The Garage Community and Youth Center

The Garage Community and Youth Center Youth development program empowering students in Kennett Square and Avondale to pursue their potential academically, relationally and spiritually.

Our programs are free for youth in middle and high school! Stop by to see more of what we have to offer. During the school year:
Kennett Square & Avondale Hours: Monday - Thursday, 3-6 PM

During the summer:
Kennett Square & Avondale Hours: Monday - Thursday, 11AM-4PM

Thursday was our last day of program for the 2025-2026 school year, and as you can see it went out with a bang! Good foo...
06/05/2026

Thursday was our last day of program for the 2025-2026 school year, and as you can see it went out with a bang! Good food, fun games, a massive water slide…what more could you ask for? 😎🛝

✨ 2026 Senior Spotlight: Evelin ✨We're thrilled to introduce one of this year's Garage seniors, Evelin! Evelin's current...
06/04/2026

✨ 2026 Senior Spotlight: Evelin ✨

We're thrilled to introduce one of this year's Garage seniors, Evelin! Evelin's current dream is to work in the political science field. One of her favorite Garage memories is when she got to work with fellow students to design a bench for the community as part of a service project. (You can see it for yourself in front of Michoacana Grill in Kennett!)

When asked what her advice to younger students would be, here's what Evelin had to say:

"Life can be so hard but your perseverance, dedication, and determination will always overcome the hardships you go through."

Swipe through the images below to get to know more about this student, then leave your well wishes in the comments!

Join us Friday, June 12th for a Talent Show featuring our students! The show will be from 6-8 PM at the Kennett Garage. ...
06/03/2026

Join us Friday, June 12th for a Talent Show featuring our students! The show will be from 6-8 PM at the Kennett Garage. Entry is free and snacks will be available for purchase. All funds raised will be used to support our friend Murphy in her fight against cancer.

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¡Acompáñennos este viernes 12 de junio en un espectáculo de talentos protagonizado por nuestros estudiantes! El evento se llevará a cabo de 6:00 a 8:00 p. m. en el Kennett Garage. La entrada es gratuita y habrá aperitivos a la venta. ¡Todos los fondos recaudados se destinarán a apoyar a nuestra amiga Murphy en su lucha contra el cáncer!

As our after school program comes to a close for the 2025-2026 school year, we want to share some photos that capture ju...
06/03/2026

As our after school program comes to a close for the 2025-2026 school year, we want to share some photos that capture just a fraction of the energy and fun our students bring to the Garage every day ✨

Thank you Josh Case Productions for hanging out with our teens and catching these wonderful moments on camera!

✨ 2026 Senior Spotlight: Guadalupe ✨We're thrilled to introduce one of this year's Garage seniors, Guadalupe! Guadalupe'...
06/02/2026

✨ 2026 Senior Spotlight: Guadalupe ✨

We're thrilled to introduce one of this year's Garage seniors, Guadalupe! Guadalupe's current dream is to be a child psychologist. Her favorite Garage memories include going to overnight college trips and participating in our Career Compass program.

When asked what her advice to younger students would be, here's what Guadalupe had to say:

"Live your life like it's the last day you're living!"

Swipe through the images below to get to know more about this student, then leave your well wishes in the comments!

Dear Garage Family, We humbly come to you asking for your prayers and support. As many of you know, our sweet Murphy is ...
06/02/2026

Dear Garage Family,

We humbly come to you asking for your prayers and support. As many of you know, our sweet Murphy is once again battling cancer. Specifically, Acute Myeloid Leukemia again, this time with a rare mutation called TP53.

After going through two rounds of chemo, numerous blood transfusions and about a week in the hospital, her body does not seem to be responding to the treatment. There was hope for a stem cell transplant which was the best option but Murphy's condition is not good enough and makes her ineligible. Her best chance for prolonged life now is to go to Houston, Texas, where she will be in an early stage clinical trial.

Today, Murphy, Chris, and their children, Luke and Ireland, are headed to Houston for the next two months. We are sharing their Go Fund Me as one way to support this leg of their journey. They will be staying close to the hospital and donations will be used for travel and housing for their family as well as the ever growing medical expenses.

http://gofundme.com/manage/support-murphys-clinical-trial-journey

Murphy’s deep faith in Jesus continues to carry her, and even in the midst of so much uncertainty, she is trusting Him with courage, hope, and grace. As a community, we are holding onto our faith in the Lord and trusting Him to surround Murphy and her family with His peace, strength, and presence each day. For those of you who pray, or who simply want to pause and hold Murphy and her family in your hearts, we invite you to join us each day at 6:00 p.m.

Wherever you are, we ask you to take a moment to pray, reflect, or send encouragement for Murphy and her family. Specifically, we are praying for complete healing, for every trace of cancer to be removed from Murphy’s body, and for strength and peace in the days ahead. We are also praying for safe travels, for wisdom for her medical team, and for this clinical trial to be successful. The road ahead will not be easy, and Murphy is still very weak and tires easily, but we are trusting God to carry them each step of the way.

Thank you for loving Murphy and her family so well. Your prayers, encouragement, and support mean more than words can express. Please continue to keep them close in the days and weeks ahead. 🤍

Yet another Garage student is officially permitted to drive! ✨
06/01/2026

Yet another Garage student is officially permitted to drive! ✨

Please note The Garage will not have after school program this Tuesday, June 2! ¡The Garage no tendrá programa el martes...
06/01/2026

Please note The Garage will not have after school program this Tuesday, June 2! ¡The Garage no tendrá programa el martes 2 de junio 2026!

✨ 2026 Senior Spotlight: Emily ✨We're thrilled to introduce one of this year's Garage seniors, Emily! Emily's current dr...
05/30/2026

✨ 2026 Senior Spotlight: Emily ✨

We're thrilled to introduce one of this year's Garage seniors, Emily! Emily's current dream is to be an immigration lawyer. One of her favorite Garage memories is when she got to help fellow students get ready for the Catrina contest during our Día de los Mu***os celebration.

When asked what her advice to younger students would be, here's what Emily had to say:

"Do not miss school, and upload your community service hours."

Swipe through the images below to get to know more about Emily, then leave your well wishes in the comments!

Next time you catch one of these vans rollin' around town, feel free to give a little wave. You might see some students ...
05/29/2026

Next time you catch one of these vans rollin' around town, feel free to give a little wave. You might see some students waving back 👋🏼

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115 S Union Street, Kennett Square
Kennett Square, PA
19348

Opening Hours

Monday 2:30pm - 6pm
Tuesday 2:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday 2:30pm - 6pm
Thursday 2:30pm - 6pm

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