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Where Lansing Teens Can Lead, Create & Get Involved
- Youth Action Collective
- Sep 30
- 2 min read
Getting involved in your community isn't just about building a resume - it's about finding your voice, making friends, and creating memories that last. Lansing is full of opportunites for teens to lead, learn, and grow. Whether you're looking for leadership experience, creative outlets, or just a fun place to hang out, here are some great local options to check out:
🌟 1. Teen Leadership Council at ELPL
want to help plan events, earn volunteer hours, and build real leadership skills? The Teen Leadership Council at East Lansing Public Library gives you just that.
📚 2. Free Tutoring at CADL
Homework struggles? Some Capital Area District Library (CADL) branches partner with Michigan State University volunteers to offer free tutoring during the school year. Plus CADL provides live tutors available online from 2-9 PM daily.
🎨 3. REACH Studio Art Center Teen Night
Calling all artists! REACH Studio Art Center host a teen night for ages 13-18. Come share pizza, connect with other creatives, and dive into hands-on art projects in a welcoming space.
🌱 4. The Fledge: Radical Inclusion in Action
Looking for a place that's all about innovation and inclusion? The Fledge is a soical organization that supports youth with programs like coding clubs, urban farming, entreprenurship, and more. It's a hub where young people can explore big ideas and passions.
🎶 5. Fall Swing Fling at Lansing Community College
Yes, swing dancing is alive and well! Each fall, Lansing Community College host a free event featuring live jazz music and beginner-friendly swing dance tutorials. Bring a friend or come alone to enjoy a night of fun and music.
⚽ 6. Beacon Soccer Fields
Grab a ball and some friends--the Beacon Soccer Feilds are a community-owned mini turf fields, free to use, and lit up at night. Perfect for pick up games any time of day.
🏀 7. Lansing Parks & Recreation Youth Scholarships
Sports and recreation can get expensive, but Lansing Parks & Recreation offers youth scholarhips to make sure cost doesn't keep anyone from joining. Eligible families can apply to have program fees covered.
✨ Get Involved Today
From Leadership councils and tutoring programs to art nights and soccer fields, Lansing has opportunites for every teen to connect, learn and thrive. The first step? Pick one that excotes you and give it a try. You never know what doors it might open.
👉 Don’t know who to take or nervous about going alone? Ask one of your YAC leaders to join you! We’d love to go with you and cheer you on.
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