After-School SERVE

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What Should I Expect at SERVE?

After School SERVE (SERVE) is a volunteer program designed for students in grades 9-12, emphasizing the development of job skills, resume building, and community service. Participants will not only assist younger students but also serve as role models, all while enjoying a fun and engaging environment! Running concurrently with the After School Central program for middle school students, SERVE provides high schoolers with the chance to help coordinate daily activities, apply their skills within the facility, and enhance their resumes for future opportunities.

How Do I Sign Up?

The SERVE program is exclusively for high school students and requires an application before participation. Students should complete the application form by clicking the “Apply” button below, while guardians must register their youth using the “Register” button. Please allow 48 hours for processing. Once registered, can ride the school bus directly to our programming location, courtesy of Smith-Green Community School. Please note that transportation home is not provided; all SERVE students must be picked up by 6:15 p.m.

  • 3:15-3:30: Free Time/Healthy Snack
  • 3:30-4:00: Announcements/Group Game
  • 4:00-5:00: Educational Life Skills Activity
  • 5:00-5:15: Small Groups
  • 5:15-5:50: Free Time
  • 5:50-6:00: Clean Up & Closing Announcements
  • 6:00: Student Departure
  • 3:15-3:30: Free Time/Healthy Snack
  • 3:30-3:45: Announcements/Group Game
  • 3:45-4:15: Homework Time
  • 4:15-5:15: Options Time & Challenge Zone
  • 5:15-5:50: Free Time
  • 5:50-6:00: Clean Up & Closing Announcements
  • 6:00: Student Departure

Just Give Me The Details!

COST

Our programs are 100% FREE to local youth! We believe in eliminating all barriers to attendance, including cost!

LOCATION

1000 W. Whitley St., Churubusco, IN 46723

(Auxiliary Building @ Churubusco Church of the Nazarene)

HOURS

Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15 to 6:00 PM

See schedule above for more info…

CONTACT

More questions? No problem!
Contact one of our SERVE-Busco directors below…

Meet Our Staff

Meet our Staff

At The Center, we believe students need healthy role models. Learn more about our SERVE-Busco staff below.

Kate Boehnlein
Kate BoehnleinProgram Director
Kate Boehnlein serves as The Center’s Churubusco Program Director and Director of Alumni Relations. Joining the team in September 2023, Kate brings a deep passion for fostering community and empowering youth to thrive. Her dedication to creating meaningful connections aligns perfectly with The Center’s mission to support and uplift local students. Outside of work, Kate enjoys travel, hiking, and forming new connections. A fun fact about Kate is that during a mission trip, she once made 25 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in just 12 minutes!
Liam Strong
Liam StrongProgram Co-Director
During the 2023-2024 school year, Liam Strong joined The Center as Co-Director of Programming for Columbia City and Churubusco. Liam has a deep passion for working with youth, and he’s excited to build relationships and watch students grow. In his free time, Liam enjoys golfing, playing video games, and spending time with friends. Life-giving activities for Liam include connecting with others and being active on the golf course.

What Are They Saying?

At The Center, I had people who cared for me and rooted for me every day. It meant so much to me and I 100% believe I wouldn’t be who I am today without having the boundaries, respect, and expectations that I was given during that time.

Katie, Center Alumni
[My Daughter] does well in the program and even gets her homework done on time. She builds friendships and relationships with her peers that she may not have been able to do in school.

Rebekah, Parent
I come to The Center because sometimes I need help my parents can’t give me.
Madison, Student
I come to The Center because it gets me away from my homelife and improves my mental health!
John, Student
The Center gave me a place to go and to have a warm meal when I know my mom would be working overtime and wouldn’t be able to cook for us.
Nick, Center Alumni

The experience that The Center provides for my kids is not one that I could give them as a single parent.

Mary, Parent

The Center helped me develop skills that I’ve used on a daily basis in my life.

Kali, Center Alumni