South Windsor Teen Center Rising Stars Summer Program

This program is for South Windsor residents ONLY. You may register your child for ONE session.

Rising S.T.A.R.S. - South Windsor Teens Assisting, Respecting, Sharing

South Windsor Youth & Family Services offers the Rising Stars Summer Community Service Program during the summer months for middle school and high school youth who are in need of positive youth development or socialization, and for those interested in gaining leadership experience and developing team-building skills.

The program provides a structured, supervised setting with opportunities for many different kinds of community service projects. Projects are organized by South Windsor Youth & Family Services in cooperation with the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department, S.W. Food Alliance, and other town or community partners.

Please come ready to work! Participants may volunteer at local farms, community gardens, town parks, SW Senior Center, libraries, or schools. There may be times when we are weeding or working outdoors, so participants are required to wear shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather.

There is a focus on both team-building and skill-building throughout the session. We encourage students to increase their leadership skills and get out of their comfort zone. The purpose of our program is to enhance self-esteem, encourage positive group and individual decision-making, practice taking healthy risks, and enhance group cohesion. We appreciate and encourage positivity and inclusion!

Some of the activities we do during downtime are going swimming at the pool, spending time with therapy dogs, completing crafts, playing games, going on hikes, spending time outdoors, etc.

Lunch & snacks are provided but feel free to bring your own. Lunch options include fruit, salad, sandwiches, wraps, vegetables, etc.

The program is housed at the South Windsor Teen Center, located in the Charles N. Enes Community Center at 150 Nevers Road. Each session will have a maximum of 15 participants. Participants may be allowed to attend more than one session if approved by the program coordinator after registration is closed.

• Program Days: Monday-Thursday

• Hours: 9:00am-2:00pm

• Rising 6th graders: (entering 6th grade in the fall of 2025)

*August 11th-August 14th 2025

• Price for the one week session $110: Lunch, snacks, and field trip are included.

No transportation will be provided. Campers will need a ride to and from camp each day.

The registration deadline is 05/1/2024. First come, first serve!

Please only register if you are able to attend every day!

Host or Publisher South Windsor Youth & Family Services