Zach Gordon Youth Center

The center has been operating under modified hours throughout the summer due to staffing, but we are returning to our normal hours! Thank you all for your patience and understanding while we worked through a busy time of year!

High School aged youth are invited to join Goldbelt Heritage Foundation, Tlingit & Haida and Juneau Su***de Prevention Coalition on Sept. 24th at Thunder Mountain High School for Self-Care Saturday. Pre-register on the GHF portal at www.mygoldbeltheritage.org

Juneau youth! Come explore the highly pigmented, fluid medium of alcohol inks in an introductory lesson with Chromatic Crystal for this one-time, abstract painting event! We strongly advise you to wear clothes you don’t mind getting stained with inks. No experience required, and we’ll supply the materials. You’ll have your own (mostly dried) masterpiece to take with you by the end of the event! All you have to do is come, paint, and have fun!

Haa Tóoch Lichéesh would like to invite families and youth to a gift making party in preparation for the unveiling of the healing totem pole and screens carved by master carver Wayne Price honoring survivors and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, their families and communities.

The next session of the Trans Youth Support Group will be on September 15th. There is a short registration process required that can be done with Margie Thomson or Ty Shae using the contact info below or by sending us a DM. Please share this exciting new resource with all the gender expansive youth in your life!

Koru Counseling will be hosting a brand new support group for trans youth right here at the Zach! This interactive psychotherapy support group is for individuals ages 12-19, who identify as transgender, gender expansive, genderqueer and non-binary. It will provide a safe, affirming space to explore, process and grow as we examine different aspects of our gender identity.

Community BBQ and Canoe Healing-Journeys, Saturday, Sept.10th, at Sandy Beach!

A time to Support, Connect and Heal - Join us as our community comes together to help raise su***de prevention awareness and break stigmas associated with su***de. Something for everyone, rain or shine!!

·Healing-Journey Registration Link: tinyurl.com/ynw3jeny
·Su***de Prevention Education and Other September Community Events: https://tinyurl.com/yxexsnxm
·Support Juneau Su***de Prevention Coalition: https://tinyurl.com/3dfapmhw

Scholarship Fund for Gender-Affirming Items, organized by NAMI Juneau (NAMI Juneau)

*Update! They are less than $1,000 away from reaching their goal!*

Our friends over at NAMI Juneau are doing some fundraising to support trans youth! Donations will be matched by the Juneau Community Foundation, up to $3,500! Please consider donating or sharing to this fund that will provide gender affirming items to local trans youth.

Scholarship Fund for Gender-Affirming Items, organized by NAMI Juneau (NAMI Juneau) The Juneau Community Foundation will be matching every dollar d… NAMI Juneau (NAMI Juneau) needs your support for Scholarship Fund for Gender-Affirming Items

We hope to see you tomorrow! Join Margie Thomson, a LCSW who provides gender affirming therapy, Ty Shae (ZGYC), and Meryl Connelly-Chew (NAMI Juneau) for a webinar to learn about navigating the middle and high schools with your trans & gender diverse youth, resources for yourself and youth, and tips for supporting the trans young people in your life.
Questions? Contact NAMI Juneau at 907-463-4251

Photos from Juneau Parks & Recreation's post

Scholarship Fund for Gender-Affirming Items, organized by NAMI Juneau (NAMI Juneau)

Our friends over at NAMI Juneau are doing some fundraising to support trans youth! Donations will be matched by the Juneau Community Foundation, up to $3,500! Please consider donating or sharing to this fund that will provide gender affirming items to local trans youth.

Scholarship Fund for Gender-Affirming Items, organized by NAMI Juneau (NAMI Juneau) The Juneau Community Foundation will be matching every dollar d… NAMI Juneau (NAMI Juneau) needs your support for Scholarship Fund for Gender-Affirming Items

Koru Counseling will be hosting a brand new support group for trans youth right here at the Zach! This interactive psychotherapy support group is for individuals ages 12-19, who identify as transgender, gender expansive, genderqueer and non-binary. It will provide a safe, affirming space to explore, process and grow as we examine different aspects of our gender identity.

There is a short registration process required that can be done with Margie Thomson or Ty Shae using the contact info below or by sending us a DM. Please share this exciting new resource with all the gender expansive youth in your life!

Zach Gordon Youth Center

We are hiring! The center is in need of a full time Youth Development Leader II and a part time Youth Development Leader I. YDL’s get to trade Pokémon cards, harvest and cook foods from our backyard garden, celebrate birthdays, play games, throw parties and so much more. This position is busy, fun and super rewarding. YDL’s keep the center safe and fun while building relationships with youth and teens, and they are vital to the success of the center.

The Youth Development Leader II is a full time, benefited position starting at $21.23-$22.65 an hour.

The Youth Development Leader I is a part time position, working roughly two 5 hour shifts a week, starting at $18.62-$19.88 per hour.

The application period for the YDL II closes on August 15th. The YDL I position is open until filled. Check out the full position descriptions and apply at Juneau.org/human-resources/employment-opportunities

If you have questions about the position, contact Ty Shae at 907-586-2635 See less

Zach Gordon Youth Center ZGYC serves as a home away from home for youth. This page will share about our Youth Employment in Parks, the BAM After School Program, and our Outreach program too!

Volunteer Coaches are needed for our Boys & Girls Indoor Soccer program, for youth ages 5-14. These sports programs cannot happen without our amazing volunteers! The season takes place from mid-October until mid-December.

Soccer knowledge is helpful, but not required. A background check is required. If interested, please complete the application below and email to [email protected]

Application:https://juneau.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/background-update-6.1.22.pdf

Early bird registration for youth begins on August 15th. Late registration begins on August 29th. More information can be found at: https://juneau.org/parks-recreation/zach-gordon/indoor-soccer

We have adjusted hours for August due to staffing. We will be open from 1pm-8pm Monday-Friday, and 3pm-10pm on Saturday. We are closed on Sundays. We're sorry for any inconvenience, and hope to see you soon!

We are so excited to share this new resource with participants at the Trans Student Self-Advocacy Workshop coming up this Saturday at the center! The ZGYC and NAMI Juneau have put together this guide for trans students in the Juneau School District, in both high school and middle school editions, to help make going back to school a little easier.

The upcoming workshop will walk participants through some of the info in this resource and include some guest speakers, food and social space to connect with each other.

This workshop is specifically for high school and middle school aged youth. If you are a supportive adult or caregiver, please check out our upcoming Supportive Adults of Trans Students Webinar! This resource guide will be more widely available in printed and digital versions in the near future, so stay tuned.

This Saturday at the Zach! Spread the word!

Check this out! We are so excited to be able to offer a Trans Student Self-Advocacy Workshop! Participants can learn some self-advocacy skills, meet other trans youth and take home some helpful resources. August 6th at the Zach.

That’s a wrap! Congratulations to all of our YEP graduates! You all worked so hard this summer and it was an honor watching you grow in your relationships with each other while making Juneau a more beautiful Capital City. Gunalchéesh to our partners who make this incredible program possible! SAIL City and Borough of Juneau Trail Mix, Inc.

Juneau Parks & Recreation is hosting a sensory-friendly movie in at the fieldhouse! This Saturday at 1:30pm and it is FREE!

Haa Tóoch Lichéesh - We believe it is possible will be hosting their 2nd Tinikling 101 Workshop here at the Zach, this Wednesday!

There is still time to register for this FREE screenprinting workshop! Sign up here: https://secure.rec1.com/.../0e61bcbffadd29471ac160f830bcd311

There is still time to register for this fantastic free workshop hosted by Ms. Cecelia! This session runs Thursday and Friday from 6-8 and Saturday from 3-7. You can register here: https://secure.rec1.com/AK/juneau-ak/catalog/index/0e61bcbffadd29471ac160f830bcd311

Koru Counseling will be hosting a brand new support group for trans youth right here at the Zach! This interactive psychotherapy support group is for individuals ages 12-19, who identify as transgender, gender expansive, genderqueer and non-binary. It will provide a safe, affirming space to explore, process and grow as we examine different aspects of our gender identity.

*Please note, the first session of this support group is on July 28th. Then it will be every 3rd Thursday of the month*

There is a short registration process required that can be done with Margie Thomson or Ty Shae using the contact info below or by sending us a DM. Please share this exciting new resource with all the gender expansive youth in your life!

There is still time to register for this fantastic free workshop hosted by Ms. Cecelia! This session runs Thursday and Friday from 6-8 and Saturday from 3-7. You can register here: https://secure.rec1.com/AK/juneau-ak/catalog/index/0e61bcbffadd29471ac160f830bcd311

We are hiring! The center is in need of a full time Youth Development Leader II and a part time Youth Development Leader I. YDL’s get to trade Pokémon cards, harvest and cook foods from our backyard garden, celebrate birthdays, play games, throw parties and so much more. This position is busy, fun and super rewarding. YDL’s keep the center safe and fun while building relationships with youth of all ages and they are vital to the success of the center.

The Youth Development Leader II is a full time, benefited position starting at $20.12-$21.47 an hour.

The Youth Development Leader I is a part time position, working roughly two 5 hour shifts a week, starting at $17.65-$18.84 per hour.

The application period for the YDL II closes on July 22nd. The YDL I position is open until filled. Check out the full position descriptions and apply at Juneau.org/human-resources/employment-opportunities

If you have questions about the position, contact Ty Shae at 907-586-2635 See less

We have two upcoming opportunities for teens ages 14-19 to participate in art workshops hosted by Ms. Cecelia! Each session is 3 days and participants should attend all 3 sessions to complete the projects. Sessions will be Thursday and Friday from 6-8 and Saturday from 3-7. These workshops are free, but registration is required and space is limited. You can sign up here: https://secure.rec1.com/AK/juneau-ak/catalog

Check this out! We are so excited to be able to offer a Trans Student Self-Advocacy Workshop! Participants can learn some self-advocacy skills, meet other trans youth and take home some helpful resources. August 6th at the Zach.

This Saturday, Ms. Cecelia will be coming by to lead this workshop here at the Zach!

There are two upcoming opportunities to participate in the Safe Sitter course here at the center! Registration is required and should be sent to [email protected]. You can pick up a registration form at the Zach or fill out the online version here: https://juneau.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Student-Registration-Form_Interactive-1-1.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0qoojgNXg-zl4cDl02wVg9G9sv4854Krc4K-fiavpkEbCNVVpHBwUHuBQ

Filipino dance makes a comeback in Juneau

Check out this fun activity that was made possible through our partnership with David from Haa Tóoch Lichéesh!

Filipino dance makes a comeback in Juneau David Abad wants people in Juneau to get back into tinikling.

Check out this space just for teens at the Valley Library!