by Kandice | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog
Recently, Alive’s mission came full circle as members of our Alive Link Alumni Group (comprised of past teen leads) returned to inspire and guide the next generation of leaders during a powerful panel discussion titled “Ready, Set, College!” Presented exclusively to...
by Kandice | Aug 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
ALIVE TEEN INITIATIVE PROGRAMS ARE BACK FOR FALL! At Alive, we believe teens aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow, they’re the leaders of today. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that Alive Teen Initiative (ATI) Programs are BACK! Our Teen-Led, Teen-Driven™ philosophy...
by Kandice | Aug 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s hard to believe Alive has been open for 10 years. From one small space to three growing centers (and more to come), we’ve welcomed over 8,000 unique teens and counted 85,000+ visits. We’ve seen confidence build, friendships form, and lives transformed. As we...
by Kandice | May 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
This summer, the Amatones Choir Camp is offering a unique, teen-led opportunity for youth ages 8–15 in DuPage County to grow not just as musicians—but as confident, collaborative, and expressive individuals. Hosted at the Alive Center and powered by a grant from the...
by Kandice | Apr 1, 2025 | Blog
Written by: Amanda McMillen, LCSW, with support by AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here, shaping how our children learn, play, and interact with the digital world. AI is becoming an integral part of everyday life, from AI-powered...
