Learn. Explore. Create. Lead. Belong.

At UFM Community Learning Center, youth have opportunities to discover new interests, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and connect with their community. From hands-on enrichment classes to after-school programs, mentoring, recreation, and special events, UFM creates meaningful learning experiences for children and teens of all ages and abilities.

There’s always something new to learn, try, and experience at UFM.

Explore Your Interests

UFM’s Community Enrichment Classes give youth the opportunity to learn beyond the traditional classroom. Classes are led by community instructors who share their knowledge, skills, talents, and passions with the next generation.

Youth classes and activities may include:

• Arts & Creativity – Explore art, crafts, music, creative projects, and other ways to express yourself.
• Martial Arts – Build confidence, discipline, focus, and physical fitness.
• Recreation & Fitness – Get moving through sports, games, fitness, and active recreation.
• Fun Foods – Learn about cooking, food preparation, nutrition, and kitchen skills.
• Personal Interests – Discover new hobbies, skills, and areas of curiosity.
• Career & Finance – Begin developing practical skills for school, work, financial literacy, and the future.
• Youth Experiences – Participate in hands-on activities designed specifically for young learners.

Learning at UFM is about more than sitting in a classroom. Our approach is experiential: DO → REFLECT → APPLY.

ABLE: After-School Building Leadership & Enrichment

A place to learn, grow, and belong after school.

ABLE is UFM’s after-school program for K–5 students, providing a safe, engaging environment where children can learn, explore, build relationships, and have fun after the school day ends.

Students participate in:

• STEAM enrichment
• Arts and creative activities
• Recreation and wellness
• Leadership development
• Civic engagement
• Experiential learning
• Homework support
• Intergenerational mentoring

ABLE brings together elementary students, trained teen mentors, K-State students, community volunteers, and UFM staff to create a collaborative learning community.

ABLE isn’t simply an extension of the school day. It’s an opportunity for children to discover what they can do.

Learn More About ABLE

UFM-DAY: No School? Make It a UFM-DAY!

No school? No problem! UFM-DAY turns select USD 383 Teacher Professional Development Days into full days of fun, learning, and discovery for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Led by UFM staff, each UFM-DAY offers hands-on activities, opportunities to explore new interests, make friends, and try something new!

When: Select USD 383 Teacher Professional Development Days
Time: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Location: UFM
Grades: K–5

Registration is required, and space is limited.

View UFM-DAY Dates & Register

Teen Mentoring

Young people learning from—and leading—young people.

UFM’s Teen Mentoring Program gives teens opportunities to build leadership skills while making a difference in younger students’ lives.

Teen mentors gain experience in:

• Leadership and communication
• Mentoring and relationship-building
• Responsibility and teamwork
• Civic engagement and community service
• Working with children
• Planning and facilitating activities

Through mentoring, teens don’t just gain skills—they become positive role models and active contributors to their community.

At UFM, we believe everyone has something to teach and something to learn.

Explore Teen Mentoring

More Ways for Youth to Get Involved

UFM offers opportunities for young people throughout the year, including:

Community Enrichment – Short-term classes and hands-on experiences that allow youth to explore new interests and develop new skills.

Leadership & Service – Opportunities for teens to volunteer, mentor younger students, participate in community projects, and develop leadership experience.

STEAM & Experiential Learning – Hands-on opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and other areas of curiosity.

Recreation & Wellness – Activities that encourage movement, healthy habits, teamwork, confidence, and well-being.

Community Connections – Field trips, community experiences, guest instructors, and partnerships that help young people discover the people, places, and opportunities around them.

School-Break & Special Programs – UFM offers special programming during school breaks, teacher in-service days, and other times when families need meaningful learning opportunities for their children.

Something for Every Age

Whether your child is discovering a new hobby, looking for an engaging after-school program, or ready to become a teen leader, UFM provides opportunities to learn, connect, contribute, and grow.

K–5: Explore, create, play, and learn through enrichment and ABLE.

Middle & High School: Build skills, discover interests, mentor younger students, and develop leadership experience.

Families: Find activities and experiences that bring learning, recreation, and community together.

Find Your Next Opportunity

What are you interested in?

• View Youth Classes & Enroll
• Explore ABLE After-School Program
• Discover UFM-DAY
• Learn About Teen Mentoring
  

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