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Project Excel Summer at Excel Field Trips!

We are hosting Summer Field Trips on Wednesdays for youth ages 11-16! Registration is open right now, but space is limited, and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

View the available field trips in this post and scan the QR Code to register!

Are you or someone you know between the ages of 14 and 17 with an interest in law enforcement?
The Suffolk County Executive's Police Academy Youth Camp is the perfect opportunity to learn!
This camp is held during the summer at the Suffolk County Police Academy.

If interested, view the flyer in this post for more information or contact [email protected] with any questions.

Attention High School Students & Families!
Planning for college? Don't miss out on important financial aid updates!

The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) offers a FREE text alert service to help students and families stay informed throughout the college journey.

Sign up to receive:
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Important application deadlines
Invitations to virtual events
Helpful tools and resources for college success
Stay one step ahead and make sure you never miss an important update!

Sign up today at hesc.ny.gov/hesctext or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Registration is now open for Summer at Excel with Project Excel!

For youth ages 11–16 residing in the Township of Huntington, this program offers exciting enrichment activities, weekly trips and snacks every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This program is the perfect way to build skills, make friends and have fun. Space is limited, so secure a spot today!

*Please note, due to age differences, any 16-year-old youth who would be entering 11th grade in the Fall 2026, would not be allowed to be in the program.

Program Sessions:
Session 1: July 7th – July 28th
Session 2: July 30th – August 20th

Registration and Fees:
A parent or legal guardian must register their child and fill out all necessary permission forms.
Payment in full is due at the time of registration.
There is a $40.00 non-refundable registration fee per youth (covers program supplies and snacks).
Note: Refunds/credits are issued only if Project Excel cancels a trip due to inclement weather or if fewer than 5 youth sign up for a trip.

Summer at Excel Registration link:
https://signupforms.com/registrations/47293

For questions/ more information view the brochure in this post or call us at (631) 271-5499.

Project Excel's 27th Annual Huntington Youth Writes Award Ceremony.

Congratulations to all our talented winners! Your creativity is what makes this contest so special every year. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the parents and families for supporting these young writers and to the schools and administrators for encouraging your students to enter the contest. A big thanks to our judges for their time and effort in reviewing every entry and to our generous sponsors for their support. Lastly, we want to thank our sponsors for making the event so special.
We are especially grateful to Councilwoman Theresa Mari and Councilwoman Jennifer Hebert for joining us to celebrate our winners and helping us announce the winners. Finally, thank you to Town Supervisor Ed Smyth, the Town Board and the Town Council. Your continued support of Project Excel and the youth of Huntington makes all the difference!

We are so proud of everyone who participated.

2026 Donald A. Pius Memorial Scholarship Opportunity!

The Donald A. Pius Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from the Town of Huntington who are pursuing college or vocational trade education. The program awards a minimum of five scholarships, each valued at $2,500 and renewable for up to four years.

Click the link to apply (2026 Donald A. Pius Memorial Scholarship Online Application Link): https://forms.gle/9Af3yKY9UBbegNw69

Dramatic Acting Showcase!

Our dedicated young actors from the Dramatic Acting/Improv and Backstage Productions groups have spent weeks mastering their art.

Are you a teen from the Town of Huntington looking to gain work experience and earn some money this summer? Project Excel is here to help you get started with our Summer Youth Employment Program (SYETP)!
This program is open to youth ages 14-20 that are Town of Huntington residents. The qualifications are based on income eligibility.
Sign up by clicking the link below:
https://signupforms.com/registrations/46752
**A parent or guardian must be present in every step of the application process

Eres un adolescente del Municipio de Huntington que busca adquirir experiencia laboral y ganar dinero este verano? Project Excel está aquí para ayudarte a comenzar con nuestro Programa de Empleo Juvenil de Verano (SYETP)!
Este programa está abierto a jóvenes de entre 14 y 20 años que sean residentes del Municipio de Huntington. Los requisitos de elegibilidad se basan en el nivel de ingresos.
Inscríbete haciendo clic en el siguiente enlace:
https://signupforms.com/registrations/46752
**Un padre o guardian debe estar presente en cada etapa del proceso de solicitud.

Calling All Student Artists in the Township of Huntington! 🎨

Project Excel is thrilled to announce our latest collaboration with Chick-fil-A Huntington for the "Huntington Youth Creates" exhibition! 🐔✨
This year’s theme is “Coloring our Community.” we want to see the Huntington community through your eyes. We are looking for talented youth artists to showcase their work in a featured rotating gallery at Chick-fil-A starting mid-April 2026!

Submission Details:
🖼️ Categories: Paintings & Illustrations
🎓 Eligibility: Students in grades 6-12 residing in the Township of Huntington
📅 Exhibition Launch: Mid-April 2026

We’re hosting two 2D Artwork Workshops to help you develop your masterpiece. Don’t miss this chance to see your art on the walls of a local favorite!

View the flyer in this post for more information, or use the links below to sign up for our 2D workshop or submit your Chick-fil-A artwork:
2D Workshop Registration:
https://signupforms.com/registrations/45768
Artwork Submission:
https://signupforms.com/registrations/45768

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Suffolk County Community College. EOP is a program that provides academic and financial assistance to first-time incoming college students and could be of great benefit to students.
Please see the materials in this post for more information about the program. If you know of any students that could benefit from the program, please share this information with them and encourage them to apply and sign on to the Teams Meeting, as it could of great benefit to their college success.

Call (631) 451-4356 if you have any questions.