The Bridge Teen Center Offers Free Afterschool Programs for Teens

ORLAND PARK, IL – Online sign-up is now open for The Bridge Teen Center’s afterschool programs for teens in 7th through 12th grade for the Fall/Winter semester (August – December). All 100+ afterschool programs are offered FREE OF CHARGE and are holistically designed around the interests and needs of suburban teens.

This semester’s programs include Intro to Computer Programming, Beginning Piano, Fall Espresso Drinks, Motorcycle Basics and much more. Many local Orland Park businesses and organizations will be volunteering their time to lead programs. This semester will include community program volunteers from Cooper’s Hawk, Evefit, Trader Joe’s, Rockler Woodworking, and more. Programs will be held after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

On Friday nights, The Bridge Teen Center hosts their weekly Friday Night Live events from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Every Friday night has a fun-filled theme. From karaoke nights and live music from bands and musicians both near and far, there is always Friday night entertainment at The Bridge. Plus, delicious free food is always provided to teens from local restaurants.

"The Bridge is open year-round and offers some amazing opportunities for students and families throughout the school year," said Priscilla Steinmetz, Founder of The Bridge Teen Center. "Whether a student is looking for tutoring in a specific subject, amazing after school experiences, or a place to hang out with 150+ of their peers on a Friday night, we're ready to provide our students with many unique opportunities this school year."

Afterschool programs and Friday Nights are free to teens in 7th through 12th grade. The Bridge Teen Center is located at 15555 S. 71st Court in Orland Park, Illinois. There are no residency restrictions to join The Bridge. To become a member, one must complete a Student Membership Application online at thebridgeteencenter.org. Once completed and approved by Bridge staff, students will be able to sign up online for afterschool programs. See a complete listing of after school programs and Friday Night Live events at thebridgeteencenter.org.

The Bridge Teen Center is a nationally-recognized nonprofit community center that was designed around the needs and interests of teens in the suburbs. The Bridge provides free holistically-designed afterschool programming and a safe environment for Friday night entertainment. Monthly programs that help parents navigate through the teenage years are also offered. To date, over 8,000+ unique students from 128 different communities have been served by The Bridge. The Bridge is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is funded by individuals, businesses, and foundations in the community. For more information about The Bridge Teen Center, visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org or call 708.532.0500.

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