PS. If you have any questions before NEYM, just give me a call at 508/997-0940 or email me at baker-smiths@comcast.net

I am looking forward to spending time with your Junior Higher(s) at Yearly Meeting Sessions this year.  I wanted to take the opportunity to brief you on some important details of JHYM program.  Although we are still in the process of developing the JHYM program, some things are for certain:

• There will be an orientation meeting for Junior Highers and their parents/sponsors on Saturday afternoon.  It is mandatory for all parents/sponsors and JHYM participants to attend this meeting in order for staff to introduce themselves and fill in the remaining details that parents/sponsors will need to know.  This is an important opportunity for parents, sponsors, and young people to hear about the week’s program schedule and expectations for building a loving, fun, and inclusive community.  We welcome any questions you might have as well.
• Junior High program will run from Saturday evening through Thursday morning.  There will also be an afternoon program which is optional for Junior Highers.  Specific times will be stated in the JH program which you will receive at the orientation meeting.
• There will be a field trip to a nearby park for a day of swimming, short hikes, games, and relaxing.
• There will be a Junior High “lounge” on some evenings. This is for JH use only and serves as a place where Junior Highers may opt to “hang out” in an informal but supervised setting after program hours. This will be the only supervised location for Junior Highers after program hours.
• Outside of program time, parents and sponsors are held fully responsible for the whereabouts and safety of their children. JH staff are responsible for children only within specific program times which will be stated in the JH program.
• Getting enough sleep is crucial to a successful week. So we encourage parents and sponsors to enforce an 10:30 PM curfew for their JH children. This has worked extremely well in years past and staff have appreciated the efforts of parents and sponsors to see that our Junior Highers are safe, healthy, and reasonably rested through the week.

If you have any questions before NEYM, just give me a call at 508/997-0940 or email me at baker-smiths@comcast.net.