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Registration is now open for The Town of Southampton Youth Bureau’s “Youth and Government” program. Youth & Government is sponsored by the Alliance of NYS YMCAs and is a national program that involves teens in state-organized, model-government programs. Students in grades 9 - 12 will have the opportunity to practice experiential civic engagement and learn about the democratic process. Youth will discuss and debate issues that affect citizens of New York State and will get a chance to attend the state conference with youth from across New York.

The Southampton Youth Bureau’s Youth & Government program is held on Wednesdays from October to April in a hybrid format. Official October start date TBA soon! For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni at (631) 287-5745.

(Source: http://www.ymcanys.org/yag/about/)

*Face masks/social distancing is a requirement at every program*

The Town of Southampton Youth Bureau will be sponsoring a Virtual Talent Show on Friday, March 5th on Facebook & Instagram @southamptonyb (Time of show TBA). Performers in grades 5 – 12 who reside or attend school within Southampton Town are encouraged to submit a 3 – 4 minute video of a performance in singing, music composition, spoken word, dance, skits, comedy, magic or talent of choice to be featured! Show will include a gift card raffle for performers and trivia prizes for audience members tuning in. Video entries and registration forms are due Friday, February 19th and can be sent via email to pstrecker@southamptontownny.gov. Space is limited and registration is available on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425.

The Southampton Youth Bureau is now offering Karate Classes for ages 5 - 12 every Thursday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm from January 7th – February 25th. Cost is $120 for 8 weeks – Sibling discounts are available upon request! For more information, please call (631) 702-2425.

The Town of Southampton Youth Bureau will be sponsoring a Virtual Talent Show on Friday, March 5th on Facebook & Instagram @southamptonyb (Time of show TBA). Performers in grades 5 – 12 who reside or attend school within Southampton Town are encouraged to submit a 3 – 4 minute video of a performance in singing, music composition, spoken word, dance, skits, comedy, magic or talent of choice to be featured! Show will include a gift card raffle for performers and trivia prizes for audience members tuning in. Video entries and registration forms are due Friday, February 19th and can be sent via email to pstrecker@southamptontownny.gov. Space is limited and registration is available on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425.

The East End Partnership for Youth will present "The Language of Gender" workshop which will be held virtually on Friday, January 29th from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Workshop is presented by Juli Grey Owens, Executive Director of Gender Equality New York, Inc. "The Language of Gender" will facilitate an open discussion of what it means to be a transgender, non-binary, or intersex person, create an understanding of terms and concepts used in discussing gender, offer personal life experiences to allow participants to better understand the transgender and non-binary community, and offer best practices to create a gender inclusive environment for youth. 2 CEUs for SW and LMHC available for $20. CASAC CEUs pending. For more information, please call Cara Sultan at (631) 702-2427 or email csultan@southamptontownny.gov.

Join the Southampton Youth Bureau every Friday from January 15th – February 26th to relax and hang out with friends, participate in games and activities, and more! Program is free and open to grades K – 4 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425.

The Southampton Youth Bureau will be sponsoring a Basketball Clinic at Southampton Youth Services (SYS), 1370a Majors Path every Friday from 5:00pm - 7:00pm (January 15th – March 12th). Clinic is open to grades 7 - 12 and cost is $20/9 sessions. Limited transportation is available from the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Road. Bus will leave at 4:15pm and will return at 7:30pm. Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 20 participants! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks must be worn at all times. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425.

Join the Southampton Youth Bureau every Friday from January 22nd – February 26th to relax and hang out with friends, participate in games and activities, and more! Program is free and open to grades grades 5 - 8 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425.