Let's Make Patriotic Cards For Veterans!
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On Wednesday, July 27th the Youth Bureau will be holding an in-person program at the Smithtown Library
(Main Branch located at: 1 North Country Rd. )
School-aged children from K - 12 are invited to participate and create patriotic cards to thank veteran residents at the Northport VA Medical Center .
These cards will reflect the appreciation and remembrance for their service to our country.
Please choose and register for the morning OR afternoon session
(Register ASAP - Spots will fill FAST)
1 Hour of Community Service
will be provided
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Youth Civic Engagement -
We signed the Declaration of Participation!
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The Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau has signed the Youth Service America pledge committing to help the Nation achieve...
50% Youth Volunteer Participation by America 250 on July 4, 2026.
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Civic engagement is defined as working to make a difference in the civic life of one’s community and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference.
It means promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes including: volunteering, forms of political activism, environmentalism, and community and national service.
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Civic Responsibility is our responsibility as citizens and is comprised of actions and attitudes associated with democratic governance and social participation.
Civic responsibility can include participation in government, church, volunteers and memberships of voluntary associations. Actions of civic responsibility can be displayed in advocacy for various causes, such as political, economic, civil, environmental or quality of life issues.
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Town of Smithtown
FIRST Annual Pride Month Celebration
Family Picnic at Hoyt Farm
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The Town of Smithtown Anti-Bias Task Force & Youth Bureau
sponsored this family-friendly gathering to celebrate
LGBTQ+ Pride Month with friends, food, crafts, and music!
Special Thanks to Commack School District, Kings Park School District, Smithtown Central School District, Free Mom Hugs, and LGBT Network.
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-- *Click the flyer to see some GREAT pics
from the event!-->
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Did You Know Benjamin Franklin wanted our National Bird to be a Turkey?
He was overruled by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who recommended the bald eagle.
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In-Person Events:
Annual Family Pool Party
July 13th: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Rain date is July 14th. Registration and wait list are currently full.
Creating Patriotic Cards For Veterans
July 27th: 10:00am-11:00am & 3:00pm-4:00pm
See information above.
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Let's talk about Patriotism!
Patriotism is about the love, devotion, and regards towards one’s country land.
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Patriotism IS:
- Pride in who you are
- Appreciation of one's country and it's values
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Ways to raise patriotism in school going children:
- Make Awareness to Preserve History and Heritage
- Inform Them Concerning the Sacrifices of Our People
- Impart Respect for the Nation and Its People
- Cause Them To take an interest in Patriotic Activities
Source: ecoleglobale.com
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Patriotism is NOT:
- Pride in who you aren't
- Hatred of other countries
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STAY TUNED for the replanting of the
Town of Smithtown Kindness Rock Garden!
New location to be announced
We will be recruiting volunteers to help us "replant" .
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Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau After- School Enrichment Programs
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The Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau offers a variety of after school enrichment programs!
We provide programming at all our of our township school districts and local organizations (including scout programs). Programs are usually offered in person, but all can be provided virtually in some form. These programs are generally offered during after-school hours, but all can be scheduled during classroom time if desired.
There are many scheduling options, and all are flexible by design to best meet the needs of each school. All programs are fully funded and can be provided to schools by trained, professional Youth Bureau personnel at no cost.
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“Babysitting/Child Care Skills”: In this very popular program Middle School students learn by practicing skills on RealCare babies to hold, change, and feed life-like babies, and have opportunity to practice how to soothe a crying “baby”. Students also learn about child development activities and basic interview skills as it pertains to becoming a babysitter and speaking to parents.
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Here's what one student had to say recently about our babysitting course:
"I took this class because I know someone who got hired for a babysitting job because they had a certificate from the Youth Bureau"
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“Study Skills”: This program provides tips and advice for middle school students to improve their time management skills as it pertains to their study habits. This helps to improve their overall school performance by being better organized in completing tasks and preparing for exams and projects.
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“Leadership Skills Bootcamp” – This highly interactive four session series was developed to provide students with life long skills to prepare them to be effective leaders in their schools and communities.
Students will learn AND practice important skills such as: effective communication; group problem solving/decision making & goal setting; dealing effectively with different personalities; conflict resolution; public speaking and motivating others.
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*Eight Dimensions of Wellness-
“Be Your Best Self”: This program gives students time to recognize the importance of overall wellness by providing students with information and activities which focus on each of the eight area of wellness, incorporating coping skills such as deep breathing, mindfulness AND finding balance in life.
*“Be Your Best Self” utilizes the SAMHSA – Eight Dimensions of Wellness framework. Each dimension of wellness is interrelated with another and equally vital in the pursuit of optimum health.
*8 Dimensions of Wellness: Social, Environmental, Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Occupational, Intellectual, & Financial.
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*Programs are designed to be provided in a multi-session series to be most effective. Various sessions and topics can be broken down for a shorter series or one-time/one topic workshop. |
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Interested in scheduling? Email Janine Marc-Anthony, our Youth Services Coordinator to request further information and discuss scheduling one or several of these enrichment programs for your school!
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Community Partner Agency Volunteer Opportunities: |
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Creative Connections Campaign
HALI’s Creative Connections campaign connects with our
community experiencing loneliness through letters, pictures,
drawings, poetry, and art that can be delivered to and
kept by people living in these lonely places.
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Please email Jessica Peretz with any questions at:
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To reach every person residing at Pilgrim State Hospital and keep the Creative Connections campaign going they will need 275 letters/art/cards each month!
Participant's can earn a max. of 5 hours of community service.
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To participate, please mail your creations to:
Hands Across Long Island
Attn: Jessica Peretz
159 Brightside Avenue
Central Islip, NY, 11722
4 cards = 1 hour of community service
8 cards = 2 hours of community service
12 cards = 3 hours of community service
16 cards = 4 hours of community service
20 cards = 5 hours of community service
Cards must be worded to reflect sentiment and/or
demonstrate artistic effort to be counted.
Use the PDF below to VIEW & SHARE the entire Creative Connections
Invitation Letter with your group
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Smithtown Library System Teen Volunteer Opportunities |
Registration requirements for all programs are listed in the description of each program.
Library teen volunteer opportunities are open to those in grades 6-12 (up to age 18), unless otherwise noted.
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EXPLORE Your Neighborhood Library! Beyond the volunteer opportunities, check out some of the great programs the Smithtown Library System has to offer:
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"The Do's & Don'ts of
Internet Safety"
A great quick & easy way middle and high school students can earn community service credit!
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Step 3: At the end of each level, choose the option to Create a certificate and save it to your computer.
Step 4: Send ALL four certificates to: youthbureau@smithtownny.gov with the participants Full Name as you would like it to appear on the certificate.
Participants will earn 1 hour of community service.
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Have a Minute to Take our Survey?
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Please complete the survey below to assist the Youth Bureau in determining the programming needs of your community.
Your feedback will allow the bureau to effectively schedule programs for 2022!
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Youth Bureau Community Needs Assessment Survey- First Quarter 2022
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Participants who complete the survey and provide their email addresses during June
will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Uber Eats Gift Card!
The survey only takes a few minutes to complete
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Girl Scout Babysitting & College Knowledge Badges:
Let us help you earn your next Scout badge this SUMMER!
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Our "Babysitting Skills" Course satisfies the Babysitting Badge requirements by covering topics such as: Interviewing for your first babysitting job; First Aid/Emergencies; and Developmental stages of kids.
Our Scout workshop on “College Knowledge” is a great way to earn yet another badge!!
Leaders or Scouts – contact us if you would like to schedule a free workshop for your troop!
*Other training topics which can be tailored to meet scouting badges include:
Leadership Skills; Public Speaking; Time Management & Organizational Skills; Communication Skills & Empathy; College & Career Exploration; Life Skills; Exploring Art; Healthy Living; etc.
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*Boy & Girl Scouts & Troop Leaders– Please contact us if you would like to arrange a free workshop for your troop to help scouts earn their badges!
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Girl Scout Leaders can email Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Manager of Programs, Hanorah Gholam.
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Boy Scout Troop Leaders can email Roseann Conforti. Youth Educator/Community Relations Assistant.
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Community Service Starts Here! |
Students... Join the Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau
Volunteer Corps
&
Local Community Groups/Agencies... Become a Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau
Volunteer Program Partner
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Join the hundreds of Other Local
Youth and Families as registered...
Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau
Volunteer Corps Members
Registered volunteers will receive notification of all volunteer opportunities with the Youth Bureau, other Town Departments, as well as for all of our local community partners.
Registered Volunteer Corps members will get priority in registering for community service.
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Does your group/agency
Need Volunteers?
The Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau promotes volunteerism and fosters positive social and leadership opportunities for
youth and families throughout the township.
The Youth Bureau is interested in partnering with local
groups and organizations to promote volunteer
opportunities for youth and families in the community.
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For More Information About the Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau and our Programs & Services... |
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Town of Smithtown Horizons Counseling & Education Center |
Horizons Counseling and Education Center is an OASAS-licensed not-for-profit agency funded to provide adolescent & adult treatment, prevention and education services for drug and alcohol related problems.
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Full Assessment Services:
Appointments Are Available
If there is any concern that you, your child, or another family member may be experiencing a substance abuse issue, PLEASE reach out for information and support.
This has been an extremely challenging time for individuals and families. There is absolutely no shame in seeking assistance in helping yourself and/or loved ones to deal with this situation together.
You don't have to go through this alone...
There is HELP available.
Details can be requested, as well as an appointment for an assuring, professional assessment of the situation you are experiencing.
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The full Assessment & Intake Procedure consists of:
· Phone screening
· In-Person or Virtual Appointment with a Clinical Staff Member to Discuss Potential Need for Treatment
· Consultation with a Member of Our Nursing Staff
· Evaluation with Our Psychiatric Practitioner (provided if needed)
· Drug/Alcohol Testing
· Sessions and with Family and any Person Involved in Your Life
Medication-assisted treatment can be provided
Telehealth Services Available
631-360-7578
To get further information and/or to schedule an assessment:
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Research-Based Prevention Programming:
Horizons Counseling and Education Center's Prevention Program works with local schools and community groups to develop and offer drug and alcohol presentations virtually and/or in-person.. If you are interested in a presentation or in having your students take part in an evidence-based preventive, resiliency building program please contact Kelly Devito for more information:
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Visit both of the following EXCELLENT sources for quality family activities: |
Smithtown Children's Foundation (SCF): Provide financial and emotional support to children & families within our Smithtown community by bridging family, friends, neighbors & local business to act as ONE in times of crisis:
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Mental Health Resources:
NYS Office of Mental Health Emotional Support Line:
1-844-863-9314, Additional information:
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161 E. Main Street
Smithtown, NY 11787
Phone: (631) 360-7595
Fax: (631) 360-7687
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