Haddam-Killingworth High School Programs

High School Programs

Youth in Action

Haddam-Killingworth Youth In Action is a group of high school youth from Haddam and Killingworth that focuses on community service and prevention activities. The group meets once per week during their lunch activity period. Some activities may take place after school or on weekends.

Community service is known to be a powerful protective factor in stopping youth drug use before it starts. Community service builds self esteem, builds community, teaches useful skills, and strengthens student relationships. Students learn a sense of responsibility, and the knowledge that an individual or a group of individuals can make a difference. Many of the group’s activities are made possible by a grant from the Middlesex County Substance Abuse Action Council www.mcsaac.org. We thank them for their support.

This group is facilitated by Youth and Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth staff. Permission slips completed by a parent or guardian are needed. Please call 345-7498 or email Ann@hkyfs.org for a current schedule or to request a permission slip.

Transportation and materials are provided by a grant from the Middlesex County Substance Abuse Action Council. We thank them for their support.

Community Service Activities are supervised by Youth and Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth staff. To find out more information, please call 345-7498.

Habitat for Humanity

This group is open to all high school youth. The group collaborates with the Middlesex Habitat for Humanity of Connecticut, Inc. www.habitatmiddlesex.org to tackle the housing needs of their communities.

The group will meet once a month during lunch/activity period, and also on scheduled work days (Saturday’s), when a project arises with Middlesex Habitat.

Habitat for Humanity will provide the youth with basic construction skills, safety, and time management. The youth will also learn how to work and function as a team and accomplish set tasks. Not only will the youth learn how to work as a team, but also the members will be able to step up and take leadership roles. The tasks that are given are subject to the age guidelines established by Habitat for Humanity.

This group is facilitated by Youth and Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth staff. Permission slips completed by a parent or guardian are needed. Please call 345-7498 or email Ann@hkyfs.org for a current schedule or to request a permission slip.

High School Boy’s Support Team

The Boy’s Support Team is a collaborative group meeting that provides an opportunity for its members to discuss relevant issues they are experiencing both at school and in the community. Facilitated by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, the group will allow for open-ended conversation as well as prepared activities geared towards encouraging problem-solving and peer feedback. The group utilizes peer support to aid members in sharing personal and social issues that they may be struggling with in a safe and nurturing environment. The group and its members maintain a strict code of confidentiality to ensure honest and respectful communication.

Please call 345-7498 or email Rachael@hkyfs.org for a current schedule or to request a permission slip.

High School Programs

Youth in Action

Habitat for Humanity

High School Boy’s Support Team

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