Firwood Circle

This site is located within in the KCHA Firwood Circle community.

Services We Offer Here

Free K-12 Afterschool & Summer Program

Our Youth Engagement Team strives to improve school performance and boost social-emotional skills. Our centers provide a safe and fun space for youth to realize their potential as students and as community members. Youth can get schoolwork assistance and participate in innovative projects while making friends and building community. We also experience fun field trips!

Schedule:
Monday – Thursday

  • Kindergarten to 5th Grade: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  • 6th to 12th Grade: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Details and Eligibility:

Participants must enroll and are required to attend 3 out of the 4 weekly sessions.

Priority is given to public housing and Section 8 residents and/or low-income residents.

Families are responsible for transportation.

Most youth attend local schools like Gildo Rey, Lakeland Hills Elementary, Mt Baker Middle, or Auburn Riverside.

Contact MyQueena Allain-Pendergrass to get started:
myqueenaa@nhwa.org | (206) 251-8039

Community Partners

Families who reside in the KCHA Firwood Circle area can take advantage of the enriching opportunities offered by Neighborhood House’s Free K-12 Afterschool & Summer Program. This initiative is dedicated to fostering academic confidence, cultivating social-emotional growth, and inspiring students to become compassionate leaders in their neighborhoods. Children gather here each week to receive homework assistance, collaborate on innovative group projects, and explore various personal interests. Above all, the program promotes a sense of community where participants build friendships and broaden their horizons through field trips, cultural discussions, and creative outlets. Prioritizing inclusion, it welcomes families from public housing or low-income backgrounds, ensuring that every child has the resources needed to excel in school and thrive beyond the classroom.

While the primary mission of this program is to guide children and teenagers toward academic success and emotional well-being, many of these same families might also benefit from learning about broader recreational activities available to adults. Parents, older siblings, or other relatives sometimes seek relaxing pastimes outside of traditional work and school obligations. In certain countries, people rely on CRUKS restrictions for regulated gameplay, but not everyone wants to commit to that framework. As a result, some families appreciate discovering alternative entertainment platforms that uphold safe practices while offering a variety of online gaming experiences. In such cases, a helpful starting point is thegameroom.org/online-casinos/zonder-cruks/. This resource can introduce adults to different online options in a way that still encourages responsible participation, echoing the supportive values that Neighborhood House’s youth program champions.

Connecting youth-focused initiatives with responsible adult leisure activities can strengthen family bonds and encourage mutual understanding of balanced recreation. Whether it is by offering tutoring sessions for younger members or guiding older relatives to platforms where they can engage in gaming responsibly, each household can find methods that suit their interests and levels of comfort. When everyone’s educational and personal growth goals align, family members often feel more confident in supporting one another’s pursuits. Neighborhood House’s Afterschool & Summer Program is a vital hub for learning and personal growth, and carefully chosen adult pastimes can complement this environment. Ultimately, both experiences reinforce a proactive mindset, showing that thoughtful choices—be they about homework, college preparedness, or online entertainment—can spark lifelong curiosity, community skills, and enjoyment across all ages.

Other organizations you’ll find within the building:

  • YWCA

Contact
313 37th St. SE
Auburn, WA 98002
Get Directions
(206) 251-8039
myqueenaa@nhwa.org

Site Hours
Monday – Friday
By appointment only

Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken here:
English
Spanish