NEW: Y Drama

For boys and girls in grades 2-5 who would like to be on stage
Learn how to project and audition as well as movement techniques, improvisations, character development, entrances and exits, and how to prepare for a performance
Grades 2-3: Saturdays
Grades 4-5 Saturdays
Register Now for early Fall session: September 8-October 25
Held at Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: $55 for Full Privilege Members; $100 for Program Members
Information & Registration:  215-884-9622

Teen Cooking Class

For boys and girls ages 12-15
Learn how to make a variety of meals and snacks
Create a new recipe and cook each week
Space is limited
Register Now for early Fall session: September 8-October 25
Held at Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: $40 for Full Privilege Member
Information & Registration:  215-884-9622

Healthy KidZone

FFor children ages 10 to 14 and their families
Thursdays, September 25-November 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Held at Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington
Eight-week program includes one-on-one and group sessions with a YMCA exercise specialist and a Holy Redeemer registered dietitian.
Parents and guardians must attend designated sessions.
Cost: $125 YMCA members; $160 non-members (includes a two-month YMCA general membership)
Information & Registration:  1-800-818-4747, or visit www.holyredeemer.com

The Why and How to Safe Exercise and Weight Loss for Kids

For boys and girls ages 9-13
Fun exercise designed for adolescent with Physioball, Theraband sessions, and kickboxing
Conducted by staff of Abington Fitness Institute
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Session I  September 23-October 30
Session II November 4 to December 11
Held at Abington Memorial Hospital's Schilling Campus, Willowood HBuilding, Suite 100, Abington Fitness Institute, 2510 Maryland Road, Willow Grove
Cost: $60 for 6-week session
Pre-registration required
Information & Registration:  215-481-5900

Magic Hands Reiki Level 1

For boys and girls ages 7-12
Sundays, October 5 or November 2, 1:00-5:00 p.m.,t Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington
Sundays, Ocrober 19 or December 7, 1:00-5:00 p.m., Abington Memorial Hospital Schilling Campus, Pennwood Bulding, Willow Grove
Children learn traditional Usul Reiki method of natural healing to apply to themseles, pets, plants, and sress management. They learn an easy, enjoyable meditation and the five Reiki principles  Participants will receive Level 1 Reiki practitioner certification
Cost: $60 which includes manual
Pre-registration required
Information & Registration:  215-481-6888

CPR for Family & Friends

Monday, September 22 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Monday, November 17 from 7 to 10 p.m.
This CPR course is designed for parents, grandparents, and babysitters. Cost: $40. This course requires use of a pocket mask. Please bring your own or add $10 to the registration fee for a new mask. Join us at Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center, Fourth Floor, Suite 4C, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. To register, please call 1-800-818-4747.

Babysitting Workshop

For boys and girls ages 11 and up
Saturday, October 11 or December 6, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Abington Memorial Hospital Lenfest Pavilion Grill, Rooms P & G
This six-hour program teaches young people to become more qualified babysitter.
Covers basic child care, age-appropriate activities, how to handle family routines and emergency situations, and more.
Conducted by Child, Home & Community, Inc. for Abington Memorial Hospital
Cost:  $50
Pre-registration required
Information & Registration:  215-348-9770

Safe Sitter

Third Saturday and Sunday of every other month: Next classes: September 20 & 21, November 22 & 23, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Held at Holy Redeemer Childcare Center, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook
Teaches boys and girls ages 11-13 child development, age-appropriate activities, and basic life-saving skills when caring for younger children
Cost: $40
Registration & Information:1-800-818-4747, or visit www.holyredeemer.com

Sibling To Be

Geared to boys and girls ages 3-7 but any age child can attend
90-minute program to help siblings prepare for their role as big brothers or sisters.
Class includes learning about newborns, caring fort the baby talking about feelings, visiting the nursery and a celebration party
Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m.:   October 18
Fridays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.: September 19, November 21
Held at Holy Redeemer Hospital
Cost: $20 per child
Pre registration required at 1-800-818-4747

Alateen

For young people 12-18 years old whose lives have been affected by alcoholism either in a family member or a close friend.
Offers a place to discuss feelings with other teens in the same situation.
Meets Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Abington Memorial Hospital, Rorer Building, Garden Café, Rooms M and H.
For more information, contact Barbara at 215-725-7551 or Trisha at 215-914-1168.

Building the Family

Parent support group designed as a follow-up to "Focus on Motherhood."
Provides young parents with resources essential to raising healthy children and gives an opportunity to deal with parenting concerns and ask questions.
Meets the second Monday of every month, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Abington Memorial Hospital, Dixon Building, Classroom A/B.
No charge.
Information and registration call Child, Home & Community, Inc. at 215-348-9770.

Driver’s Education Classes

10-week program, Thursdays, Session runs September 20-November 29, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
At the Abington Senior High School in conjunction with Duncan School of Driving, 900 Highland Avenue, Abington
Classes consist of projects and classroom instruction theory.
Cost: $80 YMCA membership not required.
Information: Duncan at 215-639-1990

Focus on Motherhood for Pregnant Teens and Young Adults

For pregnant teens and young adults, fathers-to-be, and their support persons.
Prepare for childbirth in a comprehensive childbirth program by focusing on pre-natal care and options for giving birth and infant care once the baby arrives. Life skills and decision making are explored along with infant health and immunization needs, nutrition, breast feeding, and safety issues in baby care.
12-week program
No charge.
Held at Abington Memorial Hospital, Dixon Building, Classroom A/B.
Next program runs Wednesdays, September 19-December 12, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Spring 2008:  February 20-May 7
Pre-register, call 215-348-9770.

Nar-Anon/Narateen Family Groups

12-step recovery program for families and friends of those who are addicts or use drugs.
For young person, brother, sister, friend, parent, and spouse of a "user."
Help is available for those who have found evidence or have even a
     vague suspicion that someone close may have a drug problem.

Stresses sharing experiences rather than giving advice and emphasizes
     anonymity for the user and those who care about him or her. First
     names only are used.
Weekly meetings available free of chare and without prior arrangement.
Local meetings at Jenkintown United Methodist Church, Fellowship
     Hall, Walnut Lane & Summit Ave., Jenkintown. Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
     Also meets Wednesdays 8:00 p.m. at Church on the Mall,
     Plymouth Meeting Mall, Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting.
For more information, visit www.naranon.com or call 1-800-678-4989.

N.O.T. on Smoking (Not On Tobacco)

For teens who are trying to quit or reduce tobacco use.
Free 10-week program from the American Lung Association to create an environment for open communication about goal setting, stress management, and coping. Also covers nutrition and interpersonal skills.
Refreshments served.
Pre-registration required.
To find out when next program begins, call 215-481-2204.

Safe Harbor

For grieving teens, children, and families.
Provides a safe place for all family members to share their experiences as they move through the grief and healing process following the loss of a loved one through death.
Assigns teens and children to one of several age-appropriate groups while parents or guardians meet separately to learn more about how to support the grieving child or teen. Groups are facilitated by a number of professionals, including teachers, nurses, social workers, and psychologists.
No cost for program.
Game room for teens includes fooseball and air hockey. Older children also experience guided group conversation time.
Meets 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays (participants come once every other week) at Abington Memorial Health Center's Schilling Campus, Pennwood Building, 4th floor, 2500 Maryland Road, Willow Grove.
For more information call 215-481-5983.

Safe Harbor for Young Adults

For those 19-30 years old going through the grief process.
No cost for program.
Meets every other Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 p.m.at Abington Memorial Health Center's Schilling Campus, Pennwood Building, 4th floor, 2500 Maryland Road, Willow Grove.
For more information call 215-481-5983.

SUSAN Students Understanding Sexual Assault Now

SUSAN is a peer-based, interactive program for young women, ages 14-21 to increase awareness of sexual assault situations and provide resource information on accessing medical care after a sexual assault. It fosters open, two-way dialogue, provides decision-making skills, and teaches how to recognize situations that may put one at risk, all using real-life, age-appropriate scenarios to teach risk-reduction strategies. A trained, experienced counselor is on-hand to field questions and handle any disclosures that may occur, with total confidentiality.
This program is a proactive response to the alarming rates of sexual assaults among this vulnerable age group. It has been put together by Abington Memorial Hospital’s Clinical Forensic Nurse Examiner Program, the Network of Victim Assistance of Bucks County, and a dedicated team of professional women from Soroptimist International of Indian Rock Information 215-355-7201.

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps

Liberty Bell Squadron based at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Willow Grove
For boys and girls ages 11-18.
Program gives exposure especially to Navy and Coast Guard but also to Marines, Air Force, and Army.
Has potential to graduate dedicated members as Petty Officers (E-6 which is six ranks above where most enlisted people begin).
Requires one weekend/month, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for drills which encompass both classroom learning of military training and on-the-job training, such as working on airplanes, training at the fire house and with security as if cadets were regular military.
Cadets take sworn oath that is non-binding on minors.
Must attend one cadet military 10-day boot camp in summer (tailored to age)
Opportunities to explore, including traveling the world (no combat zones)
Parent Orientation available once a month.
Information: Administrative Officer Brad Werden 215-885-6147.

Y Teen Achievers

For grades 7-12
Meets every other Saturday 9:30-3:30 p.m.: (1st & 3rd Saturday) at Drexel University;
Cost: $20 annually
Be mentored by successful professionals in the Philadelphia region and become involved in career shadow days. Benefit from tutoring, SAT preparation, internships, and social events such as trips.
For more information, contact Avery Ross, Y Achievers Director, at 215-235-6440 ext. 1859 Questions may also be directed to Leslie Thomas, Teen & Family Coordinator, at the Abington YMCA 215-884-9622

Y Teen Leaders Club

Grades 7-12Mondays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Abington YMCA
Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington: $40 annual fee
Have an impact on your community! Teens develop and execute projects with a focus on improving their community. Weekly group meetings are used to plan projects and events. Some credit may be given toward community service hours.
Information: Leslie Thomas, Teen & Family Coordinator, r 215-884-9622 ext. 1859.

Pictured here are teens and adults who made up four home repair work crews sent by Glenside United Church of Christ to rural Tennessee during summer, 2005 to participate in the Appalachia Service Project. The goal was to help make homes warmer, safer, and drier and involved heavy manual labor and construction skills.