Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club

Junior Youth of the Month, Amia V., nine, is a fourth grader who loves learning, being creative, and spending time with friends. She is drawn to STREAM activities that let her build, experiment and explore how things work. That same curiosity comes through in her art. She paints, sculpts, works with pastels, and enjoys creating something entirely her own. She is also focused on getting good grades and improving her math skills.Although she joined the Club just one month ago, Amia already has plenty to love. The Art Studio is a favorite, giving her the chance to try new projects and techniques. She also enjoys reading in the Learning Center, playing on the playground, making friends, and exploring new activities and looks forward to enrolling in the Club's Tennis program. Most importantly, Amia feels safe and comfortable being herself at the Club. She hopes to lead a STREAM team one day. As she says, "The Club is a place where I can try different things and be creative." Amia plays the violin but wants to learn to play piano and guitar as well. She would also like to learn to cook and bake as another creative outlet. While college is still years away, she is excited to start middle school in two years. Looking ahead, Amia dreams of pursuing acting and theatre and creating her own show or movie.

Senior Youth of the Month, Ernesto S. B., 12, is a seventh grader who loves a good challenge – especially when it involves math or physics. Navigating a tough problem is his kind of win, and he's proud of his academic achievements. Ernesto is motivated to keep learning and working towards a successful future. He also loves reading manga, mysteries, and science-related books, which feed his imagination and curiosity about the world around him. A member of the Club for two years now, Ernesto especially values the friendships he has built. He appreciates being around people he considers intelligent and enjoys spending time with friends through Club activities that make academic education fun. For Ernesto, the Club is a place to learn, connect, and make lasting memories. As he puts it, "There are days with my friends that are so special that it makes us feel better about ourselves." Outside the Club, Ernesto enjoys being outdoors, playing soccer, with goalkeeper as his favorite position and baseball. He also likes spending time with his family, playing video games, and building with LEGO bricks. Looking ahead, Ernesto plans to attend college and hopes to become an astronaut, with dreams of exploring outer space and discovering whether life exists beyond Earth.

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