Troy Youth Assistance offers YOUTH WORKSHOPS and PARENT PROGRAMS during the school year
see program information below
Questions: contact the Troy Youth Assistance Office
email [email protected] or call 248-823-5095
see program information below
Questions: contact the Troy Youth Assistance Office
email [email protected] or call 248-823-5095
Yoga Classes |
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Troy Youth Assistance is sponsoring Yoga classes for
Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8! Yoga participants will learn techniques which promote relaxation and reduce stress to improve personal performance. Location: Troy School District Service Center Instructor: Gwen Dickerson, 200-hour Certified Yoga Instructor Yoga class dates: February 19, 26, March 5 & 12, 2026 Grades 3-5 at 6:30-7pm Grades 6-8 at 7:15-8pm $20 registration fee includes all 4 sessions Bring your own mat to each session SPACE IS LIMITED! To Register & Pay: Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8 |
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Special Event! The Magic of Hope
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Troy Youth Assistance presents a special event for middle and high school families featuring Anthony Grupido, the Magician with a Story to Tell.
Through a unique blend of magic, humor, and storytelling, Anthony addresses topics around mental health, resiliency, and suicide prevention in his The Magic of Hope program. Practical tools and insights are offered to empower youth to face life's challenges. Attend this free event on Wednesday, October 8 at the Athens High School Auditorium at 7:00pm |
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Girls Stand Strong Workshop |
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Troy Youth Assistance presents Girls Stand Strong, a life skills workshop for girls in middle school!
This program for girls in grades 6-8 consists of 4 weekly sessions filled with activities and discussions about self-esteem, developing a healthy body image, making healthy and safe choices, and positive communication with friends and parents. 4 weekly sessions: please check back in Winter 2026 Time: 6-7:30pm Location: Troy School District Service Center Presenter: $20 registration fee includes all 4 sessions SPACE IS LIMITED! To Register & Pay: |
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Overcoming Frustration & Anger Workshop |
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Troy Youth Assistance presents Overcoming Frustration and Anger!
This program for boys in grades 4 & 5 consists of 4 weekly sessions which will focus on teaching positive ways to handle frustration. 4 weekly sessions: Please check back in Winter 2026 Youth Only attends the first 3 weeks: Parent/Guardian Only attends the final session: Time: 6:30-7:30pm Location: Troy School District Service Center Presenter: ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE! $20 registration fee includes all 4 sessions To Register & Pay: |
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Parenting Resource: The book "Helping Parents Raise Great Kids, From Tots to Teens and In-Between" written by Jayne Kelly, author, teacher, & parent, is a great parenting resource and available for purchase at Jayne Kelly's website. |
View recordings of past Parent Programs:
The Importance of Play Presented by Dr. Isabelle Beaulieu, Ph.D., on October 9, 2017
Teaching Mindfulness to Teens Presented by Jerome Price, MA, LMSW, LMFT, on February 5, 2018
Wired for Addiction Presented by Douglas W. Carpenter, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, on March 26, 2018
The Importance of Play Presented by Dr. Isabelle Beaulieu, Ph.D., on October 9, 2017
Teaching Mindfulness to Teens Presented by Jerome Price, MA, LMSW, LMFT, on February 5, 2018
Wired for Addiction Presented by Douglas W. Carpenter, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, on March 26, 2018