Youth Activity Center (YAC)
Free After School Program for Claremont Youth Grades 9-12

The Youth Activity Center (YAC) is a free, afterschool program for high school teens. Students can drop in for a pool game, ping-pong, sports equipment, video gaming, listening to music, working on art projects and homework, or sitting and talking with peers and staff. The YAC also provides free workshops, peer support groups, wellness and mental health resources, and informational services.
Registration is free and required to enter; approval may take a few days. In-person registration is available at the Alexander Hughes Community Center.
Program Hours and Information
Program Hours
(hours may vary for special events and minimum days)
- Monday-Friday: 1:30p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 1:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Address
1717 N. Indian Hill Boulevard (located adjacent to Claremont High School)
Snack Bar Hours
- Monday-Friday: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
YAC Registration
To participate in all the free and fun field trips and daily activities, sign up your student with our online emergency/registration waivers. To register, click the link below.
YAC Registration Flyer 2025-26
Registration Instructions
YAC Calendars 2024-25
YAC-September-2024.pdf(PDF, 4MB)
YAC-October-2024.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
YAC-November-2024.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
YAC-December-2024.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
YAC-January-2025.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
YAC-February-2025.pdf(PDF, 1013KB)
YAC-March-2025.pdf(PDF, 1MB)
YAC-April-2025.pdf(PDF, 1MB)
YAC-May-2025.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
YAC-June-2025.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
What YAC Offers
- Volunteer Program
- Daily Activities
- College Applications Workshop
- Excursions
- Teen Committee
- Teen Green
- Free Monthly Dinners at the YAC
- Free Monthly Food Workshops
- Music Studio
- Art Studio
- Educational Workshops
- Sports Tournaments
- Gaming Tournaments
- 3-on-3 "March Madness" Tournaments
- Snack Bar
- Air Hockey Table
- Pool and Ping Pong
- Special Events