Youth & Teen Programs

Program, full for the full academic term, includes homework assistance, arts/crafts, sports activities, healthy snacks and more.  

Transportation pick up from Rachel Freeman Elementary School and College Park Elementary School.

Please call or email to be added to waitlist.

Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade  

Cost: $30/month  (Fee assistance is available)

Times: Monday - Friday (2:30 - 5:30 p.m.)

Afterschool Handbook(PDF, 536KB)Fee Assistance Application(PDF, 176KB)

Registration is now OPEN for Year-Round Students! Traditional School students may register on August 1, 2024.  

 In-Person Registration only. Please call 910-341-7867 or visit 1101 Manly Ave.

Dates: February 14, 2025; April 11, 2025; August 29, 2025; & December 12, 2025

Program, for the full academic term, includes homework assistance, arts/crafts, sports activities, healthy snacks and more.  

Transportation pick up from Forest Hills Elementary School and International School at Gregory.

Please call or email to be added to waitlist.

Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade  

Cost: $30/month (Fee assistance is available)

Times: Monday - Friday (2:30 - 5:30 p.m.)

Registration will OPEN on August 1, 2024.

In-Person Registration only. Please call 910-341-7866 or visit 401. S 8th Street

Join the MLK Center in their FREE mentorship program that was designed to support adolescent females during their transitional years by connecting them with positive influences and experiences! Highlights include notable guest speakers, college tours, and engaging discussions on relevant topics. Available to those over the age of 12. Registration available on-site ONLY. 

Program Day: Mondays (2nd & 4th of the Month)

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Program Length: January 13 - May 12, 2025

Please register in person at the MLK Center or online! 

With the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, sometimes it’s hard to find time to plan a family fun night. Wilmington Parks and Recreation staff fully understand this - and we’ve got you covered. Join us every first  Thursday & Friday of the month for our hand-picked movie night! This event is at no cost to the attendees and will take place from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. which is perfect for a school night. We also encourage you to guess the movies with your group based on our mystery descriptions/hints! Teen (13+) and Youth (12 and under) showings available! 

Dates 

• February 6, 2025 (Teen)
• February 7, 2025 (Youth)
• March 6, 2025 (Teen)
• March 7, 2025 (Youth)
• April 3, 2025 (Teen)
• April 4, 2025 (Youth)
• May 1, 2025 (Teen)
• May 2, 2025 (Youth)
  

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Registration available online and in-person at MLK Center.