XHours and Programs OLD | Austin17House

OUR HOURS

Due to COVID-19 we are currently closed.

Wednesday 6PM-9PM

YOUTH NIGHT

(11-18 YEAR OLDS)

Friday 6PM-9PM

FAMILY NIGHTS

Open to youth, young adults and families

Sunday 4PM-7PM

COMMUNITIES AND CASSEROLES

Potluck, family style!

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 6PM-9PM

Our core activities as a youth development center is providing a safe environment for all ages to engage in healthy life building skills through education and activities. Youth are invited to come and participate in a number of activities!

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Our 5,000 sq. ft gymnasium includes a basketball court, floor hockey equipment, soccer balls and nets, game tables including ping pong, pool and air hockey. We have a place to chill an relax or get creative in our arts + crafts area.

PERSONAL WELLNESS

Professional gym equipment donated from Hampstead Health and Fitness available for athletes, health enthusiasts or those wanting to try out a new active hobby. Wednesday evenings our personal training mentor is available to work one-on-one or in a large group.

MUSIC LESSONS

Our music room is open for those interested in learning or perfecting skills. We have a number of instruments open for use including:

Drum Set
Piano
Ukulele's
Guitars

Plus a fun crowd of youth and mentors to hang out with while learning a thing or two.

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ART

We provide weekly art workshops facilitated by a trained artist and weekly series designed to help create portfolios, for gallery use or just for FUN!

GLOW IN THE DARK DODGEBALL

Join us the third Wednesday of every month Austin17House hosts a glow in the dark dodgeball night for youth in grades 6-12. ** For youth that do not want to participate we still have activities and fun projects for all to enjoy!

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MINDFULLNESS

Being mindful, taking the time to understand our daily stress and how to react to stress is an important skill to learn and use in our daily lives. We open up the mindfullness room from 6-7PM and 730-8PM. We practice breathing techniques, stress exercises and guided meditations.

*Photo courtesy of our friends at Seacoast Youth Services

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PROM DRESSES AND BEAUTY

Our community center hosts a local chapter in partnership with Sanborn Regional High School and Becca's Closet, a non-profit organization that donates free prom dresses to high school girls around the United States. Come pick out a dress or learn the basics of hair and makeup.

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IMPROV

Be yourself, be creative and be silly. Our improv class is a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters and dialogue of a game, scene or story are made up in the moment.

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Safety is a high priority of ours so please fill out the below form and submit prior to your youth visiting the facility. If you have any questions:

COMING SOON

FRIDAY NIGHTS 6PM-9PM

There’s a little of something for everyone! Play some pool, there’s always a teamwork game going on, there’s always food, learn how to play an instrument, do something artsy in the arts and crafts room, do improv, and many more events that go on through the year! - Quote and photos courtesy of Timmothy Verb, Community Member and Youth

GAMES
Recreational and game tables open to the public for use. Enjoy a game of pool, ping pong, air hockey and foosball.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Check out our events page to keep up with our weekly arts and crafts offerings.
Family Focus Friday's
Our goal is to provide education and tools to empower families in our communities. To be proactive in facing everyday challenges and creating a positive community culture.
Board Games
Check out our game area in the kitchen! Board games, darts and card games available for all ages.

SUNDAY NIGHTS 4PM-7PM

Sunday is family night at Austin17House! We’re open 4PM-7PM for communities and casseroles. Bring a dish and play some games with us families and kids welcome! Music workshops start at 530PM.

COMMUNITIES AND CASSEROLES

POTLUCK, FAMILY STYLE