MYC 
August 2017
Newsletter
Half Way Through our MYC Summer Camp!

We have had such a great summer so far with trips to SkyZone, Water Wizz, Ice Skating, PawSox and Canobie Lake Park this week! The kids have also been able to enjoy Arts & Crafts, Fino Pool and snack making on movie day! Thank you to all the families have participated in our camp so far!

We do still have availability for our summer camp for the final two weeks (August 14-18 and August 21-25). Unfortunately, we have no availability for this week, August 7-11. FYI: You must sign up by the Wednesday of the requested week  (limited space available). 

A free lunch is also available to all our campers, thanks to the Milford Summer Food Service Program!  Camp will be $140/week for Milford Residents, $150/week for non-Milford Residents, or $50 per day to attend. 

For registration form, click here. For MYC Summer Camp schedule of activities, click here.
Thank You to all of our Summer Camp Scholarship Donors!

On behalf of the Milford Youth Center, we would like to thank Milford Federal Savings and Loan Association, Homefield Credit Union, Milford National Charitable Foundation and the Milford Rotary Club for your generous donations towards our summer camp program!!! Every year we receive donations that help make camp available for local youth in need! If there are any local businesses, organizations or individuals that would like to sponsor a camper or family this summer, please contact the Center at 508-473-1756!
Milford Summer Food Service Program! 

The Milford Area Humanitarian Coalition and the Hockomock Area YMCA wlll continue to help provide summer lunches to youth and families in Milford through their eleven week summer lunch program, which will end on August 25, 2017. For flier, click here

Come join us for lunch between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at three Milford locations:
  • Memorial Elementary School, 12 Walnut St. 
  • The Milford Youth Center, 24 Pearl St. 
  • The Forum at BCC Downtown, 202 Main St.
Thank you to all the amazing volunteers and donors who allow this program to continue! For a recent Milford Daily News article, click here
TUNE IN or Donate NOW Towards our
 MYC Telethon!!! 

Tune into this months Milford Youth Center Telethon LIVE to help the Youth Center create a Music Room on Saturday, August 19th, 4pm-10pm on Milford TV:
  • Comcast CH8 & CH38 
  • Verizon CH11 & Ch40 
  • Watch us LIVE on MilfordTV.net
You are also able to donate now by clicking here ! Help us kick off fundraising and your name and/or business will be listed on the live thermometer from now and throughout the LIVE Telethon! Click here for a promo video that some of our youth participated in! 

Here is a sneak peek at some of our performers and acts: High Altitude Jump Rope team, Zero Drift, Penguin Apocalypse, comedian Jerry Caruso, stunt bike rider Dan Duest, Carly Gonzalez, Mendon County Band, Justin & Ray, and many more! Click here for more information! 

In an effort to help the Center, after State funding was cut, Milford TV offered to join forces and put on a telethon to draw attention to the Youth Center's endeavors to finish our music rooms and studio, areas that were not a part of the scope of the renovation.  As always, we appreciate the support from the community and thank Milford TV for their time and help with planning this event with us! Thank you Ray Auger for our awesome flier as well! Thank you to Signs Plus for the awesome banner on route 140 in front of Milford TV! If you are interested in sponsorship, please call the Center at 508-473-1756 or email milfordyouthcenter@comcast.net 
Almost Time for Back to School! 

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer and excited to start a new school year! The Center will be opening its after-school program on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 30, 2017. For updated registration forms please click here

The first and second day of school, kids will be welcomed in and can also pick up registration forms then.  Starting Tuesday September 5 th , any child coming to the after-school program must be registered or they will not be able to stay! So get your registration forms in the earlier the better! After turning in a registration form, the after-school member will be issued a key tag. If the child has been here for the previous school year, they use the same key tag.  Replacement key tags can be purchased for $1.  The key tag will be used to sign in and out daily and for us to track attendance. Our calendar for September will be available soon!
 
The Milford Youth Center has become the focal point for the children of Milford. It hosts many different activities and events throughout the year for the youth! The Milford Youth Center's after school program is open for youth ages 8-18, free of charge, from 2-6 pm Monday through Friday (check monthly calendar for any changes). All members must be a Milford resident or attend Milford Schools. All Youth members must be picked up by time of closing (unless they walk home). Pick up is outside of the building on 24 Pearl St.  There may be additional permission forms to participate, due to some programs being held off site (Transportation is not provided). The game room, gymnasium and lounge, will be opened daily. 
 
Volunteers are always welcome to assist with the after-school program or during the morning hours! We are always looking for help during the after-school hours, 2-6 PM. You may also run a program/activity during the after-school program.  We also need volunteers for our monthly evening events. Please  contact us if you would like to volunteer. 

Teachers Driving Academy
 August 2017 Classes!

We are accepting registrations for Teacher's Driving Academy for the August 2017 school session! The Milford Youth Center is pleased to partner with Teachers Driving Academy to offer students a great program, at a reasonable price, with added convenience of taking classes right at school! For more information, click hereEvery registration fee is made out to "The Town of Milford- Milford Youth Center" as a donation from the TDA. Please mail form to the Youth Center address at 24 Pearl St.  We are very grateful for this collaboration and support! The 2017-2018 school year registration will be available shortly! 

Rentals Available at MYC!
Now that we have our beautiful renovations, we would love to share them with the community!  The Milford Youth Center is available for rental purposes. The rooms we have available to rent as of right now are the gymnasium and/or stage area, conference room and batting cages. We do require an application to be filled out 3 weeks prior to your event and must comply with our rules and regulations. All information required must be submitted prior to the approval of your request. Please contact, Assistant Director Katie Covell here or at 508-473-1756 for more information. All booking for rentals are by appointment only!
Business AD Space Available to Support the Milford Youth Center!

 
How it works: When members enter the Center, they'll see your ad on the check-in screen. They'll touch the screen in order to check-in for their activities each day. After completing the check-in process, your ad will be shown again as part of a 'thank you' screen. Your ad will show itself all day like a digital billboard.

Price: $1000 per year or $1800 for 2 years. Your ad will rotate every 10 seconds. The Milford Youth Center typically operate from 10:00am - 10:00pm, Monday - Friday, and various hours on the weekends for rentals. Contact milfordyouthcenter@comcast.net or 508-473-1756 for details and specific pricing.

Screen size and presence: 23" wide aspect touchscreen mounted or located on front-desk

Artwork dimensions/format: 23" Wide Aspect screen (2:1 ratio) with diagonal of 23", which translates to a height of 10" and width of 20.00". Highest resolution possible (300 DPI or greater) and EPS/vector or any image format.

Reporting: At the end of each month, you'll receive a report showing the number of impressions and unique viewers. You'll also receive information regarding the gender and age of people who viewed your advertisement.
Why: All proceeds go directly towards Youth Center programming and supplies, allowing the Center to remain a free program to all the youth of Milford. Your business will be able to support this cause, while also promoting your company!

Please find attached the current listing of meals offered in the Milford
area throughout the month.  

There are free meal options in Milford and all are welcome! Meals are available almost everyday of the week!  For different locations for different days, please click  here


 

    The MYC Monthly Newsletter will be e-mailed at the beginning of every month. If you would like to have something placed in the newsletter please e-mail Jen Ward, at jward@milfordyouthcenter.net.

August 7, 2017
In This Issue
MYC Summer Camp
MYC Summer Camp Scholarships
Milford Summer Food Service Program
MYC Telethon
MYC After School Program
TDA
Rentals at MYC
Business AD Space at MYC
Free Community Meals

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Milford Youth Center (MYC) mission  is to provide a safe environment that promotes self esteem, builds character, and fosters the notion of community and the importance of respecting and serving others. For more information, click here .

The  MYC  works together with other community organizations to provide resources and opportunities for youth to make healthy decisions. The MYC works to provide local youth with the necessary activities and events that help them develop physically, mentally, socially and emotionally through their childhood years. By providing Milford youth with these types of programs and a safe environment during the after school hours and during our monthly events, we hope to address adolescent risk factors as well as promoting the partnership among community members to ensure a comprehensive vision and plan for the health of the youth in the town of Milford.

Milford Youth Center:  milfordyouthcenter@comcast.net
phone: 508.473.1756
web: http://milfordyouthcenter.net/