YLP’s Final Week of 2009

This week will be the last week in 2009 that the Youth Leadership Programs will meet in Bozeman and Livingston.  On Wednesday in Livingston, we will walk over to Evergreen Health Center and deliver the holiday “goodie” bags that we made a couple of weeks ago.  Then on Saturday, everyone is invited to the holiday party in Bozeman!  We will meet at the Gallatin Valley Cinemas (movie theater in the mall) for a matinée showing of Invictus at 1pm followed by dessert at Perkins.  Teens can be picked up at Perkins at 5pm. 

Check soon for the January schedule!

Hopa Mountain Celebrates!

Hopa Mountain will be celebrating with local writers, authors, and artists at Barnes & Noble in Bozeman this weekend, Dec. 11-13. Part of the proceeds will go towards Hopa Mountain and the Youth Leadership Program. 

Teens (and parents) we need your help!  Hopa will have a gift wrapping table run by you! Please sign up for a two-hour shift at some point this weekend, and help raise money for this program.

Call or email Jamie (586-2455 or 208-610-6154, jamiekdiehl@gmail.com) with any questions, or if you would like to sign up. 

New December Schedules Posted!

The new December schedules are posted for Gallatin and Park County Youth Leadership Programs. 

Click here for a downloadable copy of Gallatin County’s schedule.

Click here for a downloadable copy of Park County’s schedule.

This week in Livingston, the teens will be harnessing their creativity and making cards and small gifts for the residents at Evergreen Health Center.  We will be meeting at 4 pm on Wednesday in the Livingston Public Library, and finishing up at 5:30pm. 

In Bozeman, the teen group is partnering again with MSU’s community involvement team for their monthly Service Saturday.  We will be meeting at 10 am at the Hopa Mountain office at 234 E. Babcock (Click here for a map).   We will walk down to the Baxter Hotel and help out setting up for the Christmas Stroll.  Then we will walk back to the office for lunch and a planning session for the upcoming spring.  We will finish up at 1:30pm.

**Please note that the Bozeman activity requires a consent form to be signed by a parent.  Click here for that form.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jamie at the Hopa Mountain office at 586-2455 or jamiekdiehl@gmail.com.

See you in December!

We will not be meeting in Bozeman or Livingston for the rest of November, keep checking here for any updates.  Have a great Thanksgiving!

November Week 3

We have some fun activities in the works for the Gallatin and Park County Youth Leadership Program this week! 

On Wednesday November 18th, the Livingston teens will be meeting at the public library at 4 pm and we will walk down to the Evergreen Health Center to play Bingo with the residents.  We will walk back to the library to get picked up at the regular time: 5:30pm. 

On Saturday November 21st, the Bozeman group will be in for a treat.  We will meet at the South end of the Student Union Building on campus at 10 am.  We will be getting a tour of MSU’s award-winning film department, and speak with a local student production company.  We will then walk over to I-Ho’s to get an introduction to Korean food and cooking and then eating lunch there.  Teens will be picked up at 1:30 pm at the SUB.

If you have not filled out an enrollment or health form, you can find them here.

If you have any questions please contact Jamie at the office 586-2455 or on her cell 208-610-6154.

Recruitment Day & MSU Service Saturday

It is another productive week for the Youth Leadership Programs in Livingston and Bozeman!  Today in Livingston, we will be promoting the youth program by painting the town with posters and brochures.  Meet at the public library, and we will go from 4-5:30pm as usual.  This Saturday in Bozeman, we will be helping out MSU’s Community Involvement team with their monthly Service Saturday.  We will be meeting at the Gallatin Valley Food Bank at 10am to help put together packets for the annual Huffing for Stuffing Thanksgiving race.  You can pick up your teen at 1:30 pm at the food bank. Lunch will be provided.  NOTE: On Saturday, you MUST MUST bring a signed waiver.  Click here for the waiver.

If you have any questions or need help arranging transportation please call Jamie at the office: 586-2455 or cell: 208-610-6154.

Go to your local program’s tab above to print out a November schedule.

Week 4: BINGO at Evergreen & MSU Science Saturday

This week is another fun week at Hopa! On Wednesday in Livingston, we have been invited to help with Bingo at Evergreen Healthcare.  Drop off and pick up (4pm-5:30pm) at the Livingston Public Library.  On Saturday in Bozeman, we are participating in another MSU Science Saturday.  Drop off at the SUB on campus, and pick up will be at Columbo’s after lunch (10am-1:30pm). 

Call Jamie with any questions. Office 586-2455 or Cell 208-610-6154

Week 2- Art Tour & Climbing Day

For the week of October 12th, we have exciting things planned for both of our groups!  Today, Wednesday the 14th, the Park County group will be taking an art studio and gallery tour with Brad Bunkers, a local Livingston artist.  We will be meeting at our regular time (4pm -5:30) at the Livingston Public Library’s Teen Room. 

On Saturday, October 17, both Park and Gallatin County groups are invited to Spire Climbing Center for climbing lessons.  We will be meeting at Spire (click here for directions) at 10am, and climbing until 1:30pm.  Lunch will be provided.  TEENS MUST COME WITH A SIGNED RELEASE FORM IN ORDER TO CLIMB. (Click here for waivers.)

Any questions, feel free to contact Jamie at our office 586-2455 or at jamiekdiehl@gmail.com.

Please check back often for updates!

YLP Kicks Off the Year!

Both the Gallatin and Park County Youth Leadership Programs are finally starting up!  Park County’s first meeting will be October 7th, from 4pm -5:30 at the Public Library.  Gallatin County’s will be October 10th, from 10am-1pm, and we will be meeting at the Student Union Building on MSU’s campus.  We would love to see as many youth as possible, so bring your friends!

Check back often for updates!

Click here to download an enrollment form.

Click here for Youth Wilderness Leadership Camp application form

Bozeman Youth Festival!

The Bozeman Youth Initiative’s annual Bozeman Youth Festival is this Sunday, September 13, on the Emerson Lawn.  It will last from 11am to 6pm, with activities such as improv workshops, teen yoga, bike maintenance workshops, live music and more!  Hopa Mountain will be there with  information and registration opportunities.  Hope to see you there!

For more information visit : www.bozemanyouth.org