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GYCC WINTER 2021 PROGRAM OFFERINGS JAN - MARCH
GYCC WINTER PROGRAMMING TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE CONTENT PAGES 3-6 WHO AND WHY GYCC PAGE 7 REGISTRATION AND GUIDELINES PAGES 8-26 PROGRAMMING PAGES 27 – 30 RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Strategic Partnership Georgetown Youth Community Center is thrilled to be a recipient of ECAB support. They are very active partners in supporting our growth. ECAB Mission To use a positive youth development approach to build networks within each community and across the region that help decrease risk behaviors in youth and produce a healthier community. ECAB Vision A network of communities that welcome, value and empower youth through meaningful opportunities and collaborative efforts to support and strengthen youth assets and increase healthy decision making.
GYCC Mission
GYCC is a safe and inclusive place where youth are
GYCC empowered to express themselves, have fun and make new
MISSION connections among peers and the community.
STATEMENT
We value the voices of our youth.
Throughout the Summer of 2018 we
The mission of the GYCC is to empower youth to use their
voice and to make safe and healthy decisions.
& LOGO
hosted a series of focus groups.
DEVELOPED
In partnership with ECAB, Our goal is to do this by creating engaging, relevant, student-
theBY YOUTH
youth LEADERS
developed a concise
led programming and supports that are sustained through
mission and values statement.
community partnerships.
These youth leaders also developed a
logo, designed the space and helped
market our programs.
The voices and actions of the youth
will continue to be incorporated and More to come…
grow as the center continues to Seeking voices and leadership!
thrive.
NEW Youth Leadership Coalition – starting this January.
Volunteer Opportunities always available.
VOICE OF OUR YOUTH
GYCC WINTER
PROGRAMMING FUNDING
JANUARY – MARCH 2021 We are thrilled to offer this first annual Winter Program
Schedule. As this year is dramatically different than any
other, we have reached out to partners to find creative
solutions. We are happy to offer most programs FREE of
charge through underwriting with regional partners.
To help maintain low to no
cost programming, we need Thank you to our partners including:
your help. Please consider Friends of Georgetown Youth Community Center
donating to Friends of GYCC Georgetown Kiwanis
account. Georgetown CARES
ECAB Network through Tower Grant
Representative Lenny Mirra
Senator Bruce Tarr
Town of Georgetown
Your tax dollars are being put to work!
GYCC WINTER
PROGRAMMING HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THESE AWESOME
PROGRAMS?
REGISTRATION PROCESS
NOTES: Visit georgetownyouth.org to register today!
Due to the current COVID PARTICIPANT
pandemic, we are not able to REGISTRATION STEPS EXPECTATIONS
meet inside in person. • Be respectful of
1. Register Here:
participants &
We have defined limited www.georgetownyouth.org
outdoor programs throughout
instructors
the winter season but are open 2. Receive more information about the • Instructors have the
to suggestions! right to remove
program one week before it begins participants based
In some rare cases, (materials/times/curriculum specifics) on behavior
participants may find In some rare cases,
themselves alone with the 3. Attend your sessions •
participants may be
instructor. If you are not 4. Provide feedback on social media alone with the
comfortable with this
arrangement, please ensure instructor online
you provide supervision at • All instructors will
home. take roll call prior to
starting the program
FREE REGISTRATION OPEN AS OF NOVEMBER 2020 Program Description: The TechGirls Virtual Reality Development & Social Entrepreneurship Program is a series of VR development and technology entrepreneurship workshops for middle school students. Participants will build an interactive VR environment to address one of seventeen UN Sustainable Development Goals and will present their ideas during the Project Showcase & Pitch Day. Please feel free to contact us at www.techgirlsus.org for questions or comments.
Virtual Art with Corinne
Corinne McKeown of Puppy Love Mosaics will guide you through this intimate
art experience and firmly believes that:
FREE “Creativity maximizes our ability to bring value and beauty to our community and our world”.
Pick one or all of these amazing virtual offerings!
SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF GYCC
JANUARY FEBRUARY
Mosaic Pendant Mixed Media Valentines
REGISTRATION OPEN Thursday, January 14th 3-5PM Thursday, February 12th 3-5PM
AS OF JANUARY 2021 Students will make a one-of-a-kind, original piece of Turn bits of paper and miscellaneous craft items
mosaic jewelry. Using a range of studio materials, such into beautiful mixed media mosaic.
as glass, beads, charms and shell, students will design This is a great way to recycle and use craft pieces
and complete a mosaic pendant that expresses their to create a unique, meaningful
personal style. whole.
Age Range: Grades 5-8
Commitment: 2 Hours Per MARCH
Fairy Furniture
Thursday, March 11th 3-5PM
Materials: There is no end to what you can create from the Earth's abundance, and you can't not
be joyful when making fairy furniture. Students will need a hot glue gun, and are
All materials will be provided in encouraged to incorporate tiny personal items that are special to
them.
advance of the class. Available
for pick up two days before at
Perley.
FREE
Sponsored by Friends of GYCC
Registration open as of January 2021
January: Winter Survival
Surviving the harsh conditions of winter are a challenge for humans and animals alike. Join Andrew Prazar
of North Shore Nature Programs for a short walk where we’ll search for winter animal shelters and then
construct our own. We’ll cap the afternoon with learning to build a small fire using nothing but flint and steel.
Up to 10 kids:
1/14; 3:00 – 4:30pm: Winter Survival - grades 5/6
1/21; 2:45-4pm: Winter Survival - grades 7/8
February: Winter Tracking
Learn to track deer, coyote, fox and other local animals by studying tracks, trails, and other signs. You’ll be
surprised by the variety of animals who live in and around downtown Georgetown. Up to 10 kids.
Registration Link:
2/11; 3:00 – 4:30pm: Winter Tracking - grades 5/6
North Shore Nature Programs is 2/18; 2:45 - 4:15pm: Winter Tracking - grades 7/8
proud to partner with the Friends
March: Maple Sugaring
of GYCC to present these
Maple syrup is a delicious and uniquely New England treat. Learn to tap a tree, try your hand at making
dynamic outdoor adventures! syrup, while learning about other local wild edibles. Up to 10 kids. Registration Link:
3/11; 3:00 – 4:30pm: Maple Sugaring - grades 5/6
Learn more about this amazing local asset: 3/18; 2:45 - 4:15pm: Maple Sugaring - grades 7/8
www.northshorenatureprograms.comSculptures & Wire Art by Ryan Kelley
Well known for his distinctive wire tree sculptures, Ryan’s art
FREE
SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF GYCC transcends a variety of media to include large-scale metal sculptures,
OPEN AS OF JANUARY 2021
custom metal wall art, wire art affixed to stone bases, 3-D art
FOR MORE ABOUT RYAN’S CREATIONS: installations, and much more. Join us for this interactive art adventure!
WWW.WIREBYRYAN.COM
Small group virtual sessions.
All materials provided in advance.
Thursday, January 7th 3:30 – 5:00PM Grades 5&6
Thursday, February 11th 3:30 – 5:00PM Grades 7&8
Thursday, March 11th 3:30 – 5:00PM Grades 9&10MEET THE JUDGES GYCC Mural Contest
We want to see your beautiful creations on the walls of GYCC!
These judges will help guide you!
They’ve agreed to be mentors and resources in Let’s get the wheel of creativity spinning!
your process. What makes you think about community, inclusiveness and equality?
How would you translate our mission & vision statement into a work of art?
Rob Surette
AmazingHeroArt.com Your art will be prominently displayed in our community space for years to come!
Rob has created a live art show which he has Use your resources, expand your horizons, stretch yourself!
performed around the world. His work is featured
in museums globally. He is inspirational, fun and
engaging. We have been lucky enough host Rob Details:
two times here in Georgetown at GMHS. His work Winners to install their work in the GYCC at Perley school
is prominently displayed as an inspiration in both
Work in groups or solo
Penn Brook and GMHS cafeterias.
Consultation appointments available with any of our artists or teachers
Corinne McKeown Final submissions due by January 25th
artworkarchive.com/profile/corinne- Winners announced beginning of February
mckeown/about COVID friendly installations to begin mid February
Local mosaic artist extraordinaire, Corinne is To Register and for more information please email erin.duggan2008@gmail.com
acclaimed throughout Massachusetts. Focusing
her artistic expressions on mosaic artistry, Get Inspired! Learn more about what Georgetown is doing to seek equality for all:
Corinne specializes in custom pieces and
www.gssapp.org/GeorgetownPublicSchools/school-committee/social-justice-initiative/
installations. She has a keen eye for colorways
and dimension and would be an asset to anyone
developing their mural.
Kathleen Hartley
is a retired art teacher with over thirty years of
experience in public schools. Drawing and
painting techniques are her specialties, and she
has guided many mural projects.FREE PENCIL TECHNIQUES WITH MS. HARTLEY
SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF GYCC
All levels welcome!
WEEKLY SESSIONS OFFERED Rotating topics such as sports or dance figures, horse and dogs, faces.
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 4-5:00PM
NOTE: This is a great tie in with the mural contest!
SESSIONS START TUESDAY
JANUARY 12TH
Tuesdays 4-5PM
The Human Photocopier: How to Copy Any Flat Image
▪ Trick your eye into drawing accurately
Kathleen Hartley ▪ Use sighting, grids and enlargement
▪ Copy cartoons and other line images
MS HARTLEY’S GREATEST JOY IS ▪ Copy photographs with accuracy and detail of any subject: sports or
SHARING DRAWING. dance figures, animals
Thursdays 4-5PM
Improving Your Pencil Techniques for Realism and Creativity
▪ Get to know the pencil drawing tools
▪ Practice using them for success
▪ Develop skills in values (shading) and texture
▪ Learn what I call Drawing Without Thinking!
▪ Apply what you have learned to your accurate line drawings!FREE Virtual Georgetown Coffeehouse
WRITER’S WORKSHOP Step 1: Thursday, January 14th @ 4-5:30PM
SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF GYCC What’s Your Story – Fireside chat with the authors.
Let’s hear from the experts – where did they start?
Meet the writers! What can we do to get the creative juices flowing?
We have many amazing authors in our
midst. These renowned writers have all Step 2: Thursday, January 28th @ 4-5:30PM
chosen different paths and have come Let’s Dig Deep and hear some of your efforts!
from a very diverse array of Pick a piece you’d like to share and let’s collaborate.
backgrounds. The experts will help, and you may get some input from your peers.
How are you feeling about the process?
They are excited to work with you to
define your story and share it. Step 3: Thursday, February 11th @ 4-5:30PM
Let’s take your piece and share with our GYCC community.
You’re amongst friends! Open Mic Night – raise your hand to let us know if you’d like to share!
This workshop can lead to all kinds of
fun creative outcomes! Let’s see where Star Studded Writers
your story takes you. Maggie Van Galen
@maggievangalen
Elizabeth De Veer
Rachel Thomas
Registration @rachelspoonerthomas
Free virtual workshop for up to Alastair Moock
15 participants. Grades 7&8. moockmusic.com
Paul Kandarian
paulkandarian.com
Dyan DeNapoli
thepenguinlady.com
London & Chianca
petpeevescomic.comMeet our New Team!
We have hired two dynamic new GYCC staffers.
FREE They are here to connect, inspire and have FUN!
VIRTUAL OFFERINGS
SPONSORED BY THE TOWN OF GEORGETOWN
We will be hosting mostly virtual programming from Jan – March and hope to
have more in person outdoor programming once the weather turns over in
TUNE IN the Spring. Reach out to our new friends to welcome them to our GYCC
Join us for programs community!
that vary each week! John Rodgers
▪ Hailing from NH
▪ Recently back from China
Specific Programming ▪ Excited about The Arts, Gaming and Teaching
▪ @johnrodgersiii
Details will be posted
regularly on GYCC,
Facebook and IG Avre Vickers
Channels. ▪ Hailing from Orlando, FL
▪ Recently settled in Haverhill
▪ Coach, Trainer and Fitness Enthusiast
▪ @eatorstarvetraining
▪ Eatorstarvetraining.comCYCLING CLUB
Join John and his love for cycling!
FREE Let’s start with a conversation to decide where and when our
OUTDOOR CYCLING journeys will lead.
PROGRAM
Virtual Kick-Off Meeting
Thursday, January 7th, 2021 @ 4:30-5:30PM
We need you to help us determine what these adventures will
bring! Outdoors, throughout the region. Limit 10 per ride.
▪ What is your favorite trail, or a trail you’d like to explore?
▪ What days and times are best for your schedule?ART MATTERS BODY & MIND
with John Rodgers with Coach Avre
INTERACTIVE
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
▪ Acting & Producing ▪ Nutrition and Meal Planning
▪ Cycling Club ▪ Preparing for Competition
What are virtual programs? ▪ Open Mics (Music, Poetry, etc) ▪ Virtual Photography and Videography
▪ Game Competitions (Video ▪ Student Athlete Balance
• FUN ways to connect
games/ Board Games/ Card
with your community
Games)
from the comfort of your
own home
• A chance to MEET your
new team at GYCC
We want your input!
The sky is the limit! Make this your own. Don’t see something of interest?
• A safe way to learn Let your GYCC team know and we’ll work with you to develop custom programs.
something new
Join us as we build a new GYCC Youth Council
Launching in January 2021
COMING UP IN 2021-23
Open Mic Nights. Leadership Programs. Babysitting and CPR Training.
Basketball Skills & Drills. Flag Football tournament. Dungeons & Dragons.
Dances. Picnics. Ice Skating Rink. Cooking & Nutrition.FREE
VIRTUAL
PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 101
WEEKLY TUTORIALS
Intro to photography and how to use editing
applications/platforms via phones.
Learning terminology and technique
Culminating in a monthly slide show of ‘best of ’ work that
will be shared with community
Special guests to join the conversations
Sessions Start January 13th
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30PMFREE VIRTUAL
STUDENT ATHLETE
PREPARATION STUDENT ATHLETE TRAINING & PREP
MIND & BODY
Learn to maintain and balance life as a Student Athlete.
Share best practices with your peers.
Hear from alumni athletes of GMHS.
Develop leadership skills to be a successful student-athlete.
Understand the importance that being a student comes first.
Prep for high school & sports.
DISCUSSIONS LAUNCH
TUESDAY
JANUARY 12TH
3:00-4:00PMFREE MINECRAFT COMPETITIONS
VIRTUAL GAMING
JOIN US EVERY OTHER WEEK AS WE COMPETE TO
BUILD THE BEST OF THE BEST!
TOURNAMENT WILL LAST ALL WINTER JANUARY
THROUGH MARCH.
POINTS FOR BEST OF WILL BE AWARDED AND
MANAGED BY GAMING MASTER JOHN.
COMPETITIONS LAUNCH
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 13TH
4:30 – 5:30PMFREE
VIRTUAL
WORKOUT
BACK IN ACTION IN 2021
Let’s move! Stay active with tips and tricks that
can be done at home while learning the important
factors of working out.
Take a dive into learning about nutrition and foods
that help keep the body healthy.
BI-WEEKLY VIRTUAL
WORKOUT WITH IN-HOUSE
TRAINER & COACH AVRE
SESSIONS BEGIN JANUARY 12TH
Tuesday 4:30 – 5:30PM
Wednesday 3:30 – 4:30PMCREATE A FREE
VIRTUAL
BREAKOUT GAME
BREAKOUT GAMING
Learn how to create a game using
BreakoutEDU game design tools.
Use a Game Template
Use a Video Template
Use Breakout kit items such as locks
You can submit your game to
BreakoutEDU to earn a reward.
We are so excited to have Mrs. Fravel,
Technology Integration Specialist from Penn
Brook! She wants to share this awesome
game with you. Can you unlock the magic?
REGISTRATION
Tuesdays & Thursdays
January 12th – February 4th
3:30-4:30PMCALLING ALL STARS
Scripting. Acting.
FREE VIRTUAL Producing. Collaborating.
COLLABORATION
LAUNCH MEETING WEDNESDAY
JANUARY 13TH @ 7:30PM Join us as we develop a
piece from the bottom up.
WRITING. Wednesdays 7:30PM
From blank page to full production.
Create an original script that the acting
class can practice and perform! Let’s create something new
ACTING. Wednesdays 6:00PM and unforgettable together.
Learn the trade. Skills including warm
-ups, speech, mime and improv.
PRODUCING. Thursdays 6:00PM
We need all creative minds
From lighting, to point of view, setting
to costuming we will touch it all!
to join in the fun!
COLLABORATING. Special guest
speakers will join us throughout series.
Meetings will occur weekly but
staggered between the above groups.FREE
PHILOSOPHY 101
THURSDAYS STARTING
JANUARY 7TH
6:00 – 7:00PM
Philosophy is from a Greek term
Philo= Love
Sophy= knowledge
Philosophy literally translates to
'Love of knowledge' but as it stands
today, many of the old ideas of
knowledge have been put into
more categorized topics such as
science, history, psychology,
biology, math, language etc.
- What is happiness?
- For what purpose do human
beings exist?
- What is beauty?
Join us for an introduction to philosophy Class!
- How does one best live their life? We will discuss topics found in classical and contemporary
"
philosophical writings, such as the nature of truth and knowledge,
mind and body, freedom and determinism, right and wrong….
the list goes on!VIRTUALLY
PHILOSOPHY
Join John as he takes on the big
questions for an introduction to
philosophy!
Philosophy is from a Greek term
We will discuss topics found in Philo= Love & Sophy= knowledge
classical and contemporary Philosophy literally translates to 'Love of knowledge' but as it stands today, many of the old
philosophical writings, such as the ideas of knowledge have been put into categorical topics such as science, history,
nature of truth and knowledge, psychology, biology, math, language etc.
So when people think 'philosophy' today it usually translates to big 'deep' questions we still
mind and body, freedom and don't have answers to.
determinism, right and wrong etc.
* What is happiness
* For what purpose do human beings exist
* What is beauty
* How does one best live their lifeREMOTE POWER HOUR
NEW YEAR NEW YOU
CALLING ALL FULLY REMOTE STUDENTS! WE WANT YOU!
THIS SERIES WILL ALLOW US TO LEVERAGE WHAT YOU KNOW AND SHARE WITH YOUR PEERS.
MONDAYS 1:00 - 2:00PM STARTING JANUARY 11TH, 2021
Full Remote? Bored?
Having a hard time navigating the technology?
We want to help!
Our star studded GMHS admin team will jump on for
a power hour each week. Learn tips & tricks from
your admin team and peers.
Soon you’ll be soaring!
What an awesome way to connect, learn and
leverage your resources!RESOURCES WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT AND HELP KEEP YOU SAFE AND HEALTHY PLEASE CHECK OUT SOME OF THESE RESOURCES WHO ARE READY WHEN YOU ARE ECAB Network: ecabnetwork.org/covid-19-family-resources Georgetown CARES: facebook.com/groups/194149387271921 Mass PTA: pta.org/home/family-resources/coronavirus-information You Have A Village: youhaveavillage.com/resources-1 COAAST: coaast.org/resources MABHA: mabhaccess.com
GET INVOLVED
JOIN US IN SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH.
Studies show, there is a It takes a village to create a new asset for our
direct correlation between youth. We are excited to have received so much
access to assets and risky
behaviors. Communities with
support from our town, state and regional business
more assets, experience owners. We want to continue to build the
less risky behavior within momentum and offerings.
their young population.
The Georgetown Youth WHERE TO START:
Community Center is a
Friends of GYCC Board
thriving community asset
designed to support our
GYCC Youth Council
youth. Community Coalition
We strive to be a reliable
Host A Program This Spring
asset. With support from our Donate to Friends of GYCC
community, we will continue Help Raise Funds through Grants
to build this resource for
Follow GYCC on Social Media
years to come.
Tell our leaders how much you love us!REGISTER NOW! WWW.GEORGETOWNYOUTH.ORG
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