CRC – Youth Afterschool Program

Youth Afterschool Program

Calling all Oak Park middle and high school youth!

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 for the 2023-24 school year. During this time, structured and unstructured activities and spaces will be available and supervised by CRC staff including access to the Esports Lounge, gymnasium, and community rooms. 

    • Students can bring their homework to get free homework assistance from tutors from Triton College, available Monday-Thursday in the Community Room.
    • Our Afterschool Youth Advisory team plans regular group activities and events! Check out the monthly calendar below.
    • The Youth Afterschool Program has partnered with the Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township and local non-profit organizations to bring in engaging presentations and activities for students to support their mental wellness and help prevent substance use and related harms. Most sessions are drop-in, and attendance is capped to encourage an enjoyable environment for all students. See upcoming Youth Mental Wellness Programming below.

Youth Afterschool Calendar

Teen Mental Wellness Programming

Upcoming Programs

Wednesday, mar 6 | multipurpose Room

Stress Management Journaling: We’ll discuss journaling as a technique for stress management. Each participant will get to put together their own journal with one month of prompts. Brought to you by NAMI Metro Suburban

Wednesday, apr 3 | multipurpose Room

Distress Tolerance Button Making: We’ll discuss the idea of radical acceptance and how it helps with circumstances we can’t change. We’ll bring our button maker and everyone will get the chance to create their own button with an affirmation. Brought to you by NAMI Metro Suburban

Questions?

Chad DrufkeContact
(708) 725-2109

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Wellness: Tai Chi, Awareness through Movement
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