Ellington Youth Services

The Journey Adventure Program

for 6th grade students!

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Rachel's Challenge

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Parent of A.D.D/A.D.H.D.

and

Special-Needs Child

Support Group

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FALL PROGRAMS

> Loving Discipline <

A parenting series on different ideas for setting limits and appropriate consequences for toddlers and pre-school age. wednesday nights on November 9th, 16th and 23rd from

6:00pm to 7:00pm.

Babysitting will be available.

> True Love Workshops <

A four night series for girls ages 12 to 14 years old on dating safety.

Defining what is a healthy relationship, warning signs when things go wrong and what to do if it does go wrong. A night for parents to get information and to get questions answered. November 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Youth Services office.

The program is Free.

> In-School Programs <

Through-out the school year, Youth Services does a variety of in-school programs such as: Querks, Bucketfillers, Team Builders, Peacemakers, All Stars and 123 I Am Me.

WINTER AND SPRING PROGRAM

SNEAK PEAKS!

> Choices <

For 3rd and 4th grade boys and girl. Coming this January thru

March. It is a 6 week program in the evening.

> At the Heart of the Matter <

A mother/daughter program for 5th and 6th graders. Work on communicationn and how to stay connected through the pre-teen and teenage years, Coming late winter/early spring.

> Spring Journey Adventure Program <

A program designed for 6th grade students. Same program as

Fall. Students have a choice of either Fall or Spring session.

> In-Between <

For 5th and 6th grade girls. Navigating the pre-teen world can be confusing. A discussion group on how to make the "right decisions," dealing with friends and non-friends, family, pressures of life, etc...

> Worry, anxiety, Panic Reduction Workshops <

A new group for middle school students who have a hard time dealing with stress, worry too much, get anxious about school, friends or family. Looking to start in January.

**Help Needed for Youth Services Programs**

))> Rachel's Challenge After-School Leadership Program<((

High school students interested in assisting in a one-day a week after school program for 5th and 6th graders.

(*Check out link above in "Coming Soon" section for more info*)

))>Homework Clubs<((

Grade 1 to 4th grade: This year Youth Services will be running a one day a week homework assistance program in the elementary schools. We need middle and high school student volunteers for tutoring. Tutors work with elementary students on homework, reading, math and organizational skills, etc...

5th and 6th grade homework club needs paid tutors between January and May. The tutors must be in high school, have good academic standing and available for the entire length of the program.

))> Assistants for Small Groups Programs<((

We hire students to help with various small group programs and hire babysitters for parenting programs.

If you are interested or want further information contact Youth Services. Interview will be required for all positions.