AFTER-SCHOOL SPIRIT
A relaxed and fun time for teens to “hang out” while expanding safe coverage hours for busy parents. Help choose activities which may include: games, photography, art, fitness, discussions and other typical teen interests. A great place to develop self-esteem, social connections, and leisure skills. SPARC Instructors facilitate leadership and independence among members, empowering you to make this group your own |
| Eastchester School District |
| Place: |
Eastchester Middle/High School |
| Day: |
Tuesdays or Thursdays (meets 1x weekly) |
| Time: |
2:30 - 3:30 pm |
| Cost: |
No Cost (cost offset by district funding) |
| Start Dates: |
Fall: 10/14/08 for 12 weeks |
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Spring: 2/24/09 for 12 weeks |
| Lakeland School District |
| Place: |
Copper Beech Middle School |
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Lakeland High School, Walter Panas High School |
| Day: |
Wednesdays & Fridays (meets 2 x weekly) |
| Time: |
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
| Cost: |
$260 for 14 weeks, $520 full year
(cost offset by district funding) |
| Start Dates: |
Fall: 10/8/08 |
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Spring: 2/25/09 |
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DANCE & DRAMA EXPRESSIONS
Explore great ways to express yourself through dance, drama and creative movement games. We will learn varied techniques and exercises, optional use of script at times, create our own dances and dramatic vignettes. This experiential process is not production based but focused on a joyful and relaxed good time.
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| Day: |
Mondays |
| Time: |
5:30 - 6:30 pm |
| Place: |
Ardsley |
| Cost: |
$120 for 10 weeks, $240 full year |
| Start Dates: |
Fall: 10/20/08 |
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Spring: 2/23/09 |
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FRIENDS
Have a night out on the town enjoying dinner with friends. What’s your favorite – Chinese, Italian, diners, deli, sushi? Sample a new restaurant and different types of food each week. Drop off and pick up at dining sites in lower/mid Westchester towns based on group interests. |
| Place: |
Lower Westchester locations as selected by participants |
| Day: |
Tuesdays |
| Time: |
6:30 - 8:00 pm |
| Cost: |
$100 for 10 weeks, $200 full year + weekly meal cost |
| Start Date: |
Fall: 10/21/08 |
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Spring: 2/24/09 |
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SPARC ON YOUTUBE
Love the internet, tv, being part of a team project? Train with our professional tv producers in the 5 shot system of filming, making videos and acting (optional.) We film neighborhood events, our own biographies, create fictional scripts, do movie reviews and conduct interviews. Develop skills in camera work, lighting, props, editing, directing, critiquing and being on camera along with a social group of friends. View your work with family and friends on YouTube.com/SparcCrewTv |
| Day:; |
Wednesdays |
| Time:; |
7:30 - 9:15 pm |
| Place:; |
Yorktown Community Center: Boys & Girls Club |
| Cost:; |
$280 for 14 weeks, $560 full year
$100 for 4 weeks, summer |
| Start Dates:; |
Fall: 10/1/08 |
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Spring: 2/25/09 |
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Summer: 7/11/09, Saturdays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
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INTRO TO GOLF
SPARC’s golf pro gives group lessons in body mechanics and golf techniques—learn your stance, to pivot and swing. Beginner level instruction and practice will prepare you to understand and enjoy the game of golf on this beautiful and professional course. |
| Day: |
Thursdays |
| Time: |
7:00 - 8:00 pm |
| Place: |
Mid and N Westchester locations |
| Cost: |
$60 for 4 weeks |
| Start Date: |
6/10/09 |
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TEEN TIME and PRE-TEEN TIME
Looking for friends and activities? Spend your evenings in a supportive, social environment,! Join trips, dances and parties, try art, games or volunteer projects, talk about teen concerns, bring CD’s, have a snack, help plan activities, have fun! Trips may include: bowling, mini-golf, battle of the bands, dinner, movies, arcades, theatre, swimming, summer cruise, baseball game, nature walk, sports club and your new ideas! Staff facilitate leisure education, development of socialization skills and attitudes to make leisure time enjoyable. |
| Day: |
Fridays |
| Time: |
6:30 - 9:15 pm (Teens), 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Pre-Teens) |
| Place: |
Yorktown Community Center: Pre-Teen 1, Teen 1, Teen 2
Ardsley Middle School: Pre-Teen 2, Teen 3, Teen 4 |
| Cost: |
$225 for 15 weeks, $450 for full year
$250 for 15 weeks, $500 for full year for group home &
non-Westchester residents as program is subsidized by
Westchester Family Support Services. |
| Start Date: |
9/26/08 |
| Summer: |
Teen Time and Pre-Teen Time |
| Day: |
Yorktown: Tuesdays & Thursdays (2 x weekly)
Ardsley: Thursdays |
| Time: |
6:30 - 9:15 pm |
| Place: |
Yorktown: Yorktown Community & Cultural Center
Ardsley: Trip Locations TBA |
| Cost: |
$150 for 5 weeks (10 sessions)
$210 for group home and non-Westchester residents as program is subsidized by Westchester Family Support Services |
| Dates: |
Tuesdays: 7/7/09, Thursdays: 7/9/09 - 8/6/09 |
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MAKING STRIDES
Adapted horseback riding gives participants a sense of accomplishment and a love for animals. Sequential activities allow participants to learn riding techniques. Riders improve balance, coordination, concentration, self-esteem and socialization. Enjoy the atmosphere of the stable, learn basic grooming and weekly educational equine education. |
| Day: |
Saturdays |
| Time: |
10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
| Place: |
Hollow Brook Farm, Putnam Valley |
| Cost: |
$175 for 5 weeks, $350 full year |
| Dates: |
Fall: 9/20/08 |
| Spring: |
4/25/09 |
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“REC” CLUB NORTH
It’s the weekend! Come be part of the gang playing gym activities followed by lunch outings. Each week offers different sports and games with our adaptive athletics instructor: basketball, floor hockey, soccer drills, tennis skills, volleyball, kickball, “SPUD” and more. We then walk or are transported to popular Yorktown diners, restaurants and grills. Keep active and have a typical teen experience. |
| Day: |
Saturdays |
| Time: |
10:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Place: |
Solaris Sports Club, Yorktown, local restaurant TBA |
| Cost: |
$260 for 12 weeks, $520 full year
Please provide $12 for lunch each week |
| Start Dates: |
Fall: 10/4/08 |
| Spring: |
2/28/09 |
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“REC” CLUB SOUTH
Keep active and join your friends playing gym activities. Each week offers different sport skills and games with our adaptive athletics instructor: basketball, floor hockey, soccer drills, tennis skills, volleyball, kickball, “SPUD” and more. |
| Day: |
Saturdays |
| Time: |
10:30 am – 12:00 pm |
| Place: |
Lower Westchester Gym |
| Cost: |
$200 for 12 weeks, $400 full year |
| Start Dates: |
Fall: 10/4/08 |
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Spring: 2/28/09 |
| TEEN SPECIAL EVENTS |
TEEN TIME DANCES & PARTIES
SPARC theme dances and parties are full of enthusiasm and surprises. Members from Teen Time help plan each theme event. Whether you love to dance, listen to music or just party with friends, you will feel part of the gang. Learn how to dance, dress, meet people and interact at large special events to make it easier the next time you attend one with family or school friends. DJ, snacks and fun. |
| Day: |
Fridays |
| Time: |
6:30 - 9:15 pm |
| Place: |
Yorktown Community & Cultural Center and
Ardsley Middle School |
| Cost: |
$5 for guests, free for members of SPARC’s Teen Time |
| Dates: |
10/31 Halloween Dance, 12/19 Year End Party, 5/1 TBA |
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FAMILY BBQ
An evening of great food, active games, crafts, photos and socializing. Musical entertainment the whole family will enjoy! Participants, families, friends and SPARC service providers join together to celebrate their bonds and good times from the past year, as well as kicking off the summer season! Great reunion for parents and a way for everyone to make new friends. Event held rain or shine, rescheduled indoors if necessary. |
| Day: |
Friday |
| Time: |
6:00 - 8:30 pm |
| Place: |
Downing Park, Yorktown |
| Cost: |
Free for members of SPARC Teen Programs |
| Date: |
6/5/09 |
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