Big News for Aurora Teens & Families!

We’re thrilled to kick off the new year with an exciting announcement for the Aurora community: Alive Aurora is now open five days a week! Starting January 2025, Alive Aurora will welcome teens Monday through Friday, from 3:00–7:00 pm, giving students more opportunities than ever to connect, unwind, and thrive in a safe, teen-led space after school.

But that’s not all.

Thanks to the generous support of Dunham Foundation, we’re excited to now offer direct after-school transportation from:

• Washington Middle School

• Jefferson Middle School

This new transportation option removes a major barrier for families and makes it even easier for teens to access Alive’s free, supportive programming right after the school day ends. At Alive Aurora, teens find more than just a place to hang out—they find belonging, leadership opportunities, academic support, and positive relationships with peers and trusted adults. Expanding our hours and adding transportation means more teens can participate, more consistently, in a space designed just for them.

Transportation spots are limited and expected to fill quickly.

If you have a student attending Washington Middle School or Jefferson Middle School, we encourage you to complete our interest form as soon as possible. Our team will follow up with next steps.

👉 Interest Form:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfmX…/viewform…

We can’t wait to welcome more Aurora teens into our space and continue building a community where every young person feels seen, supported, and inspired to come alive. 

Alive Teen Center – Aurora 406 W Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506