South End Teen Center

Part of KVCAP, Located at 5 Libby Court on the Waterville KVCAP Campus, the
South End Teen Center is dedicated to empowering youth and supporting families
in the Greater Waterville area through a safe, welcoming, and nurturing
environment.

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Our goal is to inspire and enable
all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We provide exceptional programming, supportive mentorship, and enriching opportunities that foster personal growth, academic success, leadership, and community engagement.

Who We Serve

The South End Teen Center is open to all students in grades 6 through 12 from the Greater Waterville area.

SETC Registration Form

Hours of Operation

  • School year: Monday to Friday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Summer: Monday to Friday 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM

What We Offer

  • Structured Programming: Help youth make safe and healthy decisionsA picture of two teen girls in white hijabs, one, who is in a pink plaid shirt is holding a stethoscope to a CPR mannequin of a baby.
  • Daily meals and snacks: after school and during summer
  • Community Service Projects: Engaging in local community development
  • Homework Assistance: Staff and Volunteers available during the school year
  • Life Skills & Community Involvement: Building essential skills for future success
  • Fun Activities: Including basketball courts, hikes, music, and arts and crafts
  • Computer Lab: For homework and personal use
  • Local Trips: To visit recreational sites, community partners and businesses
  • Special events and field trips throughout the year

Summer Program

A picture of four teens and one adult in a green canoe. The teen in front is holding a paddle in motion.During the summer, we offer the Summer Lunch Program, providing boxed lunches to school-aged children/youth Monday to Friday, delivered by Waterville Public Schools and enjoyed at the teen center. Additionally, we plan various trip opportunities throughout the summer.

Special Events

We participate in the South End National Night Out Festival, coordinated by the South End Neighborhood Association, held at Green St. Park on the first Tuesday in August. Our teen volunteers have an important role, operating a game booth at the festival.

Most Recent SETC Newsletter

Contact Information

For more information, please contact the South End Teen Center 873-5621, email amorris@kvcap.org or check us out on Facebook. 

Join us at the South End Teen Center, where we empower youth and strengthen our community!

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