Alive Center

Alive Teen Centers | Free, after-school drop-in space in Naperville empowering grades 5-12 with Teen-Led, Teen-Drivenโ„ข activities, programs, summer camps, mentorship, STEM, arts, tutoring & more. Experience the vibrant heartbeat of Naperville, Aurora, and Hanover Park at Alive โ€” the ultimate Teen Center that's not just a space but a movement! ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿš€ Teen-Led, Teen-Driven (TLTD):
Get ready for a revo

lutionary approach where teens take the lead! Alive is powered by the energy, ideas, and passion of our amazing teen community. ๐ŸŒˆโœจ

๐Ÿ’ก Unlock Your Potential:
Discover a world of possibilities with our FREE after-school drop-in hours, dynamic tutoring, empowering mentoring sessions, and a spectrum of workshops and programs. ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ“ We're not just a center; we're a catalyst for your personal growth and purpose!

๐ŸŒฑ Nourishing Mind and Body:
Explore a variety of practices that support your physical and emotional well-being. Dive into leadership workshops, chart your career path, embrace nutrition and healthy eating, master stress management, and engage in community service projects. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’ช

๐ŸŽจ Express Yourself:
Ignite your creativity with healing arts through music, art, and dance. Experience the power of meditation, indulge in the magic of creative writing, and practice mindfulness that resonates with your unique spirit. ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ

๐Ÿ’ฐ Rent with Purpose:
Every rental at Alive isn't just a spaceโ€”it's a commitment to empowering teens. Your support through rentals helps fund our dynamic programs, ensuring that the heartbeat of our Teen Center continues to pulse strong and vibrant. ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ’™

Join the movement, embrace your journey, and live your story at Alive โ€” where every teen is not just present, but truly alive! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒˆ ๐Ÿš€

The Alive Center would like to thank Alisa Williams for her service to thousands of teens!Alisa Williams Retired Board M...
06/03/2026

The Alive Center would like to thank Alisa Williams for her service to thousands of teens!

Alisa Williams
Retired Board Member

For over 30 years, Alisa Williams has served all demographics of youth in grades K-12 throughout Fox Valley. Her passion though is for middle and high school students, providing ministry, mentoring, and leadership training in various local churches, nonprofit organizations and through her own nonprofit, Envision You Ministries (EYM) which she founded in 2018. EYM serves fathers, women, and girls with the Abba Group, and the Beauty and Boot Camp. Alisa is employed at Ecolab and recently celebrated 20 years of service. She has worked in various capacities including Credit & AMP; Collections management, project management, training, and Sales administration. At Ecolab, Alisa has also served on the board of multiple Employee Resource Groups, promoting diversity throughout the nation. However, the most satisfying work was helping expand Ecolabโ€™s reach to the local community through its Community Relations Council. This is how she met the Alive Center many years ago. The โ€œTeen-Led, Teen-Drivenโ€ tag line caused her to connect, attend, and volunteer (and bring others to volunteer!) with the organization.

Alisaโ€™s educational background is from Lewis University in Romeoville where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, with an emphasis in training. As an avid learner, she most recently completed the Living Word Christian Centerโ€™s School of Ministry in Forest Park IL where she earned her ministry license. Alisa and her husband Charles, reside in Aurora IL.

The Alive Center would like to thank Scott Brodrick for his service to thousands of teens!Scott BrodrickRetired Board Me...
06/03/2026

The Alive Center would like to thank Scott Brodrick for his service to thousands of teens!

Scott Brodrick
Retired Board Member

Scott is a Partner in the Consulting Solutions practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers, bringing two decades of consulting expertise primarily focused on the Auto/Home/Life Insurance Sectors. He thrives on assisting companies in tackling their most challenging issues. Scottโ€™s genuine passion lies in the connections he forms, both internally at PwC and with clients. A notable accomplishment at PwC is his selection for the firmโ€™s DE&I Staff Council, where he emerged as one of 40 chosen individuals from thousands of applicants.

Devoted to community service, Scott previously served as the vice president on the NextGen board for the DuPage Childrenโ€™s Museum before his involvement with the ALIVE Center. In 2020, he proudly contributed gaming PCs to equip the ALIVE Centerโ€™s computer lab.

Beyond his professional commitments, Scott cherishes adventures with his three childrenโ€”embracing both the significant and everyday moments.

NOT EVERY CAREER STARTS IN A CLASSROOM. ๐Ÿ‘With the help of our partners at Nicor Gas, weโ€™re thrilled to be co-hosting a F...
06/02/2026

NOT EVERY CAREER STARTS IN A CLASSROOM. ๐Ÿ‘

With the help of our partners at Nicor Gas, weโ€™re thrilled to be co-hosting a FREE Trades Career Fair to help our communities explore hands-on, living-wage career paths. ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’™

Some career paths start with:
๐Ÿ”ง real training
๐Ÿ‘ท apprenticeships
๐Ÿšง union opportunities
โš™๏ธ skills that are always in demand
๐Ÿ’ผ hands-on work that can build a future

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, July 25
โฐ 10 AMโ€“12 PM
๐Ÿ“ 13 S. Water St., Downtown Aurora
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE to attend

Meet local employers + unions, ask questions, explore careers in the trades, & see real work trucks, tools, and equipment up close. ๐Ÿšš๐Ÿ”ฉ

๐Ÿ“† SAVE the date, bring a friend, and join us!
๐Ÿ”— https://ow.ly/OLEU50Z6Qsx

Our first 2026 Summer Program kicked off TODAY with The Shanti Club! ๐Ÿง โœจTeens started the week with:๐Ÿ–๏ธ sidewalk chalk๐Ÿ’ฌ op...
06/01/2026

Our first 2026 Summer Program kicked off TODAY with The Shanti Club! ๐Ÿง โœจ

Teens started the week with:
๐Ÿ–๏ธ sidewalk chalk
๐Ÿ’ฌ open conversations about mental health
๐Ÿ’™ encouraging messages
๐ŸŒˆ a safe, creative space to connect

And this is JUST the beginning. โฌ‡๏ธ

Aliveโ€™s summer lineup is PACKED with tons of teen-led + teen-created programs for all ages! โœ…

And it's NOT too late to sign up! There are SO MANY amazing opportunities for students to jump into this summer. ๐Ÿ˜Žโ˜€๏ธ

๐Ÿ”— Register + view programs HERE: https://ow.ly/AuQU50Z6rAY

๐Ÿš€ S.T.E.M DAY IS BACK! ๐Ÿš€One of our favorite events is returning SOON this summer to Alive! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’™ Come for an afternoon of r...
05/29/2026

๐Ÿš€ S.T.E.M DAY IS BACK! ๐Ÿš€

One of our favorite events is returning SOON this summer to Alive! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’™

Come for an afternoon of robots, slime, science experiments, building challenges, coding, tech demos, hands-on discovery, & MORE. ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿงชโœจ

This fun event is free for Kโ€“8th graders and families, with interactive activities and local partners helping bring STEM to life in fun, creative, and approachable ways. ๐Ÿ’ฏโœ…

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, August 15
๐Ÿ• 1:00โ€“4:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Alive Naperville
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE

Explore, create, experiment, ask questions, & see what sparks your curiosity this summer. ๐Ÿ˜Žโ˜€๏ธ

๐Ÿ”— Learn more NOW: https://ow.ly/Lzey50Z5OfN

๐Ÿšจ NEXT WEEK! Our first two summer programs are officially LIVE! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰Weโ€™re kicking off our summer lineup at Alive Center N...
05/29/2026

๐Ÿšจ NEXT WEEK! Our first two summer programs are officially LIVE! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰

Weโ€™re kicking off our summer lineup at Alive Center Naperville with two awesome ATI programs for teens โฌ‡๏ธ

๐Ÿง  The Shanti Club
A safe, welcoming space where teens can learn about mental health through games, conversations, Q&A, shared experiences, and interactive wellness activities.
๐Ÿ“ Grades 4โ€“10
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ June 1โ€“5
โฐ 12:00 PM โ€“ 12:45 PM
๐Ÿ’ต Only $25 registration

๐Ÿค– Interactive Machine Learning
A fun, beginner-friendly program where teens can explore AI and machine learning through hands-on projects, experiments, and creative problem-solving.
๐Ÿ“ Grades 5โ€“8
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ June 1โ€“5
โฐ 9:00 AM โ€“ 10:30 AM
๐Ÿ’ต Only $25 registration

Don't miss out on these amazing programs, created AND led by teens! โœจ

Register for The Shanti Club here: https://ow.ly/tMiE50Z5okp
Register for Interactive Machine Learning here: https://ow.ly/Xapk50Z5oko

High-schoolers in DuPage County... this oneโ€™s for YOU! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’œThe Teen Philanthroparty is happening June 16 from 1:00โ€“3:00 PM...
05/28/2026

High-schoolers in DuPage County... this oneโ€™s for YOU! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’œ

The Teen Philanthroparty is happening June 16 from 1:00โ€“3:00 PM at the Linda A. Kurzawa Community Center, 117 N County Farm Rd., Wheaton ๐Ÿ“

Come hang out for an afternoon filled with:
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ raffle prizes
๐ŸŽ giveaways
๐Ÿ’ฌ encouragement + confidence-building
โœจ a featured message from Christine Conti
๐Ÿค a chance to give back to Serenity House

Your โ€œentry feeโ€ = bring 1+ donation item to support Serenity House, a local treatment center for alcohol and substance use ๐Ÿ’œ

Not an Alive event... but absolutely the kind of positive, teen-centered opportunity weโ€™re excited to share with our community! โœ…

Scan the QR code to register or visit dupagePLT.org/215/Reality ๐Ÿชฉโœจ

๐ŸŒท FREE TULIP BULB GIVEAWAY TOMORROW! ๐ŸŒทCome grab a little piece of Downtown Naperville for your own yard! ๐Ÿ’›Alive Center w...
05/26/2026

๐ŸŒท FREE TULIP BULB GIVEAWAY TOMORROW! ๐ŸŒท

Come grab a little piece of Downtown Naperville for your own yard! ๐Ÿ’›

Alive Center will be out helping distribute tulip bulbs in partnership with Downtown Naperville, and weโ€™d love to see YOU there. ๐Ÿ’ฏโœจ

๐Ÿ“ Main St. between Van Buren & Benton
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Tomorrow | Wednesday, May 27
โฐ 10 AMโ€“12 PM

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Bring your own bag
๐ŸŒท Up to 12 bulbs per person
โœจ FREE, while supplies last!
โœ… Donations to Alive Center are appreciated

Come say hi tomorrow! ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒท

05/26/2026

๐ŸŒทTULIP BULBS!๐ŸŒทWant to add a โ€˜bit of Downtown Napervilleโ€™ to your own yard? Our downtown tulip bulbs (& this year, Park District bulbs too๐Ÿ˜€) are sadly done blooming for the season. But, weโ€™re once again offering them to YOU, complimentary, with the help from the Alive Center.
* When: (tomorrow) WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
* 10am - 12noon (NOTE: while supplies last; theyโ€™ll likely go QUICK)!
* On Main Street, between Van Buren & Benton, by the Main Street Promenade. Look for the big boxes of bulbs & the Alive Center Teens ๐Ÿฅ‡ (line up :)).
* Pick your own; BYOB(ag), pick up to 1 dozen bulbs for FREE, per person. (Must be present to receive). Assorted colors, all mixed.
* DONATIONS to the ALIVE CENTER teens are greatly appreciated - will be there to assist you! ๐Ÿ‘
* Bonus? STAY to SHOP, DINE or SPA DOWNTOWN ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ›๏ธ
* Thank you for sharing this post to all your family & friends!

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. ๐Ÿ’™On Memori...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. ๐Ÿ’™

On Memorial Day, we reflect with gratitude on their courage, sacrifice, and the freedoms they helped protect for generations to come. ๐Ÿ’ฏโœจ

From all of us at Alive, we are wishing our community a meaningful Memorial Day. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Address

500 W 5th Avenue
Naperville, IL
60563

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 7pm
Tuesday 3pm - 7pm
Wednesday 3pm - 7pm
Thursday 3pm - 7pm
Friday 3pm - 7pm

Telephone

+16307786093

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