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Division
of Youth Services
1830 Green Bay Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: 847-433-3090
Fax: 847-432-7712
Email Youth Services
The Firehouse Youth Center
Hours:
During the School Year:
Monday – Friday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Days Off of School Hours
The Firehouse is only open on Days off of School for those enrolled in the program for that day.
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Staff Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Firehouse will be closed
May 31, 2010 (Memorial Day)
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Upcoming Trips at
The Firehouse Youth Center
Call (847) 433-3090 for more information and to register
Escape to Illinois’ largest indoor water resort. Inside the waterpark enjoy body and raft waterslides, a lazy river, a dip-in theater and more. It is always sunny and 84 degrees at Key Lime Cove! Lunch and transportation is included in the fee.
Enjoy an evening of fun and excitement at Medieval Times in Schaumburg with The Firehouse. This afternoon begins with an exciting show of jousting and continues while a four-course meal is served to you.
If you are around town this Spring Break, experience some of Chicagoland’s greatest attractions. Lunch is included all five days; space is limited and pre-registration is required.Enjoy trips to: ESPN Zone, Enchanted Castle, Dave & Busters, Rinkside Sports, and Odyssey Fun World
Unlimited use of the latest arcade games and virtual reality equipment for two hours are the highlights of this popular trip to Gameworks. Lunch and transportation is included in the fee.
Spend the evening bowling and playing bocce at Pinstripes. Enjoy a pizza dinner and then team up with your friends to test your skills at these two fun sports. Dinner and transportation is included, departing promptly at 6:00 pm.
Division of Youth Services
What is now the City of Highland Park’s Division of Youth Services was
created by the City in 1973, primarily through the efforts of a few young people
and community-minded adults. This youth organization originally operated under
the name, Highland Park Youth Committee. In 1986, the organization’s name
was changed to Youth Services to better reflect the diversity of services being
offered. Thanks to the continued support of the City Council, the community,
and Highland Park youth, these programs continue to flourish.
New Member Letter
The Spring/Summer Firehouse News Is Out!
It is jam packed with excitement. If you are not sure what to do
on days off of school or when school lets out, then The
Firehouse is
the place for you! Hope to see you soon.
Mission Statement
- Assist in the social, recreational and emotional development
of Highland Park's preteen and teenage populations as they mature
into adulthood.
- Meet the current needs of Highland Park’s youth and their
parents through diverse programming and coordination with other
youth-serving organizations.
- Build on each child’s strengths through positive professional
interactions, encouragement, support, and growth opportunities
in a safe, supervised setting.
- Provide an environment in which healthy lifestyles, hope, and
opportunity are encouraged.
Population Served
All programs are available to students in grades six through eigth grade who are
Highland Park residents or who attend Highland Park schools. All volunteer opportunities and the H.I.R.E. Job referral program serves those in grades six through twelve. Special workshops
and programs pertaining to parenting and other issues affecting area youth
are periodically offered to adults residing within the community.
Facility
The Division of Youth Services is housed at The Firehouse, a renovated
Highland Park fire station located at 1830 Green Bay Road, just east of Sunset
Park. This multipurpose facility includes a fully-equipped activity center,
study room, counseling area, meeting room, and staff offices.
After
School Transportation From All Three Middle Schools
Parents may pick up their child from The Firehouse anytime
before
closing at 6:00 pm.
Limited space is available. Pre-registration is required.
Second Semester transportation dates: January 8th -
June 11th
1 Day/Week: $35/Semester
2 Days/Week: $70/Semester
3 Days/Week: $105/Semester
4 Days/Week: $140/Semester
5 Days/Week: $175/Semester
Staff/Supervision
All programs are supervised by professional staff holding degrees in a variety
of disciplines including education, social services, human services, and
recreation. The highest priority of the Division of Youth Services is to
provide a safe, supervised, and supportive environment for Highland Park youth.
Whether your child comes to The Firehouse periodically or is here
on a regular basis, we think it is important to correspond with you to help
keep the lines of communication open between us.
To begin with, we want to let you know that this has been a
fabulous year for the staff and the kids who come to The
Firehouse. Some excellent friendships have been formed,
and everyone has shared a lot of meaningful memories. Parents
are the key to the success of The Firehouse, and this
year many of you have taken the time to stop in and visit with
the staff. We really appreciate those interactions, and always
welcome your feedback about our programs.
One consistent message that we've received from parents is that
many are unfamiliar with our "open campus" policy. "Open
Campus" means that your child signs in when he/she gets
here, but may sign out and leave The Firehouse at any
time. Of course, when your children leaves the building, he/she
is no longer being supervised. The majority of the time, they
are going to town for a snack or into the park. Often, they
are using their unsupervised time appropriately. However, there
are times when their time outside of the building may be a cause
for concern. When staff becomes aware of troublesome situations
outside of the building, we will contact you. We will also suggest
that you place your child on "closed campus". PARENTS
ALWAYS HAVE THE CHOICE TO PUT THEIR CHILD ON CLOSED CAMPUS,
even if there has been no cause for concern. Please remember,
the closed campus restriction will be an agreement between you,
the staff, and your child. Since we have between 40-60 kids in
the building at a time, we will not be able to closely monitor
the closed campus status. We will place the responsibility back
on your child, and talk about consequences if he chooses to break
the agreement. All sixth grade students are on CLOSED CAMPUS.
Seventh and eighth graders are on “Open Campus”.
Please feel free to keep the lines of communication open with
us too. We appreciate knowing when your child is experiencing difficulties
at home or school. We are here to help any way we can! |
