Session I is winding down

Hi All--It is nearing the end of the first session of CityScape...we have had a few changes lately--so I wanted to let you know what's up.

John S has moved on to a new job in the engineering world, so we've got a new face at BCEMS to replace him. Her name is Laura and she has done a lot of work with camps in the past. She enjoys art and the outdoors...and answering questions about her hair.

We have the Harvest Dinner coming up really soon...next week in fact on November 18th. The dinner is from 6-8pm and we hope you and your family and friends will be there.

We will be working on the schedule and activities for next session--we hope to see you all back!

Check back here soon for more updates!

jaime:)

Welcome Back

Hey Everyone--

I just want to officially welcome everyone back to CityScape! I have had a chance to get know many of you, but not everyone--and am looking forward to joining your groups in the near future to see who you are and what you are up to. We have a lot of great things happening this first session with Art & Jewelery Making, Vege-mania, Mystery Monday, Mountain Biking, The Gathering, Lacrosse, Free Space at LACE, Open Gym, Woodworking, Geocaching, Flag Football and Pumpkin Chucking. In fact John and I will be taking a group of students to the State Pumpkin Chuckin' contest On Sunday Oct 3rd...should be interesting. Happy fall to everyone!

Jaime

End of Summer New Beginnings

Everyone,
I am sad to announce that today is my last day with CityScape. I have had a great two years (almost). I am moving to the Seattle area in Washington State. I hope to continue my work with youth and start grad school next September. My time with you at CityScape has been great, I will always remember the great time I've had, and everything that I have learned.

Jamie has been hired and she is on board learning the ropes. You will see her around the school very soon.

You will be missed,
Nick Bradford

Exciting summer coming up!!!

Well I am busily working to put together the summer attendance. Thanks to all who have turned in their registration forms. And I am still accepting them, although many trips are filling up on a first come first serve basis!

To the right you will find the Registration form.

I am sure we will have a great summer and I will get confirmation forms out to all parents asap!!!!

Have a great day,
Nick

Summer Rapidly Approaches!

As summer rapidly approaches, we’ve been busy at Cityscape creating an exciting schedule of summer opportunities for your child. Starting July 5^th at BCEMS, there will be opportunities to participate in a variety of programs ranging from gardening to swimming to robotics. These are fun, interactive activities facilitated by Cityscape staff that will run from 9 to 4 each week day. In addition to our on-site programs, Cityscape will be offering a wide variety of trips taking youth to some beautiful locations throughout New England this summer. Here is just a sampling of what we will be offering:

7/5 – 7/8: White Water Rafting trip on the Kennebec River in Maine – 5^th and 6^th Grade

7/12 – 7/15: Girls Camping Trip – 5^th and 6^th Grade

7/12 – 7/14: Fishing Trip to Grand Isle – 7^th and 8^th Grade

7/26 – 7/29: Girls White Water Rafting Trip – 7^th and 8^th Grade

7/26 – 7/28: Fishing Trip to Grand Isle – 7^th and 8^th Grade

7/26 – 7/30: Boys Camping Trip on the Long Trail – 7^th and 8^th Grade

8/2 – 8/6: Lake Champlain Sailing Trip – 5^th and 6^th Grade

8/2 – 8/5: White Water Rafting – 7^th and 8^th Grade

8/9 – 8/11: Fishing Trip to Grand Isle – 5^th and 6^th Grade

It’s important to know that all of these opportunities are free of cost for you and your family, and are offered on a first come first serve basis with additional consideration given to the facilitator. The off-campus trips do have limited availability, so we encourage you and your child to consider which trips he or she might like to participate in now.

We will provide permission slips for your children to fill out closer to the end of the school year. For now, though, please share this list with them and help us in our efforts to spread news of the fun and exciting opportunities they have at their fingertips this summer with Cityscape.

February Vacation Programming

CityScape staff just got back from BCEMS where we presented to students our upcoming vacation programming. We handed out many registration forms and answered a lot of questions and we hope to see many students sign up for the activities we're offering!

Just a few carification points CityScape's vacation programming:

• Students should be at the school at 9am for any morning programs, 12:30pm for afternoon programs with lunch served in between.
• Transportation will be provided for any activities off school grounds.
• Students can sign up for any combination of activities. For example, if they're available only Tuesday morning and Friday, they can participate those days; if they are interested in being there each and every day, that will work too!
• All programs are free of charge!

Check out the calendar below to see the activities are offered for 5th/6th and 7th/8th respectively. Feel free to call the Youth Service Bureau with any questions: 229-9151.