HOURS OF OPERATION
305 East Main Street
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 212-5905
501c3 nonprofit organization
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CLOSED
CLOSED
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Summer Hours: August- July
10AM- 4PM Mon-Fri
THE CLUBHOUSE
The Creative Connections Clubhouse offers a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment, where youth can stimulate the mind, develop life-enhancing skills, and create lasting positive relationships with others.
To engage youth in the Clubhouse, we offer a variety of staff and peer-led programs, that aim to enhance the building of positive relationships, promote the building of life skills and allow for Clubhouse Members to have fun in a safe, sober, and supportive environment.
Along with fostering positive youth experiences and relationships, Creative Connections Clubhouse believes in the importance of creating a positive sense of community.
Our Team
Alyssa Rogers
Director
What is there to know about Alyssa?
High School: Fonda Fultonville High School
College: Herkimer College; A.A.S. Business Sports Recreation and Management & Coastal Carolina University; B.S. Public Health
Favorite Sport or Activity: Basketball and Hiking
Favorite Food: Chicken Wings
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Day of the Week: Football Sunday
Fun Fact: Identical Twin
John Sumpter
Assistant Director
What is there to know about John?
High School: Broadalbin-Perth High School
College: Fulton Montgomery Community College; A.S. Health Science
Favorite Sport or Activity: Basketball and Exercising
Favorite Food: Chicken Wings
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Day of the Week: Thursday
Fun Fact: I can move my ears
What is there to know about Nona?
High School: Amsterdam High School
College: Mildred Elley Business School: Medical Assistant
Favorite Sport or Activity: Working with Unified Sports & watching Buffalo Bills
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Day of the Week: Thursday because the next day is Friday yessss!
Fun Fact: I am a water girl! I love boating and Jet Skiing.
Nonagail Pfeiffer
Youth Advocate
What is there to know about Ceasar?
High School: Amsterdam High School
Favorite Sport or Activity: Basketball and Paintballing
Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Day of the Week: Monday
Fun Fact: I can ride a unicycle
Ceasar Thompson
Youth Advocate
What is there to know about Dontay?
High School: Canajoharie Central School
College: HVCC; A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Art/Art Studies
Favorite Sport or Activity: Basketball and Cycling
Favorite Food: West Indies/Indian
Favorite Color: Gold
Favorite Day of the Week: Pay Day
Fun Fact: Passionate about Fine Arts and Cooking
Dontay Fowler
Youth Advocate
Elizabeth Gonzalez
Youth Advocate
What is there to know about Liz?
High School: Schenectady High School
Favorite Sport or Activity: Handball
Favorite Food: Chinese Food
Favorite Color: Blue and Purple
Favorite Day of the Week: Saturday
Fun Fact: Im a drummer
Tim Steele
Fashion/ Clothing Design Instructor
What is there to know about Tim?
High School: Amsterdam High School
Favorite Sport or Activity: Soccer & Lacrosse
Favorite Food: Waffles
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Day of the Week: Monday
Fun Fact: I love Hunting, Fishing, Camping and just being outdoors
Sensei Julio Jackson
Karate Instructor
What is there to know about Julio?
High School: Hempstead High School
College: St. Augustine School of Nursing
Favorite Sport or Activity: Basketball, Karate, and Creating Hip Pop Music
Favorite Food: Fried Chicken
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Day of the Week: Wednesday because that's when I teach
Fun Fact: I've been rapping for 30 years
Phil Roberts
Music Instructor/ Volunteer
What is there to know about Phil?
High School: Stone Mountain High School
College: Dekalb Tech
Favorite Sport or Activity: Football
Favorite Food: Asian Cuisine
Favorite Color: Undetermined
Favorite Day of the Week: Saturday
Fun Fact: I enjoy learning new and challenging things
Norm Powell
Music Instructor
What is there to know about Phil?
High School: Herkimer JR./SR. High School
College: Mohawk Valley Community College
Favorite Sport or Activity: Skateboarding
Favorite Food: Pizza or Mac and Cheese
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Day of the Week: Saturday
Fun Fact: I once did a stand up comedy routine
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Need Help?
CCC offers one on one help as well as group sessions ranging from school work to individual growth.
Core Beliefs
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Young people can and do achieve long-term recovery; change is possible.
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There are many pathways to recovery.
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Prevention and recovery support services must be positive, self-directed, and individualized.
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Prevention and recovery support services must be strengths-based and provide the tools needed to empower the individual.
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Prevention and recovery support services must involve families, peers, community member, and allies.
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Involvement of the recovery community and peers are critical for success.
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Giving back is important to sustained recovery.
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Recovery is not possible without first meeting basic needs.