Holiday spirit was in full swing on Tuesday, December 16, at the Flagler County Youth Center for our annual Holiday Happening Giveaway! As students arrived, they grabbed raffle tickets for a chance at over 35 awesome prizes, ranging from sweet treats to gift cards. It was a joy to see so many winners and spread some seasonal cheer. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us!

As we begin the new year, we are excited to continue our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program by honoring student academic achievement. With the grading period concluding today and report cards being finalized on Thursday, we will perform our first PBIS Grade Check on Tuesday, January 13th after school.

You might think it’s too early to start planning for summer, but it’s not! We’re already gearing up for our 2026 Summer Camp. Pre-registration for returning campers will begin in February, followed by open registration in March. Keep an eye out for more details coming soon! Our timeline for this year can be found at flagleryouthcenter.com/summer

Currently the G.W. Carver Center is open daily Monday – Friday with special events on Saturday. The School Year Open Gym Hours are 2:00pm – 6:00pm.

Yolanda Williams Outreach: YWO will be at Carver every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (excluding holidays) January Dates: 01/07, 01/21

Our seniors exchanged gifts and played bingo this holiday season. They participated in family-style potlucks and brought decorations to create a cozy dining experience.

The Senior Social Hour meets from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

January Dates: 01/06, 01/08, 01/13, 01/15, 01/20, 01/22, 01/27, 01/29

On Saturday, December 13, the "A Christmas to Remember" event was a heartwarming success, distributing over 100 gifts to children! The day was filled with fun, including delicious food, exciting bounce houses, and various sports activities.

A tremendous thank you goes to Ms. Sandra Shank for spearheading this initiative through Abundant Life Ministries, and to the many volunteers from across the community whose generous support made the entire event possible!

On December 20th, six children from PAL and the Carver Center enjoyed a bowling outing at Palm Coast Lanes. Before their holiday break, the kids learned the fundamentals of bowling and shared a meal together.