The Bridge Teen Center

Events

Cardio Jam

Tuesdays, May 1 thru May 22, 4:30-5:30pm

Get outside and enjoy the fresh air with cardio jam involving a variety of outdoor activities. Incorporating exercise in small ways can help us feel good and stay healthy. Students will engage in kick ball, obstacle courses and many other outdoor games fit for every fitness level. Come join Jim Hughes and discover fun ways to a happier, healthier you. Please dress appropriately: athletic shoes and workout clothing (no short shorts or half shirts, classes are co-ed).

Out of respect to our volunteers, please be sure you can attend the programs you sign up for. If you need to cancel, 48 hours notice is required so those on our waiting lists can be notified. …More

Events Calendar

About

The Bridge Teen Center is an innovative grassroots nonprofit community center that was designed around the interests and needs of the average suburban teen. We are located in Orland Park and we serve teens and families all over the Chicago Southland and NW Indiana area. Our mission is to provide free programs during after-school and unsupervised hours where students can develop mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually in a safe environment. Our programs are designed with purpose, and are offered in five different program buckets:

Everyday Life
Community Connections
Educational Support
Mind/Body
Expressive Arts

The Bridge Teen Center exists to serve students between the ages of 13-18 (7th-12th grades), and also provides monthly programming for help parents navigate through the teenage years. In keeping with our mission to be a safe place for young people, The Bridge is managed by experienced professionals who are supported by well-trained and pre-screened adult volunteers. For the safety of our students, The Bridge adheres to a very strict "teens only" policy.

The Bridge is supported by generous donors and committed volunteers in the community. Currently, we are located in a 5,000 square foot “storefront” location at 15555 S. 71st Court in Orland Park. Our facility was built almost entirely through donated materials and volunteer labor. The Bridge is open for students Tuesdays-Thursdays in the afternoon, and on Friday nights. On most Friday nights, live music is offered in "The Garage", The Bridge Teen Center's official music venue. For more information about our free programs and events for teens, check the calendar on this website.

Downloads:

Introductory Brochure (PDF)
Outlines some of the more serious issues teens are facing in the suburbs.

Community Card (PDF)
Postcard summarizing Bridge mission and five program “buckets.”

Student Membership Application (PDF)
Every student needs a student membership application on file.