ABOUT

Walking into The Hangout @ The Well feels different — in a good way. The second I step inside, I feel lighter. I hear music and laughter. Someone always says, “Hey, we’re glad you’re here.” And I can tell they mean it. It’s the one place I don’t have to pretend. Some days I’m in the STEM Lab. Other days I’m in the Media Studio podcasting or editing videos. Sometimes I need help with homework and there’s always someone ready to explain without making me feel bad. The Creative Arts Studio is full of ideas, the Game Lounge is always fun, and the Teen Café is where everybody talks and hangs out. But what makes this place special is how it feels.
The staff notice when something’s off. They check in. They hype us up. They listen. I leave feeling better, more confident, more myself. This place isn’t “just after school.” It’s where we grow, discover who we are, and feel safe being ourselves.