716-205-0028
Primary Services
Homework Help Programs, Safer Sex Education, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Youth Centers, Youth Enrichment Programs
Description
A free after-school drop-in center for teens in Niagara Falls, serving adolescent teens ages 11-19. The Connection Coordinator, members of the Teen Peer Program, and Community Trainers lead lively discussions and educational sessions as well as cooking classes, book clubs, and opportunities for youth to develop their community leadership skills. Contests, field trips and other activities are chosen and developed by teen members attending. Members can spend time studying or completing homework, relaxing in a safe space, and engaging in structured programs. Meals or snacks are served daily. Connection members also benefit from informal mentoring, tutoring, a video game lounge, service learning activities, character building, teen employment preparation and employer linkages, college preparation, media production, computer and printer access.
Hours
School Year: Monday-Friday, 3pm-7pm; Saturday & Sunday, 12 noon-5pm.
Summer: Monday-Friday, 12 noon-5pm.
Summer: Monday-Friday, 12 noon-5pm.
Eligibility
Open to all middle and high school teens ages 11-19.
Service Area: Niagara Falls.
Service Area: Niagara Falls.
Intake Process
Walk in and complete simple application with signed permission from parent/guardian.
Program Fees
Free.
Handicap Accessible?
No
Date of Official Change
Dec 04, 2019