VERO BEACH — Make a huge splash with the Youth Guidance youngsters at the Good Grades Pool Party on August 11 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Gifford Aquatic Center, 4895 43rd Ave. in Vero Beach.
This annual event brings together volunteers, teens, and children to recognize and reward those enrolled in Youth Guidance for their good and/or improved grades.
Cool off with the kids during a late afternoon of swimming, poolside games, and pizza. Over 150 volunteers are needed to celebrate the students’ hard work and enjoy the long days of summer.
The party is a great incentive so that the children will strive to do their best in school all year long. Youth will be given accolades for their good (straight A’s or A/B honor roll) and/or improved academics, conduct, and attendance.
The students with the greatest improvements and straight A’s will also receive other honors including a luncheon sponsored by the Exchange Club of Vero Beach.
In addition, Youth Guidance is holding their Polo Shirt Drive, and children will be able to pick up their polos at the pool party.
In order to help every child start school with a new shirt, Youth Guidance has their Polo Shirt Drive each year. Polos are accepted until August 9 at the Youth Guidance office, which is located at 1028 20th Pl. in Vero Beach.
Office hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m., and closed on the weekend.
Every size (children and adult) is needed. Donations of navy blue or white, long or short-sleeved collared shirts for kids in grades K-12, preferably new and without a logo or emblem, would be appreciated.
Donations of gift cards or funds will also be accepted to purchase additional polos for the children in Youth Guidance.
The mission of Youth Guidance is to match each of its nearly 700 at-risk K-12 grade children with a volunteer mentor 21 years or older and keep youth engaged in positive educational, cultural, and recreational year-round activities.
The agency is actively seeking volunteers to serve as mentors, tutors, or periodic volunteers at ongoing activities for the unmatched children in the program, or to provide regular help in the office.
Youth Guidance is also looking for partnerships with businesses, service clubs, and church groups to pair with their unmatched children for just one activity a year.
Persons interested in volunteering, donating, or becoming a mentor should visit www.IRCYouth.com or call (772) 770-5040 for more information.