2026 AYC Campaign
We’re organizing an exciting campaign for our Youth Center to help fund our upgrades and to keep the center open.
Peek inside the Youth Center and meet our director, Tai
Youth Center Hours
Normal Hours:
Monday - Saturday: Noon - 8:00PM
Sunday: Closed
Hours are subject to change, we will post our weekly schedule on the door.
For the more updates, please follow our Facebook page.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS
The following activities are currently being offered or will be soon! If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact us.
Basketball tournament. Several teams of young Lakota will go toe-to-toe on our basketball court on August 29th, winning teams will receive a $200 cash prize.
Pottery classes with famous Lakota artist Randy Blaze.
Beading is something the youth are very interested in.
Computers and internet access are currently available.
Movie nights and stargazing lock-ins.
Our Mission
To create a stronghold that inspires, educates, and informs the young people of our community.
Our youth center offers support, mentoring and tutoring to help kids be successful both personally and academically. With programs designed to teach kids about their culture, develop skills for their future, and be proud of who they are.
Our Values
The guiding principles for all programs and activities focus on the Four Values of the Lakota people:
Generosity, Respect, Wisdom, and Fortitude.
Youth Center Activities
We strive to provide programs designed to teach kids about their culture, develop skills for their future, and be proud of who they are. We’re continually developing new programs to meet the needs of youth and the entire community. If you have a suggestion, please contact us.
Some of the frequently organized activities include:
Art workshops (Beadwork, Claymaking, Painting, and more).
Stargazing lock-ins with a generously donated Telescope.
Slime-making and other fun craft days.
Cooking classes.
Basketball games, Pool table, Ping Pong and Football.
Find everything available at the center here
A Community Center
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A Safe Place
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A celebration of Lakota Culture
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A Fun Place
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A Community Center 〰️ A Safe Place 〰️ A celebration of Lakota Culture 〰️ A Fun Place 〰️
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About One Spirit
The Allen Youth Center is an initiative started by One Spirit, and led by determined local Lakota. You can find out more about One Spirit by visiting their website.
Learn about the Youth Center
Find why the center came to be, who’s leading the charge, what it costs to run a youth center, and more.
Help us keep the center open
Find out what it costs to provide a safe, fun place for the community. Every single dollar matters in making the center available to Allen, and to all Lakota families.