Tween Center
The “Tween Center” at the Essex Teen Center is a weekly opportunity for 4th and 5th grade students from Fleming Elementary to enjoy all the fun the Essex Teen Center has to offer! We provide 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
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.
Hours of Operation
Monday – 3:00pm to 5:30 pm. Please note that the Tween 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 Tween Center?
The Tween 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 Tween 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 Tween Center Operating hours please call ahead to make an appointment.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please feel free to email Adriane Schubert, Director of Programming or call her at 802-878-6982.
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