• Open Gym- Open gym is a non-structured program where youth are allowed free play and choice of activities in the gym as well as the rest of the youth center (lounge and game room).

• Homework Help- Youth can, upon request receive help from staff in the game room area for homework they are having trouble with. All game systems will be turned off for the first hour of the after-school program in order to provide a more focused environment for getting work done. If youth would prefer not to have help with their homework, they are provided space to do it on their own.

• Weight Lifting (ages 16-18) - Weight Lifting will be run by our former After School Member and now volunteer Shapel Feaster. This program is run in our very own gym. Kids will learn the proper way to lift weights, use gym equipment and build healthy muscle.

• Quiet Zone- Quiet zone is a volunteer run program that allows the student access to our computer lab along with a quiet space to study, do homework or read silently!

• Pound- Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. This program is sponsored by Milford Regional Hospital and run by Cara from FerroneFit/Project Fit.

STEM- STEM will be run by Kim Wach, one of returning volunteers. Understanding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Skills. Think about key skills needed in today's workplace: problem solving, analytical thinking, and the ability to work independently. What do they all have in common? They're all related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Kids will learn how these skills can be used in everyday life while having fun creating their own projects at MYC.

Youth Council- Youth Council will be run by Chrissy Ferrucci. In Youth Council, kids will learn to be youth leaders in their own community. Our youth council members strive to make a difference in the community by facilitating different youth community events and taking part in volunteer opportunities.

• Boxing- Bootcamp is run by volunteer Brian Bell. Brian has assisted in running this group in the past and has brings a lot of experience to this program. This is a group class that meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• Fishing- Fishing will be run by volunteer Bob Gilmore. Bob has been continuing our fishing program for some time now and we love to see him back! This fishing program will take place at Fino. This will be a fun class of getting to know how to use a fishing pole and bait a hook. It will be a catch and release class.

• Improv- Improv will be run by our volunteer Barbara Brashier and our Program Coordinator Kathleen Irwin. This program will allow kids to learn to be comfortable in their own skin while learning some basic acting skills. We hope to have as much fun as we did during our summer camp improve and help build some new talent.

• Gardening- Gardening will be run by one of our After-School staff members, Chrissy Ferrucci. Chrissy grew up at a nearby farm in Milford and has a plethora of knowledge in regards to growing and maintaining a garden. We can't wait to incorporate some of our delicious vegetables into our nutrition classes!

• Crafts- Crafts is led by staff member Joanna Abrantes and volunteer Darlene Dulude. Joanna and Darlene have a great eye for fun crafts for all ages. This program is all about fun and creativity, and a lot of experimenting from Pinterest. We use a lot of up-cycled materials so youth can learn about recycling and the benefits it has to the environment.

Nutrition- Led by our Assistant Director Katie Covell and volunteer Darlene Dulude, this program will focus on all of the students making easy and fun recipes as well as tasting new foods. Youth will also be shown the importance of healthy eating through modeling and will be encouraged to make healthy changes through discussion and staff guidance. We also love to utilize food right from our indoor and outdoor garden!

• Nail Salon- Nail Salon will be run by our Assistant Director, Katie Covell. This month the nail salon will be open to all after school members Oct. 30th, right in time for Halloween! So come in, relax and have your nails done for free!

• Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy-We are very excited to welcome back Dawn Foley who was trained from Dog B.O.N.E.S therapy, Dawn will be offering her therapy dog service at least once a month at the Milford Youth Center. Dawn and her two therapy dogs (Daisy, a 12 year old King Charles Cavalier) and (Callie, a 14 month cocker spaniel) will be greeting students on Oct. 4th.

• **ON NOV. 1ST WE CLOSE AT 5 PM! All after school members will need to be picked up by 5 pm in order to MYC staff to get ready for our MYC Haunted Maze, open to the public from 7-9 PM! Reminder this event is $3/person or $10 family unless you donate an item to our monthly collection! Wear you costume and enjoy all the fun and scary activities!

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 of Milford and/or the Milford Schools. 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, website and social media for any changes due to weather, holidays or vacation weeks). 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. Please visit our website for both our  weather policy and  traffic control plan.

All participants must fill out a  registration form annually to be a member. Once this form is completed and returned to the Center, the member will be provided with a key tag and ID number (if they are new members to the program). This will be how the Youth Center staff will track attendance. Therefore, all members are required to bring in their key tag in order to enter the facility. If key tag is lost, the Center will charge $1.00 for replacement. The game room, lounge and gymnasium will be offered daily. There will be structured programs that participants must sign up for to participate in. Members are also able to use our washer and dryer, free of charge, during operation hours. The Center also offers a free snack and dinner program, due to the collaboration of CACFP, Hockomock Area YMCA and the Milford School Food & Nutrition Services department.