Community Corner
Open House at The Center After School Program
Open Houses at “The Center”, After School for
Sixth Graders
The Center Provides a Safe Place for Youth to Develop
Independence
The Center, an after school program for sixth graders
located at The Congregational Church of Needham, has schedule two open houses
for families in the community to tour the space, meet the staff, and learn
about the registration process, on Wednesday, May 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m., and Sunday, May 18 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Private tours are also
available.
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The Center is a safe, fun place for sixth graders to develop
independence, get homework done and have fun with friends. Under the supervision of trained adults, The
Center is open for drop-in hours Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on
every school day. Additionally, The Center is open on early release days from
11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on delayed opening days from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
for “Breakfast Club.”
The benefits of
joining The Center program include:
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● Flexible, drop-in hours. Youth may come to The Center
during any open days and hours of the program once registered and issued a
Membership Card. In addition, families need only pay for the days their youth
attends
● Quiet room for homework and reading with school supplies,
books, and tutors
● Computer lab, with computers, printer, scanner, and other
devices
● Game room, with basketball, air hockey, ping pong,
foosball, pool table, Wii sports, Rockband, and board games
● Gathering space for team building, group activities and
planning community service such as raking leaves, picking up litter, or
volunteering at local nursing homes
● Outdoor space for sports including volleyball, basketball,
bocce ball and croquet
● Healthy snacks
The Center is located at The Congregational Church of Needham,
1154 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492. For more information, to register, or
to schedule a private tour, email info@myyouthcenter.org, visit
www.myyouthcenter.org, or call the Director, Jamie Green Klopotoski, at
781.444.2510 ext 198.
