Youth Center

 

2400 Seventh Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 324-1643

Branch Hours School Year
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.- 6:30 p.m

After School Program 3 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.

Summer
Monday-Friday 7 a.m -6:00 p.m.

holiday hours

We are CLOSED in observance of the following holidays:

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 
  • Easter
  • Memorial Day 
  • Independence Day 
  • Labor Day 
  • Thanksgiving 
  • Christmas Eve 
  • Christmas Day 
  • New Year’s Eve

 

 

THE Place to Be!

At the youth center, you never know what awesome events may be going on! as one of the premiere places for the youth in the metro birmingham area, the youth center creates and plays host to some of the most exciting events and programs around! if you're young, or even young at heart, then the youth center is absolutely the place to be!

 

                                

            the youth center hosts world-renowned comedian, radio/tv host, & philanthropist steve harvey!

 

                                  

steve harvey pictured with some the youth center's leadership team (from l to r: rod edwards, site coordinator; belicia powell, program director; yashica holloway, administrative assistant; anthony d. sparks, executive director)

 

the youth center collaborates with the city of birmingham, phillips academy, & disney xd to host "kickin' it with alex"!

 

alex christian jones, one of the stars of disney xd's "kickin' it", with our executive director, anthony d. sparks

 

The youth center plays host to the mayor's office division of youth services 2011 "take a child to the doctor day"!

 

the youth center gets a visit from the universoul circus and a sneak peek of their show!

 

 

Staff

Executive Director                    Program Director                        Site Coordinator
Anthony D. Sparks                    Belicia A. Powell                         Rodriguez Edwards

Y Achievers Coordinator          Sports Coordinators
Marsha Kelley-Sutton               Staci Mitchell and Chris Murphy    

Aquatics Director                      Administrative Assistant
                                                   Yashica Holloway

                                                             

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Book Your Event Here!

At the Youth Center, we are striving to be THE premiere place for ALL things youth!  So, if your business, organization or club is in the business of building up our young people, then look no further for your next meeting or event venue!

The Youth Center features a full-size gym, perfect for sporting events or team-building activities; an outdoor athletic field, walking/jogging track, playground, junior olympic size swimming pool, a 30 ft. climbing tower, game room, dance studio, chapel, and multiple meeting spaces! No organization is too big or too small, and we're open to work within your budget. If you want a place for a great event, then check us out!

Download Facility Rental Information Here!

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Happy Active Birthday to You!

At the Youth Center, we love to celebrate YOU!  If you're looking for a safe, fun atmosphere where your child and their friends can enjoy themselves, look no further!  We have several party packages that can suit your needs and help you give your child the ideal birthday party.  For info and features of our party packages, just give us a quick call at 205.324.1643 and let's get ready to celebrate!

Click Here to Celebrate at the Youth Center!

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MISSION: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
VISION: We will lead our community to become the healthiest in America.
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