Structured guidance for Massillon youth

Every young person is matched with a vetted Massillon adult who commits to regular face-to-face check-ins. We set clear standards, talk through real school pressures, and track academic and personal goals together.

Mentors do not step in as temporary counselors; they show up as steady adult anchors who respect our hometown values and hold students accountable to their own ambitions.

Character is built by showing up on ordinary Tuesdays.

Our afternoon sessions replace unsupervised hours with dedicated study tables, basic personal budgeting instruction, trade career overviews, and straightforward guidance on personal accountability.

Team habits and civic work

Structured physical conditioning, intramural pickup athletics, and hands-on community projects teach young people how to pull in the same direction. When teens work side by side to clean up local parks or maintain neighborhood spaces, they take tangible ownership of Massillon.

Creative workshops in digital media, local storytelling, and practical mechanics introduce students to working tools and local trades. Every activity emphasizes teamwork, self-reliance, and pride in honest effort.

Monday & Wednesday: Academic Hours

Tuesday & Thursday: Mentoring Sessions

Friday: Group Athletics & Service

3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Focus on homework completion, math and reading tutoring, and study accountability. Location: Massillon Community Center [Confirm exact facility]. Grades 7 through 10.

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. One-on-one goal check-ins and life-skills workshops covering financial basics and communication. Location: Lincoln Way Workshop Room [Confirm site]. Grades 8 through 12.

3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Team conditioning, community service projects along local corridors, and open gym. Location: Massillon Recreation Partner Gym [Confirm partner]. Grades 6 through 12.