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Monday 6am - 9am 3pm - 6pm Tuesday 6am - 9am 3pm - 6pm Wednesday 6am - 9am 3pm - 6pm Thursday 6am - 9am 3pm - 6pm Friday 6am - 9am 3pm - 6pm

http://pineappleyouthcenter.org/

The Pineapple Youth Centers, 3851 W Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL (2026)

05/06/2026

🚀 Career Readiness Program – Empowering Chicago Youth for Success!

The Pineapple Youth Centers and Goals R US Academy are proud to partner together to provide a 6-Week Paid Youth Development Program designed to prepare young adults for employment, leadership, and long-term success.

This program is focused on helping youth ages 16–24 build confidence, gain workforce readiness skills, explore career opportunities, and develop the tools needed to thrive personally and professionally.

✨ Participants will receive:
✔️ Career readiness training
✔️ Professional development support
✔️ Workforce preparation skills
✔️ In-person & online learning opportunities
✔️ Mentorship and empowerment
✔️ Paid program participation

📍 Program Schedule:
• In-Person Sessions: Monday–Thursday | 4 PM – 7 PM
• Online Learning: 2 hours daily
• Duration: 6 Weeks

At The Pineapple Youth Centers, we believe in creating opportunities that uplift, empower, and invest in the future of our youth and community.

💼 Building futures.
🌱 Developing leaders.
🎯 Creating pathways to success.

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05/06/2026

🚀 Career Readiness Program – Empowering Chicago Youth for Success!

The Pineapple Youth Centers and Goals R US Academy are proud to partner together to provide a 6-Week Paid Youth Development Program designed to prepare young adults for employment, leadership, and long-term success.

This program is focused on helping youth ages 16–24 build confidence, gain workforce readiness skills, explore career opportunities, and develop the tools needed to thrive personally and professionally.

✨ Participants will receive:
✔️ Career readiness training
✔️ Professional development support
✔️ Workforce preparation skills
✔️ In-person & online learning opportunities
✔️ Mentorship and empowerment
✔️ Paid program participation

📍 Program Schedule:
• In-Person Sessions: Monday–Thursday | 4 PM – 7 PM
• Online Learning: 2 hours daily
• Duration: 6 Weeks

At The Pineapple Youth Centers, we believe in creating opportunities that uplift, empower, and invest in the future of our youth and community.

💼 Building futures.
🌱 Developing leaders.
🎯 Creating pathways to success.

04/08/2026

☀️🍍 Pineapple Youth Center Summer Camp 2026 is Coming!

Get ready for a summer full of fun, learning, and unforgettable memories!

We are excited to announce that Summer Camp at the Pineapple Youth Center begins June 15 and runs through August 14.

📍 Location:
Pineapple Youth Center
3851 W. Roosevelt Road

👧🏽👦🏽 Ages: 4-13 years old

Our Youth Center is currently being refreshed with new flooring, fresh paint, and updated bathroom and kitchen spaces as we prepare for an amazing summer experience for our children.

Your child will enjoy:

☀️ Weekly themed activities
🎨 Arts & crafts
🔬 STEM activities
🏃🏽 Outdoor play
💦 Water play days
🚌 Field trips
🤝 Social and leadership activities

This summer will be bigger and better, and spaces are limited.

🚨 Summer Camp registration is OPEN now.

Secure your child’s spot today before we fill up!

📲 Register here:
pineappleyouthcentersummercamp.com

$200/wkly…Action For Children and DCFS Vouchers Accepted 😊

You do not want your child to miss Summer Camp 2026!

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03/17/2026

☀️ Summer boredom? As if! 💁🏽‍♀️

If you’re wondering how to keep your kids busy this summer… that’s where we come in!

No boring days over here! 🎨⚽ 🌴

At The Pineapple Youth Centers Summer Camp, campers will enjoy:
🌴 Outdoor fun
🎨 Creative activities
📚 Learning through play
🤝 Building friendships
🚌 Field Trips
💛 A safe and supportive environment

Our camp is designed to keep kids active, learning, and having fun all summer long!

🗓 June 15 – August 14
⏰ Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
👧🏾🧒🏾 Ages 4–12

Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait!

🌐 Register or learn more:
pineappleyouthcentersummercamp.com

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02/09/2026

Winning doesn’t stop when the school bell rings. 🏆🍍
At the Pineapple Youth Center After-School Program, winning starts with consistent care — a strong lineup of support, structure, and fun that helps scholars grow ALL year long.

Because MVP parents still need a team after 3PM. 💛
We help with homework, build confidence, and create a safe space where kids can learn, connect, and thrive.

🎒 Homework help
🎯 Enrichment & activities
🤝 Mentorship, structure, and community

📣 Add your child to our after-school winning team!
📞 Call today: 833-784-3758
📝 Spots are limited — enroll now!

🍍✨

12/01/2025

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow and The Pineapple School & Youth Center is ready. 🍍

For 15 years, we’ve been learning, growing, and building a legacy school in North Lawndale – and we’re just getting started.

This year, your Giving Tuesday support will help us:
💚 Keep our community feeding & dinner program going for children
💛 Sponsor Winter Camp fun, food & adventure
💚 Support Pineapple Pride uniforms & safe, beautiful spaces

🎁 Our Pineapple Toy Drive – filling our tree with gifts for Pineapple scholars and families in need this Christmas.

We built a school where your children’s children can come. Now we’re inviting our village to sow into the next chapter.

💻 Ways to Give (starting tomorrow):

💸 Cash App:
• $ThePineappleSchool
• $PineappleYouthCenter
📲 Zelle:
• [email protected]
• [email protected]

📍 In person: stop by The Pineapple Youth Center, 3851 W Roosevelt

Giving Levels & Impact Menu

• $25 – Feed a Scholar
Provides 1 week of after-school dinner for one Pineapple scholar at the Youth Center.
• $50 – Winter Camp Blessing
Helps cover a day of Winter Camp for a child (fun, food, and adventure).
• $100 – Pineapple Pride Pack
Supports uniforms/jogging sets so scholars can wear their Pineapple Pride with confidence.
• $250 – Classroom Hero
Helps purchase classroom materials, art supplies, and sensory tools that make learning joyful.
• $500 – Community Champion
Supports our community dinners, ham giveaways, and family-centered events at the Youth Center.
• $1,000+ – Legacy Builder
Sows into our new building + long-term vision so North Lawndale has a thriving legacy school for generations.

👉 Give any amount – no gift is too small. Every dollar helps our scholars thrive.

09/28/2025

🍍 Big News: The Pineapple Youth Center is Growing into a Hub!

We’re excited to share that the Pineapple Youth Center will now be known as a community hub — a vibrant space designed to serve children, families, and the entire community in new and meaningful ways.

🌟 What We’ll Offer:

After-School & Youth Services for children and teens

At-Risk Feeding Program – free, nutritious meals for community children ages 3–18

Children’s Events to inspire learning, fun, and connection/Birthday Celebrations

Community Event Space available for gatherings and celebrations

Training & Workshops to build skills and strengthen families

The Pineapple Café – a welcoming spot for healthy food and community fellowship

🛠 Renovations Coming Soon

During Winter Break, we’ll begin exciting updates to modernize our space, including:
✨ New flooring
✨ Fresh paint & modern design
✨ A warm, welcoming café space

These upgrades will create a beautiful, functional environment where children and families can learn, grow, and thrive together.

Rolling out January 2026.

We can’t wait to welcome you into the new Pineapple Hub — a place built with love for our North Lawndale community. 💛

08/30/2025

🍍 The Pineapple School & Youth Center will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. 🇺🇸✨

We hope you enjoy the long weekend — take this time to rest, recharge, and pour into YOU. 💛🌿

See you all back on Tuesday, ready to learn, grow, and thrive! 🌸📚

08/22/2025

📣🍍 Big News from The Pineapple Youth Center! 🍍📣

We’re excited to announce that our After School Programming is starting back up on September 2nd for children ages 5–12! 🎒✨

✅ Homework Help & Tutoring
✅ Fun Games & Activities
✅ Life Skills Development
✅ Meals and Snacks
✅ Free transportation

👉 Spots are limited! Call us today at 708-522-4154 to enroll your child. 📚💡

But that’s not all — beginning September 2nd, we’re also relaunching our Community Feeding Program for youth ages 3–18. 🥗🍎 Every child can come in and receive FREE meals — because no child should go hungry. 💛

📍 Pineapple Youth Center
North Lawndale, Chicago
3851 W Roosevelt RD

Let’s grow, learn, and thrive together this school year! 🌱

08/21/2025

🍍✨ Thriving Thursday: Let’s Talk Value Proposition ✨🍍

At The Pineapple School and The Pineapple Youth Centers, our unique value proposition is simple yet powerful:

🌱 A Safe, Warm, and Stimulating Environment
Families who choose us can expect more than just childcare or after-school programming. We create spaces that nurture learning, friendship, and fun, where children can truly thrive.

💛 Passionate Providers with Heart
Our staff lead with hospitality, compassion, and excellence in everything they do—because we know it’s not just about what we provide, but how we make people feel.

🌟 The Pineapple Promise
At the end of the day, our commitment is to stand out by combining high-quality care with genuine human connection. That’s why our trademark is the Pineapple—a symbol of welcome, growth, and community.

Because here, every child blooms, every family matters, and every experience is designed to leave a lasting impact. 🌸

📍 Learn more: thepineappleschool.org
📞 Call us: 708-522-4154

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Monday	6am - 9am
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