Jackson Center Targets Middle Schoolers | Orlando News

The Jackson Community Center in Parramore is ditching its all-ages after-school vibe to focus exclusively on middle schoolers—grades 6 through 8—starting Monday. City leaders say it’s a targeted effort to guide teens during a pivotal developmental stage, especially since older kids often get overlooked in multi-age households. While some longtime residents worry about excluding seniors and fitness-goers, the city assures them: weight rooms, senior programs, and event rentals are still fully operational. New offerings like STEM, culinary arts, and dance are hitting the schedule for these tweens. This move is part of Orlando’s broader strategy to tailor after-school support by age group—with high schoolers at Downtown Rec and elementary students at Callahan Center. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/237717ef4a4ec6bf