Every kid deserves a place
to figure out who they are
Danny’s Place is where that happens - through real friendship, creative programs and adults who genuinely show up
Our Mission
Danny's Place helps young people build belonging, confidence, and real-world skills so they can discover who they are and grow into who they want to become.
Danny's Place is a safe space for young people to explore their true selves and build a healthier outlook on life. For more than 20 years, it has been the place where kids find their voice, teens find friendships, and families find a community that shows up.
Our vision is that the next generation will experience a balanced state of well-being — equipped with the competencies and skills to monitor and adjust their own well-being as they grow, resulting in a more balanced, happy, and successful life.
Our Three Pathways
Self-Discovery
Understanding who you are - identity, strengths, emotions and relationships.
21 Century Skills
The life, tech, and career skills needed to navitate today’s world.
Future Direction
Career exploration, civic engagement, leadership, and community contribution.
We’re a Light Space
A steady presence beyond home and school. Danny’s Place is a community lighthouse, offering care, connection, and a sense of belonging. Here, children and teens (ages 3–18) find a safe, playful place to be seen, build skills, and discover who they want to become.
Explore age-friendly options below, then dive into details on our Programs Page.
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Playful, caregiver-and-child classes that build early social-emotional skills.
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Creative play + gentle structure for confidence, friendships, and big-feelings tools.
See Kindergarten →
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Hands-on projects, games, and SEL tools for after-school growth.
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A place to belong: identity, leadership, and stress-management skills.
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Leadership, mentoring, and resume-worthy service that centers teen voice.
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Guaranteed 8 days off during the school year, with member perks and themed days.
Words of Love
“My daughter LOVES the program so much!!!! She is counting down the days to Wednesday and is looking forward to it.“
— Parent of Participant
“The home feeling,The People,
Safe Place.”
— Participant
“Danny’s Place to me will always mean where I go to spend some quality time to improve myself and help other people at the same time. It’s really cool when you find something when you’re volunteering and it helps you grow and you help other people in the process!”
— Volunteer
“My favorite part about Danny’s Place is how creative you can be here.”
— Participant
“I love that is a place were you can be you and nobody cares if you mess up.”
— Participant
“The friendships made here cannot be broken.”
— Participant
“It’s a fun place to do new things and find YOUR thing.”
— Participant
“My child always looked forward to and loved going to Penguin club every week. It was a unique experience, there isn’t really anything else like it out there.”
— Parent of Participant