Center of Life (COL) supports the people of Hazelwood as they strive to be strong and to make their community strong.
With its roots planted deeply in the community and supported by extraordinary partners, COL serves Hazelwood and its surrounding communities with rich academic out-of-school programs and outstanding experiences in music and arts.
A world-class vision!
We are thrilled to announce our plans to build a community hub at Hazelwood Green. Click below to view the official press release!
Our free 2024 Fall Programs are currently open!
Fusion
Who: K-8 Grade, ages 4-14
School Year Schedule: Monday through Thursday
Time: 4-7PM
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Fusion is Center of Life’s after-school homework and enrichment program for students in grades K-8. In addition to receiving a meal and snack, students complete homework in small groups and participate in enrichment activities that expose them to STEAM, music, literacy, and more.
KRUNK Movement
Who: 9-12 Grade, ages 14-18
School Year Schedule: Monday, Wednesday. and Thursday
Time: 4-7PM
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The KRUNK Movement is a year-round youth production program for students in grades 8-12 that focuses on the elements of hip-hop through songwriting, production, art, and technology. By exploring relevant issues of social justice and health, the student-led collective creates engaging art of varying forms. Students learn the skills, professionalism, and financial literacy necessary to succeed as an artist.
COL Jazz
Who: 9-12 Grade, ages 14-18
School Year Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Time: 4-7PM
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Center of Life's Jazz program is an instrumental coaching program for grades 8 - 12 that encourages young musicians to explore self-expression using the language of music. We aim to achieve musical fluency for each student through our weekly skills sessions and personalized coaching. Students will master the fundamentals of music by expanding their musical repertoire, collaborating on recording projects, and participating in ensemble exercises with fellow students.
ALTA
(Aspiring Teen Leaders Academy)
Who: 9-12 Grade, ages 14-18
School Year Schedule: Monday-Thursday
Time: 4-7PM
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The ALTA program provides an opportunity for students to explore their unique interests while gaining important life skills and enrichment. ALTA Students will have the chance to participate in independent projects, career and workforce development, and leadership skills development.
Ways To Help
When you support Center of Life you are helping our mission of improving the community and the greater Pittsburgh region as a whole.
