Announcing Summer Programs
Posted on Apr 7 2026 by Summer Lecas
Our Summer Program Magazine will be released here on our website on Friday, May 1st. Printed copies will be available during our Friday Night Live event and inside our Orland Park and Frankfort thrift stores.
STUDENT PROGRAMS
This summer, we have over 120+ FREE student programs scheduled to take place in June, July and August. Programs range from culinary programs, art programs, music programs, hangout programs and more. All students must sign-up in advance for afterschool programs. Online sign-up for programs begins Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. on our website. Some programs may fill up quickly, however, we always encourage students to still sign up for the waiting list as cancellations do occur and we work to contact those on the waitlist to fill the program to capacity.
FRIDAY NIGHTS
Students are invited to join us every other Friday night from 7:30-10:30pm throughout the summer. Enjoy fun games, live music or karaoke, themed nights, open art studios, and FREE food samples from your favorite local restaurants and shops. Doors open at 7:30pm. Friday Nights are FREE with a Bridge student membership. Want to bring a friend? Have them apply for a FREE student membership in advance on our website (it takes less than 5 minutes)!
THRIFTASTIC JOB READINESS PROGRAM
For students wanting to gain work experience in a thriving retail environment we encourage you to apply to our Thriftastic Job Readiness Program. Available for students in 7th-12th grade, our customized Thriftastic Job Readiness program will help students build their resume and gain valuable skills for their future. To apply before the deadline and learn more, visit our Thriftastic Job Readiness program page.
STUDENT COMMUNITY SERVICE
Every year we help hundreds of local students earn community service at our thrift stores in Orland Park and Frankfort. Not only will students show their heart of service but their service helps fund the free students programs and events at The Bridge Teen Center. To learn more and schedule service visit our Student Community Service page.
NEW STUDENTS WELCOME
Student membership is FREE to teens who will be in 7th - 12th grade in the fall. Not a member? Apply for a FREE membership by completing a Student Membership Application. After your application has been submitted, we encourage new students and their families to schedule a 30 minute family tour. Family tours are not required but can be scheduled by sending an email to [email protected]. Learn more about May Membership Month.