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The North Point Teen Center has opened its doors to area youth. The center is located in the former Grandma Rays building downtown Grand Marais. Staff photo Brian Larsen
With renovations completed, the former Grandma Rays/American Legion building has been converted into a teen center that will open its doors the first week of school.
Sharing the good news was program director Brad Shannon. “We are a faith-based non-profit organization with a mission to end hopelessness among teens in our community. We believe that teens are a vital part of our community and that growth happens from the inside out. Through grace-based programs and environments, we want to help teens learn to believe in their value and worth, capabilities, and potential. We have renovated the old American Legion to create a safe environment for teens, as you may have heard. We want every teen to believe three truths: I am loveable, capable, and worthwhile. I am loved without strings and never alone. I have a future.”
The teen center will be a place for youth to drop-in and hang out, do homework, chill, connect with friends, read a book, craft, charge their phone, wait before work, or school events, or whatever.
“It will be a safe space available to our teens,” said Shannon.
The first week of school programming will feature the following:
Drop-in Mon-Thu 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Mon/Tue/Thu: 8th-12th grades.
Wednesday: 6-8th grades.
The open hours are for youth to drop-in and hang out, do homework, chill, connect with friends, read a book, craft, charge their phone, wait before work or a school event, or whatever. A safe space available to our teens.
Begins Wednesday, September 8th.
Connect: Monday’s 6:00-7:30 p.m.
8th-12th grades, meal provided.
Community Youth Group: A chance to learn more about our God-given purpose, develop spiritual and personal life skills needed to grow into healthy young adults. It’s also a time for teens to unwind and have fun!
Begins Mon, October 4th.
Support Group: Tuesday’s 6:00–7:30 p.m.
8th-12th grades, meal provided.
This is a time when teens give voice to the struggles they’re facing and talk about what’s really going on in their lives. Creates a space where teens feel safe sharing & receive support from peers and adult leaders.
Begins Tue, September 14th.
Mentoring: An opportunity to get connected with a safe, caring adult. They serve as a consistent presence and a positive voice.
Events: A place to host local school or sporting events, special events, or other opportunities for teens.
Experiences: Whether we offer a local or outdoor adventure, outing, retreats, camp, or more; it will be an opportunity for positive shared experiences.
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