Gifford Youth Achievement Center

Changing Lives, Changing Futures.
GYAC is a 501(c)(3) that operates year-round educational programs for K - 12 grade students in Indian River County, FL.

[Gifford Youth Achievement Center @myGYAC]

GYAC's Summer Camp is BACK! ☀️

Last week, we welcomed students to another season of fun as they began activities both in and out of the classroom.

Our 1st to 3rd graders took a field trip to the Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast!

Stay tuned for more summer updates!

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Making Observations Rocks!

May was all about petrology, the study of rocks for students in GYAC's Science Explorer's Club. With Ms. Jasmin's help, students learned about weathering, igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and minerals. 🪨🔍

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This year, our students trained hard, performed at Riverside Theatre, and competed at the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta. To wrap it all up, they enjoyed a special trip to see "The Lion King" on Broadway 🦁. None of this would be possible without your support!

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🫖 J. McLaughlin is celebrating spring with GYAC! Join hostess Stephanie Nelson for an afternoon of sips and spring shopping. 🛍️

May 8th: Noon to 4 pm
J. McLaughlin's The Village Shops
6210 North A1A • Vero Beach FL

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👟✨ Big thanks to Shoes from Susan for blessing our GYAC students with new kicks just in time for summer! #NewKicks #CommunityLove #GYAC

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🎨🌟 GYAC students dazzled at the Sea Oaks Art Stroll—back for Year 2! Sold original art + donated pieces to the silent auction. 🖼️ Thrilled Sea Oaks is supporting our Theatre & Art Fund with a portion of proceeds! 🙌 Huge thanks for uplifting young creators! 🌍✨

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The Gifford Legal Services Center (GLSC) is offering a series of free legal education workshops designed to help Indian River County residents better understand and navigate common legal issues. The workshops will be led by local attorneys, more info at https://t.co/qajOvLweuP

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GYAC's Master Gardeners in training have worked on projects, from planting seeds to watching seedlings grow. Gardening is one of the many extracurriculars students can participate in when they finish homework at the end of the day. #4H #MasterGardeners #GYAC #Gardening #UFIFAS

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Come see us tomorrow at the Senior Expo! We'll be at the fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with health screenings, giveaways, and 75+ vendors. We are at Table 48!

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Neighbors are welcome to a one-of-a-kind tour of GYAC on April 15th. Witness how we are changing lives with our Afterschool, Summer Camp, and Youth Employability programs. Tour our beautiful campus and learn how we are changing the future of our youth.

RSVP: [email protected]

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GYAC's Beyond Special K program will be hosting a community giveaway this Saturday, March 15th, from 10 am - 2 pm. With a wide range of items available, including medical supplies and equipment, clothing of all shapes and sizes, and many more items.

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GYAC's Kindness Rally was a big hit! We volunteered at Shining Light Garden and surprised seniors and homebound individuals at Sunset Apartments with a sweet surprise.

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As part of our GYAC Kindness Rally on Monday, February 17th, OneBlood's Big Red Bus will be stationed in front of GYAC from 9 AM - noon. Community members are invited to come and donate blood!

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Support GYAC on Thursday, January 30 by wearing your favorite pajama pants! Your 1.00 donation will be collected upon entering campus Thursday morning!

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SDIRC was proud to be represented at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet at @myGYAC. Several teachers and staff members attended this meaningful event. Special shoutout to Sebastian Elementary’s inaugural flag corps and chorus for their incredible performances!

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This last weekend in Atlanta was full of joy, performance, and passion from the Drama Club here at GYAC. Almost 7,000 people gathered from 37 states and seven countries to celebrate the art of musical theatre. Watch them perform -> https://t.co/sS8DKxJ2KS

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Thrilled to welcome @JAofPBTC to GYAC! Thank you to JA's team for touring GYAC's campus & learning more about our partnership. We're excited to continue working together to enhance GYAC's Youth Employability Program.

#JuniorAchievement #YouthDevelopment #CommunityParnters #GYAC

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🦃 Thanksgiving Closure

📅 Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th, in observance of Thanksgiving. We hope everyone has a beautiful holiday. We will return to the office and our regular Afterschool programming on Monday, December 2nd.

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‘Drawing people together’: GYAC @myGYAC Turkey Giveaway brings happiness, laughter, read more here https://t.co/adz22TJrCy #VeroNews

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GYAC's 1st - 3rd graders are busy rehearsing alongside @balletverobeach to perform in Nutcracker on the Indian River! Comment below if you are excited to see them! Performances will take place in December at the VBHS Performing Arts Center. Tickets & info: https://t.co/zgS0jgigNu