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The Friends of the Glen Cove Youth Board is a 501(c)(3) organization that was formed for the purpose of supporting and augmenting many of the programs that are offered by the Glen Cove Youth Bureau.
Along with supporting the efforts of the Glen Cove Youth Bureau, the Friends of the Glen Cove Youth Board offers scholarships to Glen Cove youth who demonstrate extraordinary service to their community.
How We Help
The Friends of the Glen Cove Youth Board provide volunteer and financial support to the Glen Cove Youth Bureau
Educate
We strive to improve the lives of our students through education of Academic, Behavioral, Cognitive, and Social Skills.
Engage
We provide scholarships to graduating High School students who have demonstrated outstanding community service.
Inspire
Through the Youth Bureau, the Friends assist in providing back to school supplies to students who couldn’t otherwise afford these essentials. In addition, food baskets and Thanksgiving dinners are distributed to needy families in the community.
Everyone can
make a difference
Our programs
The programs focus on academic enrichment & recreational activities
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Contact the following – if you have questions on how to participate in the Glen Cove Youth Bureau Spiro Tsirkas — Executive Director — stsirkas@glencoveny.gov Youth Services Programs Anna DiGiuseppe — Account Clerk — adigiuseppe@glencoveny.gov Charmaine Clarke — Youth Mentoring Program Coordinator — cclarke@glencoveny.gov Carolina Guastella — Youth Program Coordinator — cguastella@glencoveny.gov Sandra Potter — Youth Program Coordinator — spotter@glencoveny.gov Jacki Yonick — Youth Program…
SYEP Green Teams
SYEP Green Teams are for 8th and 9th graders who will be 14 by July 1. Applicants have little to no work experience. The program is designed to teach young teens work responsibility (punctuality, teamwork, following directions, and community involvement). Throughout the program workshops on resume writing, interviewing, and personal success are incorporated. SYEP stands for Seasonal Youth Employment Program. The City…
SYEP Interns
SYEP Interns are 10th-12th graders, many stepping up from SYEP Green Teams. After pre-placement training, teens apply for internships offered within City of Glen Cove Departments, non-profit organizations, and local business partnerships. Training includes goal setting and time management, comprehensive resume writing, master interview techniques, work ethics and etiquette, guest speakers, and video presentations. Interviews are competitive. 10th-12th graders interested in the…
Glen Cove Youth Bureau Summer Camp
Operated within one of the city school district buildings, this typical 5-week program provides youth entering grades 1-8 with onsite activities, including arts and crafts, sports, STREAM workshops, games, and positive socialization. Trips are offered 2-3 times weekly to various locations, such as trampoline and amusement parks, sports centers, zoos, and aquariums. Campers are grouped according to grade level and…
The After 3 Program
The Youth Bureau Afterschool Program, located at the Carol Sucharski Youth Center, is available free of cost to students entering grades 1-5, weekdays, Monday through Friday, from 3 pm-6 pm. Students complete homework tasks under the watchful eye of staff, where they receive needed assistance in Math, English, Science, and Social Studies. Children must also complete 20 minutes of required…
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Contact Info
As a non-profit organization, all of the funds go directly toward helping youth in the community.
ADDRESS128 Glen St B, Glen Cove, NY 11542
PHONE516-671-4600