Lighthouse Youth Center - Garden Homes Campus

Lighthouse Youth Center - Garden Homes Campus is a free, Christian-centered youth center serving ages 10-18 with after-school programming, academic support, and mentorship in Milwaukee's Garden Homes neighborhood. The Garden Homes Campus operates Monday through Friday, offering 3:00-7:00 PM hours during the school year and extended 12:00-5:00 PM summer programming, providing a safe gathering space where youth can engage in recreational activities, receive homework help, and connect with adult Christian mentors. The center runs programming 50 weeks annually and welcomes all youth regardless of background or ability to pay. As part of Lighthouse Youth Center's larger mission to serve as a beacon for the community, the organization operates multiple campuses across Milwaukee and Appleton, collectively serving over 180,000 young people. The center emphasizes combining positive recreational experiences with academic support and opportunities for youth to explore Scripture and Christian values through discussion and study groups led by dedicated volunteers and staff.