Jennings Center

Jennings Center Schedules

Spring Programming (March-May)

FUN at the Youth Centers this Summer!

Monday-Friday June 2-August 1 Ages 5-17

AM Session: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | PM Session: 1:00-4:30 p.m.

The Parks and Recreation Department offers FREE supervised fun all summer long for youth ages 5-17. Youth enjoy arts & crafts, games, challenges, music, STEM projects, recreational sports and lessons, gardening, earned field trips and youth development sessions. The morning sessions begins with breakfast at 9:00 and the afternoon session begins at 1:00 p.m. immediately following lunch (provided by Fort Wayne Community Schools at 12:30 p.m.)

Due to space limitations, participants may register for only one session and must choose either morning or afternoon. If space becomes available in either session, parents will be notified and additional registrations will be allowed.

Youth Centers will be closed June 19 & 20, Juneteenth and July 3 & 4, Independence Day.

Sign up for SUMMER FUN at Cooper (1-4 pm), Jennings, McMillen or Weisser Recreation Centers TODAY!

Sign up for Summer FUN at Cooper, Jennings, McMillen or Weisser Recreation Centers (Spanish link) Today

Sign up for Summer FUN at Cooper, Jennings, McMillen or Weisser Recreation Centers (Burmese link) Today

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JC Fitness Studio

JC Fitness Studio is located inside the Jennings Recreation Center at 1330 McCulloch St.

Classes are FREE and all fitness levels are welcome. Call Chanell at 427-6701 for more information and to reserve your spot.

Jennings Center Photos

Testimonials

This is a very good program. Z.

I believe it is a must and a coming together of the community. S.F.

The program is good. J.R.

It is a good afternoon program. Derrick N.

I love it. Been going here for awhile and I have learned many things that apply to my life. C. Beemon

The entire staff is committed to developing the character of youth. Tony P.

This is the best place that I have ever went to!!! Max P.

I really enjoyed having to help others with their math and other stuff. Austin H.

Excellent jobs with all the kids. I hope it keeps going. Tom S.

The youth programs at the Jennings Center have been instrumental in my son's character development. Anthony P. Jr.

My daughter had some issues with other children when she first started, but the staff was very understanding and prompt in handling the situation. She didn’t have any issues after that, thank you! -Torey E.

Staff is always super friendly and great with communication. My kids overall love the center and it helps financially. – Victoria W.

Keep up Gods work for the children in the community. – Denise R.

She loves it here- Katrina B.

Thank you to the staff for always being there for Sophie and showing her a good time. – Diamond R.

The Albert G. Jennings Center

1330 McCulloch Street
Directions
General Park Map
(260) 427-6700

Jennings Center continues to fulfill its unique mission, by providing activities for people of all ages in such areas as athletics, club organization, crafts, skill development and food service. All activities are supervised by a highly committed and trained staff. All programs are free.

FUN at the Youth Centers this Summer!

Monday-Friday June 2-August 1 Ages 5-17

AM Session: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | PM Session: 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Youth Centers will be closed June 19 & 20, Juneteenth and July 3 & 4, Independence Day.

Information about Jennings Center and all they have to offer is now available in Español!

Spring Adult Programs

Bring your lunch and a friend and join us every other Friday for board games and other fun activities!

It's all fun and all FREE! No sign up necessary. Just drop in!

Jennings Center Supervisor

Chanell Ridley, Supervisor of Jennings, (260) 427-6701

Jennings Center Oral History Project

The recorded oral history videos document the history and impact on the youth of the East Central Neighborhood. The oral history videos are valuable recorded evidence of the cultural history of the Jennings Center; they foster pride in the cultural history and diversity of southeast Fort Wayne. Learn more....

Job Notice Rec Leader

Join Our Team!

Recreation Leaders engage and interact with youth, lead games, and provide guidance and mentoring at three community centers. Must be 18 or older, meet all qualifications and pass a background check and drug test. Learn More...

Jennings Center kids shared a photo op. with Mayor Tom Henry at the 75th Celebration on July 26th, 2023!

Summer 75th Anniversary Celebration

We celebrated a successful 75th Anniversary Celebration in 2023! We started off the morning with a Press Conference where our children presented the Mayor with special art work that he will keep in the Mayor's Office (check out the link to learn more) and ended with a carnival complete with horse and buggy rides, a petting zoo, carnival games, a virtual reality play station, face painting, and of course lots of FOOD and dessert!