Southampton Youth Bureau

The Southampton Youth Bureau's Virtual Talent Show will premeire on Friday, January 22nd at 7:00pm and will feature 8 local acts in grades 5 - 12 from Westhampton, East Quogue, Hampton Bays, Southampton, Water Mill, and Sag Harbor. Stay tuned for multiple pop trivia questions and see which performance will win the raffle at the end! We hope you enjoy the show!

The Town of Southampton Youth Bureau will be sponsoring a Virtual Talent Show on Friday, January 22nd on Facebook & Instagram @southamptonyb (Time of show TBA). Performers in grades 5 12 are encouraged to submit a 3 4 minute video of a performance in singing, music composition, spoken word, dance, skits, comedy, or magic to showcase their talent! Show will include a gift card raffle for performers and trivia prizes for audience members tuning in. Video entries and registration forms are due Friday, January 15th and can be sent via email to [email protected]. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau .

The Southampton Youth Bureau will be sponsoring a Basketball Clinic at Southampton Youth Services (SYS), 1370a Majors Path every Friday from 5:00pm - 7:00pm (January 15th March 12th). Clinic is open to grades 7 - 12 and cost is $20/9 sessions. Limited transportation is available from the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Road. Bus will leave at 4:15pm and will return at 7:30pm. Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 20 participants! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks must be worn at all times. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau.

The Southampton Youth Bureau's Virtual Talent Show will premiere on our FACEBOOK this Friday, January 22nd at 7:00pm and will feature 8 local acts in grades 5 - 12 from Westhampton, East Quogue, Hampton Bays, Southampton, Water Mill, and Sag Harbor. Stay tuned for multiple pop trivia questions and see which performance will win the raffle at the end! We hope you enjoy the show! For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau .

The Southampton Youth Bureau's Virtual Talent Show will premiere on Friday, January 22nd at 7:00pm and will feature 8 local acts in grades 5 - 12 from Westhampton, East Quogue, Hampton Bays, Southampton, Water Mill, and Sag Harbor. Stay tuned for multiple pop trivia questions and see which performance will win the raffle at the end! We hope you enjoy the show!

The Southampton Youth Bureau's Chess Club is held virtually through Zoom on Wednesdays (January 6th - February 24th) from 5:00pm 6:30pm. Students are taught to challenge themselves, build self-confidence, meet new friends, reduce stress, and learn strategy & discipline through the game of Chess. This program is free and open to grades K - 8. For more information or to register, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau .

Join the Southampton Youth Bureau every Friday from January 22nd February 26th to relax and hang out with friends, participate in games and activities, and more! Program is free and open to grades grades 5 - 8 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau

Join the Southampton Youth Bureau's Discovery Club for a STEAM session of Superhero Science! Do you ever wonder what would Super-Man need to fly? Is it possible to have super human strength? Can spiderwebs support the weight of a person? Join us as we learn through experiments and projects! Discovery Club is held on Mondays, January 11th - February 22nd at the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Road from 4:15pm - 5:30pm (grades K - 4) and from 5:45pm - 7:15pm (grades 5 - 8 ). Program cost is $20/5 sessions and pre-registration is required! Space is very limited. For more information or to register, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau .

The Southampton Youth Bureau is now offering Karate Classes for ages 5 - 12 every Thursday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm from January 7th February 25th. Cost is $120 for 8 weeks Sibling discounts are available upon request! For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Southampton Youth Bureau! We wish you all the best this holiday season and a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year! - Nancy, Tracy, Karen, Peter, Xiomara, and Cara.

Do you need a quiet space for homework, essays, and projects with computer/internet access? If so, come on out to the Southampton Youth Bureau's Free Academic Support program! Program is held January 5th February 23rd on Tuesdays from 4:00pm 7:30pm. All ages/grade levels are welcome! For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau

Great job to all who participated in the Town of Southampton’s Gingerbread Showcase and congratulations to our 2 raffle winners! To stay updated on future contests, programs, and events, make sure you follow @southamptonyb and @southamptonparksrec !

Raffle winners of the Town of Southampton’s Gingerbread Showcase will be announced this upcoming Monday, December 21st. Check back to view all entries and to see if you won!

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Join the Southampton Youth Bureau on Tuesday, December 22nd from 4:00pm 7:00pm for a Polar Express Movie Night and again on Tuesday, December 29th from 4:00pm 6:00pm for a New Year’s party. Program is free and open to grades K 8. Space is VERY limited and pre-registration is required! For more information or to register, please call (631) 702-2425 or email [email protected].

Did you know that the Town of Southampton Youth Bureau offers free counseling, information, and referral services for youth and their families in Southampton Town? To learn more and to speak with one of our licensed social workers, please call (631) 702-2425.

The Town of Southampton Youth Bureau and Parks and Recreation department will be sponsoring a Gingerbread Showcase on Instagram! To share and enter: 1) Follow @southamptonyb and @southamptonparksrec on Instagram, 2) Upload a picture of your gingerbread creation and use the hashtag #SHTownGinerbreadShowcase in your entry post, and 3) Tag @southamptonyb and @southamptonparksrec in your entry post with a brief description. Entry deadline is Friday, December 18th. Showcase is open to Southampton Town residents in grades K 12 and all participants will be entered into a gift card and gift basket raffle! Entries can also be submitted via email to: [email protected]. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau.

Let’s spread some positivity in our community! The Town of Southampton Youth Bureau will be sponsoring a Positive Poster Campaign to show support to others with a positive message. Posters will be displayed throughout our community in participating local businesses and public locations. Campaign is open to grades 5 12 and all participants will be entered in a gift card raffle! Entries are due by Friday, December 18th and can be dropped off to: Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Road or Southampton Town Hall - Citizens’ Response Center, 116 Hampton Road. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau.

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The Southampton Youth Bureau’s Holiday Schedule has just been announced! Join us on Tuesday, December 22nd from 4:00pm 7:00pm for a Polar Express Movie Night and again on Tuesday, December 29th from 4:00pm 6:00pm for a New Year’s party. Program is free and open to grades K 8. Space is VERY limited and pre-registration is required! For more information or to register, please call (631) 702-2425 or email [email protected].

The Southampton Youth Bureau has compiled a list of resources regarding the facts on vaping and e-cigarettes. To learn more, visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau and click on the vaping and e-cigarettes tab.

What are you thankful for this holiday season? Tag us and let us know! From all of us at the Southampton Youth Bureau, we hope you and your family enjoy this season of Thanksgiving.

#Repost Riverhead CAP Be the parent/neighbor that calls. Calling saves lives. Talking to your kids, reducing access, & taking a stand sends a message that underage drinking is illegal and unacceptable in our community. What are your strategies for addressing culture change? What’s worked? Visit https://linktr.ee/SocialHostLawCampaign for ideas on how to talk with your kids about underage drinking. #JustCall #PartnersInPrevention

#Repost Riverhead CAP While alcohol is the most frequently used substance by youth, the Social Host Law also includes the use of other substances such as marijuana and prescription pills. #JustCall, even if other substances are being used. The Social Host Law can be a resource in protecting youth health by restricting access to ALL substances in the home. Learn what it takes to have a safe party. Remember, New York State #COVID-19 Guidelines restrict social gatherings to no more than 10 people. Visit https://linktr.ee/SocialHostLawCampaign for more information and resources. #PartnersInPrevention

SOUTHAMPTON YOUTH BOARD HONORS VOLUNTEER HEROES SUPPORTING LOCAL YOUTH: The Southampton Youth Board is proud to honor Southampton residents who have volunteered their time, energy, and expertise on behalf of youth who are living and being raised in the Town of Southampton. This week, we’d like to feature Azharia Allen, Margaree Hedgebeth, Torre Hennessy, Chris Lyles, and Sofia Solano. All of these individuals have made a special impact in our community! Swipe left to read about each one! The Butterfly Effect Project Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center Hampton Bays Public Library HUGS, Inc

The Southampton Youth Bureau will be sponsoring a Thanksgiving Celebration at the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Road this Friday, November 27th! Come on out for holiday themed arts and crafts, bingo, snacks, a movie, and more! Program will be held from 3:00pm 5:00pm (grades K 4) and from 5:30pm 8:00pm (grades 5 8 ). Space is VERY limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please call (631) 702-2425 or email [email protected]. *Face masks/social distancing is required.*

Our Youth Advisory Committee was out in the community this weekend leaf raking for local senior citizens. Thank you to all who participated and helped out!

The Social Host Law provides a legal basis for holding adults responsible for knowingly allowing drugs or alcohol to be consumed by anyone under the age of 21 in an area under their control. Want to learn more about the Social Host Law? Check out https://linktr.ee/SocialHostLawCampaign for more information. #JustCall #PartnersInPrevention

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Join the Southampton Youth Bureau every Friday from November 6th December 18th for games & activities, sports, indoor and outdoor movie nights, video game tournaments and more! Open to grades K 4 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm and grades 5 - 8 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. Program is free but some special event fees may be charged. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau

Congratulations to the winners of the Southampton Youth Bureau’s Book Character Costume Contest! The winning entries are the following: Elementary Winner: Viola Gruber as Strega Nona Middle School Winner: Riley Moredock as The Girl in the Locked Room Winners will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card sent via email. Congratulations again and thank you to all who participated! Be sure to look out for our Holiday Instagram Contest TBA Soon!

It’s time to go MAD with Music, Art, and Drama! Join the Southampton Youth Bureau every Tuesday from 5:00pm 7:00pm for Kids Go MAD (November 10th December 15th). Participate in drama games, skits, improv, music production, YouTube video making, and more! Program is free and open to grades 5 8. Space is very limited and pre-registration is required! For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau .

Book Character Costume Contest entries are due tomorrow (Friday, October 30th). Winning entries will receive a gift card prize! For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau !

The Southampton Youth Bureau’s second session of Karate begins next week! Karate Classes are open to ages 5 - 12 and are held every Thursday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm from November 5th December 17th. Cost is $100 for 6 weeks no program on 11/26/2020. Sibling discounts are available upon request! For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau

ENTRIES DUE THIS FRIDAY: Be festive and join the Southampton Youth Bureau for a Book Character Costume Contest! To enter: 1) Follow @southamptonyb on Instagram, 2) Upload a picture in your costume and use the hashtag #SHYBBookCharacterCostumeContest in your entry post, and 3) Tag @southamptonyb with a brief description of your book character costume. Entry deadline is Friday, October 30th. Contest is open to grades K 12 and prizes will be awarded to elementary, middle, and high school age winners. Entries can also be submitted via email to: [email protected]. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau . **This contest is open to Southampton Town residents only.**

The Southampton Youth Bureau's Chess Club begins a new session starting next week! Chess Club will be held on Wednesdays (November 4th December 16th) from 5:00pm 6:30pm. Students are taught to challenge themselves, build self-confidence, meet new friends, reduce stress, and learn strategy & discipline through the game of Chess. This program is free and open to grades K - 8. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau

Join the Southampton Youth Bureau's Discovery Club at the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Road and learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) through educational projects! Explore habitats, build animal shelters, dig for fossils, view the world through a cat’s and dog’s vision, and much more! Discovery Club is held on Mondays from November 2nd December 14th. Program is open to grades K - 4 from 4:15pm 5:30pm and grades 5 - 8 from 5:45pm - 7:15pm. Program fee is $15/7 sessions. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau.

Do you need a quiet study area, homework help, and/or computer or internet access? If so, come on out to the Southampton Youth Bureau's Free Academic Support program at the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Road! Program will be held November 3rd December 17th on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:00pm 5:00pm. All ages/grade levels are welcome! For more information or to register, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau

Join the Southampton Youth Bureau on Friday, October 30th for a Halloween Party at the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Rd! Wear your best costume and come out for a scavenger hunt, pizza, movie, and more! Open to grades K 4 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm and grades 5 - 8 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. Pre-registration required - space is limited! For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or email [email protected]

Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, October 24th from 10:00am - 2:00pm at the Southampton Town Police Substation in Bridgehampton and Hampton Bays Community Center. For more information, please www.dea.gov or call the Southampton Town Police Department at (631) 702-2254.

Be festive and join the Southampton Youth Bureau for a Book Character Costume Contest! To enter: 1) Follow @southamptonyb on Instagram, 2) Upload a picture in your costume and use the hashtag #SHYBBookCharacterCostumeContest in your entry post, and 3) Tag @southamptonyb with a brief description of your book character costume. Entry deadline is Friday, October 30th. Contest is open to grades K 12 and prizes will be awarded to elementary, middle, and high school age winners. Entries can also be submitted via email to: [email protected]. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau . **This contest is open to Southampton Town residents only.**

Blaze Church, the Southampton Youth Bureau, and FRNCA are partnering together to provide a FREE, fun, family night on Friday, October 30th at 7:00pm! Enjoy 'It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown' from the comfort of your car! Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy candy and hot cocoa! Parking is limited, so be sure to RSVP your spot today. For more information or to register, please visit https://blazechurch.churchcenter.com/registra/events/578278 .

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This past Saturday, October 3rd, the Southampton Youth Bureau’s Youth Advisory Committee participated in the Great East End Clean-Up. The group decided to focus clean-up efforts under the overpass by Shinnecock Canal in Hampton Bays and managed to fill a truckload’s worth of litter and debris. We are happy to have participated and look forward to helping again!

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Youth Court: New Member Training on Saturday, October 17th Click below to learn more. https://cvcpl.us/u40u2e1

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It's October 1st which means Halloween is right around the corner! Be festive and join the Southampton Youth Bureau for a Book Character Costume Contest! To enter: 1) Follow @southamptonyb on Instagram, 2) Upload a picture in your costume and use the hashtag #SHYBBookCharacterCostumeContest in your entry post, and 3) Tag @southamptonyb with a brief description of your book character costume. Entry deadline is Friday, October 30th. Contest is open to grades K 12 and prizes will be awarded to elementary, middle, and high school age winners. Entries can also be submitted via email to: [email protected]. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau . **This contest is open to Southampton Town residents only.**

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Check it out! FREE and confidential appointments now available at local libraries! Rogers Memorial Library John Jermain Memorial Library Westhampton Free Library

The Town of Southampton Youth Bureau is now accepting registration for their ‘Girl Talk’ program. Girl Talk is a safe place for young women in grades 5 - 8 to get together to discuss topics such as self-esteem, emotions, stress, coping, bullying, and gender stereotyping while also having fun with activities such as crafts, games, cooking, community service, and more! Girl Talk begins October 1, 2020 and is held on Thursdays from 5:00pm - 6:00pm at the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Road. Some meetings will be held virtually (schedule tba). For more information or to register, please call (631) 702-2425 or email Cara at [email protected].

Fall program schedule at the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Road begins today (9/21/20)! For more information or to view the weekly schedule, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau . Pre-registration is required Space is very limited!

Registration is now open for The Town of Southampton Youth Bureau’s Youth and Government program. Youth & Government is sponsored by the Alliance of NYS YMCAs and is a national program that involves teens in state-organized, model-government programs. Students in grades 9 - 12 will have the opportunity to practice experiential civic engagement and learn about the democratic process. Youth will discuss and debate issues that affect citizens of New York State and will get a c...hance to attend the state conference with youth from across New York. The Southampton Youth Bureau’s Youth & Government program is held on Wednesdays from October to April in a hybrid format. Official October start date TBA soon! For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni at (631) 287-5745. To learn more about all of our programs and events, visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau.

#Repost The Retreat COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS!!! LEADERSHIP TRAINING!!! The Retreat's Teen Leader program returns Wednesday, September 23 and is open to ALL high school students on the East End. All sessions will be held online. Meets weekly through November 18.

The Southampton Youth Bureau’s Fall schedule officially starts tomorrow (9/18) with our TGIF It’s Fri-YAY program at the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Road. Space is VERY limited and pre-registration is required for all programs! For more information or to view the registration forms, please visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau and click on the web calendar of events.

The Town of Southampton will host "National Night Out" on Tuesday, October 6th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Red Creek Park in Hampton Bays. This police/community partnership event will feature police equipment & emergency vehicles, canine demonstration, car seat safety checks, bike safety demonstrations, BBQ & ice cream, giveaways and more! Event is free and open to the whole family! For more information, please contact Lieutenant Susan C. Ralph, Southampton Town Police Department at (631) 702-2247 or call the Southampton Youth Bureau at (631) 702-2425.

Southampton Town’s Youth Court is a very popular program and a great way to earn community service credits and build your college resume. High school students from local schools work together to hold real trials for juvenile offenders, where all the facts of the case are heard and the jury decides on a disposition, or sentence, for the offender to repair the harm that they have caused to the victims. Cases range from trespassing, driving without a license, underage drinki...ng to harassment, possession, and theft - among others. Any teen in grades 9 - 12 living in the Town of Southampton can participate. Students who are interested in becoming an attorney, improving public speaking skills, learning about the justice system, building their college/job resume or just enjoy community service are invited to join. General youth court meetings are held in a hybrid format every other Monday via Zoom and in person. A new member training will be held on Saturday, October 17th from 9:00am 3:00pm at the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Road. Space is limited to the first 18 registrants First come, first served! For more information or to register, please visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau or email Karen Matz at [email protected].

The Town of Southampton Youth Bureau is recruiting new members for their Youth Advisory Committee for the 2020 2021 school year! If you are in grades 7th through 12th and interested in planning trips and events, doing community service projects, and making friends with students from other schools, then sign up for YAC! As a YAC member, you can make a difference in your community. Community service projects may include leaf raking for senior citizens, hosting a clothing dri...ve, participating in fundraisers for other youth organizations, meeting with elected officials for youth causes, or other activities that can make a difference in our community. Youth Advisory Committee is a great way to get involved and to earn community service credit hours during the school year. A hybrid of in person and remote meetings will be held every other Tuesday from 6:30pm 8:00pm. The first in person meeting begins September 22nd 2020 at the Hampton Bays Community Center, 25 Ponquogue Avenue. Pre-registration is required! Transportation is available upon request. For more information or to register, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau. See more

Come join the Southampton Youth Bureau at the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Road for fun and games that help children reach for the STARS (Strength, Thoughtfulness, Acceptance, Resilience, Success)! Program is held from 4:00pm 5:00pm on Mondays (September 21st October 26th) and is open to grades K 4. Pre-registration is required and space is limited! For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau.

Join the Southampton Youth Bureau every Friday from September 18th - October 30th for games & activities, sports, indoor and outdoor movie nights, video game tournaments and more! Open to grades K 4 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm and grades 5 - 8 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. Program is free but some special event fees may be charged. Pre-registration required - space is limited! For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau.

The Southampton Youth Bureau is now offering Karate Classes for ages 5 - 12 at the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Rd every Thursday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm from September 24th - October 29th. Classes are taught by international coach & instructor Falah Kanani. Cost is $100 for 6 weeks - sibling discounts available upon request. Pre-registration required - space is limited! For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau.

The Southampton Youth Bureau's Chess Club is held on Wednesdays (September 23rd - October 28th) from 5:00pm - 6:30pm at the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Rd. Students are taught to challenge themselves, build self-confidence, meet new friends, reduce stress, and learn strategy & discipline through the game of Chess. This program is free and open to grades K - 8. Pre-registration required - Space is limited! For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau.

Express your creativity and learn tips & tricks to make you a better artist at the Southampton Youth Bureau's Studio 655 Arts & Crafts program at the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Road! Studio 655 is held on Tuesdays from September 22nd - October 27th. Program is open to grades K - 4 from 5:15pm - 6:15pm and grades 5 - 8 from 6:45pm - 7:45pm. Program fee is $25/6 sessions. Pre-registration is required and space is limited! For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau.