The O₂ Youth Center exists to give students a safe, welcoming place to belong, grow, and lead.
Located in Olney, Illinois, The O₂ is a nonprofit youth center created for students in 6th–12th grade. Our heart is to provide a positive environment where young people can build friendships, have fun, be encouraged, and grow into the leaders God created them to be.
At The O₂, students can enjoy games, activities, events, discipleship opportunities, and community outreach projects — all within a space designed with purpose. Whether students are hanging out after school, joining a special event, serving through O₂ SERVES, or being encouraged in their faith, our goal is to help them know they are valued, loved, and not alone.
The name O₂ points to oxygen — something essential to life and found everywhere. In the same way, we believe hope, purpose, belonging, and the love of Christ are essential for the next generation.
The O₂ Youth Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and we are able to serve students because of the generosity, prayers, and support of our community.
The O₂ Youth Center
Belong. Grow. Lead.
What we offer
The O₂ is more than a place to hang out — it’s a space for students to connect, compete, laugh, and belong. With games, activities, big screen entertainment, and safe community, students have a place built with them in mind.
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