Teen Center
The Essex Teen Center provides fun activities, a healthy snack, and great opportunities for youth-adult and peer interaction, all in a safe, supervised space. All activities are supervised by trained CHIPS staff and volunteers. Organized activities and monthly themes are guided directly by youth input, and we are always looking for new, exciting ideas for things to do in our space!
Essex CHIPS is a member of the Vermont Coalition of Teen Centers and meets standards of this organization for Teen Center operation in Vermont.
Cost of Attendance and Permission Forms
General attendance is FREE! Students are required to fill out a new permission form each school year, and are required to bring a completed form back before their second visit of the year.
Students from Essex Middle School who are interested in attending the Essex Teen Center can take bus 16 to Essex Junction. The bus will drop students off at the corner of Grove and Central Streets, where they will be met by an Essex CHIPS Staff member who will walk with them back to the Teen Center. Bus permission forms are required, and can be picked up at the EMS front desk with Ms. Maiberger.
Hours of Operation
Tues, Weds & Thurs – 3:00pm to 5:30 pm. Please note that the Teen Center follows the CCSU School Calendar, and will be closed on days that the school is closed (including snow days).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who staffs the Teen Center?
The Teen Center is staffed by two full time Essex CHIPS employees and several trained volunteers. In addition to basic supervision, the staff and volunteers provide weekly organized activities such as group games, art projects, contests and much more!
What can my child do at the Teen Center?
When not engaged in organized activities youth can take advantage of an air hockey table, two pool tables, arts and crafts, board games, monitored computers, age-appropriate video games and movies, Wii as well as a large space for fun and games! We also offer a healthy snack such as yogurt and granola, carrots and dip, and various other nutritious and delicious foods! Please feel free to accompany your child for their first visit and we’d be glad to give you a tour of our space.
Still have questions?
Parents can come in and get a tour of the space or meet our staff any time! If you would like to come in outside of Teen Center Operating hours please call ahead to make an appointment.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please feel free to email Johnny Powell, AmeriCorps Teen Center Coordinator or Adriane Schubert, Program Manager or call them at 802-878-6982.
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