2023 Funded Youth Programs

The Youth Bureau currently funds the following youth programs. Please contact them directly for specific information about each program and enrollment requirements.

Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) YARD:
Teens trained in dispute resolution act as peer mediators.
Donna Ramlow - 794-3377

DRC also provides a toll-free family crisis hot-line at: 1-866-567-4612

Fallsburg Youth Recreation Program:
Provides enrichment programs that encourage healthy and safe interactions.
Dr. Sean Wall-Carty - 434-8810

Liberty Police Juvenile Aid Bureau:
Crime and drug prevention, bike safety and stranger danger workshops, and other community-safety outreach.
Officer Lake - 292-4422

Livingston Manor Free Library Manor Ink:

Students write and produce a community newspaper and learn the skills associated with writing, journalism, photography and newspaper production.
Amy Hines - 439-1243

Fearless! Teen dating violence prevention
Promotes healthy relationships through preventive education

MacKenzie Bachar – 562-5365

Nesin Theater:
Theater instruction; youth performances at various community events and locations.
Marina Lombardi – 798-9006

Nesin Children’s Community Dance:
Literacy based dance instruction; youth performances at various community events and locations.
Marina Lombardi – 798-9006

SC Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H:
Club and after-school activities, trips, participation in county fair and regional events and competitions.
Barbara Moran – 292-6180

CASA, Court-Appointed Special Advocates:
Trained volunteers advocate for abused or neglected children in family court, and work with others to ensure children receive all services they need.
Donna Ramlow – 791-3534

SC Head Start-I Am Moving, I Am Learning:
Education for children and families in wellness, nutrition, and physical activities, to offset or reduce obesity and promote healthy lifestyles.
Bertha Williams – 434-4164

Boys and Girls Club:
Supports youth in the areas of education, citizenship / civic engagement and physical and emotional health in a club setting.
Shane Merone – 342-8833

Town of Bethel: Formal summer swim program.
Parks and Recreation - 583-5360

Town of Cochecton:

Year-round special events, trips and activities.
Sue Rodruiguez - 932-8360

Town of Fallsburg - Swim:

Formal summer swim program
Dr. Sean Wall-Carty - 434-8810

Town of Highland:

Summer camp with arts and crafts, science and nature, sports, outdoor fun, and trips. Youth Summer basketball program.
Kaitlin Haas - 557-6085

Town of Mamakating:

Year-round youth programs, trips and events, youth fitness program, etc.
Donna Consolo - 888-3013

Town of Thompson:

Thursday night lights ski program
Patrice Chester – 794-2500 x 304

Town of Rockland: