Town Shop Youth Center

If so, come join in on our upcoming winter activities!

A Few Highlights

• Seva (Samaritan Center) Wednesdays 3pm
• Seva (Sunshine Horse Rescue) Saturdays 9am
• Camping (Highland Forest) Feb 16-19
• BOCES ADAPEP 2/25 8-3pm The Town Shop is hosting their monthly meeting. Cheryl could use help making soup and salad (to feed 50).
• Dodgeball (East Hill Elementary) 2/26, 3/26 6:30pm
• Eating Our Way Around The World 2/28, 3/28 We’ll get to taste the unique flavors of Mexican and Vietnamese cuisine.
• Town Shop Birthday! 3/1 4-10pm A momentous celebration, with live performances by Spire and Eleanor, plus pizza donated graciously by Solvay Bank. Come join the fun!
• Vegetarian Cooking Class 3/4 6:30pm Welcoming guest chef Daryl Olin.
• Classic Movie Night 3/12 7pm Hosted by Dan Nolan. Interested in a movie? Leave us a comment!
• Poetry Open Mic 3/19 7pm

For a complete listing, check out the calendar.

by Ami Olson

Dave Vermilya, Town Shop co-director, speaks in recognition of the volunteer spirit displayed by Town Shop teens at the third Seva Recognition Dinner last week. Recognizing and celebrating the volunteer spirit of local youth was the message of Wednesday evening’s Seva Recognition Dinner, held at the Camillus Methodist Church in the village.

The Camillus Town Shop joined with church members last week in honor of the nearly 70 Town Shop participants who have attended a seva (selfless service) program at least once since June 1, 2008. The word “seva” is used at the Town Shop to portray the act of selfless service, for which the volunteer receives nothing. Through the Town Shop, teens could display the seva spirit by volunteering on Wednesdays at the Samaritan Center, or Saturdays at the Sunshine Horse Rescue, without gaining community service hours or school credit for their time.

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Mild autumn weather allowed for a variety of outdoor experiences in October and November that included apple picking, hikes at Highland Forest and Chimney Bluffs, kayaking down Onondaga Creek, a day at the zoo, and a three day trip to New York City and Woodstock. Now that winter weather approaches, Town Shop program focus shifts (though not exclusively) to more indoor activities.

Program Hours

The building is open Monday to Thursday from 4–10pm, unless otherwise posted. Weekends are reserved for special events and experiences. (Check the calendar for a complete listing.)

A Few Highlights

• Seva (Samaritan Center) 12/3, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 3pm
• Seva (Sunshine Horse Rescue) 12/13, 12/27, 1/10, 1/24 9am
• Volunteer Training 1/12 4–8pm
• Merry Trancemas 12/13 5–11pm A Christmas rave hosted by Chris Sauve.
• Rough Times Live 12/30 8pm A teen produced television show will be featuring us!
• Dodgeball (East Hill Elementary) 12/18, 1/22 6:30pm
• Music Showcase 12/21 4pm Detached & From The Ashes
• Music Showcase 12/28 7pm White Picket Fence
• X Country Ski 12/28, 12/30, 1/4, 1/11 The Town Shop provides all the necessary equipment. In addition, David and Daryl Olin plan to spontaneously organize ski trips over at Camillus Unique Forest to establish a local trail if there is adequate snow cover.
• Classic Movie Night 12/22, 1/13 7pm Hosted by Dan Nolan, cinema aficionado.
• Scavenger Hunt 1/15 7–8pm Find items in the building. Win prizes!
• Eating Our Way Around The World 1/17 12pm We’ll be eating at Munjed’s Middle Eastern Café
• Overnight Sleepover 1/18 No school the day after.
• Highland Forest Camping 2/16–2/19

The Town Shop reopened on September 30th and is back to its regular school year schedule (M-Th 4-10pm), with many special activities scheduled for weekends.

A Few Highlights

• Wednesdays: Seva (Samaritan Center) 3pm
• 10/18, 11/1, 11/8, 11/29: Seva (Sunshine Horse Rescue) 9am
• 10/9: Apple Picking at Beak & Skiff 3pm
• 10/11: Kayaking (Onondaga Creek) An urban adventure!
• 10/13: Hiking (Highland Forest) 11am
• 10/19: Hiking (Chimney Bluffs) 12pm
• 10/23, 11/20: Dodgeball (East Hill Elementary) 6:30pm
• 10/24: Tai Chi introduction and free instruction. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. 12pm
• 10/25: Rave-O-Ween Come get your spooky groove on! Food, costume contest, DJs, Guitar Hero, Ghosts… and more! 6pm – 12am
• 11/3: Andy Dellicolli presents us with his amazing experience at Burning Man.
• 11/11: Rosamond Gifford Zoo 1pm (We have a free group pass)
• 11/11: The Media Unit (Teen run TV production) will be taping a segment for “Rough Times Live” at the Town Shop. 6pm
• Nov 14-16: A chance to visit the Big Apple!
• 11/22: Eating Our Way Around The World (Mai Lan – Vietnam Cuisine)
• 11/25: Showcase Concert, featuring Brothers We Grow and Oak & Bone. 7pm