Our Mission is to create Teen-Led, Teen-Driven™ centers focused on empowering the youth of today to become the confident, impassioned, resilient leaders of tomorrow.
Our Teen Initiate program is an innovative Teen-Led Teen-Driven™ (TLTD) program that provides local teens with support and a space to innovate and lead while empowering younger teens and tweens in the process.
We Need You!
Alive needs adult volunteers to mentor and hang out with our teens after school.
We need YOUR help in keeping a safe place for the youth of Naperville.
We’re doing incredible things!
LOCATIONS
TEEN LED PROGRAMS
TUTORING SESSIONS
MENTORING HOURS
TEENS IMPACTED
TOTAL TEEN VISITS
ALIVE Locations
ALIVE Naperville
In-person Drop-in
Monday – Friday
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
630.778.6093
ALIVE Aurora
(Inside Community Christian Church)
In-person Drop-in
Monday & Wednesday 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
630.332.3186
ALIVE Hanover Park
(Inside the Greenbrook Tanglewood Community Center)
In-person Drop-in
Tuesday & Thursday 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
ALIVE Centers for Teens: What it’s all about
Our Mission
Our mission statement was written by our teens and is the voice and heart which drives the center:
Our Mission is to create Teen-Led, Teen-Driven™ centers focused on empowering the youth of today to become the confident, impassioned, resilient leaders of tomorrow.
What Happens at the ALIVE Centers?
Teen Center
The ALIVE Centers serves all youth in grades 6th – 12th who are interested in connecting with what makes them come alive!
Programs that focus on health, well-being, and building a stronger sense of community include free after-school drop-in activities, mentoring, tutoring (grades K-12 welcome), clubs, life skills classes, leadership opportunities, study lounge, teen-only events, empowerment programs and volunteer and job opportunities.
Teen Led Programs
Teen Initiate is an innovative, Teen-Led, Teen-Driven™ (TLTD) program that provides teens with support and space to innovate and lead while empowering them in the process.
Teen Initiate programs consist of Junior High Mentoring, Girl Empowerment Club, S.T.E.M. Exploration Club, Robotics and S.T.E.M. groups, Tutoring by The Merry Tutor, Excel Service Club, Media Team, ALIVE with Pride and more!
Signature Events
There is always something going on at ALIVE Centers! From our tutoring and club meetings, to a variety of activities for teens with all interests, you won’t want to miss what’s coming at ALIVE!
Throughout the year we host several signature events, including our Mardi Gras Fundraiser, S.T.E.M. Exploration Event, Back-To-School Event, Friendsgiving and more! Check back often to learn about our next major event, and visit our calendar for events happening every day!
Space Rentals
Are you looking for a unique rental space that has it all? Host your special event at the ALIVE Center in Naperville. Completely customizable options to meet your needs. Have an idea?
Connect with us and we can make it happen! We’ve hosted a variety of special events, including Birthday parties, Showers, Scouting events, Exercise groups, Meetups, Classes/workshops, and many more!
