The Goodman Community Center offers programs for middle school youth designed to enhance their success at school, at home and in the community. We offer opportunities for exercise, relaxation, study and community service. We're proud of our special facilities for girls and boys in middle school, located within the Lussier Teen Center.
For more recreational activities for middle school youth, check out the MSCR classes offered at the Goodman Community Center.
O'Keeffe Youth Resource Center (YRC)
This collaborative program between the Goodman Community Center and the Madison School Community Recreation Department (MSCR) offers afterschool activities for O'Keeffe Middle School students both at the school and at the Center.
Days: Weekdays after school
Times: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Contact: O'Keeffe Middle School, 204.6863, or Arthur Morgan, YRC Coordinator
Email: arthur@goodmancenter.org
Phone: 241.1574 x274 or 279.1522
Girls Inc
Afterschool programming for middle school girls. Includes recreational, educational, health and fitness, community service and leadership opportunities. www.girlsinc.com
Days/times: Weekdays after school
Fee: None
Registration required: Yes
Contact: Adrian Adekola, Girls Inc. Coordinator
Email: adrian@goodmancenter.org
Phone: 241.1574 x243
Middle School Boys Group
Afterschool programming for middle school boys. Includes recreational, educational, health and fitness, community service and leadership opportunities.
Day: Mondays and Wednesdays, plus two weekend activities a month.
Times: 6:00-8:00pm
Fee: None
Registration required: Yes
Contact: Marcus Stanford, Middle School Boy's Coordinator
Email: marcus@goodmancenter.org
Phone: 241.1574 x284
Middle School Drop-in Recreation
Come hang out with friends and play basketball, volleyball and a host of other recreational activities during this open gym time for middle school youth.
Day: Monday
Times: 3:30-5:30pm
Fee: None
Registration required: No
Contact: Tyrone Cratic, Athletic Director
Email:tyrone@goodmancenter.org
Phone: 241.1574 x270
Middle School Social
Hosted by the Lussier Teen Center, Music, games and food are available. Middle school ID required.
Day: Second Friday of each month
Times: 6:30-9:00pm
Age requirements: O'Keeffe and Sherman students welcome
Fee: $3 per student, and includes a hot dog and popcorn and $1 worth of tokens for our pool, darts or air hockey games
Registration required: No, but parents must complete an emergency contact form before a child can attend.
Contact: Colleen Hayes, YRC Coordinator
Email:colleen@goodmancenter.org
Phone: 241.1574 x260
Eighth Graders > Do you dream of going to college?
In January of 2006, Governor Jim Doyle introduced this thing called "The Wisconsin Covenant," a program created to inspire you to plan for a successful high-school career that set you up to be successful in college, too. As an eighth grader in Wisconsin, you are invited to sign the Wisconsin Covenant Pledge, a promise that you will do these things:
1> Earn a high-school diploma.
2> Maintain at least a "B" average in high school.
3> Complete the classes they need to prepare them for higher education.
4> Demonstrate good citizenship and participate in their community.
5> Apply for state and federal financial aid in a timely manner.
6> Take the necessary steps to gain admission to a University of Wisconsin System institution, a Wisconsin Technical College, and/or a Wisconsin private college or university.
When you meet these goals and keep the pledge, you will be recognized as a Wisconsin Covenant Scholar, earn a place within our partnered systems of higher education, and receive a financial aid package based on your family's financial need that will help make college affordable for you.
This unique partnership represents the support of the State, our K-12 schools, public and private university and technical college systems, and the community all working together to help students do their best.
If you want more information about this program, contact Meme Kintner, Middle and High School Program Coordinator, at meme@goodmancenter.org or 241.1574 x229.
For the current schedule of middle school youth programs, check out the activities calendar.
For more information about the Center's programs for middle school children, contact Colleen Hayes, YRC Coordinator, colleen@goodmancenter.org or 241.1574 x260, Marcus Standford, Middle School Boy's Coordinator, marcus@goodmancenter.org or 241.1574 x284 or Tyrone Cratic, Athletic Director, tyrone@goodmancenter.org or 241.1574 x270.
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