Tacoma Youth Initiative Achieves Unprecedented Attendance Levels | Community + Lifestyle

The Tacoma Summer Late Nights program has seen significant growth, serving nearly 2,000 middle and high school students this past summer. With a 47% increase from the previous year and doubled attendance, the initiative provides a safe community space for youths during the challenging summer months. Launched in 2023, the program operates at various school and Boys & Girls Club locations, offering five hours of supervision each weeknight. It aims to address the loss of routines and support systems that teens face during summer break, particularly in light of rising youth gun violence. The program is a collaborative effort involving multiple organizations and is funded through both government resources and private donations.