Aitkin Youth Center

Aitkin Youth Center (AYC) is a newly established youth center providing an inclusive and safe space for teens to hang out with their peers. In the first eleven months, 165 teens have enrolled and walked through our doors. AYC is free to 6-12 graders and welcomes youth from all communities. 

Open hours are 3:30-7:30pm, twice a week. During the school year the days are Thursday and Friday, summer days switch to Tuesday and Thursday. 

Here are some of the programs/activities that are offered at AYC:

• Hot meal each night
• Snacks, beverages and meals 'to-go' each night
• Open Gym (basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, football, floor hockey, pickleball, soccer)
• Foosball 
• Ping Pong Table
• Painting and craft stations
• Art/Drawing Classes
• Healthy Chats Sessions
• Cooking/Baking skills
• Volunteerism
• Youth Leadership Meetings
• Sports tourneys
• Community resource table (all free! clothing, personal care products, backpacks, and resources)
• Puzzles, board games, & cards

Our Mission: The Aitkin Youth Center strives to create a nurturing and consistent atmosphere while simultaneously promoting the growth and development of our community’s younger generation by encouraging them to make positive life decisions.to achieve great things, and we are committed to helping them reach their goals.