The Middle School Teen (MST) is a free CYS-designated program designed to accommodate youth who are grades 6th-12th (typically 11-18 years of age). Activities of the Middle School program are of a more advanced level than those of the School Age Care (SAC). MST activities are challenging and educational.
Free programs are offered after school, but nominal fees may be charged for special activities.
The club also participates in numerous community activities. The activities and events offered by the MST program focus on the following basic service areas:
- Sports, fitness and recreation
- The arts
- Character and leadership
- Education and career development
- Health, wellness and life skills
Programming
The MST program balances daily planned and structured activities that are spontaneous and driven by the needs and desires of the youth. MST partners with nationally-recognized youth-serving organizations such as 4-H, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Character Counts. Youth have access to programs, standardized curricula, special events, camps, scholarships, and more. Computer labs and homework assistance are available at the McConnell Youth Center.
The Youth Program is open after school, school closures and summer. Trips are held throughout the year.
Youth Center Activity Rooms
| Area | Function |
| The Common Area | This is a place for youth to relax, read, play games such as pool, ping pong, foosball and board games and, use the stage area. |
| Youth Technology Lab | Tech activities including LEGO STEM and computer access provide a learning and fun environment. Computer programs will be used to build youth tech skills. |
| Art Room | The Art Room is a place where youth can explore their creative side or learn a new skill. With sewing machines, painting easels, art supplies and plenty of space, imagination and creativity can grow. |
| Teen Lounge | The lounge is a place where youth ages 11-18 can socialize and relax. Board games, free standing video games, Wii, Xbox 360 and other activities are available. Two big screen TVs are available for movies and games. |
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MST Upcoming Events
Subject to change depending on participation.
Daily Snack Time: 3-3:45 pm (Fridays are special snack)
| MST September 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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1 September |
Rhyme Without Reason Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 1 September | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 2 September | Origami Animals | Activities | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 3 September | MST Open for Homeschooler | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 7 September | CLOSED - Labor Day | Holiday | All Day |
| 8 September | MST Open for Homeschooler | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 9 September | Adam Sandler Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 9 September | Baking Soda Sea Art | Activities | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 10 September | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 15 September | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 16 September | Chips & Guacamole | Cooking Club | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 17 September | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 22 September | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 23 September | Stress Balls & Managing Stress | Activities | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 24 September | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 25 September | Comic Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 25 September | Mario Tournament Night | Open Night | 5:30-7 pm |
| 29 September | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 30 September | Paper Plate Roller Coaster | Activities | 3:45-4:30 pm |
Subject to change depending on participation.
Daily Snack Time: 3-3:45 pm (Fridays are special snack)
| MST October 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 2 October | No School | Early Open | Opens at 1 pm |
| 6 October | Mismatch Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 6 October | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 7 October | Coffee Filter Ghosts | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 8 October | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 12 October | CLOSED - Columbus Day | Holiday | All Day |
| 13 October | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 14 October | Rice Krispie Treats | Cooking Club | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 15 October | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 16 October | Sports Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 20 October | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 21 October | Pumpkin Poppers | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 22 October | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 27 October | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 28 October | Marshmallow Catapult | Activity | 3:34-4:30 pm |
| 29 October | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 30 October | Halloween Parade | Event | 4:30-6 pm |
Subject to change depending on participation.
Daily Snack Time: 3-3:45 pm (Fridays are special snack)
| MST November 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 November | Thankful Garland Chain | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 5 November | Football Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 5 November | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 9 November | Neon Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 10 November | Coffee Filter Poppies | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 10 November | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 11 November | CLOSED - Veterans Day | Holiday | All Day |
| 12 November | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 13 November | Actor/Actress Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 17 November | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 17 November | Focaccia Bread | Cooking Club | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 19 November | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 19 November | Money Matters | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 23 November | No School | Early Open | Opens at 1 pm |
| 24 November | No School | Early Open | Opens at 1 pm |
| 24 November | Homemade Butter | Cooking Club | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 25 November | CYS Open 6:30 am - 12:30 pm | Early Closure | Closes at 12:30 pm |
| 26 November | CLOSED - Thanksgiving | Holiday | All Day |
| 27 November | CLOSED - Thanksgiving | Holiday | All Day |
| 30 November | No School | Early Open | Opens at 1 pm |
Subject to change depending on participation.
Daily Snack Time: 3-3:45 pm (Fridays are special snack)
| MST December 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 December | Disney Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 1 December | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 2 December | Holiday Tree Lighting | Event | 5-7 pm |
| 3 December | Christmas Ornaments | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 4 December | Crazy Sock Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 8 December | Decades Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 8 December | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 8 December | Brownies | Cooking Club | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 10 December | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 15 December | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 16 December | Fizzing Candy Canes | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 17 December | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 18 December | Ugly Sweater Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 22 December | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 23 December | Early Dismissal | Early Open | Opens at 1 pm |
| 23 December | Candy Stems | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 24 December | CYS Opens 6:30 am - 12:30 pm | Early Closure | Closes at 12:30 pm |
| 25 December | CLOSED - Christmas | Holiday | All Day |
| 28 December | No School | Early Open | Opens at 1 pm |
| 29 December | No School | Early Open | Opens at 1 pm |
| 30 December | No School | Early Open | Opens at 1 pm |
| 30 December | Ball Drop | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 31 December | No School | Early Open | Opens at 1 pm |
Subject to change depending on participation.
Daily Snack Time: 3-3:45 pm (Fridays are special snack)
| MST January 2027 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | CLOSED - New Year's Day | Holiday | All Day |
| 5 January | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 6 January | Goal Bingo Board | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 7 January | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 8 January | Show & Tell Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 12 January | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 13 January | Career Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 13 January | Mock Job Interviews | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 14 January | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 15 January | Bagels | Cooking Club | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 18 January | CLOSED - Martin Luther King Day | Holiday | All Day |
| 19 January | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 20 January | DIY Snow Storm in a Jar | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 21 January | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 26 January | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 27 January | Fake Snow | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 28 January | Clashy Clothing Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 28 January | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 29 January | Sports Night | Open Night | 5:30-7 pm |
Subject to change depending on participation.
Daily Snack Time: 3-3:45 pm (Fridays are special snack)
| MST February 2027 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February | Country/Western Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 2 February | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 3 February | Fizzy Hearts | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 4 February | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 9 February | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 10 February | Crumbl Cookies | Cooking Club | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 11 February | Career Guest Speaker | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 11 February | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 12 February | No School | Early Open | Opens at 1 pm |
| 15 February | CLOSED - Presidents Day | Holiday | All Day |
| 16 February | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 17 February | Paper Roses | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 18 February | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 23 February | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 24 February | Straw Race | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 25 February | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 26 February | Royalty Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 26 February | Cooking Night | Open Night | 5:30-7 pm |
Subject to change depending on participation.
Daily Snack Time: 3-3:45 pm (Fridays are special snack)
| MST March 2027 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 March | Secret Messages | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 4 March | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 5 March | Staff Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 9 March | Music Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 9 March | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 10 March | Instant Hot Ice | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 11 March | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 16 March | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 17 March | Pretzels | Cooking Club | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 18 March | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 23 March | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 24 March | No School | Early Open | Opens at 1 pm |
| 24 March | Mail a Pringle | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 25 March | No School | Early Open | Opens at 1 pm |
| 25 March | Rock Tumbling | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 26 March | No School | Early Open | Opens at 1 pm |
| 26 March | Hat Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 26 March | Board Game Day | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 29 March | No School | Early Open | Opens at 1 pm |
| 29 March | 4-H Projects | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 30 March | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 31 March | Galaxy in a Jar | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
Subject to change depending on participation.
Daily Snack Time: 3-3:45 pm (Fridays are special snack)
| MST April 2027 - Month of the Military Child (MOMC) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 April | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 6 April | Acai Bowls | Cooking Club | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 8 April | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 8 April | Guest Speaker | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 13 April | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 14 April | Clear Glue Flower Suncatchers | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 15 April | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 16 April | PJ Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 20 April | Dynamic Duo Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 20 April | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 21 April | Earth Day Seed Bombs | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 22 April | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 23 April | No School | Early Open | Opens at 1 pm |
| 27 April | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 28 April | DIY Water Wheel | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 29 April | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 30 April | Tie Tye Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 30 April | Outdoor Night | Open Night | 5:30-7 pm |
Subject to change depending on participation.
Daily Snack Time: 3-3:45 pm (Fridays are special snack)
| MST May 2027 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May | Star Wars Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 4 May | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 5 May | Flower Vases | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 6 May | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 7 May | Tacky Tourist Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 11 May | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 13 May | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 13 May | Hummus & Pita Bread | Cooking Club | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 18 May | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 19 May | DIY Parachutes | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 20 May | Floral Day | Theme Day | All Day |
| 20 May | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 25 May | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 26 May | Build a Boat | Activity | 3:45-4:30 pm |
| 27 May | Graduation Day | School Event | All Day |
| 27 May | MST Open for Homeschoolers | Homeschool | Opens at 1 pm |
| 28 May | Last Day of School | School Event | All Day |
| 31 May | CLOSED - Memorial Day | Holiday | All Day |
