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Kids sewing together at Youth Connection, a free after-school program in Clearbrook, MN
Kids enjoying snack time at Youth Connection after school
Kids putting on a puppet play at Youth Connection
Kids making crafts at Youth Connection
2026 Youth Connection after-school program flyer: free and faith-based. Mondays 3:30-5pm art (grades 4-8) and theatre (grades 4+), Tuesdays 3:30-5pm Teen Connection (grades 6-12), Wednesdays 2:30-5pm Elementary Connection (grades 4-5). Transportation
Cast of the 2025 Youth Connection Christmas play No Room in the Inn
Youth Connection Explore the Arts flyer: Mondays 3:30-5pm, art class for grades 4-8 and theatre for grades 4+. Fall art class, winter and spring theatre productions, and spring art class.
Teen Connection flyer: Tuesdays 3:30-5pm for grades 6-12, September to April. Snacks, gym time, art, crafts, projects, and challenges.
Elementary Connection flyer: Wednesdays 2:30-5pm for grades 4-5, September to April. Snacks, gym time, art projects, STEM activities, games, and more.
Kids painting during art class at Youth Connection
Youth Connection kids visiting the Grow IT! greenhouse
Youth Connection students at their spring recital
Kids and volunteers making lefse together at Youth Connection

Youth Connection: Free After-School Program in Clearbrook, MN

Youth Connection is a free, faith-based after-school program at Clear Waters Life Center. We help youth build positive relationships with peers and mentors and a sense of community and belonging, through fun, active, and creative activities that let kids refresh and connect after school. Transportation is available from the Clearbrook and Gonvick schools.

Explore the Arts: Mondays 3:30-5pm

Art class for grades 4-8 and theatre for grades 4 and up. The year includes a fall art class, winter and spring theatre productions, and a spring art class.

Teen Connection: Tuesdays 3:30-5pm

For grades 6-12, September through April. Snacks, gym time, art, crafts, projects, and challenges.

Elementary Connection: Wednesdays 2:30-5pm

For grades 4-5, September through April. Snacks, gym time, art projects, STEM activities, games, and more.

How to Register

There’s no cost to participate. Use the registration button on this page, or stop by our office weekdays 9am-4pm. Questions? Email charis@clearwaterslife.org or call 218-319-9246.