Whitko
Summer Central
A safe, recreational environment in the summer months for middle and high school students.
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Who
Middle and High School Students
When
May - July 2026
Time
Varies: Check Schedule Below
Cost
Most Events Are Free!
Summer Schedule
All activities are dependent on weather conditions.
May
22
Family Fun Event
Family fun event to kick-off Summer Central!
Jun
03
Walk and Talk with Frannie
Walk and talk with Shawna's dog, Frannie!
Jun
09
Eligibility Required
Trip to Zoo and Crumbl Cookie
This event is only for students who attended ASC for 75 or more days this year.
Jun
23
Eligibility Required
New Buffalo Trip
This event is only for students who received C’s and above in Quarter 4.
Jul
07
Pond Party
Pond party for Summer Central Whitko students.
Jul
14
Field Trip
King’s Island Trip
Students will travel to King’s Island for a full-day trip.
Jul
21
Walk and Talk with Frannie
Walk and talk with Shawna's dog, Frannie!
Jul
28
Party at Shawna’s House
End-of-summer party at Shawna’s house.
Important Notes
Every event will pick up and drop off at the Brownstone except for the May 22 event.
The June 9 event is only for students who attended ASC for 75 or more days this year.
The June 23 event is only for students who received C’s and above in Quarter 4.
The June 9 event is only for students who attended ASC for 75 or more days this year.
The June 23 event is only for students who received C’s and above in Quarter 4.
Meet Our Staff
Shawna Balsiger
Director of Middle School Programs
Shawna Balsiger is The Center’s Director of Middle School Programs. She graduated from Huntington University in 2018 with degrees in Missions and Youth Ministry and joined The Center later that year.
Shawna loves interacting with students at After School Central and hearing their laughter, as she believes in the transformative power of the teenage years. In her free time, Shawna enjoys country walks with her husband, Nick, and their dog, Frannie.
Shawna loves interacting with students at After School Central and hearing their laughter, as she believes in the transformative power of the teenage years. In her free time, Shawna enjoys country walks with her husband, Nick, and their dog, Frannie.
Isaiah Humiston
Whitko Program Director
Isaiah Humiston is The Center’s Whitko Program Director. He graduated from Grace College with a degree in Counseling and a minor in Business, and joined The Center to pursue his passion for serving and loving students.
Isaiah appreciates the supportive, welcoming environment The Center creates, and is especially excited to grow the Ground Zero program while connecting with new students and families. Outside of work, Isaiah enjoys disc golfing and spending time outdoors.
Isaiah appreciates the supportive, welcoming environment The Center creates, and is especially excited to grow the Ground Zero program while connecting with new students and families. Outside of work, Isaiah enjoys disc golfing and spending time outdoors.
