YOUTH PROGRAMS
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lynn
25 North Common Street, Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 593-1772
Contact: Robert Barker, Jr. obarker@bgcl.org
Services: Part of a nationwide affiliation of local organizations offering daily access to a broad range of programs addressing education and career development, character and leadership development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness and recreation
Ages Served: 6 to 18 years Languages Served: All
Fees: $10.00 per school year
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Other Information: During the summer months, the club operates a day camp in Middleton
Bridgewell – Youth Program Website: www.bridgewell.org
471 Broadway, Lynnfield, MA 01940 (781) 593-1088
Contact: info@bridgewell.org or camppinecrest@bridgewell.org
Services: Camp Pinecrest is a summer youth program for youth who struggle with emotional and behavioral difficulties
Ages Served: 5 to 16
Hours of operation: Camp operates in July and August
CAB Health and Recovery Services – Youth Outpatient Substance Abuse
Website: www.cabhealth.org
280 Union Street, Lynn, MA 01901 1-800-334-5512
Contact: Kathy Gueverra info@cabhealth.org
Services: Afterschool program for teens (boys and girls) based on prevention curriculum. The program includes family involvement and is a structured, dynamic program for substance abusing teens
Ages Served: 13+ Languages Served: English, Espanol
Eligibility restrictions: Participants must first undergo an intake process
Fees: All insurances accepted, including Medicaid and Medicare
Hours of operation: Call for days of the week
East Baptist Church – KIDZ ZONE Website: www.eastbaptist.org
300 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA 01904 (781) 592-1764
Contact: Sandy Rice
Services: An opportunity for children up to 12 years of age to have a fun night out in safe surroundings while learning about the Christian faith
Ages Served: Grades K-5 Languages Served: English
Hours of operation: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm
East Baptist Church – Youth Program Website: www.eastbaptist.org
300 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA 01904 (781) 592-1764
Contact: Brian Browne ebcyouth@comcast.net
Services: A mid-week meeting for youth interested in learning the basics of Christianity, involving games, snacks, and interactive lessons
Ages Served: Grades 6 to 12 Languages Served: English
Hours of operation: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
East Coast International Church – All-City Youth Website: www.ecic-lynn.com
113 Chestnut Street, Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 592-3242
Contact: Leigh-Ann Kalogrides Italianbutterfly84@hotmail.com
Services: All-City Youth is a place for teenagers to come and hang out. It is a place to feel safe and learn about God
Ages Served: 12 to 18 Languages Served: English
Eligibility restrictions: None
Fees: None
Hours of operation: Friday nights, 7:00 - 9:00pm
East Coast International Church – KidZone Website: www.ecic-lynn.com
Ingalls Elementary School, 1 Collins Street Terrace, Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 592-3242
Contact: Jen Lange jenlange@ecic-lynn.com
Services: KidZone is a high energy program where kids have fun learning about God and how to live
Ages Served: 3 to 11 Languages Served: English
Eligibility restrictions: None
Fees: None
Hours of operation: Sundays, 11:00am - 12:30pm
First Assembly of God – Hi Def
10 Baltimore Street, Lynn, MA 01904 (781) 599-6045
Contact: John and Susanna Hinkle first.assembly@verizon.net
Services: Includes teaching, worship, and interaction designed to challenge youth in the way to live their lives and the choices they make
Ages Served: Grades 6 to 12 Languages Served: English
Fees: None
Hours of operation: Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30pm
Other Information: Program also includes various events on weekends
First Assembly of God – City Lights
10 Baltimore Street, Lynn, MA 01904 (781) 599-6045
Contact: Victoria Eggeman v.eggeman@verizon.net
Services: Awakening elementary aged children to their capacity for personal stability, moral integrity, and social responsibility
Ages Served: K to 5th grade Languages Served: English, Spanish spoken, all languages accepted
Fees: None
Hours of operation: Sundays 9:30am - 12:30pm; Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Girls Incorporated – Mentoring Website: www.girlsinclynn.org
112 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 592-9744
Contact: Lena Crowley or Sara Fox lecrowley.lynn@girls-inc.org; sfox.lynn@girls-inc.org
Services: Group mentoring program for middle school girls and adult women. Activities are facilitated by Girls, Inc. staff; participants prepare and eat dinner also
Ages Served: 12 to 14 Languages Served: English
Eligibility restrictions: None
Fees: None
Hours of operation: Tuesday evenings, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Girls Incorporated – Teen Programs Website: www.girlsinclynn.org
112 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 592-9744, ext 214
Contact: Sabra Dow sdow.lynn@girls-inc.org
Services: Various programs to support academics, including tutoring, MCAS and SAT preparation, preparation for college, explore and prepare for careers, provide community service and leadership opportunities, and enrichment activities
Ages Served: 14 to 18 Languages Served: English
Eligibility restrictions: Girls only
Fees: None
Hours of operation: Schools year, Monday to Thursday, 3:00 - 8:00pm; summer and Fridays vary
Help for Abused Women and their Children – Youth Violence Prevention
Website: www.helpabusedwomen.org
27 Congress Street, Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-8552
Contact: Nicole Richon-Schoel nicolers@helpabusedwomen.org
Services: Promoting healthy teen dating relationships through educational outreach and classroom activities in and after school settings and through the summer. Teens learn to identify the warning signs of potentially abusive relationships and discuss ways to engage in healthy decision making
Ages Served: Boys and girls; elementary, middle, and high school age
Languages Served: Programs are conducted in English
Fees: All of HAWC’s services are free
Hours of operation: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Khmer Youth Leadership Program - Lynn Community Health Center/Lynn YMCA
c/o Harry Schnur, 694 Western Ave., Lynn MA 01905 (781) 596-3500 x233
(Meets at 20 Neptune Blvd., Lynn MA 01902)
Contact: Harry Schnur hschnur@lchcnet.org
Services: Fitness activities, Homework help, and activities designed to encourage community involvement, cultural knowledge and awareness, and leadership skills. Partnership between Lynn YMCA, Lynn Community Health Center, and Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma.
Eligibility: 13-18 year old Cambodian youth
Languages served: English and Khmer
Fees: none
Meets Tuesdays, call for specific times as program changes seasonally.
Lynn Housing Authority – Curwin Youth Activities Program Website: www.lhand.org
29 Curwin Terrace, Lynn, MA 01905 (781) 598-4291
Contact: Lysa Newhall lnewhall@lhand.org
Services: Various youth programs offering education about the dangers of substance abuse, a work force program combining life skills training with classroom training. Curwin Circle has partnerships with both the Boys and Girls Club of Lynn, Girls Inc., HAWC, and Gordon College to provide both recreational activities and homework help. All Curwin residents have access to a homework center and a study hall complete with reference library and adult monitors/tutors.
Ages Served: 5 to 19 Languages Served: English, Espanol
Eligibility restrictions: Must be a resident of Curwin Circle. Contact Lysa Newhall for more information regarding eligibility and age requirements.
MY-TURN Inc. Website: www.my-turn.org
170 Union Street Rm 204 Lynn, MA 01901 (781) 592-1334
Contact: Katie Crowder kcrowder@my-turn.org
Services: MY -TURN in Lynn assists young adults who are high school dropouts and/or unemployed, develop strategies and tools and gain practical life skills and work experience needed to overcome obstacles and barriers to employment. MY-TURN Lynn provides GED preparation 5 days a week, supplemented by Career Readiness Training and assitance with college preparation. Intense case management services include basic life skills workshops, financial literacy, computer literacy, and a variety of supportive services. MY TURN also finds and works with employers who can provide young adults with work-based learning experiences and permanent jobs as well as the mentoring, supervision and on-going training these youth require to succeed.
Ages Served: 16 to 21 Languages Served: English, Espanol (classes are in English only)
Hours of operation: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Fees: No cost to participants
Eligibility restrictions: Eligibility based on Academic level, residency and income requirements;eligibility under the Workforce Investment Act. Please contact us for more information.
RAW ArtWorks, Inc. Website: www.rawart.org
37 Central Square, Lynn, MA 01901 (781) 593-5515
Contact: Beau Diehl beau@rawart.org
Services: Art based groups for children ages 6 to 18 after school and evenings
Ages Served: 6 to 18 years Languages Served: English, Espanol
Fees: No cost to participants
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 7:30
Other Information: All groups are geared to help children learn about themselves and their world and to build coping mechanisms in dealing with their world. Groups are geared to different arts and by age, gender, and needs
Salvation Army – Youth Program
1 Franklin Street, Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 598-0673
Contact: Captain David and Marica Payton
Services: The Salvation Army is a church offering many religious services as well as social services
Ages Served: Youth program ages 13 to 18 Languages Served: English, Russian, on occasion Spanish
Eligibility restrictions: Social services as a way of financial assistance require different standards or eligibility; call for information
Fees: None
Hours of operation: Office hours, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm; Church, Sundays 10:00am - 2:00pm
Other Information: Anyone looking for services is welcome to stop by during office hours and we will help within our means. If unable to help, we will refer the individual to someone who can assist
Serving People in Need (SPIN) – Lynn Academy
426 Newhall Street, Lynn, MA (781) 477-2880
Services: Group care for youth involved with the Department of Social Services
Ages Served: 6 to 18 Languages Served: English, Espanol
Eligibility restrictions: Must be DSS involved
Fees: None
Hours of operation: 24 hours per day
St. Stephens Episcopal Church Website: www.ststephenslynn.org
74 South Common Street, Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 599-4220
Contact: The Reverend Jane Gould, Reverend Matthew Stewart ststephens@ststephenslynn.org
Services: St. Stephens is a diverse Christian church deeply committed to serving the common neighborhood; offer youth programs and a summer program for children
Ages Served: All ages Languages Served: English, Kiswahili: worship program, Spanish spoken
Eligibility restrictions: None
Other Information: We seek to serve the community through our own programs and by offering our space to other community groups
Washington St. Baptist Church
256 Washington Street, Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 595-2550
Contact: Reverend Eric Nelson thevine@tabcom.org
Services: House of Christian worship with Sunday services, children’s education, youth group, and adult Bible study
Ages Served: All ages, birth to seniors Languages Served: English
Hours of operation: Every Sunday and various times throughout the week
Other Information: Outreach to the local community, summer site for YouthWorks! International
Comments (0)
You don't have permission to comment on this page.