The Fire Pitt is generously offering the opportunity to host a unique, exciting and delicious event to support essential programs at the Break and to support the youth in our community! Join us for a Fish Boil, Meat Raffle, and other exciting opportunities. Enjoy a delicious, hearty fish boil with all of the classic sides, take part in a unique meat raffle, and auction for great events!

The Break is a a safe stimulating environment for adolescents and emerging adults to have voice in their community and grow through adolescence and thrive into adulthood. The Break provides a location for activities in a living room style location that is considered a third space-not home, not school-but a space that provides community and trust. You will find a music production room, music lessons for members, social gathering spaces, holiday parties, computers for gaming and work, rec room with gaming systems pool and ping, Grim the Therapy Dog, supervision by qualified and trained staff and extended hours in the summer. In addition to these activities, the Break is known for its straight talk on topics like depression, anxiety, social issues and other topics requested by members.

We are leading Youth Empower Alliance- a county wide initiative that uses youth voice to make their community a place where youth voice matters. Our first ever youth led conference will be held on June 7, 2025 at the University Center in Woodstock-representing Harvard, Crystal Lake, Woodstock, McHenry and youth who desire a voice in substance use disorder and those affected by it.

The Break is an exciting community center that is raising the bar for how we lift up our youth and help them prepare to lead future generations!

Fire Pitt Fish Boil April 5, 2025!

By Crystal Lake Teen Center NFP

Fire Pitt Fish Boil April 5, 2025!

More than a Fish Boil!! Great food, silent auction, great raffles, and great community event to support the Break!