Boy Scouts of America
Penn's Woods Council BSA
664 Old Tire Hill Road (Route 403)
P.O. Box 352
Tire Hill, PA 15959
Phone .................................................................................................................... 288-0162
Serving Blair, Bedford, Cambria, Somerset, and Indiana Counties Boys, grades 1 through 5 (Cub Scouts), Boys grades 6 through 12 (Boy Scouts), and young men and women ages 14 through 20 (Explorers) are welcome in these respective groups. The programs instill values, citizenship, leadership and character development combined with fun, adventure and the great outdoors.Website:
www.pwcbsa.org
Girl Scouts of America
Talus Rock Girl Scout Council
612 Locust Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
Phone ..................................................................................................................... 536-5371
Contact Person: Julie Shirdon
Girl Scouts provides an opportunity to learn, grow and have fun in an informal Troop/group setting with the guidance of caring adult volunteer leaders. The council's commitment is to empower girls with the leadership skills they need to meet the challenges of the future for a stronger, productive self and community.
The Talus Rock Girl Scouts Council also would like adult volunteers to assist in helping to shape the future of our communities' bright young women. The council offers support in organizing troops, placing girls in troops, assisting in arranging activities and maintains a library of supplemental resources.
4-H Youth Clubs
Penn State Cooperative Extension
| Cambria County ...................................................................................................... 472-7986 |
| Or ....................................................................................................1-800-540-2525 ext 1592 |
| Indiana County ................................................................................................. 412-465-3880 |
| Somerset County .................................................................................................... 445-8911 |
| Westmoreland County ....................................................................................... 412-837-1402 |
There are 22 4-H clubs throughout Somerset County that provide a non formal educational program for youths ages 8 to 19. Volunteer leaders are the valued teachers in this family oriented program. Many projects are available for youth participation including animal science, plant science, natural resources, food and nutrition, and many others. Many activities are also scheduled including contests, events at the county fair and recreational activities. Please call us if you or your child would like to get involved with our fun, exciting and educational programs
Future Farmers of America
FFA is a national organization dedicated to preparing leaders in the science, business and technology fields of agriculture. Local, state and national activities and award programs provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills acquired through agricultural education.
Admiral Perry Vo-Tech .............................................................................................. 472-6490
Advisors: Clay Shriver, Ed Whitesell |
Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center .......................................................... 266-6073
Program Advisor: Karen Remick |
Somerset High School .............................................................................................. 443-2831
Program Coordinator - Andy Hipple |
Somerset Vo-Tech .................................................................................................... 443-3651
Program Coordinator - James Harold |
Laurel Highland Young Marines
200 Aviation Drive
Joint Marine Corps Training Center
Johnstown, Pa.
The Young Marines is the official "action" youth program of the Marine Corps League of the United States for ages 8 to 17 and the focal point for the Marine Corps' Youth Drug Demand Reduction Program efforts. Its mission is to promote the mental, moral, and physical development of young Americans. All of its activities emphasize the importance of honesty, courage, respect, loyalty, dependability, and a sense of devotion to God, country, community, and family. The Young Marines motto is "Our Youth is Our Future."
New recruits may join on the first Wednesday Evening of the month at 6:00 PM. Meetings last from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
The recruits must be between the ages of 8 and 18
For more information visit their website at www.lhymarines.org or use the following contact:Laurel Highlands Young Marines
C/O Ron Swank
4928 Somerset Pike
Hollsopple, Pa. 15935
(A Non-Profit Organization)
241 Capital Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15905
"WESTMONT AREA YOUTH FOOTBALL has been established to promote and encourage sportsmanship, teamwork, enthusiasm and enjoyment through the sports of football and cheerleading to benefit all area children between Kindergarten and Sixth Grade with the participation of their family, friends and community."
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Major Tackle (5th and 6th Graders)
- Minor Tackle (3rd & 4th Graders)
- Flag Football (Kindergarten through 2nd Grade)
- Cheerleaders (Kindergarten through 6th Grade)
Registrations start usually in April of each year.
The Season starts in July for Cheerleaders and August for Football Players.
Check out our website at
www.wayfootball.org or email us at
wayfootball@atlanticbb.net for further information regarding this years season and the all the great activities planned.
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