PROGRAMS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

All 7th and 8th grade students who live in or attend school in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood are welcome to join us at CROYA. Take a mid-week break from your busy schedule to make new friends, learn about volunteer opportunities, vote on community events, join the Executive Committee, coordinate with community resources, learn about fun outings, take on leadership roles, and have fun. All for FREE.

Middle School Meetings

Held on Tuesdays at 4:00. This is a great opportunity to connect and learn about upcoming events while sharing a special snack. Lake Bluff 7th and 8th grade students can take the CROYA van from Lake Bluff Middle School to CROYA. (Driving Waiver required).

CROYA Middle School Executive Meetings are held at CROYA on the first Monday of the month at 2:45 PM.

Stop by to learn more about our programs, service opportunities and outings. Some of our activities include cooking club, Crumbl club, ski trips, all school dances, weekly cooking club, trips to Six Flags and water parks, and much more!

Student Union

The CROYA Student Union is open every day after school from 3:30 – 5:30 pm for 7th – 12th graders and is the perfect hangout for teenagers: food, ping pong tables, pool table, game room, music studio, dance studio, and a stage for performances and more. What’s not to love about that?

Community Service Projects

help young adults grow by giving back to others. Current projects include visiting and volunteering at , Friends of the Lake Forest Library, Feed My Starving Children, House of Peace, Kiwanis Club of Lake Forest & Lake Bluff and many others.

Serving on CROYA Youth Boards and Subcommittees provides valuable life skills training and the opportunity to practice leadership and project management skills.

Social Programs

bring kids together for fun events, and include field trips to local sports events and entertainment.