Power of Prevention Conference, Sunday, December 7th at Gates Middle School
The Power of Prevention Summit is FREE to attend for parents, caregivers, coaches, teachers, clergy, and others committed to raising children. The goal of this prevention summit is to build skills among adults which can impact specific risk and protective factors in children. Participants can register for a breakout workshop of their choice. Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn from EXPERTS in the field. We have organized the content into a single afternoon for busy parents, caregivers, teachers, clergy and coaches.
Free Childcare/Open Gym will be offered through Scituate Recreation for children ages 3 & up. Children must be toilet trained. Limited space is available. Registration is required.
Power of Prevention Conference, Sunday, December 7th at Gates Middle School
12:30 -1:00pm Check In: At Lester J. Gates Middle School Lobby, Pick Up Resource Packet, Childcare Drop-off at the Gates Middle School Gymnasium, Explore resource tables and grab a snack.
1:00pm Keynote Presentation: The Teen Brain
2:15pm Breakout Workshop - Pre-register for workshop of your choice:
#1 Starting Early:
Prevention Strategies with Elementary-aged Children with Lindsay Newton, LICSW
#2 The Middle School Years:
Understanding the Risk and Protective Factor Framework with Annmarie Galvin, Scituate FACTS
#3 Navigating High School:
Real-Life Scenarios and How Parents Can Model and Respond with Steve Maguire, M.Ed.
#4 Young Adults + Families:
Stories of Recovery and New Models of Treatment and Support with a Panel from South Shore Peer Recovery
3:15pm Program Ends!
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Free childcare/open gym is offered through Scituate Recreation. Ages 3+. Please note all children attending must be able to use the bathroom independently.
Free Fun Fridays at Gates
After school drop in program will run 2/7-3/27 from 2:40-4:30pm (except school vacation week Feb 21). School Counselor Nina Riley will lead the activities, along with Denyce Holley and youth counselors from the Recreation Department, and Scituate Police Officers. Students in grades 6-8 can enjoy crafts, pizza,/snack, gym games, ping pong, karaoke,music and more each week! Financial contributions are welcome to support this free program. Please contact the Friends of Scituate FACTS friendsofscitfacts@gmail.com to be a named sponsor or make a personal donation on their website www.friendsofscituatefacts.org. ~
Free Fun Fridays at Gates
After school drop in program will run 2/7-3/27 from 2:40-4:30pm (except school vacation week Feb 21). School Counselor Nina Riley will lead the activities, along with Denyce Holley and youth counselors from the Recreation Department, and Scituate Police Officers. Students in grades 6-8 can enjoy crafts, pizza,/snack, gym games, ping pong, karaoke,music and more each week! Financial contributions are welcome to support this free program. Please contact the Friends of Scituate FACTS friendsofscitfacts@gmail.com to be a named sponsor or make a personal donation on their website www.friendsofscituatefacts.org. ~
Free Fun Fridays at Gates
After school drop in program will run 2/7-3/27 from 2:40-4:30pm (except school vacation week Feb 21). School Counselor Nina Riley will lead the activities, along with Denyce Holley and youth counselors from the Recreation Department, and Scituate Police Officers. Students in grades 6-8 can enjoy crafts, pizza,/snack, gym games, ping pong, karaoke,music and more each week! Financial contributions are welcome to support this free program. Please contact the Friends of Scituate FACTS friendsofscitfacts@gmail.com to be a named sponsor or make a personal donation on their website www.friendsofscituatefacts.org. ~
Free Fun Fridays at Gates
After school drop in program will run 2/7-3/27 from 2:40-4:30pm (except school vacation week Feb 21). School Counselor Nina Riley will lead the activities, along with Denyce Holley and youth counselors from the Recreation Department, and Scituate Police Officers. Students in grades 6-8 can enjoy crafts, pizza,/snack, gym games, ping pong, karaoke,music and more each week! Financial contributions are welcome to support this free program. Please contact the Friends of Scituate FACTS friendsofscitfacts@gmail.com to be a named sponsor or make a personal donation on their website www.friendsofscituatefacts.org. ~
Free Fun Fridays at Gates
After school drop in program will run 2/7-3/27 from 2:40-4:30pm (except school vacation week Feb 21). School Counselor Nina Riley will lead the activities, along with Denyce Holley and youth counselors from the Recreation Department, and Scituate Police Officers. Students in grades 6-8 can enjoy crafts, pizza,/snack, gym games, ping pong, karaoke,music and more each week! Financial contributions are welcome to support this free program. Please contact the Friends of Scituate FACTS friendsofscitfacts@gmail.com to be a named sponsor or make a personal donation on their website www.friendsofscituatefacts.org. ~
Free Fun Fridays at Gates
After school drop in program will run 2/7-3/27 from 2:40-4:30pm (except school vacation week Feb 21). School Counselor Nina Riley will lead the activities, along with Denyce Holley and youth counselors from the Recreation Department, and Scituate Police Officers. Students in grades 6-8 can enjoy crafts, pizza,/snack, gym games, ping pong, karaoke,music and more each week! Financial contributions are welcome to support this free program. Please contact the Friends of Scituate FACTS friendsofscitfacts@gmail.com to be a named sponsor or make a personal donation on their website www.friendsofscituatefacts.org. ~
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