Fall Archives - Bellaire Youth Initiative

Student Pantries

Student Pantries stock essential personal products and clothing for students, free of charge and are located at John Rogers Elementary School and Bellaire High School (for Middle and High schools). Items available include toiletries, washcloths, towels, pillows, blankets,underwear, casual clothing (such as sweatshirts and t-shirts) flannel shirts and sweaters, dress up clothes for parties and formals (such as dresses and suit jackets), shoes, boots, winter coats, hats, scarves and mittens.

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NRA Firearm Safety

NRA Gun Safety is offered for students in grades 5 –12. Certified NRA instructors lead the one-day class. Day one is focused on classwork; day two is at the NRA indoor shooting range. Course & Shooting PracticeFREE OF CHARGEAdults are welcome to learn to be mentors Jim Ribby - Certified instructorCourse Instruction: .22 rifle and handgun awarenessMiddle & High School Students(Limited to 15 students) Forest Home Township Hall Shooting PracticeFor those passing the course work, indoor shooting practice dates will be announced. Upcoming Classes Registration and Waiver

Martial Arts

Grades 5-12 John Rogers Elementary School GymRyan Mach certified instructor. Registration forms are available in the school office or Online Questions? Call Grandma Dee 231-377-7077 Upcoming Classes Registration and Waiver

Lego

Students, grades 3 –7. Initiative Coordinator is Ms. Leanna Colvin. Upcoming Classes Registration and Waiver

Golf

Grades 4-12 Students Shanty Creek Resort Schuss Mountain Golf ClubInstruction by Shanty Creek Resort Golf Professional Sturdy shoes required • Bring your own hat & drinkRegistration forms are available with your counselors and High School Office. Questions? Contact Ms. Pam Hall, Coordinator (512) 587-5629. Upcoming Classes Registration and Waiver

Eagles’ Nest – Grades 1-4

September through May, Eagles’ Nest is offered to children, first grade through third grade after school from 3:00 – 5:00. In the 2022-Winter 2023 school year, Eagles’ Nest is being expanded to include a second day on Thursdays.

Cooking

Students, grades 4 –12, learn valuable cooking and meal preparation skills, recipe reading, sanitary practices, teamwork and organization skills. Cooking sessions are held Fall, Winter and Spring. Besides eating their own creations in the afternoon, recipes are shared with Meadowbrook residents or taken home to share with their families. Dee Lynch is the initiative leader. Upcoming Classes Registration and Waiver

Biking and Hiking

Biking (grades 4 – 12) and Hiking (grades 4 – 12) are offered Fall and Spring, making use of our beautiful Bellaire area and Glacial Hills trails. Mentors Paul, Deb and Ron are running the sessions. Upcoming Classes Registration and Waiver

Archery

Students, grades 5 –12 Antrim Conservation District OfficeIndoor Practice Range • 4820 Stover RoadStudents who have passed the Firearm Safety Class may participate.Sarah Toth, Instructor-Trainer, certified by USA Archery, the official governing body for Olympic Archery in the United States. BYI Archery students, under the direction of Certified Archer, Sarah Toth, make hitting the bull’s eye look easy! Three, two, one! Bull’s eye! Students practice their archery skills at the indoor range. Upcoming Classes Registration and Waiver