Stockbridge Teen Center

Written by Bonnie Davidson

A Teen-friendly space for area youth Stockbridge Teen Center

“There’s nothing for me to do,” is a common complaint of teens everywhere. An organization in Stockbridge is doing its best to eliminate that phrase.

Stockbridge Teen Center opened its doors to area youth in grades 6-12 in 2019. The Teen Center was in the Stockbridge Activity Center after a team of volunteers renovated three classrooms in the old middle school building. The renovations transformed the classrooms into teen-friendly spaces with video and board games, study spaces, comfortable seating, and plenty of snacks!

COVID-19 forced the Teen Center to shut its doors in March 2020 and allowed the Teen Center to re-imagine its offerings. The Center moved a mile south to the current location at 5000 S. Clinton Street. The center provides teens with a free place to come after school to have fun and be safe.

The new location provides youth access to outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, along with gaming stations, foosball, air hockey, ping pong, study stations, crafts, and much more. Transportation is also offered to the center after each full day of school.

According to Teen Center Director Bonnie Davidson, “The move to our current location has allowed us room for expansion, both physically and financially. It has proven to be a real blessing! We cannot thank the community enough; they have always gone over and above to help support any need we’ve ever had!”

The center is open during the school year Monday through Friday from 2:30-5:30 pm (following full days of school) and there is no cost to participate. Students who live in Stockbridge, including those from other school districts and homeschooled youth, are welcome to attend.

They must be registered with the Teen Center before attending. The center follows the Stockbridge Community Schools calendar and weather policy so if school is canceled or there is an off-day or half-day, the center is closed. The center also partners with other local groups like SRSLY Stockbridge to host special events during the summer, such as the Splash Bash. To stay connected with what’s happening at the center, join the Stockbridge Teen Center Facebook page.

How can people help? Stockbridge Teen Center is always looking for volunteers! The Teen Center could use 3-4 more people to help fill the schedule so please consider

helping weekly, biweekly, or whenever your schedule allows it! If interested you can, contact Bonnie Davidson at teencenter@c3stockbridge.org.