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Smithtown Youth Bureau
124 West Main Street
Smithtown, NY 11787
Tel (631) 360-7595
Fax (631) 360-7687
E-mail phirschhorn@tosgov.com
Patsy Hirschhorn - Executive Director
Go to our announcements page to find out more about Global Youth Services Day!
Welcome! Every month we focus on a theme associated with the month. For the month of April it's National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Click here for more information.
This past January was Family Fit Lifestyle Month, becoming health conscious should be a yearlong and lifelong commitment. The best role models to teach children about living healthy are the adults in their lives. Choosing nutritious foods and engaging in active indoor and outdoor activities is a great way for spending time with the whole family while promoting the importance of a healthier lifestyle. A family that gets fit together becomes a much stronger and healthier unit. Here are a few fit lifestyle tips:
Go food shopping together and choose nutritious foods. Discuss the differences and the benefits of eating healthier.
Make regular physical fitness activity a part of your family's daily routine.
Limit the time spent in front of the television.
Also visit The President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition to learn more on how to help your family become fit!
Also visit The President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.
The Smithtown Youth Bureau is responsible for planning and supporting programs and opportunities for young people and their families. Youth projects are researched and developed with the assistance of the Town Youth Board and young people on a Youth Council.
The Youth Bureau administers the Parent Resource Center, offering support and education to parents. These programs are funded by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, The Suffolk County Youth Bureau and the Town of Smithtown
We are currently seeking interested high school aged residents and adults to join our active town wide Youth Advisory Board. Please call the Youth Bureau at 360-7595 for more information. |