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Youth Conference
Since 1990, Old Colony Y has proudly sponsored an annual Youth Conference for the purpose of bringing a diverse group of area youth together for a one-day forum to attend workshops, learn from each other, and discuss important issues. Each year, more than 250 students from 28+ different schools and community organizations enjoy this "out of classroom" educational experience in which participating teens share their broad experiences with peers and discuss how they can make a difference with a positive impact on their future.
Join us!
Old Colony YMCA
22nd Annual Youth Conference
For over twenty years, the Old Colony Y has sponsored an annual Youth Conference to expose area youth to a diverse population of peers in a forum that encourages discussions about important issues. This year's conference will be addressing issues ranging from racism and violence to substance abuse prevention and youth leadership. These topics are addressed in a workshop format by professionals that represent a wide range of community agencies. The events of the day also include a keynote speaker, a resource table fair, and cafeteria lunch.
Keynote Speaker:
Molly Sullivan Sliney
Two-Time Olympic Fencer
Two-time Olympic Fencer Molly Sullivan Sliney has spoken to thousands of students since coming back from the '92 Games in Barcelona, and her message has always been the same: Believe in yourself, set goals, and move towards those goals one step at a time, and your dreams can come true.
Molly delivers her message in a clear and interactive style, sharing her many experiences, from growing up suffering with the learning disability dyslexia, to fencing and traveling all over the globe. She encourages students to pursue their dreams through goal setting, hard work and motivation.
To view her website click here - http://web.mac.com/sliney/Molly/Home.html
Please join us at the 2011 Old Colony YMCA Youth Conference to
learn how Molly Sliney can inspire you and your students to DREAM BIG!
When:
8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Fee:
$10.00 per student
Where:
Bridgewater State University
131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
Directions:
For directions to Bridgewater State University, please copy and paste this link into your browser:
http://www.bridgew.edu/directions.cfm
For a Bridgewater State University campus map, please copy and paste this link into your browser:
http://www.bridgew.edu/campusMap/
To Register
Please contact Beverly Kimball by emailing her at bkimball@oldcolonyymca.org or by
telephoning her at (508) 583-2155 ext. 259.
Attention School Superintendents/Teachers:
To reserve space for your school, please contact Beverly Kimball by emailing her at bkimball@oldcolonyymca.org or by telephoning her at (508) 583-2155 ext. 259.
Please refer to the Student Registration Form provided as a link on the left.
Attention Community Organizations/Agencies:
Would you like to have a resource table during the event and/or present a workshop? If so, please refer to the Workshop and Resource Table information sheets and forms provided as links on the left. If you have any questions, please contact Beverly Kimball by emailing her at bkimball@oldcolonyymca.org or by telephoning her at (508) 583-2155 ext. 259.
In case of inclement weather:
If Bridgewater State University needs to be evacuated or is closed with classes canceled, all events are canceled. Should weather prove to be a factor the day of your event, you should take the following steps:
1. Please call (508) 531-1271 for updated closing/cancellation information for the University.
2. Refer to the following media outlets for additional information:
WBZ-TV-Channel 4
WCVB-TV-Channel 5
WLNE-TV-Channel 6
WHDH-TV-Channel 7
WLVI-Channel 56
WRKO-AM 680
WBZ-AM 1030
WBET-AM 1460
WPEP-AM 1570
WBIM-FM 91.5
WCAV-FM 97.7
