Teens on the Move

“I learned how to talk to other people here, because I was a bit antisocial... It was a good after-school program for helping with homework.”
— Ellament
“First of all, it is very fun to be here. We not only do dance, but we also do nature activities, we do photography.”
— Tyler

Inspiring lifelong learners and confident leaders.

Teens on the Move (TotM): A year-round program for ages 12.5–19, focusing on leadership, financial readiness, and academic support. *(Nineteen-year-olds still in high school are eligible to attend our teen program.)

Hours of Operation:

  • School Year: Weekdays, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

  • Summer: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Neighborhood House of Milwaukee's Choose L.I.F.E. program empowers teens (ages 12.5–19) to connect with their communities and futures. Nineteen-year-olds currently enrolled in high school may participate; eligibility ends upon graduation.

Program Highlights:

  • Holistic Engagement: Offers workshops and activities in mindfulness, leadership, financial literacy, and community advocacy.

  • Youth Advisory Council (YAC): Teens collaborate on community service projects and events, building leadership skills.

  • Community Service & Civic Participation: Involvement in environmental conservation, media advocacy, and family-focused events.

All teens, including those previously enrolled, are required to submit a completed application for the current school year, regardless of summer enrollment  

  1. Payment is due by the end of the first week of attendance. Failure to pay will result in suspension until payment is received. Any outstanding balance must be paid in full before the start of the new semester to continue enrollment. (Non-refundable) Please speak with a staff member to learn about flexible payment options.

  2.  Teens on the Move (TOTM) is a year-round program for youth ages 12½ to 19, designed to provide leadership development, financial readiness, and academic support. Participants must be at least 12½ years old by September 1 of the current year. Youth who are 19 years old and still enrolled in high school remain eligible to participate  

  3. Hours of Operation-School Year: Weekdays, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Teens will not be admitted after 4:30 PM without prior approval from the Teen Supervisor.  

  4. To ensure a safe and positive environment for all participants, Neighborhood House of Milwaukee reserves the right to deny or withdraw enrollment if past or current behaviors compromise the well-being of the program community.  

  5.  All youth are required to actively participate in scheduled programming as well as at least one designated project. Non-compliance may result in suspension or denial of continued program participation.