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THE CLUB

The Club Teen Center, in collaboration with the Portage School of Leaders, is now open to serve youth ages 13 - 18 across our county. The Club places special emphasis on workforce development and career exploration. Programming collaborates with local industry and businesses, providing mentorship and job opportunities, empowering teenagers with practical skills and exposure to diverse career pathways. 

Emotional needs of the teens is a top priority, which is why the Club offers an on-staff therapist, ensuring a nurturing space for emotional growth. The Teen Emotional Well-Being Program offers a Restorative space, "Time 2 Talk" Drop-in Consultations, Wellness Workshops, and Individual Therapy & Referrals to outside providers. 

The Club aims to provide a safe place during non-traditional hours. During the week, The Club will be open until 9 pm, ensuring that teens have a supportive environment and a sense of community after the typical academic day. 

Address

306 W. Marion St.

South Bend, IN

46601

Hours

Start date: August 7, 2024

Monday - Friday

3:30 - 9 PM

Enrollment

Closed for the 2024-2025 school year.

Stay tuned for summer registration!

Makerspace

The Club is home to a Future Lab, a dynamic and interdisciplinary space, fostering innovation and collaboration across various fields and giving kids real access to state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and a diverse range of career pathways, including engineering, computer science, precision machining, welding technology, healthcare and entrepreneurship.

MEET THE TEAM!

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Cedric Joseph-Pauline

"The Club" Club Director

Direct Contact Information:

cpauline@bgcnic.org

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Lucinda Reese

MakerSpace Program Coordinator

Direct Contact Information:

lreese@bgcnic.org

Lucinda, as our STEM Coordinator and MakerSpace Manager, will coordinate and facilitate engaging hands-on STEM activities and projects within the MakerSpace environment at The Club. She will also collaborate with educators, community partners, and Club staff to incorporate STEM activities into our broader Club programming.

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