Open the Season with Spring Fling

The Fall Youth Blast in 2010 went so well, USC Cares for Kids is doing it again! Registration is now open for the Spring Fling.

All Upper St. Clair students, grades five through eight, from public or private schools, are invited to the at the Community and Recreation Center at Boyce Mayview Park. The fun kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. There will be basketball, volleyball, bingo, art, food, a live DJ and the "Final Four" games will be broadcasted on the lobby televisions.

The fee is $3. You can find a registration form here.

A number of volunteers helped the Fall Youth Blast's success, and the same will be needed for the Spring Fling. Make sure to check the volunteer box on the registration form if you can set aside a couple hours to help the event.

In addition, organizers expect to receive volunteers from the United Senior Citizens of Upper St. Clair and the high school. The senior volunteers will help with bingo. Volunteers from various high school groups will also be able to gain service hours, including students from the National Honor Society and Athletes Taking Action.

"(In the fall) they had just as much fun as the younger kids," organizer and school board member Amy Billerbeck said.

"And they're great role models for the kids," organizer and school board member Angela Petersen said, "In an alcohol and drug-free environment."

USC Cares for Kids in an initiative of the Youth Steering Committee of Upper St. Clair. The committee's mission is to involve the community in providing positive direction and support to students and their families. Members meet once a month, and encourage any interested residents to join. You can find more information here.