Youth Initiatives 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.

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.

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. Registration and Waiver

Disc Golf

Disc Golf is offered Fall and Spring for students in grades 5 – 12 and takes place in the Elementary School open area. Danny Rodts, PE instructor, is the initiative leader.

Swimming

This free program is open to non-swimmers only in grades 1-6. Each student must attend all four (4) swimming classes.Parents must commit to sending their child to all four lessons or pay a $25 no-show penalty. Registration is open March 4 - March 18. Limited to the first 5 students per class. Parent letter, Application and Liability Statement are available in the school office. Questions? Call Grandma Dee at 231-377-7077 Spring Swimming FlyerDownload

Student Garden

Grades 5-12 8 Student Apprentice Openings2 hours/week • $10/hourStudents must provide their own gloves and drink.Elementary School bathrooms are available.To apply, complete the application and return to the school office by May 3rd.On May 13th, the mentor committee with select and notify students. Students will be notified if work day is cancelled.Program Coordinator - Pam Hall Summer Work SchedulePlanting Days: Thursday, June 6th • 3-5pm & Saturday, June 8th • 10am-12pm Student Garden InformationDownload

Learn to Play Guitar

Grades 4 - 12 Location: To be announcedInitiative Coordinator/Instructor is Ms. Tammy Hickman.Instuctors are Mr. Terry Moore andPastor David Ramage.BYI has a guitar waiting for you! Registration and Waiver

Snowshoeing

Grades 4-12 Location: Shed at Elementary School Ron Lynch is the Initiative Coordinator.Mentors are Paul De Lange and Deb Woodbeck. BYI has snowshoes available. Be sure to write on your your shoe size and if you need of snowshoes on your application. Registration and Waiver

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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. 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.