Youth Department

Overview

The Evergreen Park Youth Department was founded on the belief that youth, when given the opportunity, will make responsible choices and valuable contributions to the community. Our goal is to develop and implement a diverse program of activities that will offer the youths in grade 5 through high school a wide range of positive developmental activities, such as:

Employment Referral Services

Refers teens to residents in need of workers and businesses seeking employees.

Chores

Teens available for raking leaves, cutting grass, snow shoveling and lighter odd jobs for Evergreen Park residents. Please keep in mind that our youths are elementary school kids and will not be permitted to move heavy objects; nor can they be expected to do more advanced projects that should be done by professionals (window washing, moving furniture, etc.) For this, you may want to check the Evergreen Park Courier and look for a professional handyman. That being said, please call (708) 229-3377 to explain the nature of service that you are requesting.

Community Service

Teens available to help many service clubs and charitable organizations. The Youth Commission's Annual Coat Drive will again run from October 1 through November 30. You may drop off any new or clean used coat to the Community Center.

Drop-in Center

3450 West 97th Street, room 105, is open Tuesday through Friday from 3pm - 6pm, as well as Saturday mornings from 9am to Noon. Gameroom includes a game room with arcade games, Wii, Xbox 360, Playstation 4, Xbox1, air hockey, and foosball. The drop-in center also has ping pong, two pool tables, a karaoke stereo system with CD player, and 4 big screen televisions. Refreshments are available for purchase!

Special Events

  • Bingo Night
  • Game Night
  • Field Trips
  • Haunted Hayrides
  • Bowling
  • Sky Zone
  • Dodge Ball Tournaments
  • And MORE TO COME!

Open Gym Times at the Activity Center

  • 3220 West 98th Street for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
  • Fee of $5
  • Fridays 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, from October through May

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