What is the Boise Brick House?

The Boise Brick House(BBH) is a teen-driven after school drop-in center for relaxation with friends, homework, free food, fun activities, and empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House started in November 2021 and welcomes high school participants from across the Treasure Valley area. Our drop-in center is located in Families and Youth of Idaho’s office and is a 1940s home in Boise.The drop-in center consists of a retro kitchen, a dining room, a living room, a club meeting room, a back patio, a front yard, and downstairs hang out room. The Boise Brick House is operated by FYIdaho staff and trained Teen Volunteers. We are a safe place for teens to gather with their peers to build connections and decompress. We seek to nourish teens’ brains and bodies by providing healthy snacks and meals for free, and providing a place to study and learn new skills. Teens are encouraged to host study groups and student club meetings at the Boise Brick House. Teen participants are welcome to attend our regularly planned activities, and events put on by community partners or FYIdaho Teen Leaders.

Where is BBH Located?

The Boise Brick House is located at the Families and Youth of Idaho office in the North End of Boise at the corner of 7th and Franklin. We are within walking distance of Boise High School and North Junior High School. Our address is 704 N 7th Street Boise, ID 83702.

When is it Open?

The Boise Brick House is open during the school year on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45-5:30pm. Our drop-in center follows the Boise School District calendar and is not open during most school breaks. During summer break, the Boise Brick House is open on Wednesdays from 10:00am-2:00pm. Some clubs, Youth MOVE groups, and community partners may coordinate with our staff to use the Boise Brick House outside of normal drop-in space hours.

Our Programs

FYIdaho staff plans fun and engaging activities for high schoolers to participate in each day at the Boise Brick House. These activities range from movies & media, to cooking & baking, arts & crafts, games & recreation, wellness, and activities with community partners and FYIdaho Teen Leaders. High school participants are welcome to relax and hang out in our space even if they are not participating in our scheduled programming; we have plenty of supplies and space to relax or do homework.

Monthly Activity Schedule

1st and 3rd week:
- Mondays: Movies & Media
- Tuesdays: Cooking & Baking
- Wednesdays: Wellness
2nd and 4th week:
- Mondays: Arts & Crafts
- Tuesdays: Games & Recreation
- Wednesdays: Community partner or FYIdaho Teen Leadership workshop or event

To stay informed about upcoming activities and events, check out the Calendar at the bottom of this webpage and follow us on Instagram @theboisebrickhouse.

Interested in using our space?

Are you interested in using the Boise Brick House for a student club, teen group, or study group meeting? Is your organization interested in partnering with FYIdaho to host a workshop, event, or activity at the Boise Brick House? Email mtitelbaum@fyidaho.org or call/ text 208-907-1393 to schedule with us or learn more!

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3	4	5	6 BBH: Water Games and Snow Cones BBH: Water Games and Snow Cones 10:00 AM-2:00 PM July 6, 2022 Madeline Titelbaum Join us for water games and snow cones! Do you need a space to decompress? The Boise Brick House summer drop-in space is open to high school students in Boise. It is a safe space for teens to relax with friends, do homework, eat food, and have empowering discussions about mental health and community wellness. Contact mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org for more information. The Boise Brick House The Boise Brick House 10:00 AM-2:00 PM July 6, 2022 Madeline Titelbaum Do you need a space to decompress or study this week? The Boise Brick House is an after school drop-in space open to high school students in Boise. It is a safe space for teens to relax with friends, do homework, eat food, and have empowering discussions about mental health and community wellness. This is a place for teens to be leaders in mental health awareness and advocacy. Contact mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org for more information.	7	8	9
10	11	12	13 BBH: Arts & Crafts with Cat’s Eye Creative Reuse BBH: Arts & Crafts with Cat’s Eye Creative Reuse 10:00 AM-2:00 PM July 13, 2022 Madeline Titelbaum A local artist and business owner, Shay Haas with Cats Eye Creative Reuse will visit the Boise Brick House and teach teens how to make a variety of crafts. These crafts include T-shirt tote bags, zines & collages, and yarn art. Lunch and drinks will be provided, and teens are welcome to come to the event for as little or as much time as they like. Teens are encouraged to bring t-shirts to make tote bags. Do you need a space to decompress? The Boise Brick House summer drop-in space is open to high school students in Boise. It is a safe space for teens to relax with friends, do homework, eat food, and have empowering discussions about mental health and community wellness. Contact mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org for more information. The Boise Brick House The Boise Brick House 10:00 AM-2:00 PM July 13, 2022 Madeline Titelbaum Do you need a space to decompress or study this week? The Boise Brick House is an after school drop-in space open to high school students in Boise. It is a safe space for teens to relax with friends, do homework, eat food, and have empowering discussions about mental health and community wellness. This is a place for teens to be leaders in mental health awareness and advocacy. Contact mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org for more information.	14	15	16
17	18	19	20 BBH: Cooking & Baking event BBH: Cooking & Baking event 10:00 AM-2:00 PM July 20, 2022 Madeline Titelbaum Come learn to bake and cook at the Boise Brick House. Lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided and teens are encouraged to stay for as much or as little time as they like. Do you need a space to decompress? The Boise Brick House summer drop-in space is open to high school students in the Treasure Valley. It is a safe space for teens to relax with friends, do homework, eat food, and have empowering discussions about mental health and community wellness. Contact mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org for more information. The Boise Brick House The Boise Brick House 10:00 AM-2:00 PM July 20, 2022 Madeline Titelbaum Do you need a space to decompress or study this week? The Boise Brick House is an after school drop-in space open to high school students in Boise. It is a safe space for teens to relax with friends, do homework, eat food, and have empowering discussions about mental health and community wellness. This is a place for teens to be leaders in mental health awareness and advocacy. Contact mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org for more information.	21	22	23
24	25	26	27 BBH: Crafts, Games, & Rainy Day Stationary BBH: Crafts, Games, & Rainy Day Stationary 10:00 AM-2:00 PM July 27, 2022 Madeline Titelbaum A teen leader at the Boise Brick House, Ruby Bollinger, will be showcasing and selling jewelry from her business, Rainy Day Stationary. Teens will also be instructed on how to create a variety of crafts including Origami, friendship bracelets, and black-out poetry. There will also be a variety of board games and video games. Lunch and drinks will be provided, and teens are welcome to come to the event for as little or as much time as they like. Do you need a space to decompress? The Boise Brick House summer drop-in space is open to high school students in Boise. It is a safe space for teens to relax with friends, do homework, eat food, and have empowering discussions about mental health and community wellness. Contact mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org for more information. The Boise Brick House The Boise Brick House 10:00 AM-2:00 PM July 27, 2022 Madeline Titelbaum Do you need a space to decompress or study this week? The Boise Brick House is an after school drop-in space open to high school students in Boise. It is a safe space for teens to relax with friends, do homework, eat food, and have empowering discussions about mental health and community wellness. This is a place for teens to be leaders in mental health awareness and advocacy. Contact mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org for more information.	28	29	30
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