Clarkston Community Center
About
A welcoming space for all Clarkston residents to gather, learn, and grow together.
Our Mission
"Building community through shared spaces and programs."
Programs & Services
After-School Youth Program
After-school program for middle and high school students addressing youth violence, cultural diversity, health inequities, and educational attainment. Sponsored by DeKalb County Youth Services. Target Population: Middle and high school students Languages: Multicultural; English Capacity: Open enrollment
Middle and high school students in Clarkston area
Free
During school year, after school hours (from 4:30pm)
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Arts & Cultural Programming
Exhibitions, public art, immersive workshops celebrating diverse voices. Includes Contra dancing, Yoga, Tabala martial arts, Vietnamese games, Ecstatic Dance Atlanta, and more. Target Population: All community members from 57+ countries Languages: Multicultural Capacity: 60,000+ served annually across all programs
All community members
Varies by class; many free
Weekly classes and special events
Appointment Required
Digital Literacy & Computer Training
Digital literacy classes, training in computer repair, and sales of discounted refurbished computers. Target Population: All community members Languages: English-based Capacity: Open enrollment
Community members in Clarkston area
Classes free; refurbished computers at discount
Ongoing
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ESL Classes (Seniors & Adults)
English as a Second Language classes for seniors and adults. Beginning and advanced levels. Target Population: Adults and seniors Languages: English-based instruction Capacity: Open enrollment
Seniors and adults in Clarkston area
Free or low cost
2 mornings per week
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Food Pantry
Community food pantry open to all in need. Held twice a month on Saturdays. Amount of food depends on family size. Supplemented with fresh produce from community vegetable garden. Target Population: All community members in need Languages: Multiple Capacity: Based on family size
All community members in need
Free
Twice a month on Saturdays
Walk-in
Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT)
Youth leadership training program with podcast component. Students discuss topics like teacher-student roles, college readiness, and safe green spaces. Partnership with Institute for Educational Leadership. Target Population: High school youth Languages: English Capacity: Cohort model
High school students in Clarkston area
Free
Cohort-based
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Quiet Zones (Virtual Learning Support)
Supervised, safe, quiet environment for children to participate in virtual classes. Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided. For families without adequate technology access. Target Population: All children in DeKalb County Languages: Multiple Capacity: Open to all DeKalb County children
All children residents of DeKalb County
Free; meals included
During school hours
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STEAM-Plus Summer Camp
8-week summer program for ages 11-18. Activities include Math, English, Science, Music, Art, Gardening, and 2-week CAD design with 3D printers. Serves as summer feeding site with free meals. Target Population: Youth ages 11-18 Languages: Multicultural; English-based Capacity: 60+ students per summer
Youth ages 11-18 in Clarkston/DeKalb area
Free; includes free breakfast, lunch, snacks
8 weeks during summer
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