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Events/Activities for Teens |
Welcome to the Teen Page on the Town of
Charlton's website! This webpage is been created especially for teens
(13-19) and offers a list of things to do in and around town. We are
seeking submissions from local groups or organizations that offer
social and volunteer opportunities anywhere within this age group.
Submissions must be open to Charlton residents and may be subject
to approval by the Charlton Board of Selectmen.
Please use the Online
Teen Page Submission Form to submit your activity or event. In
the alternative, you may download
the Submission Form, fill it out, and mail it to: Webmaster, Town
of Charlton, 37 Main Street, Charlton, MA 01507. If you have questions,
comments or need something removed or changed, please email
the webmaster or call the Board of Selectmen's Office at (508)
248-2206. |
Listing of Events/Activities
for Teens
(Fees and/or other rules/restrictions may apply. Contact
the appropriate group for details.)
Events | Social Gathering | Volunteer/Community | Clubs | Recreational
Educational | Scholarships | Theatre/Art/Dance | Athletic
Events:
Social Gatherings:
Charlton Baptist Church Youth Group
Charlton Baptist Church
50 Hammond Hill Road
Charlton, MA 01507
Contact: Steve Coddington at (508) 248-4488
Youth Group: Sundays 6:30pm - 8:15pm. Each Sunday night we spend time studying God's Word, worshipping God, playing games, eating food, and having fun! Open to every teen!
Hang Time: First Friday of each month 6:30pm - 9:30pm. Open
gym, board games, food, and just hanging out with friends.
Open to Ages: 7th - 12th Grade
The Cornerstone Youth Coffeehouse
St. Joseph's Church Basement
10 H. Putnam Road Extension
Charlton, MA
Contact: Liz Cotrupi at (508) 248-7986
Open to Ages: 7th and 8th Graders, Fridays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
(Except the 3rd Friday of every month)
Open to Ages: 6th Graders, the third Friday of every month 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Open to Ages: Grades 9-12 for Occasional Posted Events
Volunteer/Community Service Opportunties:
Capen Hill Nature
Sanctuary
56 Capen Road
Charlton City, MA 01508
(508) 248-5516
Volunteer
Program - Junior Counselors, Animal Care, Trail Maintenance, Home
Schoolers, Gold Award and Eagle Projects
Open to Ages: 14+
Second
Chance Animal Shelter, Inc.
111 Young Road
East Brookfield, MA 01515
(508) 867-5525
Junior
Volunteer Program
Open to Ages: Under 18
Clubs:
Boyscout
Troop 338
St. Joseph's Church Basement
10 H. Putnam Road Extension
Charlton, MA
Contact: Jim Lambert at (508) 248-3895
Open to Ages: 11 to 17
Troop meetings every Thursday, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen Book Club
Charlton Public Library
40 Main Street
Charlton, MA
Contact: Youth Services Librarian at (508) 248-0452
Open to Ages: 11 to 14
Registration required. March 25th. Meetings will be held on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 7:00 pm and will continue until we finish our book.
Recreational:
Appalachian
Mountain Club, Worcester Chapter - Family
Outings
Broad
Meadow Brook, Worcester, MA - Upcoming
Programs, Classes, Events
Buffumville
Lake, Charlton, MA - Calendar
of Events
Educational:
Charlton Police
Department
85 Masonic Home Road
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-2250
Charlton
Explorers
Open to Ages: 14 to 21
Youth Academy
Open to Ages: 12 to 15
Harrington
Memorial Hospital
100 South Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 765-9771 ext. 2692
Babysitter/CPR
Classes
Open to Ages: 11 to 15
Jacob
Edwards Library
236 Main Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5426
Teen
Pages
Pregnant and Parenting Teen Program
5 Sigourney Street
Oxford, MA 01540
Contact: Dee Dee at (508) 987-6078
Teen Parent Support Group
Meets Tuesdays March through April from 3:30pm - 5:00pm at 176 Main
Street, Southbridge (behind Subway).
Teen Parent Support Group Contact: Kelly at 774-364-5096.
Open to: Pregnant and parenting teens
Description of Activity: Teens share and learn together about pregnancy and parenting. Transportation and child care available.
Healthy Families
of Southern Worcester County
61 Pine Street
Southbridge, MA 01540
Contact: Jenn Reed at (508) 508-909-0061
Focus on Friday Young Parents Night
Meets Fridays: March 23, 2007 through May 22, 2007 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm
at 176 Main Street, Southbridge.
Open to: Under 21, parenting for the first time.
Description of Activity: Are you a soon-to-be-parent or parent under 21? Join free and voluntary parenting group. Each Friday for ten weeks. You choose the topics to meet your needs and answer your questions. Good dinner, good people, and great conversation. You can join Healthy Families of Southern Worcester County if you are a first-time parent age 21 and under, from pregnancy through their child's third birthday. Moms and Dads. Pregnant or parenting. All services are voluntary and free of charge, with no income guidelines. Healthy Families Massachusetts is a statewide parent home-visiting program funded by the Massachusetts Children s Trust Fund. We offer home visits, groups, family field trips, and much more. Please call for more information!
Scholarships:
Theatre/Art/Dance:
Gateway Players
Theatre, Inc.
111 Main Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-4531
Auditions
Stageloft Repertory
Theater
450A Main Street
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-9005 (Box Office)
Auditions
Athletic:
Tri-Community
YMCA
43 Everett Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 765-5466
Fitness Center, Ages 13+
American Red Cross Lifeguard Course, Ages 15+
Water Safety Instructor Course, Ages 16+
Torpedoes (Swim Team), Ages 8 - 18
Teen Walleyball League
Many other activities for families |
Please note: We will do our best to ensure the accuracy of
this page. However, you should check the applicable website or call
the organization to confirm all events/activities. |
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