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 13–19, 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 13–19) 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.

Registration for the Teens on the Move program is now open for the fall of 2026.

Email Niki Espy at nespy@nh-milw.org if you have any questions.

All teens, including those who have previously enrolled and attended ToTM, are required to submit a completed application for the new school year. 

  1. Payment is due by the end of the first week of attendance and is non-refundable. Failure to pay will result in a pause in student participation until payment is received. Any outstanding balance must be paid in full before the start of the new semester to continue enrollment. 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 13 to 19, designed to provide leadership development, financial readiness, and academic support. Participants must be at least 13 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.