East 10th United Methodist Children & Youth Center
East Tenth United Methodist Children & Youth Center is an accredited early learning center in east Indianapolis. The Center is an outreach initiative of East Tenth United Methodist Church, in response to a need for a safe place where the children and youth could go to learn and grow. They offer an income-based sliding scale for tuition costs and are proud to serve a diverse population.
The mission at the East 10th center is to provide a safe place where the spiritual, emotional, educational, and physical needs of children, youth, and their families are responded to in a holistic approach. They offer a variety of programs:
Early Learning Childcare Center provides childcare for infants and children ages 6 weeks to five years old. The center provides quality childcare, educational activities, nutritious meals, inter-generational activities, and a chance to learn and grow in a safe environment to all children.
Summer Days for Youth provides an all-day camp, which focuses on academic enrichment, computer classes, art programs, recreational activities, and field trips. The #1 goal for summer is personal development.
A before and after school program provides care for school-age children from neighboring schools. They provide transportation to & from school and all-day care during breaks and holidays. Their focus is on tutoring, homework, recreational & service opportunities, and drug prevention to help their youth become successful, well-rounded students.
Thank you for helping us continue to support East 10th!
How can I help?
- Financial donations may be made at stmarkscarmel.org/give or by using the offering envelopes in the blue attendance pads.
- Select an angel from the tree in the gathering area during advent and provide a gift for the children of East 10th Street!
- Join us in December to throw a Christmas party for the children of East 10th Street.
- Donate cookies in December for the Christmas party.
- Learn more at east10th.org.
Angel Tree
This holiday season please help us provide Christmas gifts for the children at E. 10th United Methodist Children & Youth Center. Look for the Christmas tree in our narthex, late November, which will be decorated with Angels. Each Angel hung on the tree will be labeled with names and ages of the children at the Center. You will select an angel and purchase a toy in the $25-$30 range suitable for that designated child. Wrapped & labeled gifts can then be placed underneath the Angel Tree no later than Sunday, December 15.
Volunteers from St. Mark’s will be taking these gifts to the Center during the week of Dec. 15th and putting on a Christmas party for the kids. If you would like to help at the E. 10th Christmas party, please contact Amy Adams at aadams@stmarkscarmel.org.
Help Host the East 10th Christmas Party!
Again this year, St. Mark’s will host a Christmas party for the kids at East 10th United Methodist Children & Youth Center on December 20! Set up will begin at East 10th at 2pm with the party following. Donations of Christmas cookies (store bought) will be accepted beginning on December 13. Please contact Amy Adams if you are interested in joining us at the party: aadams@stmarkscarmel.org.