The Teen Center offers free after-school and summer programs for students in grades 9-12 primarily from Lynn but also other surrounding communities. Our Teen Center is a fun, safe space (with daily meals, Wifi and computers to use), where students can fit in, make new friends, get homework help, and participate in fun activities and programs, while working towards the future they want.
Check out our calendar of events here and be sure to sign up for enrichment labs and speakers coming to the Teen Center soon.
Check out our calendar of events here and be sure to sign up for enrichment labs and speakers coming to the Teen Center soon.
Program Goals
- Explore Your Interests - try new activities, explore career interests, and invest time in what you’re passionate about
- Engage with the Community - meet new people, build relationships, discover your own city through field trips, and volunteer
- Grow and Improve - keep up with your schoolwork, set goals you care about and start to pursue them
Program Schedule
- Days: Monday-Thursday Time: 3:30-6:30PM
- Location: 17 Columbia St, Swampscott MA
Mondays:
- Tutoring in English Language Arts (4-6PM)
Tuesdays:
- Homework Help (3:30-4:45PM)
- Enrichment Labs (5-6:30PM)
Wednesdays:
- Tutoring in English, History, or Science (3-6PM)
- Rotating Guest Speakers (5-6:30PM)
Thursdays:
- Homework help (3:30-4:45PM)
- Drop-In Activities with Staff (5-6:30PM)
- Sisters for Success (5-6:30PM)
Program Design
Career & Education Pathways
Career & Education Pathways ensures that all LEAP high school students receive guidance in their postsecondary and career development through comprehensive, explorational, and immersive activities and experiences. HS seniors benefit from comprehensive support on all components of their post-secondary applications including essays, resumes, FAFSA, scholarships, and deadline management. For more information, contact Lara São Pedro: lsaopedro@leap4ed.org
Program priorities also include:
- Homework Help & Tutoring
- Career Exploration
- Job Opportunities and Readiness
- Skill Building
- Improving English Language Skills
- Exploring post-secondary pathways that aren’t college
Additional Benefits
Benefits of participating in our programs include:
- Free daily snacks and a meal
- Fun activities like art projects, board games and tech projects
- Free tutoring and a place to do homework
- Special career workshops, events, field trips, and activities
- Friendly staff of community partners, volunteers, and LEAP employees
- Post-secondary advising available after program completion
- Transportation assistance may be available to students who live more than 1 mile from the Teen Center and have no other way of getting to program
- District COVID safety protocols in place
Student Eligibility
Open to any local students, with priority given to students who attended LEAP's Dream MORE middle school program and currently attend Lynn English High School, students from economically disadvantaged households, English learners, and first-generation-to-college students.
Jhayr Castillo
Program Coordinator
For more program information, contact Jhayr Castillo using any method below:
Google Voice 617-863-7315
Email Lynnteencenter@leap4ed.org
Ivana Buenopeña
Teen Center Manager
For more information, contact Ivana Buenopeña using any method below:
Google Voice
Email ibuenopena@leap4ed.org
