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The B.L.O.C.K (Building Leaders Out of Canton's Kids) is open to all kids, ages 11 to 17. Hours are available during school breaks and special events on the weekends.

The B.L.O.C.K is a place where kids can spend quality time in a safe, secure, and supervised environment, a place where kids will want to spend countless hours with their friends.

Teen Night Out
Fridays, 6:30 - 11 p.m.
Teens ages 11-17

Teen Night Out (TNO) is a series of Friday night events designed just for teens. All events meet or take place at the BLOCK and are on a drop-in basis. Some events do require pre-registration.

Learn more details on the following events

We pick-up from the following schools:

  • Any Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Middle or High School
  • Achieve Charter Academy
  • Canton Charter Academy
  • Plymouth Christian Academy
  • In the Wayne-Westland Pubic School District: Marshall Middle School and Stevenson Junior High School

Don't see your school listed? Consider our Canton Express program.

Outreach Program
Monday - Thursday 3:45-9 p.m. Friday 3:45-6:30 p.m.
Teens ages 11-17

Free Program! Free Transportation!

Enjoy sports, video games, movies, organized activities and free time!

Available for Teens living in:

  • Canton Crossings
  • College Park
  • Academy Point
  • Sherwood Village
  • Fordham Green
  • Wagon Wheel
  • Holiday Estates

Learn more details ...

Youth Advisory Council

If you are a student in grades 8-12 who lives in Canton, and are interested in getting involved with this dynamic group, call 734/398-5570.

Canton's Youth Advisory Council (Y.A.C.) continues to assert itself as an influential group of students in the community who truly make a difference in their community by participating in community service projects, special events, local decision making, and more!

The Council is constantly on the move, with recent trips to the western and northern parts of the state.

 

 

What Can I do at the BLOCK?

  • Computer Lab with internet access
  • Guitar Hero and Rock Band
  • Nintendo WII
  • Pool Tables, Air Hockey & Foosball
  • Big Screen TV
  • Quiet Homework Room
  • Tutoring Available
  • Full Kitchen for Snacks /Small Meals

 

Canton Express
Transportation for your Teen

A Parent's Dream: A transportation system for their teen that is safe, secure & controlled by you.

Here's how it works:

  • You or your teen calls the BLOCK and a pick up time is given.
  • Staff arrive at your doorstep, pick up your teen, and check them in at The BLOCK.
  • When it's time to go home, we return your teen to your doorstep.

 

After School Program
Monday-Friday,
2:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Our after school program offers students more choices than any other program around! Students are picked up from their school daily and transported by Leisure Services staff to the BLOCK.

Students must be picked up by 8:30 p.m. each day.

On half days, students will be picked up from school and allowed to stay until 8:30 p.m.