CYC participates in another fun year of Lights on Afterschool

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A CYC-Fellowship House student works with his dad on a project during Lights on Afterschool.

A CYC-Fellowship House student works with his dad on a project during Lights on Afterschool.

CYC was proud to participate in the 20th Lights on Afterschool this year! Lights on Afterschool is an annual nationwide event, organized by The Afterschool Alliance, that celebrates afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities.

Officer Friendly poses with a group of CYC-Epstein teens during Lights on Afterschool.

Officer Friendly poses with a group of CYC-Epstein teens during Lights on Afterschool.

At CYC-Rebecca K. Crown Youth Center in South Shore and CYC-Fellowship House in Bridgeport, youth made playdough, got crafty, decorated bags for Halloween, dressed up in costumes, and got their faces painted.

At CYC-Sidney Epstein Youth Center in North Lawndale, youth painted pumpkins, did crafts, played games, and received an "Officer Friendly" visit from the Chicago Police Department. Center Director Clarence Hogan said that he appreciates how Lights on Afterschool shines the light on the importance of afterschool programming.

“Learning does not stop after the school bell rings,” Clarence said.