Crossroads Youth Center

...kids making a difference

Crossroads is a non profit youth program that fosters social awareness through the performing arts. Click on About Crossroads to learn more about our program.

Crossroads is a community after school performing arts  youth program providing a safe and secure environment to enrich the lives of the youth in the Saco-Biddeford and Newport-Hampden Maine area. We are a non-profit 501 (c) (3)  organization established to provide out of school mentoring programs for children, youth and teens. Simply, Crossroads provide structured programs for youth during the critical after school hours. Your children and youth are our top priority.

Who are Crossroads Kids

Anyone  in the greater Saco-Biddeford and Newport-Hampden Maine area beginning at age seven, our welcomed in our various programs. Read on for a program that is age appropriate for you!

Scholarships

The Jeff Christenbury STAR Scholarship Award is named for our first recipient, member, volunteer of the teen advisory board and now a member of the board of directors. The award is given annually to a graduating senior or junior high graduate who has demonstrated outstanding community service and volunteerism in their community, school and life.

Scholarships are also available for other programs, please contact us for more information.

Musical Theater 

Crossroads raises the majority of our funds through our summer musical theater, STAR Camps and our annual musical fundraisers. We encourage families to work as a team by auditioning, painting, set building etc.  Adults mentor youth on community values and performance. All ages are encouraged to take part. Check out our website for upcoming programs or call us today.

Crossroads is proud to partner with several youth organizations such as our local school departments, Maine Children’s Cabinet, Communities for Children and Youth and Project Aware.  Visit our website for links to our partners and their mission to provide the following promises in their programs:

At Crossroads we believe in Giving our Youth Promise by:

America’s Promise

The FIVE PROMISES have a powerful impact. Young people with the Five Promises do better in school, are more likely to pursue higher education and enjoy better relationships with their peers and families. They are less likely to engage in risky behaviors, and are five to 10 times more likely to become productive citizens in their communities. Find out how you and your organization can support the five promises by visiting www.americaspromise.org.

1. Caring Adults

2. Safe Places

3. A Healthy Start and Future

4. Effective Education

5. Opportunities to Help Others

Drama Programs

Crossroads offers Drama Clubs weekly at Saco Middle School, CK Burns Primary School and Newport. Classes start each September and are available one to five afternoons depending on your interest!

Program includes classes  in:

· Team building and Social Awareness

· Acting and Improvisation

· Music and Choreography

· Stage Management

· Set Design and Building

· Production Management

· Performance

· Mentoring and Volunteering

Interactive Theater

for Social Awareness & Mentoring

K-5 Educational Interactive Plays. What a great idea!! Based on the Maine Student Code of Conduct, this program builds awareness around the core values set for a healthy Safe School Climate. Fostering respect, honesty, compassion, fairness, acceptance and community in our young people has a powerful impact on their future. Throughout the year a select group of Drama Club members present shows to individual classrooms, grades K-5.  If you are interested in a show or would like to rent one of our scripts for your school , call Crossroads today.