Highlight of MCYC Programs
Brown Bag Lunch Series – The Brown Bag Lunch Series includes 5 sessions for adults to help you navigate through your teen’s life transitions. Topics include college preparation, nutrition, financial success and what to wear to job interviews. Bring your lunch with you and enjoy this free series! No registration required. Upcoming sessions include:
- Tues, Feb. 16th, 12pm-1pm, The Sampler House B&B(22 Main St, Milton)
- Mon, Apr. 19th, 12pm-1pm, Key Bank of Milton (185 Rt 7 South, Milton)
- Wed, Jun. 23rd, 12pm-1pm, Milton Fire Department conference room (47 Bombardier Rd, Milton)
Iron Art - Modeled after the television show, “Iron Chef,” Iron Art is designed to be a fun, interactive experience for people of all ages. Participants will be given a mystery object to incorporate in their art project and an hour to explore their creativity! Open to everyone- no artistic ability required. Upcoming sessions include:
- Tues, Mar. 23rd, 2:45pm-4:15pm, Milton Elementary School
- Tues. May 11th, 2:45pm-4:15pm, Milton Middle School
Girls’ Day – Girls’ Day invites Milton girls in grades 3-8 and the women who are special in their lives to have a day together to have fun with crafts, classes and workshops. The day is completely free! Past workshops have included yoga, martial arts, arts and crafts, cake decorating, journal writing and more. This year, Girls’ Day will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2010, from 10am-2pm at the New Life Christian Fellowship in Milton.
Milton Youth Outreach (MYO) – The MYO is a youth peer leadership group for 7th-12th graders focused on the issues of alcohol, drugs and tobacco in Milton and to improve the lives of others in our community and beyond. This group meets on Thursdays from 2:4pm-4:00pm in Cafeteria B at the Middle/High School during the school year.
Vermont Kids Against Tobacco (VKAT) – Fun and creative activities for 5th & 6th graders to learn more about the effects of smoking and chewing tobacco and prevention. VKAT meets Tuesdays from 3:30pm-4:15pm at the Milton Elementary School (during the school year).
Summers 4 Youth – Exposing teens to new experiences through fun and educational trips and activities throughout the summer – all for a fraction of the cost! Past trips have included Ausable Chasm, UVM Ropes Course, North Beach and more. Scholarships are available.
Michigan Model – Prevention-based, in-school classes for grades 3-8 to teach children coping skills, nutrition, alcohol & drug information and more.
Activities Fair – An annual opportunity in September to find out what local nonprofit organizations have to offer the Milton Community!
Guiding Good Choices – Parents of children ages 9-14 years learn how to set family guidelines and manage conflict in the family.
Staying Connected With Your Teen – An evidence-based curriculum for parents of teenagers to learn how to reduce the risk of substance abuse issues in their teens.
Updated on February 5, 2010