Creative Experiences is a testament to the Town of Glastonbury’s commitment to promote the development of children and youth. These programs have three essential objectives:

1. Offer opportunities for young people to become positively involved in the community.
2. Facilitate environments to practice social skills and opportunities to utilize such skills.
3. Provide appropriate recognition for the employment of learned skills and engagement in new opportunities.

For more information on the programs listed below, please contact:

Jason Stankowski, Youth Program Supervisor:
860 652-7675
jason.stankowski@glastonbury-ct.gov

Jessica Palazzo, Youth Program Coordinator:
860-652-7664
jessica.palazzo@glastonbury-ct.gov 

Creative Experience Programs:

Theatrical Productions

Youth and Family Services (Y&FS) produces licensed, musical theater in the Spring, Summer, and Fall of each year to facilitate an opportunity for hundreds of residents and their families to get involved. For the Fall and Summer selections, most productions have previously been staged on Broadway.  Learn more about the Glastonbury Y&FS Theatrical Productions program here.

Click here to view more about current/upcoming theater productions.

For more information on theater productions, please contact

Jessica - 860-652-7664, or jessica.palazzo@glastonbury-ct.gov 

Jason - 860-652-7675, or jason.stankowski@glastonbury-ct.gov 

YSAG (Youth Services Action Group) Tuesdays: Starts 9/18/24

If you're in 7th -12th grade and looking to give back to your community while making friends and having fun, this group is for you. YSAG is a fun and social way to interact, make friends, and connect through volunteerism. We meet after school every week to plan events, play games, and have fun.

YSAG assists many community groups, collaborating on such events as Hopewell’s Fall Fun Fair, Friends of Welles Turner Library’s book sales, The Glastonbury River Runners’ charity 5k races, Glastonbury Social Services’ food pantry maintenance, annual spring planning with the Glastonbury Garden Club, assisting the Glastonbury TCI’s popular events “Kidding Around the Fountain” and “Twinkling Pumpkins” programs with Glastonbury Senior Services, and more! YSAG works together with the community to facilitate entertaining events and meaningful service projects to benefit residents in the town and beyond. 

• Who can participate? Smith Middle School (SMS) and Glastonbury High School (GHS) Students

After School Creative Experiences Thursdays: Starts 9/26/24

ACE places high school students into a mentor position working with children K-5 at the Welles Village Community Center (WVCC). With the guidance of Youth and Family Services (Y&FS) staff, high school mentors assist children with homework, make various arts & crafts projects, prepare snacks together, play games and visit Welles Park for fresh air and exercise. 

Transportation is provided from Y&FS to the community center and back again. High school students interested in this program are required to successfully pass an application and interview process prior to serving as a mentor. 

• Who: Grade K-5 and High School Students (9-12)
• Where: Welles Village Community Center

SOCIAL CLUB Fridays: Starts 9/13/24

Primarily geared toward individuals who would benefit from greater social interaction with peers outside of the classroom setting. Activities are based on choices made by the club, including board games, field trips, nature walks, kite flying, Wii sports competitions, etc. SOCIAL CLUB a great way to un-plug from the stressors of modern life and enjoy socializing with your peers. Social Club is currently open to grades 9-12 and those enrolled in the Glastonbury Transition Academy.

Program Feedback Survey

YFS staff welcome your feedback so we can continue to improve upon our programs and services. Please click here to download our Program Survey form and send your completed responses by PDF to Suzanne at Suzanne.kuziel@glastonbury-ct.gov. Alternatively, completed forms can be printed and mailed or dropped-off at the Y&FS Office at 321 Hubbard Street.