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Office Information

Youth Program Coordinator

Marge Tremaine

Recreation Attendant

Patricia Hartigan-Huten

Tel: (607) 562–8443 x307

Monday through Friday

8:00am to 4:00pm

The purpose of Big Flats Youth Services is to provide an ongoing service to our youth to create programs that develop skills, encourage personal growth, and help them make a contribution to our community. This process will link resources through educational institutions, agencies, and businesses to benefit both the youth and the community.

Youth Corner

A guide to what’s happening in Youth Services

The Summer TAFFY came to an end for the 2009 season on a high note. We sent out evaluation forms to all the participants (We had 398 kids involved in our program this summer!). We received responses from almost all of our participants. Overwhelmingly the responses came back with very high praise to the town and the young adults that work the program. We would like to thank you for taking the time to respond and offering your views and suggestions. We have read all the responses and will keep all of your suggestions in mind for next years session of Summer TAFFY. Your comments and feedback is of great help and very important in the continuing success of the program. Forms will be available for the Summer TAFFY program starting June, 01, 2010.

Youth Employment Services

What it is

Y.E.S. operates year-round as a job referral service for teens, ages 14–21 who are looking for work, and individuals, business, or groups who need work completed. Some of the most frequently requested jobs are: lawn care, childcare, domestic chores, painting, pet-sitting, and snow removal. Other various requests come from business, individuals, or groups.

How it operates

When a potential customer calls, a teen member of Y.E.S. will be contacted with the information. If interested, the teen worker will then contact the customer directly for more specific directions and information. Before doing the work, make sure you discuss and agree upon a wage. You must keep the Y.E.S. office informed of your decision, so the director will know if the customer has been able to have the job completed. A follow-up letter will take place after completion of the work to thank them, make sure everything was satisfactory, and inquire if they could use more help.

Becoming a registered Y.E.S. worker

In order to become eligible for a potential job, the following steps must be completed.
  • Complete application: Download and print the application below, including two references that will be contacted before a youth is eligible to work.
  • Working papers: if you do not already have them, your school counselor, office secretary, or nurse can provide them for you.
  • A parental waiver and release form: Page 3 of the application is a waiver and release form that must be signed by a parent/guardian (for anyone under 18) and returned to the Y.E.S. office.
  • A personal interview with the Y.E.S. Director: You can schedule an appointment by calling (607) 562–8443 x307 or click here to email Youth Services.
»Click here for the YES Application

Youth Programs

BINGO

Kindergarten through 4th Grade at the Community Center 5–7PM on scheduled Friday nights from October through March. See the schedule below under Winter TAFFY. Call the office for a schedule 562–8443 ext. 307

YO

Youth Organization for grades 5 through 8. Meetings, events and community service projects are scheduled through the year. Monthly meetings are held the 4th Monday of the month, September thru April, unless there is an event planned on a different day that month.

Teen Commission

For High School students. Monthly meetings that are self governed, with supervision, to plan and implement events for peers and other age groups along with community service. The monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at the Community Center.

Fall Festival/Halloween Party

The Annual Fall Festival will; be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010. There will be fun for all ages. Events include: Chili-Chocolate Cook-off, costume parade, small-fry cheerleading, cake and pie wheel, pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts. Plan on music, food and fun!! Call Marge or Tricia for information on participating in the Chili-Chocolate Cook-off or to volunteer. Also Community Service hours are available.

Spring Party

The Spring Party for kids 10 years and younger is scheduled for Wednesday, March 31st at 5pm. The party will be at the Big Flats American Legion, 45 Olcott Road in Big Flats. There will be an egg hunt, crafts, door prizes & of course the Spring Bunny

T.A.F.F.Y. Programs

Town Activities For Flats Youth

Summer TAFFY

Forms for the 2010 Summer TAFFY Program program will be accepted beginning June 01, 2010. The information forms should be sent to the Youth Services office at the Community Center. The program will start June 30, 2010 and run Monday - Friday 9am −2:45pm through August 06, 2010. Parks will not be open on Monday, July 05, 2010 (the Town Hall & Community Center is closed for the holiday). The anticipated park sites are:

  • Big Flats Elementary School is Full and is no longer an option as of 6/2/10
  • Community Park is Full and is no longer an option as of 6/22/10

These Parks are still available:

  • Hillview Park
  • Maple Shade Park
  • Reynolds Park
  • Pine Circle Park

Please note the above park sites will be closed to non-participants Monday - Friday during TAFFY hours of operation. Parks will be open to the public after 2:45pm and on days there is no TAFFY in session as well as days when the campers are on field trips.

Registrations will be accepted beginning June 1 in the Youth Services office.

*2010 Information Sheet

*TAFFY Brochure

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