FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2022
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The North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center Announces Spring Programming 

North Hempstead, NY – Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Council Member Robert Troiano, Jr., and the Town Board are proud to announce a fun and exciting slate of programming happening at the “Yes We Can” (YWC) Community Center this spring.

“The Town is offering fun and engaging programing for kids of all ages at the ‘Yes We Can’ Center throughout the spring,” Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said. “I urge residents to take advantage of these unique programs as they provide some terrific creative outlets for our younger residents, and an opportunity to potentially meet new friends!”

“The Yes We Can Community Center provides a variety of unique activities for families and children,” said Council Member Robert Troiano, Jr. “Our programs at Yes We Can offer fundamental life skills, creative movement, and healthy interactions.”

Discovery Lab
Now through March 29, 2022
Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Designed for children in 3rd Grade and older. This workshop will allow children to discover their inner scientist. Explore science in activities and experiments. Ask questions, make predictions, use your senses, learn answer and most importantly have fun. Free for members with a youth YWC membership.

LEGO Engineering
Now through April 6, 2022
Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Designed for children ages 8 to 14. This workshop will teach children about coding and the engineering design challenge using LEGO bricks. Free for members with a youth YWC membership.

Picassos Art Class
Now through April 22, 2022
Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This program is designed for children ages 6-12 and allows them to channel their inner artist. Participants will explore different ways of bringing their ideas to life. Learn various artistic skills such as sketching, painting, clay work, paper projects, and more. Free for members with a youth YWC membership.

Preschool Workshop
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Session 1: April 2, 16, 23, and 30
Session 2: May 7, 14, 21, and 8
Session 3: June 4, 7, 11, 18 and 25

This 4-week program is designed for children ages 3 to 5. It will offer an opportunity to provide children with a solid beginning in all areas of their development. This workshop will examine the four domains and the development of each domain for emotional stability, social graces and academic and physical excellence.

Pre-registration is preferred. The program is free for all North Hempstead residents. Walk-ins will be allowed on a first come, first serve basis.