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Human, Youth & Senior Services Youth & Family Services Programs
intergenerational Food Pantry garden & life skills (grades 5–12 & Adults of all ages) Planting, weeding, watering, and preparing produce for food pantry distribution. Learn to grow your own food, healthy recipes, canning and composting, and other essential life skills for youth and families!
Facilitator: Lori Stanczyc, YS Coordinator
To Register: Email: lstanczyc@rockyhillct.gov (NAME/GRADE/DOB/ADDRESS/PHONE #’ S/ Allergies)
Day: THURSDAYS (Bring water, garden gloves/ sunscreen, wear close toed shoes)
Dates: 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 cancelled if inclement weather
Time: 3:00–4:30pm
Supply Fee: None
Min.: 10
Max.: 15
Location: RH Food Pantry Garden, 673 Old Main St. (behind the Kennedy House)
stressbusters (grades 4–7)
Stress Reduction using Art/Music/Movement/ Breathing Techniques.
Instructor: Lori Stanczyc, YS Coordinator
To Register: Email: lstanczyc@rockyhillct.gov (NAME/GRADE/DOB/ADDRESS/PHONE #’ S/ Allergies)
Day: TUESDAYS (Bring: snack/water)
Dates: 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 Time: 3:00–4:30pm
Fee: $25 for supplies
Min.: 10
Max.:15
Location: Human, Youth & Senior Services, RH Town Hall, 761 Old Main St., Room 4
rh y2y coalition (6–12th grades)
Youth Services Advisory Board, Local Prevention Council, leadership and team building skill development, earn community service hours throughout the school year.
Instructor: Lori Stanczyc, YS Coordinator
To Register: 860-258-2718 or
email: lstanczyc@rockyhillct.gov (NAME/ ADDRESS/GRADE/DOB/PHONE #’s/Allergies) Day: 2nd WEDNESDAY (pack water/snack) Dates: July 10 & August 14
Time: 2:00–4:00pm Fee: Free
Min.: 10
Max.: 20
Location: Human, Youth & Senior Services, RH Town Hall, 761 Old Main St., Room 4
coPs & kiDs connect (grades 6–8)
Team building events to promote positive relation- ships between Police Officers, students & staff. Instructor: Kelli Ayala, YS Specialist & RHPD SROs To Register: call (860) 258-2726
Day: WEDNESDAYS, every other week Dates: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 and 8/14 Time: 2:00–4:00pm
Supply Fee: $60
Min.: 10
Max.: 15
Location: Human, Youth & Senior Services, RH Town Hall, 761 Old Main St., Room 4
girls empowered (grades 4–6)
This 6-week session will focus on youth leadership and teambuilding activities. Girls will look deeper into women’s roles through group projects, as well as, hearing from guest speakers.
Instructors: Kelli Ayala, YS Specialist
To Register: call (860) 258-2726
Day: FRIDAYS (pack a light snack and water) Dates: 6/21, 6/28, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2 and 8/9 Time: 2:30–4:00pm
Min.: 5
Max.: 10
Location: Human, Youth & Senior Services, RH Town Hall, 761 Old Main St., Room 4
Quarterly Parenting series
Various speakers address youth & family topics of interest for the community.
Host: RH Youth Services
To Register: Email lstanczyc@rockyhillct.gov Days: THURSDAYS
Dates: May & August
Time: 6:00–7:00pm
Fee: FREE
Speaker #3: “Unmask the Stash” Prevention Presentation
Hosted by: RH Human, Youth & Senior Services Thursday, May 16, 6:00–7:00pm
Location: RH High School Media Center/Library Speaker #4: TBD
to conFirM your stuDent’s sPot For All ProgrAMs signeD uP For:
Please mail a check made out to: Town of Rocky Hill
761 Old Main Street • Rocky Hill, CT 06067 • ATTN: Youth Services
intergenerational/senior summer series
A series of conversations with our Rocky Hill senior population with fun and educational topics with the help of our Rocky Hill students
Coming Soon!
Rocky Hill Human, Youth & Senior Services is revamping and reimplementing our volunteer program to assist our senior and disabled residents with Friendly Visits, Transportation, Shopping/Errands, Light Housekeeping, Minor Home Repair, Yard Work, Meal Preparation, Telephone Reassurance, Dog Walking etc. Please contact Cristal Philbrick if interested in volunteering, she can be reached at 860-258-2021 or cphilbrick@rockyhillct.gov.
Senior Services
topics will include:
Week 1: Introduction to Human Service Specialist and services offered
Week 2: Medication Management and Safety (lockbox giveaway)
Week 3: Connecting Generations: Understanding the terminology and slang of our younger generations Week 4: Social Seniors: Understanding the benefits and pitfalls of social media
Week 5: Self-Care for Seniors: A High Tea while we learn about skincare, self-care, and fashion (Wear your favorite outfits and/or hats!)
Week 6: Don’t Be a Victim: Scams and what to watch out for
Instructor/Speaker: Cristal Philbrick, Human Service Specialist, RH Students, & guest speakers To Register: Call 860-258-2021 or email: cphilbrick@rockyhillct.gov
Dates: Every Tuesday, June 4–July 9
Time: 10:00–11:00am
Cost: Free
Min.: 5
Max.: 15
Location: Human, Youth & Senior Services,
RH Town Hall, 761 Old Main St., Room 4
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