After School Programs

FALL 2026

Can art help you de-stress? Can creating something simple bring a moment of joy or calm?

Come find out! Join The Benji Project to explore fun, no-pressure art making, with yummy snacks. No need to register. Drop in for one session or many.

WHEN: Wednesdays, 2 - 3:30 pm, in November and December (no sessions on Nov. 25, Dec. 23, and Dec. 30)

WHERE: At TBP office, 2134 Lawrence St. (our new office and activity space!)

WHO: Students ages 14-18. Facilitated by TBP intructors, Kyle Golphenee and Myco Robinson.

For questions, email info@thebenjiproject.org

Make fun art!

Make fun art!

Instructor Myco Robinson

Instructor Myco Robinson

Instructor Kyle Golphenee

Instructor Kyle Golphenee

WINTER 2027

Discover mindful self-compassion through art, games, and reflection. Explore ways to navigate the ups and downs of life, through fun activities in a supportive community.

Our Winter 2027 course takes place on Wednesdays, beginning February 3rd through March 31st, 2027. Class is 3-5 pm at the Jefferson County Library. There is no class on February 17th.

  • Healthy and delicious snacks provided.

  • This course is open to students ages 11-14.

  • Tuition is $250 with pay what you can options. No one turned away for lack of funds.

  • Jefferson County Library is located at 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA 98339.

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For questions, email info@thebenjiproject.org.

Participants from a recent course shared this about their experience:

"I came at first only because my friends were going to be here, but I ended up getting a lot more out of it than I thought I would, including how to calm myself…"

"I've learned how to really think about things more than I ever used to."