The Lynn Teen Center will be reopening this fall at a new LEAP location offsite that will be designed to provide a comfortable, welcoming teen-friendly space for socializing, academic support, career and college services, and field trips. A light meal and transportation will be provided for free.
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
- Fall Session: Monday, September 23 - Thursday, December 19th (not including holidays or school vacation breaks)
- Days: Monday-Thursday Time: 3-7PM (opens at 12:30 on 1/2 days)
- Location: 17 Columbia St, Swampscott MA
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 Sarelle Creesy: screesy@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 (Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM, etc)
- Free Field Trips
- Career workshops, guest speakers, and field trips
- Friendly staff of community partners, volunteers, and LEAP employees
- Transportation available to students who live more than 1 mile from the Teen Center and have no other way of getting to program
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 jcastillo@leap4ed.org
Ivana Buenopeña
Teen Center Manager
For more information, contact Ivana Buenopeña using any method below:
Google Voice
Email ibuenopena@leap4ed.org
