B.L.O.C.K. now accepting after-school student registrations
The B.L.O.C.K. Youth & Teen Center, which has been a leader in providing youth development programs for thousands of teens in the Canton community since 2001, is once again offering an after-school program, which safely engages students ages 11-17 with educational and enrichment activities during after-school hours.
At a cost of less than $23 per week for the 2025-2026 academic school year, The B.L.O.C.K. After School Program is available Monday – Friday on school days from September through June, providing a safe and supervised social environment for participants, said Canton Recreation Coordinator Chelsea Straub. Membership also includes pick up from area schools at dismissal time and transportation to The B.L.O.C.K.. School locations where pickups are available include Canton Charter Academy, Canton Preparatory High School, Discovery Middle School, East Middle School, Liberty Middle School, Achieve Charter Academy, Plymouth-Canton Educational Park, Pioneer Middle School, and South Canton Scholars Charter Academy.
“The B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen Center is proud to offer a dynamic and inclusive space where participants can discover new interests, build valuable life skills, and forge lasting friendships,” said Straub. “There truly is something for everyone in this safe and supervised environment during out-of-school hours and beyond that keep kids active and engaged.”
After school participants also have access to The B.L.O.C.K. kitchen, lounge, and a quiet study space. Free enrichment programs, such as tutoring, art classes, cooking classes, library time, and Summit gym time, are available daily and included with each membership. Additional amenities include video games and leisure activities such as pool, foosball and more. Participants must be picked up from The B.L.O.C.K. by 7 p.m.
Registration for The B.L.O.C.K. After School Program, which takes place on school days during the academic year starting Sept. 2, is now available online at www.cantonfun.org/register. After School Program membership fees are $634 for Canton residents and $804 for non-residents. Drop-in memberships are also available for those participants who do not attend one of the schools provided in the after-school membership or for those with drop-off and pick-up arrangements. Drop-in membership fees 2025-2026 school year fees are $313 for Canton residents and $386 for non-residents. Payment plans are also available. Fees are also prorated, so students can register at any time. Daily drop-in opportunities are also available for $9 per day for Canton residents and $10 per day for non-residents.
The B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen Center, a 3,000 square foot, state-of-the-art teen center, is located on the third floor of the Canton Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road in Canton. Center hours are from 2:30 - 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 2:30 until 6:30 p.m. Friday.
For more information and registration for The B.L.O.C.K.’s After School Program and other fall offerings, call ( 734) 398-5570 or visit www.cantonmi.gov/theblock.
