Y.O.U Grades 5-8

Youth Opportunities Unlimited

Youth Opportunities Unlimited is a structured program for YMCA members designed to keep students actively engaged after school. 5th and 6th graders are met at the elementary school by a Y.O.U. staff member and are escorted to the YMCA facility. The program is based out of the Youth Center, a place where students can lounge on the couches, play billiards, bumper pool, and air hockey. The snack bar is open daily and provides healthy snacks at an affordable price. Some of the different activities include gym games, weight training, cardiovascular workouts, arts and crafts, cooking club, video games, movies, and free time. Homework assistance is always available and students are encouraged to seek help when needed. This program was intiated through the help of the National Recreational Foundation.

Please contact Maggie Cote, Asst. Program Director for more info @ 633-2855

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Teen Night Dances

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The Boothbay Region YMCA wants to provide safe and fun activities for its area’s youth, and that includes the weekends. Once a month the Y.O.U. program holds a dance at the YMCA with DJs from The Soundwave, one of Maine’s premier DJ services The night includes food, drinks, billiards, and of course, dancing! Teen Night Dances are for all 5th-8th graders, regardless of YMCA membership. The cost is $5.00.

These programs targets these developmental assets:

Other Adult Relationships-Young person receives support from three or more nonparent adults.

Caring Neighborhood-Young person experiences caring neighbors.

Community Values Youth-Young person perceives that adults in the community value youth.

Safety-Young person feels safe at home, school, and in the neighborhood.

Neighborhood Boundaries-Neighbors take responsibility for monitoring young people’s behavior.

Adult Role Models-Parent(s) and other adults model positive, responsible behavior.

Positive Peer Influence-Young person’s best friends model responsible behavior.

High Expectations-Both parent(s) and teachers encourage the young person to do well.

Creative Activities-Young person spends three or more hours per week in lessons or practice in music, theater, or other arts.

Youth Programs-Young person spends three or more hours per week in sports, clubs, or

organizations at school and/or in the community.

Caring-Young person places high value on helping other people.

Honesty-Young person "tells the truth even when it is not easy."

Responsibility-Young person accepts and takes personal responsibility.

Interpersonal Competence-Young person has empathy, sensitivity, and friendship skills.

Peaceful Conflict Resolution-Young person seeks to resolve conflict nonviolently.

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