Periodically the YC arranges field trips to venues both within and outside Berkshire County. In the past, these trips have included excursions to the beach, sporting events, shopping in Boston and NYC, theatre, the zoo, museums and more! Look for links below for more on our trips.

The Drop-In Program is the foundation of Youth Center, Inc. In the past during lean times it was the only program we offered.

The Drop-In Program is located at 20 East Street on the second floor of the Adams Community Center that has a state-of-the art computer lab, TV/VCR/DVD lounge/meeting area, A room with pool, ping pong and air-hockey tables, video and board game area, a small lending library and a “quiet” room with a table for homework help or meeting area.

The Drop-In Program provides a safe environment where youth can build developmental assets such as positive adult role models, peaceful conflict resolution, sense of purpose, values, commitment to learning and social skills. The general purpose of the Drop-In Program is a place where youth can acquire the attitudes, competencies, values, and social connections that will help carry them forward to successful adulthood.

Youth Center, Inc. believes that it is important for youth to feel like they are being noticed and cared about. For some of the youth that come to the Drop-In Program we are the “home” that the bus drops them off at. And they will tell you “I call the YC my home”. The Drop-In Program is open Monday through Friday 2:00 to 6:00pm during the school year. Youth from age eight to nineteen come to the program- most of the time we have the older youth who come in the evening, and the younger youth after school.

Our computer lab consists of 7 NEW dell computers, with top of the line features.  A lot of the time kids use the computers for gaming, but we also reserve time for homework.  Youth can use the computer lab only after completing an internet safety course.  We also have a laser printer so that you can print out your homework assignments.

Classes on a variety of topics are offered at the Youth Center. Some are free, some are fee-based. Some are conducted by paid professionals, others by volunteer professionals and amateurs. Look below for links that describe our current offerings.  Check out our special Summer 2009 section too!

Age-appropriate, project-based learning activities are designed to help with each child’s healthy development. The Youth Center offers members and the community an exciting hands-on approach to experimentation and learning through instruction in; computer technology and web design, classes in babysitting, karate, visual and performing arts, financial literacy, math and science. Staff performs weekly outreach at the schools in Adams, Cheshire and Savoy. Offering activities in science, visual and performing arts, and a variety of other age appropriate activities designed to help with each child’s healthy development.