Two students from
Good Shepherd School, Marine Park, attended the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., in mid-July. Themed “Voices of Leadership: Reflecting on the Past to Create the Future,” the conference introduces young people to the rich tradition of leadership throughout American history, while helping them develop their own leadership skills.
Alexis Costa and Thomas Finnelli, at left, both rising seventh graders, completed the six-day session along with over 250 middle school students from around the country.
Students participated in educational activities and presentations and visited sites, such as Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and D.C.’s monuments and memorials. Students returned home with a greater understanding of the role of individuals in American democracy, as well as the responsibilities of being a leader.
Play soccer in College Point this fall. Young people, ages six-14, are welcome to join. Cost: $100, includes uniform. E-mail gklidas@collegepointcivic.org for full details.
The Teen Drama Club of Holy Child Jesus, Richmond Hill, is putting on a production of the classic fairy tale Cinderella for four days, Aug. 12-15. For show times and tickets, call 718-847-1860 or e-mail hcjteendrama@gmail.com.
The Mount Carmel Theatre Company presents Wonderful Town on the Mt. Carmel mainstage, 275 North 8th St., Williamsburg. Show times: Aug. 12, 7 p.m.; Aug. 13, 8 p.m.; Aug. 14, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Aug. 15, 2 p.m. Director: Adam Mace. Choreographer: Jaime Vacca-Hoefner. Music Director: Rebecca Greenstein. Stage Manager: Dan Mace. Tickets are $18 online, $20 at the door. For tickets, go to www.MCTheatreCompany.org.
Aspiring writers: the Fort Greene Park Summer Youth Creative Writing Workshops! The FREE workshops are open to writers, age eight-17, and take place over six consecutive Saturdays, July 10-Aug. 14, 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m., in beautiful Fort Greene Park. At the end of the six weeks, all participants will be invited to read their writing as part of the Sixth Annual Fort Greene Park Summer Literary Festival on Aug. 21. To sign up, contact the N.Y. Writers Coalition at 718-398-2883 or via e-mail at fgp@nywriterscoalition.org.
St. Columba’sAnnual Summer Basketball Camp, Marine Park, is open to all boys and girls, ages six to 13. Upcoming sessions: July 28-30 and Aug. 4-6, for boys and girls, age six-eight; and Aug. 11-13 and Aug.18-20, for boys, age nine-13. For details, leave a message for Bob at the rectory, 718-338-6265.
If sports, arts and crafts, music and discussion groups with your peers sound good to you, head over to St. Athanasius schoolyard, Bensonhurst, any Wednesday evening (except July 21) through Sept. 1. The Bensonhurst Cluster Youth Ministry has opened their Summer Outdoor Youth Program to all young people, grades seven to 12. One-time registration fee: $5. All participants get a T-shirt. Pasta, taco, ice cream and pizza nights — all free. For more details, call Kenny, 718-490-4469 or e-mail KenWodz@optonline.net.
Corazon Puro invites local youth to help celebrate its second anniversary, Aug. 15, 1-6 p.m. Sponsored by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, the group is made up of youth and young adults who want to learn about true love, purity and chastity. Join them Aug. 15 for a Holy Hour, Mass and Bible teaching at St. Crispin’s Friary, 420 E. 156th St. in the Bronx. Contact Odet at 646-260-0195 or odetbisono@yahoo.com for more information.
Why are you too blessed to be stressed? Find out by tuning
into the third season of “Too Blessed to Be Stressed,” the televised Internet
radio show hosted by members of the Catholic youth group Jovenes de Valor. Hear
testimonies from young people about their life, struggles and faith. Catch the
show on Thursdays, 9 p.m., on television on Channel 30 (Time Warner Cable) or
Channel 97 (Cablevision) or anytime on the Internet at
http://netny.net/tooblessed/.