• Teen Drop-In Program – Now Enrolling!

    Dear Ipswich Middle School Families,

    We’re thrilled to welcome students back to another exciting season of the Teen Drop-In Program—a safe, welcoming, and fun afterschool environment designed especially for grades 6–8. 

     

    Program Overview

    Location: Boone Hall, Ipswich, MA

    Transportation: Free daily bus from Ipswich Middle School

    Schedule: the first day of the Teen Drop-In Program is Tuesday, September 2, 2025, and runs each day that school is in session through the last day of school in June 2026

    • Monday–Wednesday, Friday: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

    • Thursday (Early Release): 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

     

    What’s Included

    Students will enjoy a variety of engaging, supervised activities, including:

    🎮 Gaming Room – Play solo or challenge friends
     🎨 Art Studio – Create hands-on projects
     🎬 Movie Theater – Watch favorite films and new releases
     🏀 Full-Size Gym – Sports, games, and team fun
     🛋️ Student Lounge – Unwind and socialize

     

    Monthly Tuition Options

    The monthly Teen Center Membership Fee is $45.00 per month per middle school student. There is no daily or pay-as-you-go option.

     

    There are, however, some exciting monthly membership incentives and discounts for early registration, for a three-month membership and for an upfront full-year membership!

     

    Option 1: The standard monthly membership fee is $45.00 per middle school student and can be paid, monthly, as you go, due each month on the first school day of the month

     

    Option 2: Register and pre-pay for three months (Sept. 2nd - Nov 30) by August 27 and receive a 50% discount, so instead of $45/month for 3 months at $135, Option 1 is priced at $67.50 for three months

     

    Option 3: Register and pre-pay for three months (Sept. 2nd - Nov 30) by September 30 and receive a 30% discount, so instead of $45/month for 3 months at $135, Option 2 is priced at $94.50 for three months

     

    Option 4: Register and pre-pay for the full school year 2025-2026 by October 31 and receive a $10 per month discount, so instead of $45/month, Option 3 is priced at $35/month

     

    Special Gift for all 4 registration options for the new school year! A special IPS Tigers reusable water bottle will be a free gift to all middle school students who register for the Teen Drop-In Program by October 31

     

    How to Register/ How to Make a Payment

    Registrations may be submitted by completing the Google Form provided below.

    Membership Form

     

    Tuition payments can be made online through City Hall systems or by check written out to the Middle School Teen Drop-In Program. Checks should be mailed or delivered to the Central office at 1 Lord Square, Ipswich MA, 01938.

     

    Questions?

    Contact:
     Alicia Merry, Program Director
     📧 EDP@ipsk12.net
     📞 (978) 992‑7454

    We look forward to another great season of connection, creativity, and community at Teen Drop-in