Throwback Thursday Festival of Trees
Participation in the annual Festival of Trees is a long standing KYC tradition. Next week, we will set up our tree, which is themed around substance misuse prevention programs! Below is a photo from 2015 Festival of Trees!
BTAS! School Break Program!
To kick off the week off from school, we offered a fun day of BTAS! programs!
We started with a fun group game of UNO.
We had an open sharing session and a KYC Think Tank!
We enjoyed unique scenery on the Abenaki Trails.
We concluded the day with a treat a Dunkin Donuts!
Throwback Thursday, Thanksgiving Edition!
Each year the KYC hosts a Thanksgiving Dinner on the final after-school program day before Thanksgiving. We enjoy a traditional meal and share what we are thankful for. This year’s dinner is scheduled for today! Below is a photo from last year’s feast.
Life Skills!
A big part of our mission here at the KYC is to teach teens important life skills. This year’s life skills programs focus on four major categories: employment, education, family and relationships, and hobbies adventure and travel. Last week, we took a look at the employment category.
Students hunted for job openings and presented their findings to their peers. Some of the jobs they found: Walgreens cashier, Hunter’s IGA cashier, Counter Help at Anthony’s Pizza, Kitchen Assistant a Huggins Hospital.
A Fall Overnight to Camp Sentinel (KYC’s 5th Overnight!)
We made good use of a day off from school by hosting an overnight to Camp Sentinel! Thank you Camp Sentinel!
We started with a night hike to the Oak Hill Ledges, using our brand new headlamps. The KYC has been to the ledges many times, but never at night! It was great to behold the view in a new light (or lack thereof!)
We enjoyed games by the fire such as Cranium and mafia!
Skits and stories were another fun component.
We enjoyed a toasting marshmallows for s’mores.
We enjoyed a hike along a foot trail at Dan Hole Pond.
Always a beautiful spot!
What a great trip! Thank you again Camp Sentinel!
Tick-or-Treat?!
We’ve had a great time celebrating Halloween this season!
We had a discussion about celebrating safely with Eric from White Horse. We talked about ways to stay safe while out at night, the dangers of substance use and other dangerous choices, and how to spot intoxicated drivers.
Students spent time getting their costumes ready for the big night!
A group of us assembled in Clark Park to hand out Hot Chocolate and cake to trick-or-treaters!
Nice work KYCers! What a fun night. We hope everyone had a happy Halloween!
Red Ribbon Week 2018
Red Ribbon Week 2018 Runs from October 23 to October 31. The Red Ribbon Campaign is an annual event sponsored by the National Family Partnership. The red ribbon emerged as a symbol in memory of Enrique Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was brutally murdered in 1985. Camarena’s tragic death was a demonstration of the widespread negative impact of substances. During Red Ribbon Week, Red Ribbons are displayed to spread awareness surrounding the consequences of substance misuse.
The KYC has established an annual tradition of creating a Red Ribbon visual, which includes the campaign’s annual slogan and is decorated with students’ reasons for choosing to be drug free. The 2018 slogan is: Life is your Journey, Travel Drug Free!
The 2017 poster!
The 2016 poster!
This crew drove all the way from Wolfboro, NH to jump in the ocean with Chucky today. And they all made a pledge to make healthy choices! Way To Be!!! Kingswood Youth Center Charles Rosa Teresa Rosa Francis Rosa Lucas Rosa
Posted by Chuckys Fight on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
In honor of Red Ribbon Week, we have been showing the video of the KYC’s ‘Dip with Chucky.’ Chucky lost two of his sons to drug overdoses In the name of substance misuse prevention, Chucky Rosa swims in the ocean every day of the year. On August 1, the KYC joined him for his daily dip! At the end of the video, a KYCer proclaims the Red Ribbon Week slogan. Life is your Journey, Travel Drug Free!
The KYC would like to thank everyone who helps teens make the most of their journeys!
The Kingswood Spook Center was a Success
Yesterday, teen leaders from the KYC hosted ‘The Kingswood Spook Center!’ Many families and children of all ages joined us for this fun costume party with games, prizes, cupcake decorating, and face painting. Thank you to all who joined us.
Teen leaders greeted our guests and ran the photo booth!
Face painting (a Halloween classic!) was popular. Middle school artists did a great job!
We offered a coloring contest! Folks still have until November 15 to submit for a chance to win the ice cream gift basket!
The shrunken head exhibit…spooky!
Apple sculptures were great fall fun!
Prizes were awarded for Ghost cornhole and apple bowling!
Candy corn catapult!
Cupcake decorating!
Mara’s son, Forrest wasn’t about to miss this!
Apple bobbing (with cool tools, not mouths!) and apple stacking were lots of fun!
Thank you again to all who joined us. Great work KYC teen leaders! Happy Halloween!
Halloween Fun
Yesterday we offered four Halloween activities.
Students worked in the kitchen baking cupcakes, which will be available to decorate tonight at the Kingswood Spook Center.
Others worked on preparing for other aspects of the Kingswood Spook Center, such as this ghost Cornhole game!
We offered pumpkin carving…a seasonal classic.
Brandon offered a group game!
This is such a fun time of year. We look forward to seeing folks at the Kingswood Spook Center tonight!
An Afternoon Hike to Moody Mountain!
Yesterday in our after school program a group of us took a hike to Moody Mountain. Near the summit there is a fine view and a cabin! The summit is the highest point in the town of Wolfeboro. Thanks to our volunteer Shelly and the seven students who joined us for a great fall hike!
