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An Extensive List of Activities for Jackson Teens

Jackson Michigan’s Senior High Resource List

Aware, 706 W. Michigan Ave, Jackson Michigan

  • Teen Club is a free and confidential domestic violence educational support group for teens runs Monday 3:00-4:30pm in the Carriage House.

  • For more information contact Angie McCreary at (517) 783-1638 x123 or visit http://www.awareshelter.org/events/

The Assembly, 140 East Cortland Ave. Jackson MI

  • Faith Xpressed Youth Group meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm.

  • For more information visit http://www.theassemblyjackson.com/#/Ministries/Youth

or call (517) 782-8100

Bethel Baptist Church, 1691 Springport Rd., Jackson MI

  • Fusion Network is a small group mentoring program for senior high students to be involved in.

  • 33 AD is a 7th-12th grade Sunday morning group that meets 9:30 to 10:30am. The focus is to apply basics of the Christian faith to our lives.

  • Sisterhood a mentoring and discipleship program where high school aged girls meet one on one by women from this church.

  • For more information or visit http://betheljackson.org/service-opportunities/student-ministries or call (517) 787-8612.

Cascades Baptist Church, 1012 W High St, Jackson, MI

  • Overflow Youth Ministries meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm.

  • Come hang out, build relationships, have fun, and relax!

  • For more info see http://www.cascadeschurch.com/min_teens.htm

or call (517) 782-9497 

Cascades Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 2390 W High St, Jackson, MI

  • T4 Youth Group meets Monday at 5:00 pm.

  • Their current focus is learning To Live for Christ.

  • Occasionally on other nights activities like movie nights, laser tag and roller skating.

  • For more info see http://www.cfellowship.org/programs.html or call (517) 784-9615 

Cascades Wesleyan, 1404 Rowan St., Jackson MI.

  • The Pit indoor skate park is open Monday to Friday from 4:00 to 7:00pm. It costs $3 a person per time. The Pit Bible Study happens right after from 7:00-8:00pm.

  • The Pit Skate lessons are available Saturdays from 11:00am to 12:00pm for $3. Pads and helmets must be worn. For those taking lessons a practice is available from 12:00pm to 1:00pm following the Saturday lesson.

  • Student Ministries meets Wednesday from 4:00-4:30pm from 7th to 12th

grader in the Pit SK8 Park for Bible study and fun. Outside

activities and fundraisers are planned throughout the year.

  • We accept all teens no matter what. We extend an invitation

to Tweens or teens that are looking for a place to belong.

  • For more info call Trevor Heyd at (517) 782-4907 or visit http://www.cascadeswesleyan.com/ministries.htm and http://www.cascadeswesleyan.com/outreach.htm

Clark Lake Community Church, 9224 Hyde Rd Clarklake, MI

  • Youth group Sundays at 6pm

  • Discovery Zone Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30pm is a Bible study for all ages with a light meal. The meal starts at 5:30pm.

  • For more info call (517) 529-9359 or visit http://www.clarklakecommunitychurch.com/html/activities_and_announcements.html

City of Zion Ministries 1275 Wayne St., Jackson MI

  • Teen Ministry on Wednesdays starting at 7:00pm. Currently studying Building Big People.

  • Rides might be available.

  • For more info call (517) 789-7910 or visit http://cityofzionministries.com/contactus.html

Cornerstone Christian Church, 2395 W High St Jackson MI

  • Life Groups are Wednesdays 6:30- 8:00pm.

  • Sunday Teen Service is from 9:30-11:00am.

  • For more information visit http://jacksoncornerstone.org/youth_ministry_13.html

or (517) 782-1774

First Baptist Church of Jackson, 201 South Jackson, Jackson, MI

  • Youth group is Sundays at 5:30pm.

  • For more information call (517) 784-3151 or visit http://www.fbcofjackson.org/events/calendar.htm

First Church of the Nazarene, 3905 Clinton Rd. Jackson, MI

  • Safe House high school group meets Sundays 6:00-7:30. Activities include dinner, chilling, growing in faith, worship, friends, and dodge ball. Bring food to share if you can.

  • Please enter through the teen center doors located on the west side of the building.

  • For more information call (517) 782-7084 or contact Teresa by email at teresagarner@jaxnaz.com or visit the online calendar at http://www.jaxnaz.com/#/ministries/safehouse-9-12

First Presbyterian Church, 743 W. Michigan Ave, Jackson MI

  • Youth group on Sundays from 6:30-8:00pm for 6-12th graders.

  • For more info Contact Jenni Whitford at (732) 784-9175 or http://jacksonfirstpres.com/youth-ministry/

First United Methodist Church, 275 W Michigan Ave, Jackson MI

  • From September to May, Youth Group meets Sundays from 6:00-8:00pm in the youth room. They do Michigan based mission trips.

  • Youth service on Sundays starts at 11am in the Lighthouse room for the junior high and in the youth room for high school.

  • For more info call Dawn Durr (517) 787-6460 or visit http://www.firstumcjackson.org/teensandkids

Father’s House, 730 Tomlinson St, Jackson MI

  • Free Food Fun Fellowship is on the first Fridays of each month at 6pm.

  • For more information visit http://www.fathershouseglobal.com/index.html

or call Marleen (517) 795-1894 or email fathershouseglobal@gmail.com

Dream Center, 730 Tomlinson St. Jackson MI

    • For more info call (517) 768-1637 or email JBUCHLER@co.jackson.mi.us

Ganton Street Baptist Church, 637 W Ganson St. Jackson MI

  • Youth group Sundays at 5:30pm

  • For more info call (517) 782-8574 or visit www.gansonstreet.org/

Grace Church, 2692 N Dettman Rd Jackson MI

  • Sunday youth group is 5:00-7:30pm in room Area 3:16.

  • For more info visit http://lifeatgrace.org/ministries/students-2/middle-and-high-school/

or call (517) 789-6155

House of New Beginnings, 511 S Jackson St. Jackson MI

  • Offers services for homeless, runaway, and teen dating violence for ages 12 to 21.

  • They have a 24 hour emergency shelter and crisis intervention. They can offer assistance with emergency needs, safety planning, assistance to remove barriers to receive education, individual counseling, case management, life skills building, and healthy relationship education. There are ongoing parenting and education for teen mothers. And there will be new support groups starting in April 2013.

  • For more information call (517) 962-5081 or call toll free number at 1-866-271-1123

Jackson Free Methodist, 2829 Park Drive Jackson MI

  • Teen service Sundays 9:45- 11:00 am

  • High school youth group is Sundays 6:00- 8:00pm.

  • For more information contact Josh at (517) 358-6739

Lansing Avenue Baptist Church, 4000 Lansing Ave, Jackson MI

  • Word of Life Club meets Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 with free time starting at 6:45pm. The Club’s weekly schedule includes free time, open gym, lesson and a snack.

    • Bus transportation may be available.

  • Men’s Fundamental Basketball League can offer tryout to serious and dedicated players.

  • For more info see http://www.labcjackson.org/services.html or call

Tim Rowland at (517) 783-3676

Lily Missionary Baptist Church, 1117 W. G. Wade Drive, Jackson, MI.

  • The center has a teen transitional center with positive peer to peer interactions.

  • There are also college preparation workshops addressing ACT/SAT, FASFA & Scholarships.

  • For more information call (517) 783-6553 or visit the website at http://www.lilybaptist.org/Lily/activities.htm

Loomis Park Baptist Church, 2301 N Elm Ave # A, Jackson MI

  • Teen Sunday School is Sundays at 9:45am.

  • Teen group is Wednesdays at 6:30pm.

  • A Youth Rally is being held on May 18th, 2013. There will be games, skits and a speaker.

    • Check out https://www.facebook.com/Win2013/info

  • For more info visit http://loomisparkbaptistchurch.com/about-us/upcoming_events/

or call Youth Pastor Donald Sevigne (517) 782-3647

New Jerusalem Christian Fellowship, 14977 Harper Rd., Somerset, MI

  • Youth Group meets every Sunday afternoon from noon to 3:00pm.

  • The youth also meets Wednesdays at 7:00pm.

  • Bible studies and worship team

  • For more info visit www.njcf.net/youth.htm or call (517) 592-8888

North Sharon Baptist Church, 17999 Washburn Rd, Grass Lake MI

  • Teen youth group from Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Must be 12 years old or older.

  • Rides available.

  • For more information contact Tim at (517) 416-4794

Salvation Army, 806 E. Pearl Street, Jackson MI

  • Open gym for youth 17 and under, is Monday and Tuesday nights from 6:00-8:00pm.

  • Monthly Friday family nights are

    • Currently having family volleyball nights

  • Computer lab open Monday through Friday from 6:00-7:00pm.

  • For more info visit http://sajackson.org/services/community-center/

or call Annie Quastad at (517) 782-7185

Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church, 120 E. Main St. Spring Arbor MI

  • The Edge gathering is place where teens can worship, grow, connect and serve

in a fun safe environment. These gatherings are on Sundays from 6:00 to 7:45pm.

  • Abide Sunday class allows students to grow deeper in their relationship with God.

This class takes place Sunday’s at 10:15 to 11:00am in room 203.

  • Ministry team for leadership and discipleship training is available for 9th to 12th graders.

  • Cell groups provide deeper discipleship under the mentorship of caring adults.

  • For more info contact Heather at (517) 750-2400 or heather.castle@springarborfm.org

or visit http://www.springarborfm.org/connect/teen/

Sycamore Baptist Church, 142 Sycamore St. Jackson MI

  • Teen church is on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00pm.

  • For more information visit http://sycamorebaptistjackson.org/ministries/default.html

or call (517) 764-1680

Trinity Lutheran Church, 122 W. Wesley St. Jackson MI

  • Youth discussion based services are Sundays at 9:00am.

  • There are also monthly activities.

  • For more information call Ann at (517) 784-3135 or visit http://trinitylutheranjackson.com

Trinity Wesleyan, 620 Robinson Road, Jackson MI

  • Liquid is Sunday mornings at 9:00am.

  • Senior High Rally is on Sundays 6:00 to 8:00pm.

  • Once a month on a Friday night is Zoan a time of fun and games.

  • For more info visit http://www.trinitywesleyanchurch.com/journey-ministries/?view=mobile or call Pastor Andy at (517) 750-2654

Village Hope Church, 123 W. Porter Jackson MI

  • Youth group on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:45pm.

  • Other events are available but check this out first.

  • For more information call (517) 768-5004 or visit http://www.villagehopechurch.org/

West Winds, 1825 Spring Arbor Rd., Jackson, MI 

  • The Hub offers multiple teen focused concerts a month for little or no cost.

  • High school hangout time is Thursdays 6:00-10:00. You can do homework,

play video games, listen to music, hang out with friends or play basketball.

  • Student Journey helps teens answer question and explore their relationship

with God. High school kids meet Sundays 6:30-8:00.

  • For more information visit http://hubjackson.org/hours/ , search for the

Hub Jackson on Facebook or call (517) 917-0485


  

Jackson Michigan’s


Junior High Resource List


Aware, 706 W. Michigan Ave, Jackson Michigan

  • Teen Club is a free and confidential domestic violence educational support group for teens runs Monday 3:00-4:30pm in the Carriage House.

  • For more information contact Angie McCreary at (517) 783-1638 x123 or visit http://www.awareshelter.org/events/

The Assembly, 140 East Cortland Ave. Jackson MI

  • Faith Xpressed Youth Group meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm.

  • For more information visit http://www.theassemblyjackson.com/#/Ministries/Youth or

call (517) 782-8100

Bethel Baptist Church, 1691 Springport Rd., Jackson MI

  • Grapple for 7th and 8th graders meets Wednesday nights during the school year. There are large and small group activities.

  • 33 AD is a 7th-12th grade Sunday morning group that meets 9:30 to 10:30am. The focus is to apply basics of the Christian faith to our lives.

  • For more information visit http://betheljackson.org/service-opportunities/student-ministries or call (517) 787-8612.

Cascades Baptist Church, 1012 W High St, Jackson, MI

  • Overflow Youth Ministries meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm.

  • Come hang out, build relationships, have fun, and relax!

  • For more info see http://www.cascadeschurch.com/min_teens.htm

or call (517) 782-9497 

Cascades Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 2390 W High St, Jackson, MI

  • T4 Youth Group meets Monday at 5:00 pm.

  • They are current focus is learning To Live for Christ.

  • Occasionally on other nights activities like movie nights, laser tag and roller skating.

  • For more info see http://www.cfellowship.org/programs.html or call (517) 784-9615 

Cascades Wesleyan, 1404 Rowan St., Jackson MI.

  • The Pit indoor skate park is open Monday to Friday from 4:00 to 7:00pm. It costs $3 a person per time. The Pit Bible Study happens right after from 7:00-8:00pm.

  • The Pit Skate lessons are available Saturdays from 11:00am to 12:00pm for $3. Pads and helmets must be worn. For those taking lessons a practice is available from 12:00pm to 1:00pm following the Saturday lesson.

  • Student Ministries meets Wednesday from 4:00-4:30pm from 7 to 12th grader in the Pit SK8 Park for Bible study and fun.

  • Tweens Student Ministries 5th to 6th grade meets in the church 6:30-8:00pm.

  • Outside activities and fundraisers are planned throughout the year.

  • We accept all teens no matter what. We extend an invitation to tweens

or teens that are looking for a place to belong.

  • For more info call Trevor Heyd at (517) 782-4907 or visit http://www.cascadeswesleyan.com/ministries.htm and http://www.cascadeswesleyan.com/outreach.htm

City of Zion Ministries 1275 Wayne St., Jackson MI.

  • Teen Ministry on Wednesdays starting at 7:00pm. Currently studying Building Big People.

  • Rides might be available.

  • For more info call (517) 789-7910 or visit http://cityofzionministries.com/contactus.html

Clark Lake Community Church, 9224 Hyde Rd Clarklake, MI

  • Youth group Sundays at 6pm

  • Discovery Zone Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30pm is a Bible study for all ages with a light meal. The meal starts at 5:30pm.

  • For more information call (517) 529-9359 or visit http://www.clarklakecommunitychurch.com/html/activities_and_announcements.html

Cornerstone Christian Church, 2395 W High St Jackson MI

  • Life Groups meets Wednesdays 6:30- 8:00pm.

  • Sunday Teen Service meets 9:30-11:00am.

  • For more information visit http://jacksoncornerstone.org/youth_ministry_13.html

or (517) 782-1774

Father’s House, 730 Tomlinson St, Jackson MI

  • Free Food Fun Fellowship is on the first Fridays of the month at 6pm

  • For more information visit http://www.fathershouseglobal.com/index.html

or call Marleen (517) 795-1894 or email fathershouseglobal@gmail.com

  • Dream Center, 730 Tomlinson St. Jackson MI

    • Bee You Project starts March 18th 2013 and goes through May 1st, 2013.

    • Abstinence Program with Janelle at Health Department runs Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00-5:30. Girls and boys ages 12-13 are invited. There is a max of 20 kids. It will take place at the dream center.

    • They also have food prizes, arts and field trips.

  • For more information call (517) 768-1637 or email JBUCHLER@co.jackson.mi.us

First Baptist Church of Jackson, 201 South Jackson, Jackson, MI

  • Youth group is Sundays at 5:30pm.

  • For more info call (517) 784-3151 or visit http://www.fbcofjackson.org/events/calendar.htm

First Church of the Nazarene, 3905 Clinton Rd. Jackson, MI

  • Lift middle school group is a class to explore the basics of Christianity: worshiping together, faith development, and reaching out to others. The group called Basics meets every 2nd and 3rd Wednesday at 6:30pm from November to April in the Chapel. Other events going on each Wednesday during the school year.

  • Note there is a $20 fee for Anti-workbook which is required for the Basic class.

  • Lift group Sundays is 11:15am to 12:15 in the Teen Center.

  • Please enter through the teen center doors located on the west side of the building.

  • For more information call (517) 782-7084 or contact Bryce by email at brycegernand@jaxnaz.com or visit the online calendar at http://www.jaxnaz.com/#/ministries/safehouse-9-12

First Presbyterian Church, 743 W. Michigan Ave, Jackson MI

  • Tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30.

  • Youth group on Sundays from 6:30-8:00pm for 6-12th graders.

  • For more info Contact Jenni Whitford at (732) 784-9175 or http://www.jacksonfirstpres.com

First United Methodist Church, 275 W Michigan Ave, Jackson MI

  • From September to May, Youth Group meets Sundays from 6:00-8:00pm in the youth room. They do Michigan based mission trips.

  • Youth service on Sundays starts at 11am in the Lighthouse room for the junior high and in the youth room for high school.

  • For more info call (517) 787-6460 or visit http://www.firstumcjackson.org/teensandkids

Ganton Street Baptist Church, 637 W Ganson St. Jackson MI

  • Youth group Sundays at 5:30pm

  • For more info call (517) 782-8574 or visit www.gansonstreet.org/

Grace Church, 2692 N. Dettman Rd Jackson MI

  • Youth group is Sundays from 5:00-7:30pm in room Area 3:16.

  • For more info visit http://lifeatgrace.org/ministries/students-2/middle-and-high-school/

call (517) 789-6155

House of New Beginnings, 511 S Jackson St. Jackson MI

  • Offers services for homeless, runaway, and teen dating violence for ages 12 to 21.

  • They have a 24 hour emergency shelter and crisis intervention. They can offer assistance with emergency needs, safety planning, to remove barriers to receive education, individual counseling, case management, life skills building, and healthy relationship education. There are ongoing parenting and education for teen mothers. And there will be new support groups starting in April 2013.

  • For more information call (517) 962-5081 or call toll free number at 1-866-271-1123

Jackson Free Methodist, 2829 Park Drive Jackson MI

  • Teen service is Sundays from 9:45- 11:00 am.

  • U-turn youth group for 6-8th graders Thursdays from 7:00-8:00. With free time activities a half hour before and after. Free time activities include free popcorn, play ping pong, shoot pool and basketball.

  • For more information contact Josh at (517) 358-6739

Lansing Avenue Baptist Church, 4000 Lansing Ave, Jackson MI

  • Word of Life Club meets Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 with free time starting at 6:45pm.

  • The Club’s weekly schedule includes free time, open gym, lesson and a snack.

  • Bus transportation may be available.

Lily Missionary Baptist Church, 1117 W. G. Wade Drive, Jackson, MI.

  • After school programs and summer reading programs for ages 5 to 14.

  • The center has a teen transitional center with positive peer to peer interactions.

  • For more information call (517) 783-6553 or visit the website at http://www.lilybaptist.org/Lily/activities.htm

Loomis Park Baptist Church, 2301 N Elm Ave # A, Jackson MI

  • Teen Sunday School is Sundays at 9:45am for 7th graders and older.

  • Teen group is Wednesdays at 6:30pm.

  • A Youth Rally is being held on May 18th, 2013. There will be games, skits and a speaker.

    • Check it out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Win2013/info

  • For more info visit http://loomisparkbaptistchurch.com/about-us/upcoming_events/

or call Youth Pastor Donald Sevigne (517) 782-3647

New Jerusalem Christian Fellowship, 14977 Harper Rd., Somerset, MI

  • Youth Group meets every Sunday afternoon from noon to 3:00pm.

  • The youth also meets Wednesdays at 7:00pm.

  • Bible studies and worship team

  • For more info visit www.njcf.net/youth.htm or call (517) 592-8888

North Sharon Baptist Church, 17999 Washburn Rd, Grass Lake MI

  • Teen youth group is from Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Must be 12 years old or older.

  • Rides are available.

  • For more information contact Tim at (517) 416-4794

Salvation Army, 806 E. Pearl Street, Jackson MI

  • Open gym for youth 17 and under, Monday and Tuesday nights from 6:00-8:00pm

  • Monthly family nights on Fridays but kids must be accompanied by an adult.

    • Currently they are having family volleyball nights!

  • Computer lab is open Monday through Friday from 6:00-7:00pm.

  • For more info visit http://sajackson.org/services/community-center/

or call Annie Quastad at (517)782-7185

Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church, 120 E. Main St. Spring Arbor MI

  • Wildfire youth group for 5th and 6th graders runs Wednesdays at 6:30 in room CFC.

  • The Edge group for 7th and 8th graders meets Sundays from 6:00 to 7:45pm in the chapel.

  • Sunday morning class called Rooted is 10:15 to 11:00am.

  • There is discipleship training for 8th graders.

  • Same gender cell groups which start from 7th grade and continue until high school graduation. These groups are intended to help each other along in our journeys.

  • For more information call April at (517) 750-2400 or visit http://www.springarborfm.org/connect/teen/

Sycamore Baptist Church, 142 Sycamore St. Jackson MI

  • Teen church is on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00pm.

  • They also offer summer youth camp and youth conferences.

  • For more information visit http://sycamorebaptistjackson.org/ministries/default.html

or call (517) 764-1680

Trinity Lutheran Church, 122 W. Wesley St. Jackson MI

  • Junior High Youth get together Fridays at 6:30pm.

  • Youth discussion based services are Sundays at 9:00am.

  • There are also monthly activities.

  • For more information call Ann at (517) 784-3135 or visit http://trinitylutheranjackson.com

Trinity Wesleyan, 620 Robinson Road, Jackson Michigan

  • Liquid Group meets Sunday mornings at 9am.

  • Junior High Rally is on Wednesdays at 6:30pm.

  • Once a month on a Friday night is Zoan a time of fun and games.

  • For more info visit http://www.trinitywesleyanchurch.com/journey-ministries/?view=mobile or call Pastor Andy at (517) 750-2654

Village Hope Church, 123 W. Porter Jackson MI

  • Youth group on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:45pm.

  • Other events are available but check this out first.

  • For more information call (517) 768-5004 or visit http://www.villagehopechurch.org

West Winds, 1825 Spring Arbor Rd., Jackson, MI 

  • The Hub offers multiple teen focused concerts a month for little or no cost.

  • High school hangout time is Thursdays 6:00-10:00pm. You can do homework, play video games, listen to music, hang out with friends or play basketball.

  • Student Journey helps teens answer question and explore their relationship with God. High school kids meet Sundays 6:30-8:00pm.

  • Middle School kids can hang out Saturdays from 6:00-10:00pm. You can play video games, hang out with friends, eat pizza, or play basketball.

  • Student Journey helps teens answer question and explore their relationship with God. Junior High kids meet 5:00-6:30 with hangout time starting at 4:30pm.

  • For more information visit http://hubjackson.org/hours/ , search for the Hub Jackson on Facebook or call (517) 917-0485