The '''Smithtown Veterans' Youth Program, Inc.''' (SVYP), located '''ON''' Long Island, in New York State, is dedicated to teens of all communities to give them a place to go, people to talk with, and help guide them from illicit behaviors.  It was originally known as the Sunken Meadow Youth Program.     Originally started in 1993 with the aid of the police and Project care of Huntington, the veterans of Smithtown, under Mike Brady (seen below), took over the Sunken Meadow Youth program in 1996 from Project Care with sponsorship from the Suffolk County police, Changing the name to Smithtown Veterans Youth Program and incorporating on June 18, 1996.

Thank you for visiting our new Internet site. As an up-to-date business, we want to give you the opportunity to stay in touch with us. A new content management system will enable us to always keep you up to date.  In the mean time, please view our old site and the info that it contains at www.svyp.webs.com.

At present, our web site is still under construction. At this point we can provide you with information regarding our youth services by calling Kim Jama at 631-360-2690 . We are looking forward to hearing from you. You can also contact us at our e-mail address: SVYPNY@GMAIL.COM

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In brief, you should know the following about us:   The '''Smithtown Veterans' Youth Program, Inc.''' (SVYP), located '''ON''' Long Island, in New York State, is dedicated to teens of all communities to give them a place to go, people to talk with, and help guide them from illicit behaviors. 

It was originally known as the Sunken Meadow Youth Program.     Originally started in 1993 with the aid of the police and Project care of Huntington, the veterans of Smithtown, under Mike Brady (seen below), took over the Sunken Meadow Youth program in 1996 from Project Care with sponsorship from the Suffolk County police, Changing the name to Smithtown Veterans Youth Program and incorporating on June 18, 1996.  Since then, it has been responsible for providing outstanding community service ever since.

Our mission Statement:

     The object of this organization shall be for recreational activities, youth development and delinquency prevention purposes primarily for the benefit of individuals below eighteen (18) years of age.

     To allow them the ability to meet socially, and exchange constructive ideas for the furtherance of their best interests and those of the community which will encourage the prevention of violent behavior, drug or alcohol abuse and shall demonstrate by example high ideals of responsibility and citizenship.

     To provide mentoring, counseling or guidance, or directing them to institutions or organizations that provide mentoring, counseling or guidance that fits and suites their particular individual needs.

     It was the first type of program of its kind on Long Island.  Shortly after the first summer of its opening, clones of it was seen crossing Long Island over the following summers.  Two other locations, but not the only ones, were Heckscher State Park and Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai.  These programs are funded by all levels of government. 

     Security has been provided by the Suffolk County police's C.O.P.E. division.  However, budgetary constraints for the officers to man the parks holding the program has reduced the amount of nights some of these events were held for the summer of 2009.  So, please contact your local politicians to support these programs.

     SVYP is made up of the officers of the Board Directors - President and Executive Director: Phillip Sciarillo, 1st Vice President: Ray Hansen, Secretary and Web Manager: Mark Jama (a Volunteer since 1993), and Treasurer: Kim Jama.    The current board members: Chris Mulligan, Rachel Sciarillo, Marlo Sciarillo, Sarah Dentel, Daniel Weglarz and Victoria Harrison. 

     If there are any Questions, or even if you wish to volunteer, sponsor, donate products, services or funds; please call 1-631-360-2690.  Please take note that if you wish to volunteer, a police check into your history is mandatory.      Thank you and we hope to see you at our programs.