FYI Newsletter & Carver Connection

The Flagler County Youth Center is open for 6th-12th grade students. Operational hours are 2pm-6pm. The Youth Center is a fabulous facility for county youth to stop in and socialize for FREE. The only requirement for participation is that every student must scan their Flagler County School ID card to enter. The Youth Center is the result of a unique collaboration between Flagler County & the Flagler County School Board.

On October 11th, the Youth Center awarded students that had good grades with pizza, chips, and drinks! The Youth Center will host more grade and attendance checks with rewards throughout the year. Be on the lookout for upcoming dates!

The Flagler County Youth Center Pool Tournament sponsored by the programs Student Advisory Council was a great success. Over twenty students battled it out in a double elimination tournament to be declared the winner. Ultimately, it would come down to two students, Ja’Bari Grimes and Garrett Caraway. In the end, Garrett Caraway would emerge victorious, earning a $20 WAWA Gift Card. As our runner-up, Ja’Bari Grimes would also receive an award of a $10 WAWA Gift Card. Thank you to everyone who participated!

We are thrilled to announce that the Youth Center, in collaboration with FPC SGA, co-sponsored a fantastic free tailgate event! Attendees had a blast enjoying the lively atmosphere and engaging in various activities. To make the event even more enjoyable, we provided complimentary hotdogs, chips, and drinks for everyone. It was a wonderful opportunity for the students to come together and have a great time. We extend our gratitude to FPC SGA for their partnership in making this event a success.

Congratulations to the students that completed the Life Skills class hosted by Inspiration of Hope Community Resources. Topics covered over the course included: communication, goal setting, resume building, interviewing, financial literacy, etc. For the last session of 2023 a special guest was invited, Superintendent LaShakia Moore. Be on the look out in early 2024 for information on when a new session will be planned.

Currently the G.W. Carver Center is open daily Monday - Friday with special events on Saturday. The Carver Center hosts the Road to Success Program Monday -Friday from 8:00am - 1:00pm. School Year Open Gym Hours are 2:00pm-6:00pm.

Homework Assistant/ Credit Recovery Kicked started on September 5th. During the month of October, we had 35+ students show up and receive help to set up a better future for themselves. If you have a child or know someone who needs extra help with HACR, please feel free to bring them in during the hours of Monday & Wednesday from 3:30pm- 4:30 pm and Tuesday & Thursday from 3:00pm-4:00pm.

Flagler Sheriff's PAL Volleyball is back on Monday nights with over 40 students showing up ready to serve the ball. PAL Volleyball is open to beginner players or advanced players from the hours of 5pm to 7pm on Monday nights.

The Flagler Hurricanes basketball league has started their fall league practices and games. Coaches, students and staff are excited to be back in the game. This is an established league that has been using the Center for years and has grown to be one of the best in Flagler County, serving many families throughout this County.

Senior Social Hour started on October 3rd. Let’s give it up for our seniors! The seniors enjoyed an information session from a United Health Care representative, as well as a session with a Flagler Schools nutritionist. Carver’s Senior Social Hour runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 1pm. Come and join us!

The Carver Student Advisory Council met on October 11th at the Flagler County Youth Center for it's first official meeting. The advisory council welcomed a guest speaker, Mr. Robert Whiting on October 13th, for a history lesson with chips and drinks. The next scheduled meeting is on November 8th.

The G.W. Carver Community Center is proud to announce our Community Service Assistance program. In partnership with Flagler Cares, community services are being offered, such as SSI, SNAP, Mental health information and much more. The dates for November are Nov 1, 15, and 29th. Another way, the Carver Center strives to meet the needs of the Flagler Community.

Our Halloween party was hosted on October 25th from 4pm-7pm with the entrance of two homework assignments. We had a live graveyard which was viewed from 5pm-6pm. We worked alongside Cricket / Custom Extravaganzas/ Advance America, and hosted the Halloween party of the year.

The Road to Success (RTS) program has reached 347 GEDs to date, with 3 students graduating in October. We have a 98% positive outcome since the beginning of the program. This month, we had a CPR/First Aid class, in which current students and graduates participated and were certified for 2 years. Speakers from the following organizations spoke to our students: the Department of Juvenile Justice, Daytona State College, and Flagler Technical College. We also had a presentation about interviewing and held mock interviews with our students to get them ready for the workforce. Our three student interns continue working at the Belle Terre Swim & Racquet Club, Flagler Youth Center, and Shoreline Turf & Pest Control. We celebrated one of our alumni, whose brother and sister are also students of the program, who graduated from the Army’s basic training. We are always looking to partner with local companies for internships. To find out about the GED program or the student internships, please contact Brian Willard at 386.437.8279.