https://www.allenyouthcenter.org/news-1 daily 0.75 2026-03-04 https://www.allenyouthcenter.org/programs daily 0.75 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/1612541299005-PVWEK1QRT4ROYHBA736J/Star+Quilt2.jpeg Programs - Culture Cultural sessions are offered to help youth connect with their Lakota culture and traditions. Sessions include sewing star quilts and ribbon skirts, creating cradle boards, hand games, and elk hunting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/1612542022036-EWWWY579R7KNXCJVW785/DSC_3722.jpg Programs - Sports Sports offered include baseball, archery, and swimming. Our sports programs encourage youth to participate, have fun, learn new skills, and be a part of their own Allen Youth Center teams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/1612539237909-673A07D33P19NZXO1B0L/DSC_3564.jpg Programs - Arts and Crafts We do a wide variety of arts, crafts, and cooking classes. Lessons include pottery, sewing, making tie-dye shirts, karaoke celebrations, talent shows, and baking pies, zucchini bread, and cookies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/1612545409359-D2UYK4LQNCVLX2OIYGIT/Life+Skills.jpeg Programs - Life Skills Part of the Allen Youth Center mission is to build a new generation of empowered and engaged world changers. We do this through programs such as Youth Job Skills, Healthy Mind Healthy Spirit Camp, StoryBook Pajama Project, and Oschakata Leadership Camp. Life coping skill sessions are also offered to provide tools and support for all youth center members. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/1612541864152-0RJ8IOCKOI6K8DKQLGM5/Unci%2BMaka%2B2.jpg Programs - UNCI MAKA (MOTHER EARTH) The Unci Maka programs help connect Lakota youth with Mother Earth and her offerings. Sessions include nature hikes, exploring the Oglala Lakota Nation, gardening, recycling, upcycling, planting trees, community clean up projects, and Mother Earth preservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/1612541299005-PVWEK1QRT4ROYHBA736J/Star+Quilt2.jpeg Programs - Culture Cultural sessions are offered to help youth connect with their Lakota culture and traditions. Sessions include sewing star quilts and ribbon skirts, creating cradle boards, hand games, and elk hunting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/1612542022036-EWWWY579R7KNXCJVW785/DSC_3722.jpg Programs - Sports Sports offered include baseball, archery, and swimming. Our sports programs encourage youth to participate, have fun, learn new skills, and be a part of their own Allen Youth Center teams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/1612539237909-673A07D33P19NZXO1B0L/DSC_3564.jpg Programs - Arts and Crafts We do a wide variety of arts, crafts, and cooking classes. Lessons include pottery, sewing, making tie-dye shirts, karaoke celebrations, talent shows, and baking pies, zucchini bread, and cookies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/1612545409359-D2UYK4LQNCVLX2OIYGIT/Life+Skills.jpeg Programs - Life Skills Part of the Allen Youth Center mission is to build a new generation of empowered and engaged world changers. We do this through programs such as Youth Job Skills, Healthy Mind Healthy Spirit Camp, StoryBook Pajama Project, and Oschakata Leadership Camp. Life coping skill sessions are also offered to provide tools and support for all youth center members. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/1612541864152-0RJ8IOCKOI6K8DKQLGM5/Unci%2BMaka%2B2.jpg Programs - UNCI MAKA (MOTHER EARTH) The Unci Maka programs help connect Lakota youth with Mother Earth and her offerings. Sessions include nature hikes, exploring the Oglala Lakota Nation, gardening, recycling, upcycling, planting trees, community clean up projects, and Mother Earth preservation. https://www.allenyouthcenter.org/news daily 0.75 2026-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/3fb215a9-c10a-4490-8555-718d882b8085/okini+market+opening.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/2e47ab6b-0a2e-41dd-bdc0-f9f31b857aea/ad078d69-0945-b0db-b35c-cfb7128aade7.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/3fb215a9-c10a-4490-8555-718d882b8085/okini+market+opening.png News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/2e47ab6b-0a2e-41dd-bdc0-f9f31b857aea/ad078d69-0945-b0db-b35c-cfb7128aade7.jpeg News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.allenyouthcenter.org/home-impact daily 1.0 2026-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/1579109371271-CQOSZFJ887DZ4G4KMRU3/DSC_3519.jpg Home - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf92e0358dec100015f49b8/1579109690352-LYCZRY6ZRUU7ZO62WQ8T/DSC_3514.jpg Home - Our Values The guiding principles for all programs and activities focus on the Four Values of the Lakota people: Generosity, Respect, Wisdom, and Fortitude. https://www.allenyouthcenter.org/community daily 0.75 2026-02-27