Drug Free Youth Activities |
Several of CADY's partners offer fun, drug-free
alternative activities in the 17 town region. ADAPT in Lincoln (745-9092) offers
after-school programming, weekend adventure activities, and day-long activities
during the summer months for middle and high school youth. LIFE
(Living Intelligently For Excellence -- our local SADD chapters) are available
at two area high schools. LIFE groups meet weekly at their schools and sponsor
and engage in positive, drug-free activities. Call CADY for LIFE advisor contact
information. |
Communities for Alcohol- and Drug-free Youth (CADY)
(536-9793) |
offers a community based year-round program called “The Launch” every Wednesday evening at the Pemi Youth Center. The Launch offers life skills programming, development in leadership and pre-employment skill sets, and job shadowing opportunities with local business experts to prepare the youth for summer employment.
The LAUNCH Program at Frosty Scoops and the Rise and Shine Cafe located at the Common Man Inn in Plymouth will be opening for full-time operations on June 14th. Stop by for some good eats and visit with your neighbors. |
The Pemi Youth Center (PYC)
(536-7264) |
in Plymouth offers after-school programs weekdays from 2:30-6:00 p.m. The programs offered by the PYC are:
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Mentoring
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Academic assistance
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Homework Café
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Art programs
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Recreational activities
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Nutrition programs
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Girls and boys groups,
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Hip-hop dance lessons
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Movie nights
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Dances
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Special events
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Youth Advisory Council
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Community service opportunities
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Pemi Youth Art Gallery.
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The Tapply Thompson Community Center (TTCC) in Bristol
(744-2713) |
serves as the recreation department for the towns of Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Danbury, Groton, Hebron, Hill and New Hampton. The Center is responsible for youth soccer, basketball, baseball and softball for youth in grades K-6. They also run the Babe Ruth Leagues for 16 & under youth. Other programs offered by the TTCC include:
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Awesome After School Adventures for grades 1-12
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Tuesday High School Nights for grades 9-12
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Teen Trips
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Summer Day Camps for children ages 1-8
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Tot Time on Mondays and Wednesdays for Parents & Tots
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Youth & Adult Karate
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Youth & Adult Dance
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Adult Badminton, Volleyball & Basketball
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“Biggest Loser” Competition – over 1,000 pounds lost
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Dog Obedience
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Special Events
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Volunteer Opportunities
For more information on TTCC programs and events visit our website at www.ttccrec.org. |
Area Prevention Advisory
Councils |
CADY helps host grass roots prevention councils
in the Lin-Wood, Newfound, and Pemi-Baker areas that meet bi-monthly. The councils
involve parents, community members, schools, police, and others in dialogue and
action around keeping our local youth alcohol- and drug-free. Call CADY at 536-9793
for upcoming dates, times and locations. All are welcome and encouraged to attend! |
Youth Art Advisory Committee &
Gallery |
WANTED: Interested teens for a Youth Art Advisory Committee and Gallery for future development (No art experience necessary!)
We are looking for teens interested in helping to create a new Gallery space
that will feature the talents of youth in our area. The Art Gallery will be a
year-round space located on the second floor of the Pemi Youth Center, Main St.
in Plymouth and will feature the work of local artists under the age of 20!
A Youth Art Advisory Committee will be integral to running the gallery and
exhibitions. The artwork will be selected from Friends of the Arts programs that
feature art-making instruction with professional artists. Participants will design
and install the resulting artwork and opening receptions for each exhibit will
be held inviting the community to visit the space. Art making programs include
In the American Grain with the Currier Museum Art Center Staff; submissions for the Friends’
High School Juried Art Exhibition & Galleryworks programs.
This pilot program is designed in partnership with the Pemi
Youth Center and Friends
of the Arts Regional Arts Council. |
New Futures |
is a state-wide organization that hosts free workshops
on advocacy related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues in New Hampshire.
If you are a concerned parent or community member and would like to be connected
to emerging dialogue including proposed legislation and effective policy for preventing
and reducing ATOD use and abuse, consider attending their next FREE training for
Community Leadership and Advocacy on alcohol issues. Call Linda King at New Futures for more info
658-2770.
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