FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alive Center Offers Affordable Teen-Led Summer Programs Focused on Leadership, Mental Health, STEM, and Creativity
This summer, Alive Center is excited to offer its ATI (Alive Teen Initiative) Summer Programs, a unique lineup of Teen-Led, Teen-Driven™ experiences designed to help youth explore their passions, build confidence, and connect with peers in a safe and supportive environment.
Created by teens and led by teens, the ATI Summer Programs offer a wide range of affordable and accessible opportunities for students in grades 3–12. Programs focus on leadership development, preventative mental health, STEM and AI exploration, creativity, self-expression, and life skills, while giving teens meaningful opportunities to lead and make an impact.
This year’s lineup includes programs such as Interactive Machine Learning, Teen-Led Career Fair, Hands Up ASL, Women Crossing Boundaries, Alive with Pride, Future Millionaires, Dungeons & Dragons, AstroThink, Code for Kids, Crafting Future Physicians, Brain Training Games, Summer Show Choir, and Tranquil Teens, which focuses on mental health awareness through games, conversation, and interactive activities.
Many programs are completely free, while others are offered at a low-cost $25 registration fee to ensure accessibility for families.
“At Alive, we believe every teen deserves opportunities to discover who they are, build meaningful relationships, and develop confidence in their abilities,” said Executive Director Amanda McMillen.“These programs are intentionally designed to be engaging, welcoming, and empowering, while also providing preventative mental health support through connection, belonging, and leadership.”
Alive Center’s Teen-Led, Teen-Driven™ model empowers teens to take an active role in shaping programs and experiences for their peers. By centering youth voice and leadership, Summer Programs create an environment where young people feel seen, valued, and inspired to grow.
Programs begin in June and run throughout the summer. Registration is now open.
For more information or to register, visit alivecenter.org
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About Alive Center
Alive Center is a nonprofit organization creating Teen-Led, Teen-Driven™ centers focused on empowering the youth of today to become the confident, impassioned, resilient leaders of tomorrow. Through free Drop-In services, leadership opportunities, mentoring, tutoring, and innovative programming, Alive provides preventative mental health support and safe spaces where teens can belong and thrive.