LEADERS CLUB SCHOOL YEAR

Ages: 7th - 8th Grade
Dates: September - May (once a week)
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: School Dismissal – 5 p.m.
Cost: Included in summer program fee

Leaders enrolled in the summer program are invited to join our continued activities through the school year during after school hours, one day a week at each county middle school.

Leaders Club school year will focus on building leadership values through community service projects as well as participating
in a mediation program to learn positive conflict resolution skills. A portion of our school year program will also focus on substance use prevention education.

In addition to weekly meetings Leaders will have an opportunity to participate in social activities once a month on weekends or when school is closed.

Contact Abby Joiner at 410- 778-2083 or ajoiner@kentgov.org for further information.

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SUMMER LEADERS CLUB

Ages: Entering 7th, 8th and 9th Grade
Dates: TBD
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $300 yearly membership

Leaders Club is a youth leadership initiative focusing on positive peer influences to channel negative behavior in a variety of educational, recreational and service learning type activities. This also helps to develop and enhance selfesteem, decision making and problem solving skills.

During the summer, youth will participate in service learning activities such as Adopt-a-Road clean up, volunteering at local nursing centers, and participating in educational and prevention sessions.

The optional Wilderness Challenge is a 5 day,
4 night adventure to wrap up the summer season with Leaders Club! Spend time with new friends while competing in this summer’s SURVIVOR CHALLENGE. Thirty Leaders
will divide into tribes working together to build teamwork skills and individually to gain self-esteem all while competing for the coveted title of Leaders Club Survivor!

Activities include canoeing, biking, hiking, and swimming.

First year registration begins April 1st.

Contact Abby Joiner at 410- 778-2083 or ajoiner@kentgov.org for further information.

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                          410-810-3755

    KENT COUNTY YOUTH 2 YOUTH AND
    POST PROM STEERING COMMITTEE

Ages: Grade 11 - Adult
Dates: September - April
Days: Various Days and Times TBA
Place: TBA

Kent County Youth 2 Youth is an exciting youth driven substance abuse prevention club for High School students, staff, parents, and members of various community organizations dedicated to creating fun, safe, drug-and-alcohol-free events and alternative activities.  As a member of this committee you will have the opportunity to be a voice for your peers in the planning and fund raising for the KCHS Post Prom Party as well as other community events.  This year we will also be sending students to Washington, DC and New Hampshire for Drug Prevention Youth conferences! 

Contact Abby Joiner at 410-778-2083 or ajoiner@kentgov.org for more information.

TEEN / ADULT HIP HOP DANCE

Ages: 13 - Adult
Dates: October 1 – December 12
January 7 – March 13
Days: Wednesday
Place: Worton Arena
Time: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost: $50 per 8 week session or
$80 for both sessions

This is the perfect opportunity to learn all of today’s latest hip hop moves while getting a fun exercise workout at the same time.  Classes are instructed by Tasha Swinson. A minimum of 8 participants is required.  The 10- week class will culminate with a Friday evening showcase of skills.

Contact Myra Butler at 410-778-1986 or mbutler@kentgov.org for more information.

Download Registration Form

AMERICAN RED CROSS
SAFE BABYSITTER TRAINING

Ages: 11 - 15
Dates: September 13 and March 7
Days: Saturday
Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Place: Worton Arena
Cost: $60 per person (Includes lunch)

Designed to help young people become safe babysitters, the 6 ½ hour training is interactive and includes five primary areas: Leadership, Safety and Prevention, First Aid, Basic Care, and Professional Skills. Class size is limited to 12 students. A minimum of 8 students is required. Please advise of special dietary needs at time of registration.

Contact Myra Butler at 410-778-1986 or mbutler@kentgov.orgfor more information.

Download Registration Form

WEATHER CANCELLATION HOTLINE
410-810-3755