Sara Holbrook Community Center - Educating Children. Supporting Families. Instilling Hope.

The year-round program encompasses everything from hanging out to hiking. The Center’s Teen Program is extensive, with two sites serving youth 6th grade to 12th grade. Drop-in teen programming is held at two sites, the Sara Holbrook Center and the New North End Youth Center (NNEYC). The drop-ins provide a space for teens to be teens; pool tables, foosball, air hockey, computers, movies, and board games are all available and are supervised by a supportive staff. On Fridays, a community outing, such as swimming at the YMCA or a night at the movies, is planned. During the summer months, the program takes advantage of the warm weather to go mountain biking, hiking, and swimming at area beaches and natural swimming holes. Dance parties are held monthly at the Center as well.

There are also two special focus groups, Ladies Night out and Guys Night Out. Each group creates a time and space for young men and ladies to explore self-esteem, healthy relationships, community citizenship, and personal issues. Both focus groups alleviate some of the wonder and worry of growing up.

During the summer, the NNEYC offers activities just for middle schoolers. The summer program offers several courses, such as sailing, gardening, and wood-working, as well as a free lunch. The program typically operates for four to six weeks. Thanks to support from the Burlington School District, this summer camp is open to all middle school students throughout the city of Burlington.

Lastly, in conjunction with the Burlington School District, the New North End Youth Center coordinates the after-school programming at Hunt Middle School. Various mini-courses, such as yoga or photography, are offered each session.

To learn more about teen programs, please contact the Teen Director at (802) 860-4986 or email TNicholas@saraholbrookcc.org. Please note that although most activities are free for teens, some trips or activities may require a few dollars to participate.

Drop-In Hours:

New North End Youth Center
130 Gosse Court, located within the Armory
Middle School Drop-In: 2:45pm – 5:30pm
High School Drop-In: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Phone: (802) 860-4986
*On Wednesdays the Middle School Drop-In Program is only open to the Girls Group*

Sara Holbrook Community Center
66 North Avenue
Teen Drop-In: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Phone: (802) 864-6364 (after 5pm only!)

 

To participate in Teen Program Outings all teens are required to sign the Teen Agreement Form and must have a parent/guardian sign a permission slip. Click here to download Teen Agreement Form PDF. Click here for permission slip PDF.

Please Note: During the school-year, both sites are open Monday – Friday. However, if school is closed because of a holiday or canceled because of bad weather, the drop-ins are closed as well. Drop-in hours are subject to change during the summer months, so call or email to check the program’s happenings.