Youth Center & Afterschool, Griswold, CT

Youth Center Clubs Hosted at the GES, GMS & GHS.
Free To Residents of Jewett City & Griswold!
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State Department of Education's

Youth Services Bureau 58
Griswold's Community Youth Center

Our Mission:

Our goal is to enrich the social, recreational, cultural and educational experiences of our residents through a variety of opportunities for all ages while addressing and achieving our unique communities needs. Our Youth Center is for residents 10 & Up. We have a computer lab, video games, snacks and crafts for kids to do. With two Supervisors plus Staff on each day, we will watch over your kids until 5 pm. We do not take care of kids under 10, but here is list of local daycare providers that may help. (VIEW LIST)

All Programs a Free to Our Residents. Proudly serving our Griswold/Jewett City youth.

They are the future of our Town! Come in and take a look around. If you kid comes home from school & is bored... give the YC a try.

The Griswold Youth Center & Jewett City Resident Troopers work together on a weekly basis. We are Partners in Creating a Better Community for our Kids!

OUR STAFF
Ms. B, Ricky, Becca, Mike, Phil, Kathryn & Ryan Aubin, Director

THE BUSIEST LITTLE TOWN OWNED BUILDING IN TOWN!

SEASONAL SERVICES
Enroll in AUG : Backpacks & Supplies
Enroll in OCT : Holiday Helpers Christmas Gifts
Held in NOV : CPR / First Aid Certification Training
Held in JAN : Babysitting Training & Certification

SCHOOL SEASON SERVICES
Tutoring : GES & GMS Students
Afterschool Youth Center Drop-In Program (Info on Back)
YC Afterschool in the School: Enrichment Clubs
Juvenile Review Board (JRB)
Families with Service Needs Board (FWSN)
Printer Ink Cartridge Recycling
Summer Camp & Youth Basketball Financial Aid
Individual & Family Counseling : Referrals to UCFS
Community Service & Internships
Community Outreach Events & Seasonal Parties
Youth Center’s Movies in the Park
Youth Center Rocks Concert Series
YC Wellness Studio Enrichment (2nd Floor)
Youth & Family Social Services Referrals

PARTNERING COMMUNITY SERVICES
Feed the Need : Free Food & Take Home Items
Partner : Lifehouse Church of Plainfield
When : Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 11 am - 1 pm
Website: lighthousechurchct.com

Afterschool Snacks at the Youth Center
Partner : The First Congregational Church of Plainfield
When : Monday > Friday
Website: fccplainfieldct.org

Teen Pregnancy Testing, Info & Mobile Ultrasounds
Partner : Caring Families Pregnancy ServicesWhen : By Appointment Only - Call: 860.377.8460
Website : gomobilect.com

Connecticut Foster & Adoption Services
Partner : Department of Children & Families

Phone Number - 860-886-7500 ext. 355

Website: www.ctadoptions.org

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Youth Center Hours
During School Season

Drop-in After-School Program

During School Season:

Monday ~ Thursday

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Friday

1:00 - 6:00 pm

OUR SERVICES &
OUTREACH OPTIONS

(please note, some are
seasonal or not listed)

HOLIDAY HELPERS - CHRISTMAS GIFT PROGRAM

PAW 2 PAW SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Ask for our Scholarship Opportunities for All Programs we Organize!
We partially fund programs for Residents who fall into the certain tax incomes based off your documents from the years prior.
Our goal is to make all of our programming available for all families regardless their financial status. Please remember to apply before each deadline! Programs include Summer Camp, Basketball and others. Funding is only used for Residents of Jewett City & Griswold. Funding is supplied partially by the Town & Donors.

Want to Donate?

Send a Check to: Griswold Finance Department, 28 Main Street, Jewett City, CT 06351

(Write in Memo Line: YC Paw 2 Paw Scholarship Fund)

WE RECYCLE!DONATE USED PRINTER INK, CELL PHONES & MORE

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Youth Center Clubs Hosted at the GES, GMS & GHS. Free To Residents of Jewett City & Griswold!Click Below to Sign Up. Create or Use your Previous Account. It's Easy.