Teen Center

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About the Teen Center

Applications are OPEN until January 2nd...Apply Today!

The Essex Teen Center provides a safe space for 5th-9th grade students to engage with peers and positive adult role models. Trained CHIPS staff and volunteers are on-site to supervise, organize events and activities, and prepare healthy snacks.

There's lots of fun to be had in the Teen Center! Our space includes foosball, table tennis, arts & crafts, keyboard & guitars, board games, puzzles, computers, age-appropriate video games, educational & STEM activities, and healthy snacks.

The Essex Teen and Tween Center is available at no-cost to 4th-9th grade students who live or learn within the Essex Westford School District. Teen Center is open to students in grades 6th-9th, and Tween Center is open to students in grades 4&5.

Example Programming Schedule:

Monday: Reserved for Highschool Club Connect

Tuesdays & Thursdays: (6th-9th grade) 1:45 - 5:15 PM
Wednesday: Tween Center (4th & 5th grade) 1:45 - 5:15 PM

Sample Programming Schedule:

Tween Center (4th-5th grade) follows this structured schedule:

1:45 - 2:30 Arrive + sign-in, snack, free time
2:30 - 2:45PM Group circle
2:45 - 4:30 PM Activity time - crafts, active games, and more!
4:30 - 5:15 Free time, sign out

Teen Center (6th-9th grade) is less structured and activities are tailored to what youth want each day. We make snack together and have circle time while eating.

We will be offering additional clubs throughout the year like Outlet LGBTQIA+ , True Leaders in Equity, and Youth Advisory Panel.