Job Opportunity at NECC!
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Watch GRAPPS - the cool new video the BRYTE students created with the CHildren's Media Project (with funding from County dollars through the Dutchess County Children's Services Council Children's Health Initiative. )
NECC's Strategic Plan is Complete!
What kind of community do we want to live in?
What is the role of our community center in bringing that vision to life?
In the fall of 2006, the Board and Staff of the North East Community Center (NECC) set out to take a fresh look at these questions. We interviewed leaders from our schools, service providers, community and business groups and local government. We listened to seniors, school children and adolescents. We talked to parents, doctors, fire fighters, and business people. We scoured statistics and studies that revealed the changes and needs taking place...
Read more - Executive Summary only (pdf)
Complete Plan (pdf)
After-School Program Provides Enrichment, Learning and Fun
Our after-school program is for students in grades K-6, and runs daily til 6pm. The creative and enriching activities included everything from belly dancing, modeling, visits from "literacy dog" to sports, chess, field trips and much more. This year, with two rooms all to ourselves, the possibilities are endless.
Every day begins with a nutritious snack and homework help, and after that, the students get to pick their activities...story continues here (download an application too!)
Growing, Learning, and Thriving:
Family Support Program at NECC Reaches Out to Parents and Children
Growing Together, Mom’s Morning Out and Music for Preschoolers — NECC’s family support programs focus on different aspects of family life, but they have the common goal of making the early parenting years less stressful and lonely, and more enjoyable and fulfilling. These very active programs are serving more mothers, fathers, infants, and preschool children than ever before.
About 12 parents and their children currently attend Growing Together, a weekly play group/support group. During the first half of the two-hour session, the children play and socialize under the supervision of their parents and NECC’s childcare team, led by John Mahoney, an experienced preschool educator. The children play outdoors and participate in arts and crafts, storytelling, or singing. During the second hour, the children remain happily with the staff while parents join Lauren Astor, a family counselor, in a spirited talk session.
The focus of the Growing Together support group is on
parents finding ways to
reduce tension, worry, guilt, and
other common negatives.“‘Taking care of yourself’” may
sound selfish, said Lauren, “but it
really isn’t. If you feel good about
yourself and your parenting skills,
then your contentment is going to be
passed along to the rest of the family.
You’ll have more patience with
your children and your partner —
and everyone’s stress will go
down.”
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