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Child Abuse Prevention Month
In recognition of this important issue, the Chesapeake Council on Youth Services (CCOYS) and the Office of Youth Services present a display in the lobby of the City Hall Building during the month of April. The display table includes brochures, informational items, and a Blue Ribbon - the symbol of this campaign.
In addition, the Office of Youth Services joins other employees and local celebrities for an evening of networking and fun, at a local restaurant, to support Prevent Child Abuse Hampton Roads during the Annual Celebrity Night fundraiser.
- Related:
- Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
- National Child Abuse Prevention Month
- National Child Abuse Prevention Partner Organizations
Mayor’s Cup T-Ball Classic
Annually, the Chesapeake Youth Committee and the Office of Youth Services sponsors a Mayor’s Cup T-Ball Classic. The purpose of the event is to give youth between the ages of 5-7 years old an opportunity to visit the City complex, learn about City services and interact with City leaders, while enjoying a fun game of T-Ball. Players also receive a team t-shirt and certificates at the event.
Photo Galleries:
Mayor's Cup T-Ball Classic
Saturday, April 24, 2010
City Hall Plaza from 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Youth between the ages of 5-7 years old
Rain date: Sunday, April 25, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2010 T-Ball Registration form >>
2010 Mayor's Cup T-Ball Classic info flyer >>
Mayor’s Youth Day (MYD)
Mayor's Youth Day is an excellent opportunity for youth to learn how their city operates by shadowing City employee staff. MYD will give students the opportunity to see a relationship between their educational experiences and career choices, learn about the world of work and expose them to a particular field of interest. Over 200 Chesapeake public and private school youth take place in this yearly event.
Related: Mayor's Youth Day Photo Gallery
Youth Awards
Recognizes young people in the community that have overcome adversity to make positive changes in their lives. Youth honorees have demonstrated one of the following attributes: courage, community service, compassion.
Nominees must be Chesapeake residents between the ages of 13 and 18.
Youth Institute Chamber (YIC)
The YIC is an opportunity for students to learn more about the City of Chesapeake and gain skills in how to use their personal strengths in making a difference for their City. The YIC works in partnership with the Chesapeake Chamber of Commerce and the Chesapeake Public Schools. The Youth Institute Chamber collaborates with volunteers and community business partners to work directly with students, providing job shadowing and placement which address the unique interest of the students.
Students are selected from Chesapeake middle schools, grades 7 and 8. The participants meet once a month from June – February.
Youth Internship Program
This program places high school/college students in City positions with an interest of the designated area to the student. These internships are on a volunteer basis.
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