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Teen Activities
Attention High School Playwrights PDF Print E-mail
Full-time high school students ages 13-19 in grades 7-12 are invited to write a 10-minute, one-act play reflecting one of the themes from the story of the Broadway play Billy Elliot: pursuing a dream, discovering a special talent or overcoming an obstacle. One grand prize winner will have the opportunity to attend the opening night of Billy Elliot the Musical in Chicago, walk the red carpet, attend the after-party and have their play produced on Broadway. That play will be performed live at the Fidelity FutureStage finale gala event on June 14, 2010 at the Imperial Theatre. All plays must be submitted by 11:50pm ET on March 15, 2010. Complete contest rules and directions for submission can be found at www.FutureStage.com/playwriting.
 
COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS / March 10 & 24 PDF Print E-mail

"College Admissions 101 and "The College Search"

Croton resident Alex Weiner, professional counselor, presents seminars dedicated to helping students find, apply to and attend the right colleges. The Croton Free Library hosts two presentations designed by Alex’s firm Collegewise for the curious, concerned and college-bound. Students and parents are welcome. Please register to help ensure that adequate materials are on hand.
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Movie Night PDF Print E-mail
Whether you like action, dramas, comedies, or scary movies, the Youth Center is the place to hang out and watch them.  Stop by during your spring recess and catch the latest PG-13 flick.  Popcorn and soda will be served.  Cortlandt Youth Center, 3 Memorial Dr, Croton Montrose.  Tues March 30th 6-8pm  FREE
 
DJ at the Youth Center PDF Print E-mail
Ring in Spring with a DJ @ the Youth Center.  Join us for our regularly scheduled activities while enjoying the music of J&M Tunes.  Cortlandt Youth Center, 3 Memorial Dr, Croton.  Friday March 26th & April 9th  7-10:30pm  FREE
 
Alone at Home PDF Print E-mail
This program will provide each child with the essentials needed when they are home without adult supervision.  discussion will cover first aid, telephone and door answering; activitiy plans, encountering emergencies and more!  Advance registration required.  (Boys & Girls ages 10-14) Becky Ferguson, Instructor.  Cortlandt Youth Center, 3 Memorial Dr, Croton  Wednesdays March 10th, 17th, and Aprial 7th.  6-7:30pm  FREE  Limited seating available.  Please specifiy desired ated.  914-736-0498.
 
Hendrick Hudson Free Library Programs PDF Print E-mail

Young Adult Book Club –Armageddon Summer Thur, Mar 25, 6:30 pm  Share snacks and beverages as we discuss this gripping adventure story by award-winning authors Jane Yolen and Bruce Coville of two teens thrust into a frightening situation.  Register  at the Circulation Desk and pick up your FREE copy;  let your friends know so they can register, too.  For teens grade 6 and up.

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Snowboard & Ski Club PDF Print E-mail

Croton Recreation is taking names of kids in grades 8th - 12th interested in signing up for the Snowboard and Ski Club. The club will take 6 chaperoned trips to Mountain Creek in Vernon, NJ on Saturdays starting in January. The package (price TBA) will include bus transportation to and from the mountain and a discounted seasons pass, with lessons included, to Mountain Creek. The pass can be used all season long at the mountain. Trips leave from the Municipal Building at 7:00am and return around 4:30pm.

For more information or to sign up please contact Mark Duncan at Croton Recreation Department at 271-3006.

 
Learning Lab PDF Print E-mail

Colleen and Becky are available after school to assist you with your homework assignments and/or help you prepare for a project or test in our new learning lab. Computers will be available for your use. Call the Youth Center to set up an appointment.Cortlandt Youth Center 3 Memorial Dr, Croton 914-736-0498

 
Card Tournament PDF Print E-mail

FREE: Thursday, Dec 17, 6:30pm

The Youth Center will be sponsoring a card tournament for those interested in a little friendly competition in Spades, Gin Rummy, and/or UNO.  Stop by for some competitive fun!  Great prizes will be awarded!  Cortlandt Youth Center, 3 Memorial Dr, Croton

 
Rock Climbing PDF Print E-mail

FREE: Can you make it to the top?  Stop by the youth center and try the brand new rock climbing wall to see if you have what it takes.  Certified adult supervision will be present at all times.  Please call the center for dates and times at 914-736-0498.

Location: Cortlandt Youth Center, 3 Memorial Dr, Croton

 
Drop In Program PDF Print E-mail

Free: Drop in activities include Cable TV, free juke box, ping pong, games, arts & crafts center, nok hockey, weight and exercise room (supervision), outside basketball, volleyball and many more special programs.

Location: Cortlandt Youth Center, 2109 Albany Post Rd, Montrose

Day & Time: Tues-Thurs 3pm-8:30pm, Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat 6:30pm-11pm

Ages: 11-18

 

 
Guitar Hero Tournament PDF Print E-mail
Put your guitar skills to the test! The winners will receive great prizes!!  The number of participants will determine the size of the bracket.  Cortlandt Youth Center, 3 Memorial Dr, Croton Montrose  Friday March 19th 6pm  FREE
 
Special Need Teens PDF Print E-mail

Teen Trip Inclusion  Cortlandt Youth Services currently has the capability to include special needs teens (ages 11-18) in our Town Wide Teen Trips Program.  Appropriate Staff Supervision will be provided.  Call the Cortlandt Youth Center at 736-0498 for more info on this program and upcoming trips.

 

 
Festive Spring Affair PDF Print E-mail
Spring into action for a fun filled day of craft making, a spectacular egg hunt, sports activities and snacks.  Many great prizes in store!  Cortlandt Youth Center, 3 Memorial Dr, Croton.   Wed March 31st  12:30-4:30pm  FREE  Advanced registration required 736-0498
 
Hendrick Hudson Free Library Programs PDF Print E-mail

Jewelry Beading for Teens  Thurs, May 6, 6 pm

Add a hip and beautiful necklace that you make yourself to your spring wardrobe!  Teddy Leveille, whose jewelry creations can be found at various boutiques throughout Westchester, will guide you through jewelry beading and design in this workshop just for teens.  Registration begins April 22 and a $15 materials fee is due by April 29.

Young Adult Book Club – The Wednesday Wars

Thursday, May 20, 6:00 pm

Share snacks and beverages as we travel back to 1967, the Vietnam War is raging, and Holling Hoodhood is at odds with his teacher, who he knows is out to get him, in this novel by Gary Schmidt, Printz and Newbery Honors author.  Register beginning April 20 at the Circulation Desk to pick up your FREE copy; tell your friends about the book group so they can register, too.  For teens grade 6 and up.

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Cortlandt Teen and Recreation Center PDF Print E-mail

1 Memorial Dr, Crugers (off Rte 9A).  Approximately 5,400 sq ft of space with an outdoor basketball court and indoor rock climbing wall.  Enjoy cooking/baking classes, learning lab, arts & crafts room, video game room and enjoy watching your favorite show/sporting event on our 52" flat screen TV.  All Cortlandt youth aged 11-18 are invited to stop by and check it out.

 
Croton Teen Theatre PDF Print E-mail

The Croton Teen Theatre is a theatre program which gives opportunities to Westchester teenagers to perform in outstanding productions. Croton Teen Theatre has deep roots in the Croton theatrical scene. it was founded by the Croton Council on the Arts in the late 1980s to continue the tradition of the Croton Shakespeare Festival (CSF), an organization that had been in existance for three decades. CSF had offered lessons in community-building as well as theatre arts. For two decades, Teen Theatre has kept that legacy alive to appreciative reviews.  Visit www.crotonteentheatre.org for more info.

 
Movie Night PDF Print E-mail

FREE: Tues, March 30, 6-8pm

Join us for your favorite PG-13 flick.  Popcorn and soda will be served.  Cortlandt Youth Center, 3 Memorial Dr, Croton

 
Arts & Crafts PDF Print E-mail

Free: In these individual classes, particiapants will work on a myriad of arts and crafts projects.  Each class will focus on different projects and arts skills during each month. Advanced registration is required.  Please call Colleen or Becyk at 914-736-0498 to register and find out more about class schedules.

Location: Cortlandt Youth Center, 3 Memorial Dr, Croton

 
Open Gym PDF Print E-mail

Free: Hendrick Hudson School District residents aged 11-18, are welcome to play basketball in the HHHS Gym.

Time: Mondays until June 7th 7:30pm-10:30pm (no program when school is closed)

 
Teen Entertainment Center PDF Print E-mail

The town of Cortlandt Upper Teen Entertainment Center (The CUE) is a free recreation program for all high school students who reside within the Town of Cortlandt.  This program offers a SAFE, SUPERVISED environment for your children who can enjoy a myriad of activities while waiting to be picked up from the Town Center.  The CUE is open every Friday and Saturday from 7:30pm-11:30pm and is located in the Cortlandt Town Center Community Room, 3131 East Main St in the rear of the building by the movie theater.

 


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Summer Jobs

Work at Croton Point Park this summer!  Visit Westchestergov.com for more details.

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Register with Youth Employment Service 914-257-5881

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Nor-West offers employment to students age 16 &up interested in working in the spcial education field.  Call 914-737-4797.

 

Peekskill Fencing Center

Peekskill Fencing Center (PFC), established in 2003, we aim to promote, foster and develop the sport and art of fencing.  We're excited about our new fall/winter programs for children, teens, and adults as well as competitive training.

Youth Programs for Boys and Girls (age 7 and up) - Junior Olympic Program - Adult Programs (includes cardio fencing) - Birthday parties - FREE TRIAL CLASS 1st Saturday of every month at 2:30.  Call for a reservation.  Whatever you goals are, you'll find PFC a high energy, fun, great place to learn and train.

60 Welcher Ave, Peekskill, NY  10566,  914-734-1444  peekskillfencing.com

Special Services-Therapeutic Recreation

Are you looking for a local recreation program for a child with a developmental disability?  Nor-West operates recreation programs after school or workshops, some evenings and Saturdays.

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