The Center Youth Programs

We built something just for our teens this summer — and it's completely FREE.

Introducing OFF THE CLOCK 2026 🕐✨
Teen Summer Hangout Series at South Side Help Center

This is a safe space for young people ages 14–19 to kick back, make friends, and have a real summer. Every week is something different:

🎮 Gaming Tournaments | 🎤 Karaoke Battles | 🎬 Movie Nights
🏀 Sports & Recreation | 🎨 Arts & Crafts | 🎧 Music & Chill | 🍕 Food & Fun

No pressure. No boring lectures. Just your community showing up for you.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
🗓️ June 23 – August 13, 2026
📍 10420 S. Halsted | Chicago, IL 60628

Tag a teen in your life who needs to know about this! 👇
Spaces are limited — scan the flyer or visit southsidehelp.org/youthprograms to sign up.

South Side Help Center Youth programs is bringing 9 weeks of real trips, real skills, and real fun to rising 6th–8th graders. Swipe through to see everything we have lined up 👉

From STEM projects and digital skills to Fear Factor Day, Deep River Waterpark, and the Chicago Architecture Center — every week is packed. Every day has a purpose.

We take care of breakfast, lunch, and snack too. ✅

Summer hit different when it's built for YOU. The trips? Teen-picked. The workshops? Teen-led. The summer? This is the summer they'll actually want to talk about when school starts back.

✅ Membership is FREE — trips are the only fee.
✅ Members also unlock year-round programming at The Center, so the connection doesn't stop when summer ends.

📅 June 15 – August 14
🕘 Monday–Thursday, 9AM–5PM
📍 10420 S. Halsted, Chicago IL 60628

⚠️ Spots are limited — register today!
🔗 www.southsidehelp.org/youthprograms
📞 773-701-4241

Come on out and support our peace run and walk next Saturday along the 103rd street corridor from Corliss High School to Julian High School.

🌱 Today was a good day.

Our teens got their hands in the soil and started seedlings learning that growth takes time, patience, and care.

Just like them.

We’re creating spaces where young people can grow, try new things, and see what’s possible.

Because when you plant the right seeds, growth is inevitable.

Teens, Check out the Teen Bash presented by My CHI. My Future. The event will feature:

Special musical performances, including DJs
Free pizza and snacks
Airbrush Tattoos
Activations and activities
Exclusive merch, including screen printed t-shirts and bags
Video Games
Skateboarding
Air Hockey
Giveaways, including tickets to Lollapalooza!
A resource expo featuring summer job applications from 12-2PM
And much much more!

Don't miss out on the ultimate Teen Bash! This event is for Chicago youth residents ages 13-19.

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teen-bash-2026-presented-by-my-chi-my-future-tickets-1982293098018?aff=oddtdtcreator

Great turnout today at the Youth Opportunity Fair hosted by Senator Robin Kelly. We are looking forward to seeing some of you that we met today!

Stop by Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s Youth Opportunities Fair TOMORROW!

Whether you're looking for a summer job, a cool internship, or a way to give back to the community, we want to meet you. There will be opportunities for students of all ages (K-12 and College!).

📍 Where: Hillcrest High School (17401 S. Pulaski Rd.)
🗓️ When: Saturday, March 14th | 11 AM - 2 PM
🔗 Register: bit.ly/IL02-YOF

Stop by our booth and say hi!

Read Black Stories.
Talk Real Life.
Build Community.
Snacks • Chill Vibes • Real Conversations

Young Black & Lit is a space for teens and young adults to connect through books, culture, and honest conversations.

The Blackwoods follows a famous Black family navigating fame, legacy, secrets, and identity as the next generation struggles to define who they are beyond the spotlight.

Borrow The Blackwoods instantly with a Chicago Public Library card instantly with a library card on:
• Libby
• Hoopla

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY
The Center is closing applications for youth internships that build leadership, confidence, and community engagement skills. We’re looking for teens & young adults who want to:
• Lead the vibe
• Hold space
• Create community
• Be heard
📲 Apply via QR code before Feb 26