Community Services Division

Youth Development

Adult Basic Education Class Brochure Driver Education Early Childhood Programs Enrichment Facility Use Online Registration Project ABLE Recreation Ventures Programs Welcome Contact Info: Jen Winterfeldt Youth Development Coordinator Northfield Community Resource Center (NCRC) 1651 Jefferson Parkway Northfield, MN 55057 507-664-3654 507-664-3659 (Information Line) 507-664-3651(fax)

Connected Kids Mentoring Middle School Youth Center Youth Plus Action Team HYPE Hey middle schoolers – ditch your parents for a fun, safe night with your peers at your school. Join us to get your groove on at the dance, challenge your friends to games in the gym and pool, or participate in activities in the cafeteria. Each HYPE night will be themed and will offer different activities. Snacks are available for purchase. Parents are welcome to come too and relax in the parent hospitality room. Contact Youth Development Coordinator Jen Winterfeldt at (507) 664-3654 or Jennifer.Winterfeldt@nfld.k12.mn.us for more information. You must register through Community Services for this event. $8    6 - 8 p.m. Northfield Middle School   grade 6 Sa, Oct. 10 Class #: HYPE-F09A Reg. deadline: Oct. 9 grades 7 & 8 Sa, Nov. 21 Class #: HYPE-F09B Reg. deadline: Nov. 20 Connected Kids Mentoring Connected Kids Brochure Connected Kids strengthens the engagement of Northfield youth in school and in the community through one-on-one mentoring relationships with positive caring adults. Connected Kids is a grant-funded initiative of the Northfield School District in partnership with the Northfield Mentoring Coalition. The school-based mentoring initiative pairs adult volunteers one-on-one with students. Mentors provide friendship, encouragement and academic support. Mentoring helps youth to develop strengths and talents by supporting the efforts of other significant adults such as parents and teachers. Research has shown that the more caring adults a child has in his or her life, the less likely it is that the child will engage in risky behaviors. WHO  • Youth in grades 1-12   • Adults who care about young people WHAT One-on-one mentoring relationship (academic and social activities) WHEN • Year round • During or after school • 1-2 hours per week plus e-mentoring WHERE  At school - Bridgewater, Greenvale Park, Sibley, St. Dominic, or Northfield Middle School. WHY Mentoring is one of the most effective ways to help young people achieve their potential and discover their strengths. Connected Kids benefits ... Kids • Time with a caring adult • Better academic performance and test scores • Better attendance • Stronger attachment to school • Better self esteem and interpersonal relations Families • Extra support for children • Safe environment for children • Improved relationship with school staff Mentors • Learn from mentees • Reap rewards through helping a young person succeed • Honor people who mentored them • Help make the world a better place Schools • Better test results • Improved student behavior • Community engagement in education The Community • Kids are more connected to the community If you have questions, please contact: Northfield Public Schools Community Services Division Linda Oto, Connected Kids Coordinator 507-664-3655, email Cheryl Strike, Mentoring Specialist 507-664-3655, email back to top   Middle School Youth Center Monday - Thursday, 3:00 - 5:30 pm (when school is in session) The Middle School Youth Center (MSYC) is an after-school drop in program located at the Northfield Middle School. The program is free and welcomes Northfield youth in grades 6-8. This is a place to hang out with friends after school, have fun, learn new things, and receive homework help. What’s There To Do? Board Games Arts and Crafts Activities Foosball Ping Pong Horse Shoes Bocce Ball Croquet Karoke Cooking and Baking Have a mentor Join a Girl Scout Troop Participate in Women’s Circle Registration forms are available at the Youth Center, the Community Services Division and below. Completed forms can be returned to the Community Services Division or the Youth Center at the middle school. Middle School Youth Center Registration Form Middle School Youth Center Registration Form - en Español For additional information or to volunteer, please call 507-664-3654. back to top   Youth Plus Action Team Mission: “to foster increased intergenerational interaction while working to strengthen the quality of life for Northfield youth.” The Youth Plus Action Team is a collaborative effort between Northfield’s Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) and the Northfield Public Schools Community Services Division to strengthen the quality of life for youth in our community. We bring adults and youth together monthly for breakfast or lunch. If you are an adult or a youth who is interested in joining the Youth Plus Action Team please call 507-664-3654. back to top Documents marked with this symbol are in Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf) Download a free copy of Adobe Reader Contact Us Home Site Map Weather Station Copyright © 2006 Northfield Public Schools I.S.D. 659