Our Mission is to create Teen-Led, Teen-Driven™ centers focused on empowering the youth of today to become the confident, impassioned, resilient leaders of tomorrow.
Our Teen Initiate program is an innovative Teen-Led Teen-Driven™ (TLTD) program that provides local teens with support and a space to innovate and lead while empowering younger teens and tweens in the process.
We Need You!
Alive needs adult volunteers to mentor and hang out with our teens after school.
We need YOUR help in keeping a safe place for the youth of Naperville.
Our Mission
Our mission statement was written by our teens and is the voice and heart which drives the center:
Our Mission is to create Teen-Led, Teen-Driven™ centers focused on empowering the youth of today to become confident, impassioned, resilient leaders of tomorrow.
ALIVE Centers for Teens: What it’s all about
ALIVE Center Drop-In Locations
ALIVE Naperville
500 W Fifth Avenue
Naperville, IL 60563
After-School Drop-In
Monday – Friday
3:00 – 7:00 pm
Free Tutoring
Every Wednesday & Thursday
4:00 – 6:00 pm
ALIVE Aurora
(inside New England Congregational Church)
406 W Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506
After-School Drop-In
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
3:00 – 7:00 pm
ALIVE Hanover Park
(inside the Greenbrook Tanglewood Community Center)
1211 Catalina Drive
Hanover Park, IL 60133
After-School Drop-In
Tuesday & Thursday
2:30 – 6:00 pm
Free Tutoring
Every Wednesday
2:00 – 6:00 pm
We’re doing incredible things!
LOCATIONS
TEEN LED PROGRAMS
TUTORING SESSIONS
MENTORING HOURS
TEENS IMPACTED
TOTAL TEEN VISITS
What Happens at the ALIVE Teen Centers?
Teen Center
The ALIVE Centers serves all youth in grades 5th – 12th who are interested in connecting with what makes them come alive!
Programs that focus on health, well-being, and building a stronger sense of community include free after-school drop-in activities, mentoring, tutoring (grades K-12 welcome), clubs, life skills classes, leadership opportunities, study lounge, teen-only events, empowerment programs and volunteer and job opportunities.
Teen Initiate is an innovative, Teen-Led, Teen-Driven™ (TLTD) program that provides teens with support and space to innovate and lead while empowering them in the process.
Teen Initiate programs consist of Junior High Mentoring, Girl Empowerment Club, S.T.E.M. Exploration Club, Robotics and S.T.E.M. groups, Tutoring by The Merry Tutor, Excel Service Club, Media Team, ALIVE with Pride and more!
Signature Events
There is always something going on at ALIVE Centers! From our tutoring and club meetings, to a variety of activities for teens with all interests, you won’t want to miss what’s coming at ALIVE!
Throughout the year we host several signature events, including our Mardi Gras Fundraiser, S.T.E.M. Exploration Event, Back-To-School Event, Friendsgiving and more! Check back often to learn about our next major event, and visit our calendar for events happening every day!