Our goal is simple.

To further evolve and identify the ever changing needs of our youth and our community.
We want to continue working collaboratively with local organizations to be a resource and a partner.
When a need is identified we want to be able to provide programs that meet those needs while enriching the experiences of our youth.
We will continue to strive to find resources to keep our promise to never turn away a child due to financial ability and keep our doors open to everyone.

​The Barn is a small non-profit youth/teen center that relies on revenue from our events and programs to exist.  With the current health crisis, closures and reduced capacity our income has been severely impacted.  However, we continue to provide programs online and in person and have maintained our policy of never turning away a child due to their inability to pay.  If you are in a position to provide financial assistance to The Barn during these stressful times, we would greatly appreciate it!​

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Pictured here is Film Student Sarah teaching a workshop for small films while participating in one of her student's films by acting as a princess. 

From program participant, to instructor, Meet sarah:

When I was a freshman in high school, all I knew was that I hated math and loved people. Try using that information to form a future career. When I found out that The Barn was creating a kid-run variety TV show called "Unfocused" through my art teacher, I immediately signed up, but thought of it more as a hobby. Little did I know I was learning skills that I now use every day.
Before joining "Unfocused," I had never seriously considered following my passion for short films. I loved creating sketches and writing stories, but as a job it seemed out of reach. When I was given a leadership role on "Unfocused" as a Marketing Director, my confidence and curiosity grew. With the guidance of our show's supervisors, I was promoted to Director of the show, and learned so much from the experience. I was teaching kids film and how to use audio equipment, helping them write segments, and even editing the episodes using industry grade software. I was also doing much of the work of a producer: logistics, making connections, and building a team. During my year on the program I not only discovered my love of teaching, which I am now considering as a career path, but I also discovered the route I want to take in film: I am minoring in Producing for Film and Media. 
My work with The Barn is a big part of what empowered me to follow my dream. What once felt unattainable is now the day-to-day of my studies. I will always be grateful to everyone there for allowing me to make mistakes, discoveries, and friends in the nurturing and fun environment that is The Barn."
-Sarah Conroy is a sophomore Film and Television student at the Savannah College of Art and Design who taught film at the Barn in 2020, and hopes to teach more.

GIVING TUESDAY HEROES 2020:

​​Joan Walker                           The Vradenburgh's                         Alison Luciana
Zachary Hollback                    Jason & Tobi Klaskin                         Cristal DePietro
​Stiewing Family

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A Huge thank you to the sponsors below:

The Madison Foundation - The John Brady & Roberta Islieb Donor Advised Fund - Madison Rotary

Act II Thrift Shop - Roses for Autism - The Source 
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​Gilman Brothers - The Stiewing Family
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   Shoreline Chiropractic - Julie, Pete & Fitz

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  Barbara & Terry Zemetis - Aaron Pell - The Gentil Family - ​The Vradenburgh Family

Supercalifragilistic Speech Language Therapy, Inc. - Palumbo's Automotive

Jason & Tobi Klaskin - Joan Walker