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Novato Youth Center- Graduations and Summer Fun:

The Novato Youth Center celebrates many of its participants and their family members in two upcoming graduation ceremonies: - Preschool Program graduates will be stepping up to Kindergarten on Friday, June 14th and - 1 Up 4 College Middle School Program graduates will step up to high school at their ceremony on June 5th. Both ceremonies will take place at the Novato Youth Center, with presentations made by the Center’s proud teachers and faculty members. Regardless of age, the Center has provided each graduate with a formula for success including a commitment to: meeting each child where they are in their development; creating an individualized plan for their academic, physical, artistic, and social/emotional success, and implementing that plan while keeping it fun, and engaging their family members along the way. Novato families are encouraged to explore the Center’s plans for a summer of learning, adventure and friendships! Flexible schedules, a healthy food program, all-inclusive fees, safe transportation, age appropriate environments & activities and caring teachers are what make the Novato Youth Center “The Place to Be” this summer. Limited spots available. Programs include: -Early Care and Childhood Education Program for 18 months through 5 year olds (and their parents). Click here to learn more and schedule a tour: http://www.novatoyouthcenter.org/infants-5years.html -It's All Elementary Summer Camp for rising 1st - 5th graders, with weekly theme-based activities, excursions, guest speakers and curriculum to support a successful return to school in the fall. Click here to learn more and schedule a tour: http://www.novatoyouthcenter.org/2013%20pdfs/NYC%20Summer%202013%20engli... - 1 Up 4 College Summer Enrichment for rising 6th – 9th graders, including a Film & Culture Club, Cooking Explorations Club and an Athletic Club, as well as field trips, leadership training and academic sessions with year-round credentialed teachers to ensure a successful return to school in the fall: Click here to learn more and schedule a tour: http://www.novatoyouthcenter.org/2013%20pdfs/NYC%20Summer%20Postcard%201... Don't Wait! Limited Spots Available in all programs. The Novato Youth Center has been inspiring and preparing youth for success in 5 core program areas since 1976. A 501c3 nonprofit organization located at 680 Wilson Avenue in Novato, they are experts in youth development. For more information, please click here: www.novatoyouthcenter.org

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