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Summer's HERE! at Vashon Park District.
Sign up for ALL the summer camps you want right now.
Sailing Camp just added two extra weeks in August -- Race Week for experienced Junior Sailors is August 10. Register at summer camps.
Get in on the BreakOut Swim Clinic - August 9 --
Swim with Olympiad Josh Davis courtesy
Vashon Seals Swim Team
Parents --Paddle the sparkling waters of Quartermaster Harbor with the whole family at the Vashon Kayak Center.
Happy Anniversary! 
This year, 2009, Vashon Park District marks 25 years of service to the community.
To celebrate, we're offering VPD Silver Dollars – certificates you can purchase for loved ones -- or yourself -- to use on Vashon Parks and VPD programs. Buy VPD Silver Dollars in $25 increments and put them toward a special exercise program for your spouse or make a deposit toward renting Pt. Robinson for your daughter’s wedding. VPD Silver Dollars are as good as any other dollars, as long as you use them at the Park District.
Purchase VPD Silver Dollars in person at the Park District offices in Ober Park. They are not available online, but if you call with payment information, we can mail them to you.
Get a Family Membership
at the Skate Park--
Go to the new B.A.R.C. Page
Vashon Youth Council…
is going strong and offering these programs to youth through age 20
Photo courtesy Chris Buss
Wake Up: The World’s On Fire!
A Truth Be Told Theatre Production Rounds Out the Drug and Alcohol Awareness Series by Vashon Island Prevention and Intervention Team, May 21 & 22.
Join Vashon Youth Council and others as we highlight community perspectives and candid youth interviews about youth substance use on the island. This documentary theatre performance is meant to generate discussion about the communication, perceived norms, use and non-use around this topic. If you missed the Truth Be Told Theatre production of "Now Hear This" last year you are not going to want to miss "Wake Up: The World’s On FIre!" Public performances will be held at McMurray Middle School on May 21 and 22nd at 7pm with a discussion to follow. Free admission. For more information check out www.vashonyouthcouncil.org or call Vashon Youth Council at 206-463-7350.
Dream Projects Program
This ongoing program of VYC has really picked up in the last month. If you are a youth or an adult who has an idea of something you would like to do, like starting a newspaper, combating an environmental issues, creating a media show, hosting an event or an open mic, the Dream Projects Program is for you! If you don't have an idea but have things you are passionate about, contact us and we can help you come up with something! Check out our website at www.vashonyouthcouncil.org and click on Dreams for more information about the Dream Project Program. Everybody has a dream!
VYC at Vashon Flea Market
Saturdays, 9 am-5pm
As you may have seen there is a new flea (market) in town next to Pandora's Box. The generosity of flea market manager Sheila McGuffin includes a portion of the proceeds from the flea market booths going to Vashon Youth Council. Check the message from Maury the Flea on how you can be a part of the Flea Market.
And now a word from Maury the Flea...
This is Maury the Flea, the little guy with the big heart, and the official mascot, here to encourage you, or anyone you may know, to become a vendor at the Vashon Flea Market. In the past month, the Vashon Flea Market has averaged over 300 visitors per weekend which generated a lot of sales for our vendors. Most of our happy vendors earned back much more than they paid for their space.
In addition, we are now accepting reservations for the Strawberry Festival at rates much lower than the street vendors will pay. Just imagine, over a 6,000 people visiting your booth!
So come and participate at the Flea Market. Enjoy conversation, a community gathering place, and cool goods. Remember, its always FREE to visitors!
VYC Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 13th 6-8pm at VYC office
We will be holding our monthly Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, May 13 at the VYC office. As always these meetings are open to the community and are a way for you to get to know the people behind the work and become involved yourself.
Prospective Board Member Brunch
Sunday,May 17th 11am-1pm at a secret location
This meeting is for individuals who are interested in learning more about the leadership opportunities that being on the VYC Board of Directors offers. Now is a great time to get involved! To receive more information, including secret location details,e-mail vyc@vashonyouthcouncil.org.
Committee Meetings
Wednesday, May 20th from 3-5pm and May 27th from 5-7pm
NEW!!!! Have a few hours to spare and want to help with the hands on work of VYC like planning an Open Mic? Then drop in to one of our meetings - there is no long term commitment required. All of our work, from publicity to program planning is something that anyone can help with by coming to our committee meetings.
For more information about these things please contact Amy Ezzo, Program Director at amy.vyc@gmail.com or 206-463-7350.
Go to www.VashonYouthCouncil.org for details
- To post ANNOUNCEMENTS and EVENTS
- Youth are invited to post ARTWORK, MUSIC, and VIDEOS.
- Contact VYC at 463-7350 to post your work.
- Community organizations, schools, and businesses are invited to register and post your youth opportunities!
VYC is sponsored by Vashon Park District and DOIT.
Other Vashon Youth Council Activities
- VYC Board meets the second Wednesday of every month, 6-8P at VYC headquarters on Vashon Highway.
VYC operates in partnership with Vashon Park District & Development of Island Teens (DOIT). Call VYC at 206-463-7350 or go to www.VashonYouthCouncil.org for more information.
Your registration options include:
- Registration by mail or fax. Print out the PDF form for the class, complete and mail it with payment to the Vashon Park District, P.O. Box 1553, Vashon, WA 98070 or fax it to 206-463-9614.
- Register online and pay by credit card. We accept VISA, Master Card, Discover, & American Express. For step-by-step instructions, click here.
- Visit the Vashon Park District's Ober Park office, 8A to 4P weekdays.
Vashon Park District will gladly refund program fees when they are requested a minimum of 7 business days prior to the program start date. Refunds requested fewer than 7 business days prior to the program start date will be provided only for a documented medical reason or as the result of a significant family emergency. For each refund issued, no matter the reason, Vashon Park District will assess a $25 administration fee. THANK YOU!