Recent Events
Attention middle school students:
WYC youth groups begin meeting
Every Tuesday
EXPLORATION
3:00-4:00pm
DISCOVER
6:00-7:00pm
WYC youth groups begin meeting
Every Tuesday
EXPLORATION
3:00-4:00pm
DISCOVER
6:00-7:00pm
Craft and Jewelry Sale
Happy Holidays! On December 17, from 1-3 pm at the Winchester Youth Center, we are holding a Craft and Jewelry celebration. For months peer leaders have been diligently working to build the finest necklaces, the most exquisite earnings, and countless accessories fit for any occasion. All funds support our trip with Habitat for Humanity, so bring your friends and family! There is something here for everyone dear to your heart.
Treat For Troops
Thanks to all the donations from the students across Winchester we were able to gather approximately twenty bags filled to the brim with delicious candy. We dropped and boxed the carloads of candy on November 9 and the program was incredibly thankful for everyone's donations. Next year we will collect even more candy to send oversees to give our troops something tasty to smile about.
Halloween Window Painting
The WYC and Winchester Recreation Department sponsor and organize this annual event for children all over town. Participants will be painting the outside of designated downtown business windows with a Halloween theme on Saturday, October 22nd. The Peer Leaders and Little Sisters & Brothers will be in their Halloween costumes to present medals to the participants.
Carn-Evil Haunted House
Saturday, October 22nd- 7:00-10:00pm
Winchester High School Gym - $5 Admission
All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity
*The Haunted House has been relocated to the WHS Cafeteria*
Winchester High School Gym - $5 Admission
All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity
*The Haunted House has been relocated to the WHS Cafeteria*
Youth Service Day
Saturday, May 14
The WYC and Connect & Commit will co-sponsor the 7th annual town-wide Youth Service Day on May 14, 2011. The event will run from 10am - 2pm. We will all gather in the high school front courtyard where you will check-in then choose the site you would like to go to. Hundreds of teens will be given the opportunity to participate in service projects all over town including:
-park clean-ups
-non-perishable food collection
-collecting items to send to the troops
-Aberjona clean-up
-painting a mural
-cleaning up at Parkhurst
- planting and beautification
This amazing community service event is open to all middle and high school students and we encourage everyone to participate and learn how much fun it is to do something good!
Students can register at the WYC or in the Connect & Commit office. Adults are also invited to participate. If you would like to donate non-perishable foods or want to get involved please contact the WYC.
Everyone who signs up by the fourteenth gets a free limited edition T-Shirt!
The WYC and Connect & Commit will co-sponsor the 7th annual town-wide Youth Service Day on May 14, 2011. The event will run from 10am - 2pm. We will all gather in the high school front courtyard where you will check-in then choose the site you would like to go to. Hundreds of teens will be given the opportunity to participate in service projects all over town including:
-park clean-ups
-non-perishable food collection
-collecting items to send to the troops
-Aberjona clean-up
-painting a mural
-cleaning up at Parkhurst
- planting and beautification
This amazing community service event is open to all middle and high school students and we encourage everyone to participate and learn how much fun it is to do something good!
Students can register at the WYC or in the Connect & Commit office. Adults are also invited to participate. If you would like to donate non-perishable foods or want to get involved please contact the WYC.
Everyone who signs up by the fourteenth gets a free limited edition T-Shirt!
Food Drive
We are having collection boxes at all the schools and town hall to collect nonperishable goods for the Woburn Food Pantry between May 2 and May 13. There are boxes at the following locations:
All donation are accepted and much appreciated!
- Ambrose
- Lincoln
- Lynch
- Morocco
- Vinson Owen
- McCall Middle School
- Winchester High School
- Town Hall, Main Office
All donation are accepted and much appreciated!
Early Release Day Field Trip
for drop-in center members
Lazer Craze
Thursday, April 7th
12:00-3:00
Join us for an afternoon adventure to play Laser Tag!
Stop by to pick up your permission slip or email us at
winchesteryouthcenter@gmail.com
for drop-in center members
Lazer Craze
Thursday, April 7th
12:00-3:00
Join us for an afternoon adventure to play Laser Tag!
Stop by to pick up your permission slip or email us at
winchesteryouthcenter@gmail.com
Daddy Daughter Dance
Daddy/ Daughter dance occurred February 26 and the Burlington Marriott. The Peer Leaders took pictures of the fathers and their princess behind a gorgeous pink castle. We hope that the fathers and daughters made memories to last forever. All of the girls received a small gift. Along with taking pictures, the Peer Leaders served food and assisted with check-in. The Peer Leaders had a great time and we all hope that all the fathers and their little girls had an awesome time too. We look forward to another fabulous Daddy/ Daughter dance next year!
Halloween Window Painting
The WYC collaborates with the Winchester Recreation Department to organize this town-wide annual event.
On Saturday, October 23rd children were given the opportunity to paint the windows of participating businesses with a Halloween theme.
This years Halloween Window Painting was spectacular! So many kids showed up on Saturday morning to paint their windows and I must say they look amazing. We got a handful of spooky ghosts, evil witches, and even some new paintings I've never seen before. The children of Winchester once again surpassed my artistic ability and I hope they'll all join us again next year!The Peer Leaders were responsible for the entire downtown area and were in their Halloween costumes to encourage the children and give medals to all participants.
On Saturday, October 23rd children were given the opportunity to paint the windows of participating businesses with a Halloween theme.
This years Halloween Window Painting was spectacular! So many kids showed up on Saturday morning to paint their windows and I must say they look amazing. We got a handful of spooky ghosts, evil witches, and even some new paintings I've never seen before. The children of Winchester once again surpassed my artistic ability and I hope they'll all join us again next year!The Peer Leaders were responsible for the entire downtown area and were in their Halloween costumes to encourage the children and give medals to all participants.
Halloween Horribles Parade
The WYC, Winchester Recreation Department, and Family Action Network co-sponsored the 2nd annual Halloween Horribles Parade and Party for Kids on Saturday, October 30th.
Children of all ages were invited to meet behind the Public Library at 10:00amfor a costume parade to the WInchester Common and then go trick-or-treating at participating downtown businesses. Then we all headed over to the Town Hall Auditorium for a Halloween party featuring games, crafts, and music.
The Peer Leaders and Little Brothers & Sisters were in their costumes to help lead the parade and then organized games and crafts for everyone at the party!
The Halloween Kids Parade was a fun activity that the Winchester Youth Center Peer Leaders and Little Brothers & Sisters volunteered at. We helpt to run the activities. All of the Winchester Youth Center volunteers had a great time running the activites and event allowed them a chance to bond with each other. We all look forward to another parade and activities next year!
Children of all ages were invited to meet behind the Public Library at 10:00amfor a costume parade to the WInchester Common and then go trick-or-treating at participating downtown businesses. Then we all headed over to the Town Hall Auditorium for a Halloween party featuring games, crafts, and music.
The Peer Leaders and Little Brothers & Sisters were in their costumes to help lead the parade and then organized games and crafts for everyone at the party!
The Halloween Kids Parade was a fun activity that the Winchester Youth Center Peer Leaders and Little Brothers & Sisters volunteered at. We helpt to run the activities. All of the Winchester Youth Center volunteers had a great time running the activites and event allowed them a chance to bond with each other. We all look forward to another parade and activities next year!
