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McFarland Youth Center
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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.

The MYC team

Staff, interns, & Board

Managing Director: Shawn Close

Lead Assistant Director: Winston Kiepe

 

 

 

 

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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

Meet Our Directors

Staff Profiles

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.  

Winny Kiepe
Lead Assistant Director

Winny Kiepe grew up in Spokane Washington, moved to Seattle Washington, and now lives in Madison.

Winny has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Washington, and a Master’s in Education from UW-Madison.

For the past 5 years they have been working as a math teacher in Sun Prairie.

In their free time Winny enjoy playing video games and card games, sewing, listening to podcasts, solving puzzles, weightlifting, and playing rugby.

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.

Years of Service

Middle School Grades Served

Activity Days Every Week

Objective: Support Youth

Contact Us

Location: 5114 Farwell Street, McFarland, WI 53558

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 362, McFarland, WI 53558

Telephone: (608) 838-3839

Email: mcfarlandyouthcenter@gmail.com