser


Friday Youth Tennis League
(Ages 5-13) - Take everything you have learned in the lessons of that week and play other kids with the same ability as you.  Plus you will get a chance to play doubles for a few weeks.  Coaching advice and game strategy will be evaluated during matches.

Registration: April-June
Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Starts: Friday, June 15                                                                      Ends: Friday, August 3
                                                     No Class July 6 &July 13
Time:   9:15-10:00 Beginners (1st person to win 8 games)
         10:00-11:15 Intermediate/Advanced (Best 2 of 3 sets)
Fee: $7                                                                                           Location: Rock River Tennis Courts
Instructor: Michelle Ganser

 

Girls Volleyball Camp (Entering Grades 4-9) - After this one week camp, you will be able to serve better, pass the ball softer, set the ball to the proper area and spike it home.  Led by Gayle Boos and her staff, this is a great tune-up for your school season or just to try volleyball for the first time. 
Registration: April-June
Grades: Entering Grades 4-9
Starts: Monday August 6                                                   Ends: August 10
Session 1 - Entering Grades 7-8-9     9:00-Noon  Fee: $ 30
Session 2 - Entering Grades 4-5-6     1:00-3:00    Fee: $ 20
                               Location: Municipal Building Gym
Head Instructor: Gayle Boos (Blackhawk JV Volleyball Coach)

 Warhawk Basketball Camp - (Entering Grade 1 -12) - Learn hoops from the 2006 League Champions!! Learn the secrets of great shooting, dribbling, and passing from the UW-Whitewater coaching staff and players.
Session 1 (Entering Grades 1-4)  10:00-11:30 a.m.
     Starts: Monday, July 30                                                 Ends: Thursday, August 2
     Fee: $30 (includes t-shirt)                                               Location: Municipal Building Gym
Session 2 (Entering Grades 5-8)  12:15-2:30 p.m.
     Starts: Monday, July 30                                                 Ends: Thursday, August 2
     Fee: $50 (includes t-shirt)                                              Location: Fort High School
Session 3 (Entering Grades 9-12)  2:45-5:15 p.m. 
     Starts: Monday, July 30                                                 Ends: Thursday, August 2
     Fee: $50 (includes t-shirt)                                              Location: Fort High School

 


Fort Youth Center (Grades 6-8) - Spend your afternoons hanging out with your friends at your own 'clubhouse'.  Starting June 11, youths currently in grade 5 will be able to get a summer pass for $5.  This pass will be good until September 3.
Start Date - Year Round
Monday-Friday  Noon-4:00 p.m.                      Dances 6:00-9:00
Fee - $5 summer pass ($2 if you do not have a pass - $3 for a dance with no pass)
CHECK THE YOUTH CENTER WEB PAGE FOR MONTHLY CALENDARS, PICTURES AND MORE INFORMATION