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What is Rural Youth Services?
Rural Youth Services is a collaborative program offering educational youth development
opportunities. Programs are offered after-school,
in-school, evenings and weekends year round in municipalities
in Tompkins County.
What are Rural Youth Services programs?
The youth development Program Manager(s) in your town
plan a variety of programs designed to provide opportunities
for youth to learn life skills, develop relationships with other youth and with
adults, and contribute through community service, in a supported comfortable
environment. Please contact your Program Manager for a list of current
programs.
Where are Rural Youth Services programs held?
In most communities, Rural Youth Service programs are held in the schools or
other community facilities. Some programs include trips. Registration brochures
will indicate times and locations of programs, and details of trips if included.
Who may attend Rural Youth Services programs?
Programs are offered for various age groups, with most available for middle
school age. Brochures will indicate the age group for which each program
is planned.
How
can youth register for Rural Youth Services programs?
Families should contact their local Program Manager or the Rural Youth Services
Coordinator for details on current programs in their town. Program Managers
will provide families with brochures and permission slips for registration.
What do Rural Youth Service programs cost?
Most programs are offered free of charge. Some special offerings have a suggested
contribution amount. No child will ever be turned away because of inability
to pay.
Whom should I contact?
Contact the Program Manager (or click on Program
Manager for a list) listed for your town for current program
offerings or for more information. You may also call the Rural Youth Services
Coordinator for information.
POSITIVE YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT occurs
from an intentional process that promotes positive outcomes for youth by
providing opportunities, relationships and the support to fully participate.
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