Cuddle Cats and Dogs at C.A.R.E.Tuesday, January 24th!
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
4927 Main Street, Skokie
JOIN Glencoe Youth Services for this SERVICE PROJECT as we help out our friends at Backyard Nature Center take down invasive buckthorn! If you like using brush cutters and hand saws, building campfires and eating s'mores all while surrounded by the beauty of Mother Nature then this Monday activity is for you.
This event is free and limited to 15 students. For more information contact director@glencoeyouthservices.org.
GIRLS NIGHT IN
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD
5:00-8:00 PM
GYS FIELD HOUSE
$10
Our first Girls Night in SOLD OUT so we are back for another fabulous evening devoted to our girls. We will put the heart in art for an evening of JOURNAL MAKING, MEDITATION, DIY BATH BOMBS, ,FACIALS, HAIR AND NAILS UPDATE FOLLOWED BY SOME DELICIOUS SNACKS!
LET'S NOT FORGET A ROMANTIC MOVIE! AND OF COURSE OUR HENNA ARTIST WILL BE RETURNING. THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 12.
LUNCHES OF HOPE/ MORNING OF SERVICE
SATURDAY, FEB. 4TH
10:00 AM -12:00 PM
GYS FIELD HOUSE
Join Glencoe Youth Services for our next Morning of Service series on Saturday, February 4th as we prepare lunches for the Evanston shelter Connections for the Homeless. In addition, we will be making no sew fleece blankets for House of Peace Women and Children's shelter in Waukegan, cat toys for CARE animal shelter and assembling packages of paper goods for the New Trier Township Food Pantry. Register as a family or individual for this morning of service which meets at the GYS Field House in Glencoe (680 Greenwood Ave) from 10-12. Space is limited.
GYS is located next to Central School tennis courts (between Central School and the baseball field).
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Glencoe Youth Services GYS provides recreational, educational. social service, and leadership opportunities, in a safe and supportive environment to high school and middle school age youth living in New Trier Township.
GYS is a 501(c)3 non-profit and relies entirely on the generosity of civic and corporate donors for its financial support
Open weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., teens are welcome to drop in voluntarily to enjoy recreational and educational opportunities. We offer a safe space for young people to relax, grow, make friends, join a leadership board and more. Every year, hundreds of youth enjoy this nurturing, convenient, and fun environment. Our programs are always guided by trained professional staff who facilitate meaningful connections among all youth.
About Us
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Glencoe Youth Services relies on the volunteer work from good people like you! Whether your talent is cooking, helping with homework, sewing, sports, photography, cartooning, drawing or helping young people or people with special needs discover and explore different cultures, we invite you to share your interests with our GYS community. Become a Board Member, we are always seeing new members! To learn more or to volunteer, please email director@glencoeyouthservices.org
Become a Volunteer
Youth Leadership Board
Interested in giving back to GYS and gaining valuable leadership experience? Our Youth Leadership Board mission is to empower adolescents to become more active community members and leaders, while also giving them opportunities to develop confidence in their own talents and skills. Please email director@glenceyouthservices.org if you would like to learn more.
Want to Help?
Donations are a great way to help the GYS provide our participants with educational programs, technology, and more. Your donation can be easily made via PayPal. We thank you for support!
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SNAP (Special Needs Adult Pals)
SNAP meets on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9 PM in the Glencoe Youth Services (GYS) building. Every week starts with a warm, healthy dinner provided by generous donors (including religious organizations, non-profits, and individual families). At the beginning of every month, the group votes on programming for each Tuesday of the month.
Popular activities include: Bingo, Karaoke, Uno, and movies. Once a month, we have a special guest speaker come in and teach topics such as healthy eating, available community resources, and more! We also do community outings to movie theatres, restaurants, arcades and more!
SNAP Contact Info
680 Greenwood Ave.
Glencoe, IL 60022
Phone: 847-835-3121
Email:Director@glencoeyouthservices.org
WORKSHOP FULL
Glencoe Youth Services Contact Info
680 Greenwood Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022
Phone: 847-710-7337
Monday - Friday 3pm-6pm
Special Programming Saturdays and Sundays