"Just Think" Youth Forum. Saturday, September 18th
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Teens in grades 8-12 are invited to be a part of Charles County’s first “Just Think” Youth Forum event set for Saturday, September 18, at the College of Southern Maryland. The purpose of the forum is to support good thinking and decision making in our youth.
The day will consist of a number of discussion groups dealing with the daily issues that today’s youth face … and young people will be on hand to share their personal experiences in our discussion groups.
This day is for you! If you are a teen in grades 8-12, you won’t want to miss this experience!
There will also be many fun and exciting “breakout” sessions for the participants. Entertainment will be provided by “Expanding Horizons.” We will also have FREE giveaways for the participants.
For more information, please call 1-866-293-0623, or e-mail justthink@lifestylesofmd.org.
Youth Development Programs
Best Foot Forward
Best Foot Forward is a group for young ladies ages 12 to 18 that explores healthy relationships, goal setting, decision making, self-esteem, and many other subjects and includes special guest speakers, field trips, and a graduation banquet. There is no fee to participate.
Calvert
Best Foot Forward is currently running every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the Department of Juvenile Services in Prince Frederick, MD located at 200 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, MD and alternate Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the Bayside Boys and Girls Club in North Beach, MD. For more information, please contact Patricia Wheeler at 443-550-6291.
Charles
Best Foot Forward is currently running weekly Mondays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the Waldorf office located at 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, MD. For more information, please call 301-843-2960.
St. Mary's
Best Foot Forward: Tuesday, July 27th, Thursday, July 29th, Tuesday, Augut 3rd, and Thursday, August 5th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jarboe Center, 21161 Lexwood Drive in Lexington Park. To RSVP, please contact Janet DeHaven at jdehaven@tcysb.org or call 301-866-5333.
Step On Up
Step On Up is a group for young men ages 12 to 18 that explores healthy relationships, goal setting, decision making, self-esteem, and many other subjects and includes special guest speakers, field trips, and a graduation banquet. There is no fee to participate.
Calvert
Step On Up is running on every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at Department of Juvenile Services located at 200 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, MD and alternate Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the Bayside Boys and Girls Club in North Beach, MD. For more information, please call 301-550-6291.
Charles
Step On Up is running on weekly Mondays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Department of Juvenile Services located at 200 Kent Avenue, La Plata, MD. For more information, please call 301-843-2960.
St. Mary's
Please call Jeff Burrell at 301-866-5333 for the current schedule.
Social Skills Group
Check back soon for all county updates!
Youth Leadership Development
Youth Leadership Development is a youth group that helps youth develop their leadership potential and explores topics such as communication, teamwork, professionalism, leadership style and project management. There is no fee to participate.
Calvert
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Charles
Youth Leadership Development is running on weekly Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the Waldorf office located at 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, MD. For more information, please contact 301-843-2960.
St. Mary's
Youth Leadership Development for Young Women! Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 15th through July 1st, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at TCYSB's office within the Dr. J. Patrick Jarboe Center at 21161 Lexwood Drive in Lexington Park. Participation is free. To register just come to the first meeting to complete paperwork. For more information, please call 301-866-5333 or email jdehaven@tcysb.org.
Youth On The Move
Youth On The Move is a youth-led group for youth ages 12-18 that gives youth the opportunity to create change in their communities and to have a place where they can safely interact with one another. Participants will increase their awareness of community issues and develop skills to allow them to give back and nurture their communities. There is no fee to participate.
Check back soon for all county updates!
Clinical Groups
Managing Emotions (formerly Anger Management)
Managing Emotions Group is designed to teach effective ways to manage emotions, improve decision-making skills and to identify the effects of anger. There is a one-time fee of $25 to participate.
Calvert
Managing Emotions is running on alternate Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at Department of Juvenile Services located at 200 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, MD. For more information, please call 301-550-6291.
Charles
Managing Emotions is running on weekly Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the Department of Juvenile Services in La Plata located at 200 Kent Avenue in La Plata, MD. For more information, please call 301-843-2960.
Managing Emotions for Teens (ages 13-18) is running on weekly Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm located 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, MD. For more information or to register, please call 301-843-2960.
Managing Emotions for Children (ages 7-12) is running on weekly Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm located 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, MD. For more information or to register, please call 301-843-2960.
Reconnecting Youth
Reconnecting Youth is a group for all youth in grades 4 through 12 that focuses on controlling emotions, healthy relationships, goal setting, decision-making, and improving self-concept. There is a one-time fee of $25 to participate.
St. Mary's
Reconnecting Youth is currently running weekly Mondays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the Family Resource Center located at 21161 Lexwood Drive, Lexington Park, MD and weekly Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the Department of Juvenile Services in 23110 Leonard Hall Drive Suite 1040, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
May schedule - Tuesday, May 4th, Thursday May 6th, Tuesday May 11th, and Thursday May 13th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 21161 Lexwood Drive in Lexington Park. One-time fee of $25. For more information, please contact Jeff Burrell at 301-866-5333.
Parenting Programs
Families that Care: Staying Connected with your Teen (Charles County)- This group will help parents stay connected with their teens, and will help parents guide their child successfully through the transition from being a child and becoming an adult. It is currently running weekly Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, MD.
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