CASA Youth Programs

CASA Youth Programs offers Middle School Drop-In, Open Recreation in partnership with the Winthrop Police Department, YouthWorks High School Career Readiness Program, Youth Advisory Board, High School Community Service, Q Club, Behavioral Health Supports, and the Mentors Summer Program. Middle School Drop-In includes homework help and access to computers, Open Recreation includes additional activities for students who may not be interested in basketball, and Q Club is for LGBTQ+ youth and allies.

Programs

• Middle School Drop-In — middle school students · Mondays through Fridays 3:00pm to 6:00pm
• Open Recreation in Partnership with the Winthrop Police Department — middle school students · Fridays 6:00pm to 8:00pm
• YouthWorks High School Career Readiness Program — high school students
• Youth Advisory Board — youth
• High School Community Service — high school students
• Q Club — grades 6-12 · Wednesdays 4:00pm to 7:00pm
• Behavioral Health Supports — youth
• Mentors Summer Program — youth · summer months

At a glance

• Ages: 11–18 years old

About the provider

CASA has been working to establish free safe alternatives for youth since 1997. CASA collaborates with community partners, including For Kids Only, Winthrop Public Schools, Winthrop Public Health and Clinical Services, Winthrop Parents Network, Winthrop Police Department, Winthrop Public Library, and SPARK. Community Coalitions include The Winthrop Youth Providers Network, Equitable Family Engagement Network, and Youth Mental Health Workgroup.

• Community Coalitions — youth and families

CASA offers no-cost, safe, and inclusive programming. Middle School Drop-In is a supervised, free after-school safe and welcoming space. Open Recreation is a weekly Friday night program where middle school students come play for free. Q Club is for LGBTQ+ youth and allies.

Last updated September 1, 2026.