Youth Afterschool Program
Calling all Oak Park middle and high school youth!
Oak Park middle and high school students can enjoy FREE access to the CRC from 3:00-6:00P Monday through Friday when school is in session. During this time, structured and unstructured activities and spaces will be available and supervised by CRC staff including access to the esports lounge, gymnasium, community rooms, and multipurpose room.
Through a partnership with the Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township (CMHB), the Youth Afterschool provides regular opportunities for youth to participate in mental wellness workshops designed for adolescents and teens. Workshops are designed to help youth gain and maintain overall mental wellness, share information, and engage in skill-building activities designed to optimize their mental health and create knowledge of available resources. The program does not include any direct counseling, individual therapy, group therapy, or any other intervention provided by a licensed clinician.
Teens cannot sign up for this program without parent approval.
Teen Mental Wellness Programming
4:00-4:45P | Select Wednesdays
Presented by NAMI Metro Suburban
Setting a vision can help you reach a specific goal. During this workshop, you will make a vision board that incorporates your goals for the year. We will discuss the importance of goal setting and help you use magazines, clip art, and other materials to visualize your success.
Presented by CAYR Connections
No two brains work the same, and that’s what makes the world awesome. In this workshop, you’ll create a ‘brain hat’ to show off your unique thinking style, take on brain-bending challenges, and try out simulations that let you experience the world like someone with a different brain.
Presented by Way Back Inn
Is vaping safer than smoking? Is everyone doing it? During this workshop, you will learn all about this and more. We will embark on a team-based escape-style challenge, solving puzzles about the risks and dangers of vaping in an attempt to ‘escape’ in time.
4:00-4:45P | Select Mondays
Presented by Mosaic
Do you love learning the newest dance challenge? Just want to move? Join this interactive workshop to express your creativity! We’ll work together to choose and learn routines, having fun and building our empowerment. There is no “right way” to move, so we’ll celebrate our differences and welcome everyone and their bodies, abilities, cultures, and dance backgrounds.
Dates: Jan 12, Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 9, Mar 23, Apr 6, Apr 20, May 4, May 18
Activity Options
The Gymnasium and Esports Lounge are available daily. Check out the list below for special activities. Schedule subject to change.
Check back soon for January and February activities!
Youth Afterschool Events
Activities
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