The BrickHouse

What is The BrickHouse?

The BrickHouse provides a safe and welcoming environment where young people (6th-12th graders) can grow, learn, thrive, and contribute. We provide a space where youth can develop positive relationships and are offered opportunities for personal growth--physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Check out The BrickHouse this school year!

The BrickHouse is open each week from 3 to 6 PM on Monday through Friday.  The BrickHouse will not be open on holidays and will mostly follow Fort Wayne Community School's schedule.  Be sure to join our Facebook group to stay up-to-date.

At The BrickHouse, you can enjoy video games, board games, foosball, pool, crafts, and so much more!  

The BrickHouse is FREE!

Who

Students grades 6-12

Where

701 W Rudisill Blvd 46807
Corner of South Wayne Ave & Rudisill Blvd - Door C

When

Mondays through Fridays
3 to 6 PM

40 Developmental Aspects of Youth

In an effort to identify the elements of a strength-based approach to healthy development, Search Institute developed the framework of developmental assets. This framework identifies 40 critical factors for young people's growth and development. When drawn together, the assets offer a set of benchmarks for positive child and adolescent development. The assets clearly show important roles that families, schools, congregations, neighborhoods, youth organizations, and others in communities play in shaping young people's lives.

Values

Safety

We prioritize the safety and well-being of our members, staff, and volunteers. We take proactive measures to ensure that our facilities are safe, monitored, and secure.

Hospitality:

We believe in creating a welcoming environment that celebrates diversity and values each individual's unique experiences and perspectives.

Respect: 

We promote a culture of respect and mutual understanding, where all individuals are treated with dignity and kindness. We take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves and others accountable for creating a positive and supportive community.

Creativity:

We encourage young people to express themselves creatively and explore their passions, whether through art, music, writing, or other forms of self-expression.

Learning:

We believe in lifelong learning and seek to provide opportunities for young people to grow and develop their skills and knowledge.

Fun:

We believe that having fun is an important part of life and strive to create a fun and engaging environment for young people to enjoy.

How do I stay up-to-date with what is going on?

We have a Facebook group where we post events, pictures, and more. Check it out at https://www.facebook.com/groups/brickhouseacenterforyouth.

How does my son or daughter become a member of the Brickhouse?

Students must fill out The BrickHouse Membership form.

To get to the membership form, please click the button below. Be sure to click the blue submit button at the bottom of the form when finished.

Fran Stabler

Director of The BrickHouse

Fran and Tony have been married for 32 years.  They have 3 sons, 3 daughter-in-laws, and 5 grandchildren.

Fran was raised in church but was born again in 1982.  She taught school for a little over 35 years with most of that time at East Allen County Schools.  She has her degrees in Special Education K-12, with minors in Special Health and Orthopedics and Emotional Handicaps.  Fran's hobbies include gardening and keeping bees.

Since being born again, Fran has been involved with many adventures and opportunities as the Lord has graciously opened up for her which includes preschool Sunday school teacher, leading women's Bible studies, youth group activities with Lutheran Church and School, chaperoning on several mission trips with Youth with a Mission, and currently Director of BrickHouse: A Center for Youth.

Fran is looking forward to serving at First Missionary Church and is so blessed to be a part of the BrickHouse vision.