10. CROYA youth sold over $16,000 worth of plants in this year's Poinsettia Sale, which we believe is a new record! Pick-up and delivery is Friday, December 1st from 12:00-5:00pm and Saturday, December 2nd from 10:00am - 3:00pm. For any questions regarding your poinsettia order, call CROYA at (847) 810-3980.

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9. CROYA's 25th Annual Donut Bowl was one of the biggest ever! High school youth and police officers played flag football, enjoyed pizza and donuts, and had great discussion. The Donut Bowl is one of the longest standing traditions at CROYA, and this year's event did not disappoint.

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8. 95 High School Youth attended CROYA's Fall Retreat at Camp Henry Horner! The Fall Retreat is one of CROYA's greatest traditions, dating back 35 years! Youth make new friends, break down stereotypes, and participate in many group activities. The retreat provides support for the youth as they discuss the issues teenagers face during their high school years.

7. CROYA's High School Wednesday Night Meetings for December are 7:00-8:00pm:

December 6 - DODGEBALL!

December 13 - Holiday Party!

December 20 - Final Exams De-stressing!

6. CROYA's Middle School Meetings for December are full of fun for everyone!

Art Club is every Monday at 3:30pm!

Middle School Meetings are every Tuesday at 4:00pm, including the Holiday Party on December 19th.

Cooking Club is every Thursday at 4:00pm!

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5. CROYA youth will volunteer at the Gorton's Kid's Only Holiday Shopping event on Wednesday, December 6th.

4. Activator Music Academy is the music school at CROYA, and Sam Subar is one of the main music teachers. Sam has a huge variety of music interests, including jazz, r&b, folk, reggae, country, and rock. Some of Sam's favorite artists are Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, James Taylor, Bob Marley, The Beatles, and more! Sam's first real mentor was a Grammy award winning drummer named Jim Hines, who toured with Brian Wilson from the Beach Boys! Jim helped Sam develop into the musician and teacher he is today. When Sam was in college, he studied music with Bob Gulloti, who is considered one of the best free-jazz drummers of our time. Sam also credits his Mom and siblings as big influences on him becoming an artist. Click here for more information about how to sign up for music lessons.

3. CROYA Staff will be handing out snacks at the Study Break table in the LFHS Commons in between exams on Tuesday, Dec. 19th from 10:40-11:30am. Come have a free snack and destress between your exams!

2. CROYA wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season! CROYA will be closed December 25-29, and will reopen for activities on Tuesday, January 2nd. Be on the lookout for fun winter break activities!

1. CROYA's Poinsettia Pizza Party for all those who helped sell or deliver poinsettias is on Thursday, December 14th from 5:30-6:30pm. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top sellers, and CROYA merch will be awarded to everyone who helped!