The purpose of Milton Area Youth Center
is to show God’s love in a practical way through positive role models providing fun and productive activities in a safe social environment for teens
living in the School District of Milton.
Since opening its doors in March 2011, Milton Area Youth Center
has provided a safe and positive social environment for the teens of our community.
At MAYC,students not only interact with friends, but have the opportunity
to build relationships with mentors who proactively engage,
assist and encourage our youth.
Community leaders have described MAYC as “a true community asset that has helped connect Milton’s youth previously disconnected from our community… providing another positive, safe community resource for young people to turn to during their most formative years of adolescence… thereby making Milton a better place for all of us.“
is to show God’s love in a practical way through positive role models providing fun and productive activities in a safe social environment for teens
living in the School District of Milton.
Since opening its doors in March 2011, Milton Area Youth Center
has provided a safe and positive social environment for the teens of our community.
At MAYC,students not only interact with friends, but have the opportunity
to build relationships with mentors who proactively engage,
assist and encourage our youth.
Community leaders have described MAYC as “a true community asset that has helped connect Milton’s youth previously disconnected from our community… providing another positive, safe community resource for young people to turn to during their most formative years of adolescence… thereby making Milton a better place for all of us.“
Milton Area Youth Center is open every day after school from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Milton students in 7th, 8th and 9th grade are welcome. Each day we offer a hearty after-school snack, creative activities, engaging mentors and a place to socialize or do homework. All this is done in a positive environment where students can feel safe to be themselves, express their thoughts and opinions and be affirmed and encouraged by caring adults.
We love our space in the lower level of Milton College Main Hall! We have room for XBOX, PS3, Wii, Guitar Hero, pool, ping pong, computers, an activities area and several spaces where students can do homework, play games, eat snacks and hang out with friends and mentors. Sixty years ago part of this space was used as a lounge for Milton College students. Today the rooms are filled once again with the sounds of students enjoying time together.
Fun activities are offered each day. From duct tape shoes to baking to soap carving to art projects, there's always something interesting to do. On Tuesdays we are privileged to host artisans from The Gathering Place who come and share their talents by teaching us. The afternoon before our winter and spring dances, mentors come to help the girls get ready by assisting with hair and makeup. Our art projects are always high quality and are nice enough to give as gifts. Some of the most popular activities are Guitar Hero or Just Dance tournaments.
Mentors share their time and skills with us regularly. They bake with us,
show us how to knit, teach us new board games, and provide quality art
projects for us to name just a few things. Mentors also play video games or pool and ping pong
with us, make sure we get a delicious after-school snack and help us
with our homework. A few high school students are there as peer
mentors, and they are great role models for us. Mentors are also people who listen to us, encourage us, and help us make positive choices.