High School Programs

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
-Robert Frost

A Program of

High School Programs
at Oceanside High School
Spring Session | Full School Year Programs
Program Pages | Special Events

Spring Programs start March 5th!

THE BUS IS BACK!
Details below..

Spring Programs
All Youthlinks programs are FREE!

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Online Sign-Up Form | Program Descriptions

How to Sign Up:
* Fill out the form and turn it into the school office or a Youthlinks Program Manager.
* OR Sign up online by clicking this link
* Receive a confirmation email from Youthlinks confirming your spot in the program.
* Show up for program or if you can't come call us ASAP.

Other Important Registration Info:
* Not an Oceanside High School student? You can join on a space available basis.
* Transportation is available M-Th at 4:45pm. More information will be included in the confirmation letter. Please note, travel time takes 30 to 60 minutes.
* Program space is limited.

Questions?
Call Youthlinks:
594-2221 or ylinfo@brmaine.org

Full School Year Programs

Online Sign-Up Form

BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS— Community Service!
Meets at South School, October-May
Mondays or Tuesdays from 2:30-4:15

Make a difference in the life of a child through mentoring. Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks dedicated, responsible, and fun loving mentors to spend time with elementary students every week. This program runs throughout the academic year, and requires commitment to attendance and positive role modeling. Volunteers must be approved. If interested, you will be asked to fill out an application and attend a volunteer training before starting.

YOUTHLINKS LEADERSHIP TEAM— Community Service!
Meets at Youthlinks
Mondays once a month from 3:00-4:30

Interested in building your leadership skills and taking on more responsibility in Youthlinks programs? Join the Youthlinks Leadership Team. The program has been redesigned in order to give you more leadership opportunities, skills, and recognition. For more details, talk to Scott. Can’t meet at the scheduled time? Let us know and we will work with you—we want you to participate!

BIGGER, FASTER, STRONGER—
Meets in OHSE Weight Room
Monday through Friday from 2:30-4:00

See Coach Moore for details.

HOMEWORK LOUNGE—
Meets in OHSE Rm. 30, Mondays from 2:00-3:00
and OHSE Rm. 42, Thursdays from 2:00-3:00

Failing a class? Ineligible for an activity? Need extra academic help? Want help preparing for a test? Whatever the reason may be—the space and help are available Mondays and Thursdays from 2-3pm. Teachers and Youthlinks staff will be on site ready and willing to help.

OHSE E-NEWS—
Meets in OHSE Library
Fridays at 1:55

Help with the production of the online newsletter for Oceanside East. We need creativity in all forms: calling all writers, editors, photographers, graphic artists, and more!

PUNK ROPE—
Meets in OHSE cafeteria
Mondays and/or Thursdays from 3:00-4:15

Punk Rope is a playful cross between recess and boot camp. It’s a combination of themed workouts, creative calisthenics, games, rope jumping, and raise-the-roof music. Punk Rope burns fat like there’s no tomorrow, but wait there’s more. It also improves: stamina | coordination | bone density | strength | balance. Classes led by Amie Hutchison of Youthlinks and Leila Percy, both members of the Rock Coast Rollers (also known as SK8 Plissken and Scarina when they’re playing roller derby). Classes are free and we provide the jump ropes. Bring water and be ready to play hard.

SKATEPARK PROJECT— Community Service!

Meets in OHSE Rm. 15 (Mr. Pride’s Room)
Wednesdays at 1:55pm

Help rebuild, fix up and maintain the Skatepark. Be part of a team to raise funds, get materials, and fix up the park! This is your project, we’re around just to help you make it happen.

SOUP KITCHEN— Community Service!
Meets at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (by Rec. Center and Library)
2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00am-2:00pm

Prepare, cook, and serve a meal for the Soup Kitchen with Youthlinks! Let us know if you are interested in joining.

Spring Programs

Online Sign-Up Form

ANIMAL VOLUNTEER TEAM— Community Service!
Meets at Youthlinks
Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30

We’re going to help the homeless animals of Mid-Coast Maine! We’ll work with local animal organizations doing whatever it takes. Activities could include daily chores, fundraising projects, collecting food or building feral cat shelters. We need volunteers with a can-do attitude who are ready to jump in and help. Join the pack as you assist animals in need.

CANINE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE— Community Service!!
Meets at Youthlinks
Fridays from 2:30-4:30

Volunteer to hike with dogs from the Humane Society of Knox County. Explore some of the best trails in the state right here in the Mid-Coast. If it snows, Youthlinks has snowshoes! Note: No bus home on Fridays.

HUNGER GAMES— Community Service!
Meets at Youthlinks
Fridays from 2:30-4:30

Panem is coming to OHSE this spring! Help plan the Hunger Games invasion--whether it's dividing your school into Districts, designing a real-life Cornucopia, setting up a movie screening, or leading a book club, we'll plan the most exciting parts of the upcoming Community Read event. Note: No bus home on Fridays.

RECYCLE-A-CYCLE— Community Service!
Meets at Youthlinks
Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30

The Bike Rehab Project needs bike mechanics. No experience necessary. Help run and be a part of a well know project in the community. We have a basement full of bikes. We’ll repair them or disassemble them. Whether you like fixing things or tearing them apart, we have a place for you!

ROCKLAND RADIO— Includes Some Community Service!
Meets at Youthlinks
Tuesdays from 2:30-4:30

Be the Voice of Rockland! Youthlinks is joining forces with Rockland’s volunteer-powered community radio station, WRFR, to broadcast a show directed and recorded by YOU. Bring your ideas… and music!

ROCK COAST ROLLERS' JEERLEADERS—
Meets at OHSE Cafeteria
Tuesday from 2:30-4:30

Got a winning spirit AND a bad attitude? Rock Coast Rollers' Derby Girls need official Jeerleaders to chant, dance, and make a scene at roller derby events. Customize your own derby name, make up routines, and jeer on the Midcoast's most sensational team. Practices will include creating cheers, practicing dance numbers, picking out music, making pompoms, and watching chick flicks. Get to know the toughest roller skating ladies around while you raise a ruckus. No previous experience required- just a desire to have fun, work hard, and bring it!

Youthlinks Student Volunteers
at Rockland District Middle School

Please Request an Application from Youthlinks
(Space is limited to 2 volunteers per program)

Be a role model and have fun volunteering with the middle school after-school programs. We need 1-2 volunteers each day. Volunteer for just one day a week or for several days. Volunteers must be approved. If interested, you will be asked to fill out an application and attend a volunteer training at Youthlinks before starting.

Online Sign-Up Form

BUILD IT— Community Service!
Tuesdays check in afterschool, then 4:00-5:00

We need your engineering skills to help middle school students build whacky structures using everyday office supplies. Bring your creativity and an open mind as we create towers, bridges, and more!

CONQUER THE CASTLE— Community Service!
Wednesdays afterschool until 4:00

Volunteers will become part of the mythical world of Conquer the Castle where middle-school students work together to tackle engineering and building challenges to help defeat the evil queen.

GAME LOUNGE & DODGEBALL— Community Service!
Fridays afterschool until 5:00

Volunteers will help supervise activities and promote good sportsmanship while playing games and throwing the dodgeball.

GLEE CLUB— Community Service!
Thursdays afterschool until 5:00

You’ll prepare the middle school GLEE club for their spring performance by helping students get comfortable with their vocals, dance moves, and stage presence. Musical experience is a plus, but not necessary. Attendance at the Friday, April 13th GLEE performance is mandatory.

IMPROV— Community Service!
Wednesdays check-in afterschool, then 4:00-5:00

Use your dramatic side as you help teach younger students improvisation. Assist with games, contribute feedback, and lead audience participation exercises as you help hone their skill. Acting experience is a plus, but not necessary.

SPORTS ZONE — Community Service!
Tuesdays afterschool until 4:00

Show kids how to be good sports while they play team games like kickball and capture the flag; you’ll help teach the middle school students how to play fair while they have fun.

Program Pages

Recycle-A-Cycle

Rockland Radio

Special Events

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