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2025 Summer Central-Whitko Schedule!
Friday, June 6th | 6 pm – 9:00 pm | Summer Celebration | FREE
Join us for our first Whitko Summer Central programming day—a Summer Celebration at Shawna’s house in Huntington! This free event will be a fun evening to kick off summer, with activities and good times together. Pick-up and drop-off will be at The Brownstone in South Whitley, with the event running from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Don’t miss out on the fun—come celebrate summer with us!
Wednesday, June 18th | 1:00 pm – 3 pm | Painting & Pastries | FREE
Join us for a creative afternoon at our “Painting and Pastries” event at The Brownstone! From 1:00 to 3:00 PM, enjoy delicious pastries while expressing your artistic side with some fun painting activities. This event is free and open to all Whitko Summer Central students. Come relax, create, and enjoy sweet treats with friends!
Tuesday, July 1st | 1 pm – 4 pm | Pond Party | FREE
Dive into summer fun at our free Pond Party hosted at the private home of one of our amazing volunteers, Roberta H., in South Whitley! Join us from 1:00 to 4:00 PM for an afternoon of sunshine, swimming, and friends. Pick-up and drop-off will be at The Brownstone in South Whitley. Don’t miss out on this perfect way to cool off and celebrate summer with Whitko Summer Central!
Monday, July 14th | 10 am – 6 pm | New Buffalo, MI Trip | FREE
Join us for a special Whitko Summer Central field trip to New Buffalo, Michigan! This free event is exclusively for students who earned C’s or above on their 2025 spring semester report card. Enjoy a day of relaxation and fun by the beach! Pick-up and drop-off will be at The Brownstone in South Whitley. Don’t miss this exciting reward for all your hard work! (Bring money for souvenirs if you would like one!).
Thursday, July 24th | 1 pm – 5 pm | Fort Wayne Zoo & Crumbl Cookie | FREE
Prepare for an adventure as Whitko Summer Central takes you to the Fort Wayne Zoo and Crumbl Cookie! This free event, exclusively for students who attended ASC for 75 days or more during the 24/25 school year, promises an afternoon of wild encounters and sweet indulgence. The event runs from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, with pick-up and drop-off at The Brownstone in South Whitley. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the zoo and enjoy a Crumbl treat with friends!
Tuesday, July 29th | 12 pm – 2 pm | Walks & Talks with Frannie | FREE
Join us for “Walks and Talks with Frannie,” a special Whitko Summer Central event! From 12:00 to 2:00 PM, you’ll stroll around South Whitley with our program director, Shawna, while chatting about life. Frannie, Shawna’s golden retriever, will be along for the fun! Pick-up and drop-off will be at The Brownstone in South Whitley. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy some fresh air, great conversation, and time with our friendly pup!
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Meet Our Staff
Meet our Staff
At The Center, we believe students need healthy role models. Learn more about our Summer Central-Whitko staff below.
What Are They Saying?
The Center gave me a place to go and to have a warm meal when I know my mom would be working overtime and wouldn’t be able to cook for us.
The Center helped me develop skills that I’ve used on a daily basis in my life.
The experience that The Center provides for my kids is not one that I could give them as a single parent.
[My Daughter] does well in the program and even gets her homework done on time. She builds friendships and relationships with her peers that she may not have been able to do in school.
I come to The Center because sometimes I need help my parents can’t give me.
I come to The Center because it gets me away from my homelife and improves my mental health!
At The Center, I had people who cared for me and rooted for me every day. It meant so much to me and I 100% believe I wouldn’t be who I am today without having the boundaries, respect, and expectations that I was given during that time.
