Give the Gift of Belonging ? Help us expand The Break!

The Fire Pitt is generously offering the opportunity to host a unique, exciting and delicious event to support essential programs at the Break and help us expand the Break! 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 safe and supportive space where adolescents and young adults can connect. Members come in to relax and hang out with their peers during out-of-school hours. While here, they can access computers, play games, enjoy a hot meal, get help with their homework, explore our music studio, attend birthday and holiday celebrations, and venture out on fun field trips. They can also rely on our trained, qualified staff to deliver prevention education programs about the dangers of substance abuse and offer straight talk about topics like depression and anxiety.

We are expanding our programs and now serve youth in middle school as well as high school. As we continue to grow, we are facing an urgent need for a larger space to accommodate our growing membership, new programs, and the staff necessary to make it all happen.

Will you help us provide other deserving youth with a place to belong?

“I love that my kiddo has a teen center to make new friends and have fun at! The staff is amazing!” Parent of 10th Grade Student

“The BREAK has helped me connect with people, become more confident in myself, and get out of my comfort zone while being in a safe space” High School Freshman

"The BREAK has helped me make friends and feel like I belong.” High School Freshman

"They create a safe atmosphere to express their creativity, engage with other teens, and encourage them to embrace themselves.” Parent of 8th Grade Student

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 March 7, 2026!

By Crystal Lake Teen Center NFP

Fire Pitt Fish Boil March 7, 2026!

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