This is a just a sample of what some of the local organizations are doing to promote healthy youth development:
CABLE ACCESS TELEVISION
(CATV):
CATV provides training
and opportunity for youth to work at the station and to be
videographers for local events. CATV also regularly airs
school sponsored music and drama presentations and sporting
events. PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENTS:
Hanover/Norwich Parks
and Recreation Departments provide local youth with an
inexpensive and diverse selection of leisure activities that
encourage participation in programs that promote
sportsmanship and physical fitness and develops good
citizenship. HERE IN HANOVER MAGAZINE
and UPPER VALLEY PARENT
PAPER:
The magazine regularly
includes positive articles about youth and youth initiatives
in the Upper Valley. HOOD MUSEUM/HOP
CENTER:
These cultural centers
provide the community with numerous programs that enhance
youth understanding and appreciation of the
arts. LIBRARIES:
Hanover, Etna, Norwich,
and Lyme libraries offer regular children's reading hours
for toddlers. The Howe Library offers a tutor after school
to encourage students to do studying there. The Howe and
Lyme Libraries have ongoing art exhibits which often
highlight local youth artistic efforts. All libraries
welcome youth as volunteers and patrons. LIONS AND ROTARY
CLUBS:
These service
organizations, in Hanover and Norwich, offer college
scholarships to high school seniors. they also sponsor
community events for youth and and their
families. PARENT
GROUPS: Hanover
PTO/Norwich PTA/ Alliance for School and Parents (ASAP)
offer educational programming and fun events to enhance the
school communities in which they serve. UPPER VALLEY RELIGIOUS
INSTITUTIONS:
These institutions
provide youth with meaningful opportunities to serve the
community and to regularly participate in intergenerational
activities. YOUTH-IN-ACTION:
Provides opportunities
for high school-aged youth to participate in community
service. Adults are welcome to volunteer as
well. UPPER VALLEY POLICE
DEPARTMENTS:
These law enforcement
agencies offer a yearly anti-drug/anti-violence program
called "Kids and Cops." During this time local police make a
special effort to get to know the community's youth. The
culminating event is a sports day where police and Dartmouth
athletes serve as positive role models for kids during a fun
day of sporting events.