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The Goodman Community Center offers programs for middle and high 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's LOFT
THE LOFT FALL PROGRAMMING
The Lussier Loft Program is an enrollment program, offered free of charge to youth and families looking for fun, exercise, exposure to new things, quality staff and facilities, and help with homework. We will be facilitating transportation from O'Keeffe, Sennett and Whitehorse Middle Schools, to our after school program.
We have put a lot of energy into making this a fun, engaging, and supportive after school option to help guide young people through these challenging years. We would love to have your youth with us this school year, in a structured and supportive environment.
This structured program will offer all opportunities free of charge:
>> Academic Assistance - Study Hall, tutoring, ALEKS online math courses, reading support, and partnerships with day school staff to ensure missing assignments and all other responsibilities are being met.
>> Enrichment MEDIAWORKS, field trips, Young DJs, art, sports, gardening, photography, etc.
>> Gender-Specific Groups Girls Inc. & Boys Group are grade level-specific groups doing trips in community, Outdoor Ed., community service, University trips, and MERIT pregnancy prevention.
Fall Drop-in >> Saturdays from 1-5 pmMiddle School Social
Hosted by the Lussier Teen Center, Music, games and food are available. Middle school ID required.
Day: Second Friday of each month during the school year
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: Tyrone Cratic
Email: tyrone@goodmancenter.org
Phone: 241.1574 x270
Music in the Loft!
The Loft inside the Lussier Teen Center offers a drug- and alcohol-free safe entertainment zone for youth ages 13-19. The Loft is equipped with state-of-the-art sound equipment, stage, dance floor, concession stand and game room. Call the Lussier Teen Center at 241.1574 x244 for information.
Local musicians and traveling bands bring their talents to the Loft stage on some Friday and Saturday nights. Visit theloftmadison.org for upcoming band schedules and admission prices.
Private Events
Are you planning a special birthday party, a celebration or just want to have a great event for teens in a welcoming, safe environment? The Loft is available for your private event. You'll find more information on facilities use here.
Would you like to volunteer with our programs for high school youth? Find out more about volunteering with the Goodman Community Center.
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 Eric Hartwig, The LOFT Manager, eric@goodmancenter.org or 241.1574 x244.
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