UCS community field day happening July 11

United Counseling Service’s (UCS) Teens4Change (T4C) program will host a community field day fundraiser on Saturday, July 11, from 11 am to 3:30 pm, at the agency’s HOPE House location at 1128 Monument Avenue. The day will include carnival games, field day challenges like sack races and egg-and-spoon races, activities for young children, and a hot dog lunch available for purchase. Go to ucsvt.org/events for more event details.

All proceeds from the community field day event will help support T4C, a program of UCS’ division of Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) that provides teens in Bennington County opportunities to meet weekly, volunteer in the community, build connections and friendships, and learn life skills. T4C meets after school on Tuesdays at the UCS location at 21 Burgess Road and is maintained entirely by donations.

The T4C program cycles through four themed weeks to give participants a well-rounded enrichment experience that includes self-care, life skills-building, giving back to the community through outreach and service, and a ‘free week’ with games, movies, and other fun activities. T4C also offers adventure camp, a summer camp for youth ages 13 to 21, offering outdoor activities, personal growth opportunities, and trips to fun destinations like the Bronx Zoo.

CYFS provides programming for young people across Bennington County including T4C, Healthy Options for Psychiatric Emergencies (HOPE House), therapeutic summer camps, an after-school program, mental health counseling, psychiatric services, and more. Go to ucsvt.org to learn more about all UCS programs and services for individuals and families in Bennington County.