YOUR guide to what's going on for
Young People in the Rose Tree Media Area!
Supervised Programs Organized for Teens
MANY EVENTS ARE FREE & HAVE FREE FOOD!
*Event times/dates are subject to change.
WHO IS THE S.P.O.T. NETWORK?
The Corner S.P.O.T. @ Holcomb
Delaware County Youth Connection
Focus Psychological Associates
Healthy Communities Initiative
Media-Upper Providence Free Library
Media Youth Center
Reformation Lutheran Church-R.O.C.K. Youth Group
Rocky Run YMCA
Ken Williams Recovery
Prysm Youth Group
UPCOMING S.P.O.T. NETWORK EVENTS
DCYC: DARE TO BE PART OF THE ADVENTURE!
UPCOMING TRIPS:
ROCKCLIMBING: December 5th
All participants MUST register for trips and complete a Parent Packet. To download the parent packet click HERE! For more information about DCYC or to register for an upcoming trip, please contact Alex Compton at 484-444-0412.
MEDIA YOUTH CENTER HOOPS BASKETBALLPROGRAM FALL/WINTER 2009-10
MYC's Hoops Basketball League for Girls and Boys grades 2-9 will be holding tryouts beginning Wednesday, October 28th. For registration information and Tryout schedule CLICK HERE! League begins on Wednesday, December 2nd. For more information call 610-566-5877.
ROCKY RUN YMCA YOUTH EVENTS & PROGRAMS
TEEN ADVENTURE NIGHT
Join your friends and hang out in a safe space on a Saturday night! Play sports and games, sing songs, compete in contests, ping pong, billiards, foosball, dance and more! Teen Nights welcome youth in grades 6-9. $3 for members, $5 for non-members. Registration is appreci-to register please contact Mark at 610-627-9622.
WHEN: Every 1st Saturday of the month, 7-10PM (Oct. 3rd, Nov. 7th, Dec. 5th, Jan. 2nd)
LEADERS CLUB This club provides a place for you to become a better person and leader while learning more about yourself and the world around you. grades 7-12. FREE for all members!
WHEN: Every Thursday through the school year from 7-8:30 PM
EARTH SERVICES CORP
A service-learning program for teens ready to make a difference in their communities. Teens will work hand-in-hand with others to solve important issues and make a difference in our community. Teens grades 9-12 welcome. FREE for members!WHEN: Every Wednesday through the school year from 7-8 PM
YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT
This program is for teens who are interested in how the government and politics affect their lives and the community. Teens will attend a conference where they can participate in presenting their own bills and laws to the PA Congress in Harrisburg. WHEN: Every Wednesday through the school year from 7-8 PM
To register or for more information about Rocky Run's youth programs please contact Mark Kalloz at 610-627-9622 or email mkalloz@philaymca.org
PRYSM YOUTH GROUPDelaware County provides Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth and their Straight Allies with a safe, caring and respectful environment that will facilitate growth, educational awareness and leadership development. PRYSM meets EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FROM 6:30-8:30PM IN MEDIA.Youth ages 14-20 are welcome. Please visit www.prysm.vpweb.com for more info!
PRYSM ROCK BAND TOURNAMENT!Come dressed in character with your band members and win prizes for: Best Score, Best Dressed, and Best Performance!
WHERE: 126 E. Baltimore Pike, Media PA
WHEN: Wednesday Nov. 25th, 6:30-8:30pm
ROCK OUT BEFORE YOU PIG OUT ON THANKSGIVING!!!
POST-FEAST DROP-IN TIME@ THE CORNER S.P.O.T.!
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27TH FROM 12 NOON TO 4PM Burn off the food coma with Wii Sports & Rockband! Taboo, jenga, and pictionary! Relax with a movie! FREE (non-leftover) snacks! Bring your friends! For more info call Chrissie at
484-444-0412! The Corner S.P.O.T. is located in the office of Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems, 126 E. Baltimore Pk., Media (in Gayley Sq. Shopping Center across from Pinocchio's Pizza)
EURO GAMES BOARD NIGHT@ Media-Upper Providence Free Library
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH FROM 5:30-9:00pm. Games last approximately 2 hours and beginners ARE welcome! No registration is required for this FREE ACTIVITY! Please come out and learn these challenging games which emphasize strategy rather than luck. Among the games that will be played are:
Ticket to Ride - With elegantly simple gameplay, Ticket to Ride can be learned in 3 minutes, while providing players with intense strategic andtactical decisions every turn (ages 8+)
Prince of Florence - This game involves developing medieval and renaissancecities to attract various professions, which enriches the cities culturally (ages 12+)
Puerto Rico - The players are plantation owners in Puerto Rico in the dayswhen ships had sails (ages 12+)
Settlers of Catan - In Settlers of Catan, players try to be the dominantforce on the island of Catan by building settlements, cities, and roads (ages 8+)
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
at the CORNER S.P.O.T. @ HOLCOMB
All Corner S.P.O.T. activities are
FREE to Delaware County Residents
Manic Mondays (HS & MS)
Drop in at the Corner S.P.O.T. after school to play the Wii or other games, hang out with friends or work on homework.The space is all yours!
WHEN: 3-6pm, Every Monday
Creative Expression Tuesdays (HS & MS)
Express yourself through arts, photography, painting and more!
WHEN: 3-6pm, Every Tuesday
Dynamic Discussion Thursdays (HS)
Need a place to talk? Topics will include: school, family issues, relationships and whatever else is on your mind. For more info, call Alex @ 484-444-0412.
WHEN: 4-5pm, Every Thursday
T.G.I.Fridays (HS & MS)
Movies! Wii Tournaments! FREE FOOD! Game Nights!
End the week relaxing at the Corner S.P.O.T.!!!
WHEN: 6:30-9pm
Middle School--Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month
High School--Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month
The Corner S.P.O.T. is located in the office of Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems, 126 E. Baltimore Pk., Media (in Gayley Sq. Shopping Center across from Pinocchio's Pizza)
FOCUS PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES
Check out their Teen Group EVERY Monday for Middle and High School students totalk with other teens, and a health professional, who may have a family member or friend who is struggling with substance use/abuse.WHEN: 4-5:30pm, EVERY Monday
WHERE: FOCUS, 700 N. Jackson Street
SAVE THE DATE!!!
HCI COMMUNITY FORUM
FEBRUARY 3RD FROM 7-9:30PM @ Penncrest High School
FEATURING LOCAL CELEB VINCE PAPALE!
Stay tuned for more details this community event approaches!
Have an idea for a S.P.O.T. event or activity?
Does your organization want to be a S.P.O.T. Organization?
Other suggestions, comments, or questions?
*Parental Permission required. CLICK HERE to Download the Parent Packet. You can also contact Chrissie at 484-444-0412 or email cdziembo@holcombbhs.org for forms and more information! The S.P.O.T. Network is made possible through funding from the PA Department of Health, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs' Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant to reduce and prevent underage drinking. The Delaware County Office of Behavioral Health supports the partnership of Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems and Healthy Communities Initiative to implement comprehensive programming.
