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...
by Kandice | Feb 26, 2025 | Blog
Written by: Lisa Konick, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist February 21, 2025 Social media is deeply embedded in the lives of today’s teens, influencing their social interactions, self-image, and even mental health. It serves as a space for self-expression,...
