ABOUT

McFarland Youth Center

MISSION

The McFarland Youth Center is a community-based organization committed to supporting middle school aged youth, families and community by providing a safe recreational and educational environment. By incorporating adult-supervised, youth oriented activities, the McFarland Youth Center promotes positive relationships by building and fostering developmental assets.

HISTORY

Serving McFarland’s Middle School Youth Since 1998

Since 1998, the McFarland Youth Center has provided after-school and summer programming for 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-grade students in the McFarland community. We provide a variety of programs, including art, cooking, tutoring, leadership, and community service opportunities, in addition to recreational opportunities including air hockey, video games, computers, outdoor recreation, and more.

MEET OUR STAFF

Our Managing Directors

Shawn Close

Managing Director

Shawn Close is originally from and currently resides in the Madison area.

He graduated from Mankato St. University and was Associate Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County before working for the McFarland Youth Center.

In his spare time, Shawn likes to play sports, video games, board games and participate in Trivia Nights with his friends.

Open Position

Lead Assistant Director

We have an opening. If your interested in learning more please fill out our job application here.

Our Board of Directors

President

Shawn Miller

Treasurer

Penny Simmons

Secretary

Kelley Rowe

Members

Megan Beckler
LuAnne Bowens

Shawn Close

Maura Donnelly

Melanie Ebbert

Shawn Miller

Kelley Rowe

Sarah Rowe

Jill Runde

Penny Simmons

Jamie Thomas

Joel Zietsma
Meghan Lundy

MEET OUR STAFF

Staff Profiles

MEET OUR STAFF

Staff Profiles

A PLACE TO GROW

CENTER FACILITIES

In August of 2012, the McFarland Youth Center relocated to our new facility, which formerly housed the Village Library and Grace & Truth Bible Church. We are conveniently located across the street from McFarland High School, and just blocks away from Indian Mound Middle School. The dedicated center facilities include an art studio, study room, video game lounge, dining area, full kitchen, computers, and table games.