Special Programs, Events and Collaboration

Youth Appreciation Day is an annual event that is held in late spring.  This event recognizes all the youth in town that have utilized their time and energy to help out and volunteer in the NAYRS community. This includes all the kids who lend a hand at the Youth Center as well as the high schoolers who participate in our volunteer programs. The evening is filled with awards, gifts, wise words from a guest speaker, and a cookout. 

 

The North Andover Crusaders utilize our building/gym for their Special Olympics basketball program from November to March. The program brings together Special Olympics Athletes and Unified Partners building friendship, character, leadership and inspiring greatness in all who participate. Contact Brian Downey for more information.

 

The Youth Center collaborates with Booster Club basketball during the winter season for team practices, along with the 4th grade Winter Basketball League being held on Saturday mornings at the Youth Center. 

 

Every summer, the Youth Center provides high school and college staff from our summer programs to help NAPD at National Night Out! This is a fun collaboration that our staff looks forward to every summer!