Aurora Township Youth & Community Center Programs

Aurora Township Youth & Community Center Programs include activities such as table games, computers, open gym, volleyball, soccer, video games, arcade games, and basketball. Children and youth can use a conference room, multi-purpose room, open recreation area, and gym as part of these programs. Children and youth ages 7–17, and students who turn 18 as seniors in high school, are welcome to attend and participate in recreational and educational programs after school and in the summer.

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: The center is open Monday through Saturday.

Aurora Township has been serving residents since 1849 and serves approximately 150,000 residents within its stated township boundaries. Children and youth must be registered to participate in programs, and registration is required for Summer Camp. Summer Camp registration opened March 10, 2025, and capacity is limited. A child is not fully enrolled until the registration packet is fully completed, a copy of the child’s birth certificate is received, and payment is made in full.

The Youth and Community Center employees include Jennifer Haurykiewicz, Human Resources Coordinator and Interim Director of Community Services; Celia Valdez, Administrative Assistant; Ashley Jackson, Youth Outreach Worker; Richard Nelson, Lead Youth Worker; Julisa Borjon, Assistant Youth Worker; Bertha Delgado, Youth Worker; Jesus Garcia-Lopez, Youth Worker; Elijah Palmer, Youth Worker; Arenia Williams, Youth Worker; and Alma Zambrano, Youth Worker. The Youth Commission Advisory Board members are Paul Patricoski, Chairperson; Diane Christian, Vice-Chairperson; James Brown; Paul Heinkel; State Representative Barbra Hernandez; Dolores Hicks, Aurora Township Board of Trustees; Jason Owens, Aurora Township Highway Commissioner; Doug Postlewaite; Ricky Rodgers; Marie Wendt; Mary Garza; Alicia Hann; and Jennifer Haurykiewicz, Human Resources Coordinator/Interim Director of Community Services.

Last updated January 12, 2026.