Spotlight: Summer Teen Night At Hoyt Farm

On July 25, middle school students in the Kings Park, Smithtown, Hauppauge, and Commack school districts are invited to participate in a free townwide teen night.

This supervised, drug and alcohol-free evening will be held at from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Activities will include volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, bocce, arts & crafts, karaoke, games, and competitions.

Summer Teen Night is sponsored by the Smithtown Youth Bureau, in partnership with the Smithtown Parks Department, Recreation Department, and Department of Public Safety,

Patsy Hirschhorn, Executive Director of the Youth Bureau, explains the importance of these events. “Summer teen nights are a great way for young people to get together and enjoy their summer vacation without having to worry about their safety.”

Volunteers are welcome. High school students can apply to receive community service credits for volunteering.

During the night, non-perishable items will be collected for Long Island Cares.

This event is the second in a series of three. A third teen night will be held on Aug. 8. For more information contact the Smithtown Youth Bureau at 631-360-7595. For rain information, call after 4 p.m. on July 25.

When:     July 25 and Aug. 8

Time:       6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where:   Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve, 200 New Highway, Commack, NY               

Price:      Free

Why:       For middle school students to have a safe, fun filled summer night.