Roosevelt Island Youth Program 2016 Christmas Party - Movie, Clown, Magic, Face Painting, Lunch, Dessert & Santa Claus

Roosevelt Island Youth Program Executive Director Charlie Defino reports:

Roosevelt Island Youth Program 2016 Christmas Party

The staff of the Roosevelt Island Youth Program celebrated the holiday season with a party on Saturday from 11am to 3pm.

The children

were treated to a movie, entertainment by Francis the Clown, face painting

and magic show by the one and only Daisey the Magician,

and a lunch

comprised of chicken, meatballs, macaroni and cheese, salad and of course a choice chocolate and vanilla cake. Then of course a visit from Santa Claus,

who had gifts for all the children. This was the 36th Christmas Party for the children hosted by the Roosevelt Island Youth Program since 1978 when the agency was formed.

Happy Holidays from the Roosevelt Island Youth Program inc. to all the families we have served for the past 4 decades.

More pictures at RIYP Beacon After School Facebook page.

Roosevelt Island Youth Program Celebrates Holiday Season At Build A Bear, With Alvin & The Chipmunks Movie, Tram Sleigh Ride and Dinner At Trellis - Good Times

The Roosevelt Island Youth Program report on their Christmas Party outing.

Roosevelt Island Youth Program Inc. Celebrates the Holiday Season

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The Roosevelt Island Youth Program Inc. held its 32nd Christmas party for member of their afterschool program and over 100 youth, staff and volunteer parents attended. The day started bright and early with everyone going to “Build a Bear” on 46th Street and Madison Avenue,

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then they were treated to the critically acclaimed “Alvin and the Chipmunks” movie

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at Clearview Cinema on 62nd and 1st avenue.

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They were then taken on a magical Tram Sleigh Ride

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to “Lovely Roosevelt Island”

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by RIOC and finished the day with dinner at Trellis,

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This wonderful day was made possible by Executive Director Charles DeFino and of course funding provided by Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development. The Roosevelt Island Youth Program, its Board of Directors and the youth we serve wishes everyone a Happy Holiday and Healthy New Year.

More pictures from the Roosevelt Island Youth Program Christmas outing available here.