Winter Programs
Our Winter season runs each year from the Monday after Thanksgiving through mid-March!
All of our programs, field trips and events are open only to YC Members (must be NA residents!)
Our Winter Programs list is available to view below. Please take the time before registration opens to see if the programs fit into your schedule so that you know your child can commit to the program or trip before registering.
Online Registration for Winter Programs will open Wednesday 11/22 at 9am!
Registration will be available in our Online Registration portal! If you don't have an account, when creating an online account, the parent/guardian should be the Account Holder, with the child/children as Account Members. If you are in need of financial assistance, have any issues with online registration or any questions about programs please contact Demi. Convenience fees will apply to online transactions. No refunds will be available.
Click here for more information about Youth Center memberships. Middle schoolers can only drop-in to hang out at the Youth Center or participate in programs with the membership.
Middle School Winter Programs
In additional to the programs listed below, we also have daily drop-in activities for members everyday! Participate in Street Hockey, Kickball, tournaments in the Game Room, and so much more. The white board in the lobby has the daily list of activities, and they are announced over the intercom! Also, anyone looking for homework help after school, check in with our Support Services Coordinator, Bryanna!
Beyond Beats
Dates: Mondays 11/27 - 12/18
Time: 3:00-4:15pm
Cost: Free (Program funded by the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc.)
Have you ever wanted to create your own music? Or wondered how songs are created? Sign up for Beyond Beats to learn the basics of creating songs through our music programming software! Open to 6 middle school members.
Photography 1 - Sold Out!
Dates: Tuesdays 11/28 - 12/19
Time: 3:00-4:15pm
Cost: Free (Program Sponsored by Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc.)
If you love taking photos, then you are in the right place. We will be traveling to different areas of North Andover and capturing holiday scenes using our NEW cameras! We will be using the Youth Center bus for transportation to various locations around town. Open to 5 middle school members.
Trivia
Dates: Tuesdays 11/28 - 1/9 (Exc. 12/26)
Time: 3:00-3:30pm
Cost: Free
Each week we will have a different themed trivia, which will be announced ahead of time! Come on your own or bring a team of friends to participate. Prizes will be awarded to trivia winners. This is a drop-in program for our middle school members; no registration required!
Yoga
Dates: Wednesdays 11/29 - 1/3 (Exc. 12/27)
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Cost: Free
Join us for Yoga in the Multi-Purpose Room, to learn a beginner's flow. This program will be a relaxing mix of meditations and poses! Open to 12 middle school members.
Storytelling Squad
Dates: Thursdays 11/30 - 1/11 (Exc. 12/28)
Time: 3:00-3:30pm
Cost: Free
Storytelling Squad is a chance for our members to get creative! Tell whatever story you want by making your own comic strip, writing a creative story, or creating artwork. Join us for a unique chance to design an original story! Open to 15 middle school members.
Rock Wall Fridays
Dates: Fridays 12/1 - 3/15 (exc. 12/22, 12/29, 1/12 & 2/23)
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Cost: Free
The Rock Wall is back! Come join us as we climb the Youth Center’s Rock Wall on Friday afternoons! This is a drop-in program for our middle school members; no registration required!
Book Club
Dates: Mondays 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/22, 2/5, 2/26 & 3/11
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Cost: Free
This will be a chance to partake in an interactive book club! The students involved will choose the book that is read and discussed within the group. During our meeting times, there will be fun games, events, and discussions that relate to the theme and characters of the book! Open to 10 middle school members.
Weight Room Mondays
Dates: Mondays 1/8 - 3/11 (Exc. 1/15 & 2/19)
Time: 3:00-4:15pm
Cost: Free
Exercise is not only beneficial to your body but also your mind. This winter, the Weight Room will be open as a drop-in on Mondays from 3:00-4:15! Open to middle school members ages 13+, who have Weight Room permission granted on their membership! No registration required.
NA CAM
Dates: Wednesdays 1/10 - 2/14
Time: 3:00-4:30pm
Cost: $25.00
NA CAM is back! Learn the ins and outs of how a TV studio operates and how to create and edit videos! Come join us as we create our very own TV Show! Tap into your creative minds and sign up now! We will be using our Youth Center bus for transportation, leaving from and returning to the Youth Center. Open to 13 middle school members.
Mindfulness
Dates: Wednesdays 1/10 - 2/7
Time: 3:00-3:30pm
Cost: Free
In this program, we will journal, draw, color, listen to guided imagery, and relax! Mindfulness is the ability to become aware of your surroundings in a non-judgemental way. By practicing mindfulness, we can ease stress and anxiety, and focus on the present moment. Open to 15 middle school members.
Adventure Thursdays - Sold Out!
Dates: Thursdays 1/18 - 2/15
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Cost: $60.00
Come join us for some adventure this winter as we look to stay busy as the weather gets colder! As with all YC programs, fun, group cohesion and inclusivity will be our number one priority, so anticipate some events like sledding, Rock Wall, Winter Hiking, Title Boxing, and Laser Tag! Open to 13 middle school members.
Photography 2 - Sold Out!
Dates: Wednesdays 2/28 - 3/13
Time: 3:00-4:15pm
Cost: Free (Program Sponsored by Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc.)
If you love taking photos, then you are in the right place. We will be traveling to different areas of North Andover and capturing different scenes during late winter in New England! Cameras will be provided for use in the program. We will be using the Youth Center bus for transportation to various locations around town. Open to 5 middle school members.
Middle School Winter Field Trips & Events
Cultural Celebrations - Winter Solstice - Sold Out!
Date: Tuesday 12/19 - Rescheduled to Wednesday 12/20
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Cost: Free (Program Sponsored by Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc.)
Join us in a celebration of the Winter Solstice! We will be celebrating the shortest day of the year by making snowstorms in a jar and ice lanterns. This event will take place on Tuesday, December 19th from 3-4 pm. Open to 15 middle school members.
Holiday Craft
Date: Thursday 12/21
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Cost: $10.00
With the holidays right around the corner, sign your student up for the chance to get in the festive mood with a special holiday craft! Open to 15 middle school members.
Tubing 1 at Nashoba Valley Tubing Park - Sold Out!
Date: Friday 1/5
Time: 3:00-6:30pm
Cost: $55.00
Join us for some winter fun on our tubing trip, where we’ll slide down the hills of Nashoba Valley’s Tubing Park! We will be using the Youth Center bus for transportation. Open to 13 middle school members. This is one of two tubing trips available for Winter Programs - please only register for one of the two.
Cultural Celebrations - MLK Jr.
Date: Thursday 1/11
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Cost: Free (Program Sponsored by Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc.)
Our January Cultural Celebration will focus on honoring Martin Luther King Jr. We will paint wooden peace signs and make a hand wreath! This event will take place on Thursday, January 11th from 3-4pm. Open to 15 middle school members.
Ski Trip at Gunstock Mountain - Sold Out!
Date: Friday 2/2
Time: 3:00-10:00pm
Cost: $70.00
It is that time of year again: get ready as we head to Gunstock for some skiing and snowboarding fun! This is an awesome opportunity for you and your friends to night ski under the lights! The cost includes gear, or you can bring your own! We will be using the Youth Center bus for transportation. Open to 12 middle school members.
Cultural Celebrations - Lunar New Year
Date: Friday 2/9
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Cost: Free (Program Sponsored by Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc.)
Our February Cultural Celebration will commemorate Lunar New Year! This celebration will occur on Friday, February 9th from 3:00-4:00 pm. During this event, we will try some Chinese candy, create paper lanterns, and play a game! Open to 15 middle school members.
Date: Friday 2/9
Time: 3:00-6:30pm
Cost: $55.00
Join us for some winter fun on our tubing trip, where we’ll slide down the hills of Nashoba Valley’s Tubing Park! We will be using the Youth Center bus for transportation. Open to 13 middle school members. This is one of two tubing trips available for Winter Programs - please only register for one of the two.
Indoor Surfing
Date: Thursday 2/29
Time: 2:45-6:00pm
Cost: $75.00
Surfing in the winter time? You read that right! Come join us as we head up to Skyventure in New Hampshire and hit the waves! We will be using the Youth Center bus for transportation. Open to 13 middle school members.
Indoor Skydiving - Sold Out!
Date: Thursday 3/14
Time: 2:45-6:00pm
Cost: $80.00
We are heading to Skyventure to go Indoor Skydiving where YOU can experience the freedom of flight! We will be using the Youth Center bus for transportation. Open to 11 middle school members.
Dances
More information on upcoming dances can be found here! Additional information about the dances and ticket sales will be posted on that page and our social media closer to each event!
Elementary School Programs
5th Grade Saturday Program: The 5th Grade Saturday program is a chance for 5th graders to see what the Youth Center is all about for a few hours on Saturday afternoons! 5th Graders get to hang out and participate in activities inside and outside the Youth Center, from Ultimate Cricket, to Dance, to Gaga Ball. The program is ONLY OPEN to 5th Grade North Andover Residents. The Google Form signup link is available HERE!
High School Winter Programs
Black Knights 3 vs. 3 Basketball League
Dates: Wednesdays 1/10 - 3/6 (exc. 2/21)
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: $30 non-members, Free for Members (includes current Staff & Leadership Members)
Black Knights basketball is back in action this winter! This league will be run by Nicole Kramer, and is for high school boys not currently playing basketball for the high school. Teams should have 3 or 4 players, you can request your teammates names in the registration. If you don’t have a team, we will place you with one! If you don't know your team members / captain yet at the time you are signing up, contact Nicole at nkramer@nayouth.com with them later. Register on our online portal here (if you have never used the portal before, if the student is under 18, the parent/guardian should be the account holder and the student should get added as an account member) If you are a current staff or leadership member, the program is free, and you can sign up on the portal or contact Nicole directly with your shirt size and your teammates names.