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 Thrive Counseling Center
The end of the school year can be rough! We will explore how music can help increase your focus on homework, including studying for exams and completing projects. Then we’ll use music to learn about techniques like “body doubling” and “study with me,” and you’ll have an opportunity to work on your very own playlist.
Presented by Mosaic Counseling & Wellness
Want to learn what music, movement, and mood have in common? We will watch examples of how your favorite artists and Tik Tok dances use music and movement to tell a story. In this workshop, you will create your own mood-based music album and use a few of those songs to do a movement cypher.
Presented by Way Back Inn
Join this workshop to play a cooperative puzzle game where you will work together to answer questions and “break the chain” of opiate addiction, emphasizing teamwork and knowledge about the dangers of opiates.
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 April and May activities!
Youth Afterschool Events
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