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!
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Check out the Weisser Center Schedules link to learn more!
Hours
School hours: Monday-Thursday, 3-7 pm, Friday 3-6 pm.
Address:
802 Eckart Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Directions
(260) 427-6780
The Weisser Park Youth Center opened its doors in 1998. The 14,000 square foot facility houses:
- a computer center
- an arts & crafts room
- a library/resource/study center
- a teen club/meeting room
- an open lobby for unstructured recreation
- a snack preparation station
- a weight training room
- a full service kitchen
- a (27’ x 36’) multi-purpose/performing arts room equipped with a stage area and seating for over 300 people.
The campus also has outdoor tennis and basketball courts and shared use of the Weisser Park School gymnasium.
Members of the Fort Wayne Tincaps and St. Francis Baseball/Softball team helped teach baseball skills to kids at Weisser Park!
Zynette Paige was honored for her 25 years of service (she started on Feb. 25, 1999) to the young people and families of Weisser Park Youth Center. She was recognized for her leadership in enriching the community educationally, socially and culturally. The award was presented by The People of African Descent Elders Council.
Staff
Zynette Paige, Facility Supervisor
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....
Zynette recorded a Podcast with Director Steve McDaniel. Listen in to the the Weisser Center Podcast!
