TEEN FUTURES PROGRAM

THE MISSION

The Teen Futures Program has been in existence since 1996.  The mission of this King Street Youth Center program is to provide youth and their families with positive experiences and the necessary tools to achieve success in their lives.  Our commitment is to provide support for each individual and their aspirations towards a positive future. All children need someone who will listen to them, stand by them, and help them develop to their fullest potential.

THE PROGRAM

The Teen Futures Program believes that every youth needs the opportunity to be successful and to feel good about themselves.  We work to give youth the tools and experiences that bring success and offer hope for the future.  Teen Futures offers participants a myriad of program choices such as Job Club, Creative Writing, Kids Cafe, tennis, arts, homework help and many more.

The Teen Futures is primarily comprised of youth who "move up" from our Afterschool Program and continues our spectrum of care for middle and high school youth. King Street respects that teens are interested in having a strong voice in what goes on around them.  Therefore, teens are empowered to take responsibility for planning and implementing their ideas with the support of staff.

All youth are expected to participate in the components of the program.  The goal is to be involved, have fun, and become part of the Teen Futures family.  The goal is also to successfully complete high school and explore the possibilities of higher education with the help and support of the Teen Futures staff.

JOB CLUB/KIDS LEMONADE  

 Along with daily activities, youth within the program are given the opportunity to participate in Job Club.  Job Club teaches youth about the world of work, future employment, and career opportunities.  Job Club provides the training for youth to learn about various employment opportunities and to learn the proper techniques for success in employment.  Youth who participate in Job Club training, are allowed to practice their skills by working and managing Kids Lemonade, a highly regarded seasonal business which operates on Church Street Marketplace.

HOURS AND AGE GROUPS

 The Teen Program is available to youth who otherwise might not be given the opportunity to spend time engaging in fun and enriching activities. During the school year, the program operates from 3-5:30pm on weekdays for teens ages 11-18.  The evening Drop In Program, which includes an open gym for basketball, operates from 6-9:00pm for youth 12-18 years of age.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information regarding the Teen Program and Evening Drop-In, please contact:

James Young
Teen Coordinator
(802)862-6736 x110
teenfutures@kingstreetyouth.org