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| Local 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 Events | Social Gathering | Volunteer/Community | Clubs | Recreational 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 Teens / Young Adults Charlton Public Library 40 Main Street Charlton, MA Contact: Youth Services Librarian at (508) 248-0452 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: Ronald J. Denault Law Enforcement Scholarship Description: A one-thousand-dollar scholarship, honoring the memory of Ronald J. Denault, highly respected police officer at both the state and local levels, will be awarded again this June to a student in the Class of 2010. To be eligible for consideration for this award, a student must be a Charlton resident who is planning to further his/her education in pursuit of a career in law enforcement or criminal justice. Applicants may be graduating from a public or private high school or from a home schooling program that has been approved formally by the School Committee. Ideally, applicants will show evidence of scholarship, leadership, and community service. Contact: Mrs. Ronald Denault at (508) 248-7711 Deadline: Interested persons should complete and submit an application packet no later than April 30, 2010. Download the complete scholarship package. 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. |