It is that time of year again SUMMER!! That means that the Summers 4 Youth program is in full swing. This years Friday teen trips are fun and exciting, what better way to spend a summer day!!
June 19, 2008—Boston Aquarium & Whale Watch
7:00a.m-11:00p.m. $25.00/person, lunch is provided.
Visit penguins, harbor seals , lobsters and other sea creatures! We will also visit the Gulf of Maine, Amazon Forest, and Pacific Reef Community exhibits. Our next stop is an exciting whale watch where we have the chance to see whales, turtles and other aquatic animals. Lunch is provided but bring $15.00 for dinner and $$$ for souvenirs.
June 26, 2009—Granby Zoo
9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. $10.00/person, lunch is provided.
Lions, tigers and bears OH MY! Granby Zoo is considered one of the top ten zoos in North America. Come and see what its all about! Touch a shark, see brightly colored birds, and oh yes, ride a roller coaster and the
water rides also. Have you ever wondered what a Kimbunga is? They have one at the zoo! You must bring your birth certificate and a picture ID for the border crossing.
July 10, 2009—Kayak and Picnic
10:00 a.m. -4p.m., $15.00/person, lunch is provided.
We’ll start the morning off with a kayak lesson, and then head out into the waters of Lake Champlain for a fun, easy kayaking trip! Experience Lake Champlain from a different view. After we get back to the beach, we’ll relax and enjoy a sumptuous picnic. Don’t forget to wear your getting wet clothes and your sunblock!
July 17, 2009—Dinner and Play
4:00p.m.-11:00p.m, $10.00/person, dinner is provided.
Joins us for the play, The Wizard of Oz, by the Lamoille County Players at the historic Hyde Park Opera House. We will have dinner before the play and then get transported along with Dorothy and Toto to the enchanting Land of Oz.
July 24, 2009—La Ronde Amusement Park
10:00 a.m.-9:00p.m., $25.00/person, lunch is provided.
La Ronde is so much fun it had to be put on its own island in Montreal! This trip will be very popular so sign up and get your space soon. We’ll leave early in the morning, drive to
Montreal, and then everyone will have their run of the park! Lunch is provided, but bring $$ for snacks, dinner and souvenirs. You must bring your birth certificate and a picture ID for the border crossing.
July 31, 2009—Little River State Park
10:00 a.m.—4:00p.m., $5.00/person, lunch is provided.
Hiking in an abandoned Vermont town, fishing, swimming, lazing around in the sun, what more can anyone ask for on a summer day? Take time out of your hectic summer to spend some time exploring , reading a good book or just hanging out at the Waterbury reservoir. Don’t forget your sunblock.
August 7, 2009—Ausable Chasm
9:00a.m.-5:00p.m., $10.00/person, lunch is provided.
Step back in time as you walk the nature trails in the midst of a primeval Adirondack
Forest. Stroll past Rainbow Falls, Elephant's Head, Column Rock, Hyde's Cave and the eerie quiet of Mystic Gorge. Take a scenic raft or tube adventure on the legendary
waters of the Ausable River through a maze of breathtaking rock formations sculpted across thousands of years by the river's currents.
August 14, 2009—UVM Ropes Course
9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. $15.00/person, lunch is provided.
Spend the day working with and supporting others in challenging situations. Develop leadership,
communication, problem-solving and trust-building skills. You must wear closed toe shoes, bring a water bottle and wear sensible clothing.
August 21, 2009—SUMMER FINALE Picnic at Knight Point State Park
10:00a.m-4:00p.m., $5.00/person, lunch is provided.
It’s the end of summer and we’re going to spend it at the beach! Come join us for an afternoon of cooking on the barby, lazing around and enjoying the chance to hang out and chill
on the beach. Don’t forget your sunblock!
Scholarships are available to cover the cost of Summers 4 Youth programs.
Please contact Terry Melton, Program Coordinator @ 893-1009 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
for more information on scholarships or any questions you might have regarding the
Summers 4 Youth programs.
T-Shirts will be awarded to the first 50 teens who send in their registration with payment for the programs. Scholarships qualify for free t-shirts also when forms are turned in and approved.
So send your registration and payment in early!!!
Have you heard the buzz about Alcopops and Alcoholic Energy Drinks?
You've seen them, and you've probably heard of them too. (From the Marin Institute website) "They’re sweet, flashy and with fruity flavors like “Razzberry” and “Pomegranate Twist,” it’s no wonder they’re popular with young teens and middle schoolers. From hard lemonade to alcoholic energy drinks that look just like their non-alcoholic counterparts, new alcopops enter the market with a disturbing frequency. The industry loves alcopops, or Flavored Malt Beverages (FMBs) as they call them, for the following reasons:
Targeting Girls
Alcopops have roughly the same amount of alcohol as beer, but their high sugar and–in some cases--caffeine content does a great job of masking the flavor and the affect. And that’s where young women come in. In recent years, teen girls report drinking more alcohol more often than their male peers and the American Medical Association (AMA) points to the popularity of Alcopops or ‘girlie drinks’ as a significant factor behind the shift.
Taxes
Alcopops – which the industry claims are made from brewed malt, are categorized in most states as “beer” and that means that their producers avoid the significantly higher tax rates for spirits or “hard alcohol." Low taxes also help keep the price point low and the youth appeal high.
Availability
Their status as “beer” makes alcopops much easier to buy than hard alcohol. In a number of states, that means they’re available wherever beer is available, such as convenience stores gas stations and mini-marts."
Currently, the Vermont State Legislature is in the process of determining how they are going to classify Alcopops. They have two choices, "Flavored Malt Beverages" and "Distilled Spirits." If the legislature chooses to classify these as Flavored Malt Beverages, they will be sold like beer, which is far more easily accessible to teens in our community. If the legislature chooses to classify these as Distilled Spirits, they will be sold like hard liquor, only available at Vermont Liquor Outlets.
For more information about this hot topic in Vermont around our youth and alcohol, check out the website for the Marin Institute www.marininstitute.org.
The mission of the Milton Community Youth Coalition is to foster a community that values youth by reaching out to, educating, and supporting families in making positive, healthy and substance free choices.
Our general goal is to provide substance free alternatives for the youth of Milton, and to provide supportive and encouraging adult role models for the teens of our community.
The Milton Community Youth Coalition is a committed group of community members who live, work, and play in the Milton, Vermont community. We are parents, teachers, teens, business owners, concerned citizens, mentors, kids, community leaders and friends.
The community of Milton is made up of approximately 11,000 people and is located about 20 minutes north of Burlington, Vermont. The people who live in Milton are proud of their hometown and take pride the hard-working citizens of the community.