1st Annual CDYC/YELL Youth Festival
Community event to promote alcohol, drug, and violence prevention.
The newly formed Dover High School chapter of the Central Delaware Youth Coalition has joined with the previously existing YELL student group to form CDYC/YELL. This group of young people is dedicated to reducing alcohol abuse among underage drinkers, changing the negative perception that alcohol is less harmful by all - students, parents, and the community at large, and reducing death and injury of youth on Delaware’s highways, in schools, and communities through preventive programs.
CDYC/YELL and its advisors, Nyia McCants, Project Coordinator and Tina Lanouette, Wellness Center Social Worker are coordinating the 1st Annual CDYC/YELL Youth Festival on April 25, 2009 at Dover High School from 10AM-5PM. This event is one of two major events made possible as a result of the United States Department of Education – Grants to Reduce Alcohol Abuse grant awarded to Capital School District last June.
This fun-filled community event will feature AfroFlow Recording Artist; Mike E. Dover High School is just one of the stops along his tour which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. In addition, youth can pre-register to participate in a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Tennis Clinic/Competition, and Battle of the Bands. Adults can visit the exhibits which will provide information on prevention and intervention services available in the community to address substance abuse, healthy relationships, and safety. There will also be vendors on site selling various items to the community!
“The planning and implementation of this event is a wonderful opportunity for the coalition members to have an attachment to the school and community while promoting a worthy cause, reducing alcohol abuse and violence among their peers”, says Nyia McCants.
Anyone interested in registering for the sports or band competitions or reserving a vendor table should contact Nyia McCants for more information.
What: 1st Annual CDYC/YELL Youth Festival
Where: Dover High School
When: April 25, 2009
Time: 10AM-5PM
Contact:
Nyia McCants
Dover High School
1 Pat Lynn Drive
Dover, Delaware 19904
(302) 672-1526 x2573
Nyia.mccants [at] capital.k12.de.us
