Carpenter Center

Carpenter Center The Carpenter Center is a local nonprofit organization, in Terry Town around the Scottsbluff/Gering area of Nebraska!

The Carpenter Center is committed to strengthening and empowering children, individuals, families, and communities by providing accessible and affordable education and recreational opportunities with enhanced emphasis on ACTIVITY, WELLNESS, and INCLUSION. We work within the community to provide a multitude of programs to engage all ages in different activities. We offer much more than just program

s, we have an on site weight room, a standard size gym, tumbling, indoor sports, after school care and more!

*Menu subject to changeThe lunch menu for June 1-5:Monday: Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Rice CasseroleTuesday: Philly Steak...
05/29/2026

*Menu subject to change

The lunch menu for June 1-5:
Monday: Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole
Tuesday: Philly Steak w/Crinkle Fries
Wednesday: Breakfast Sandwich w/Tater Tots
Thursday: Power Bowl (Chicken, White Rice, Black Beans, Cheese)
Friday: Salisbury Steak & Mash Potatoes

$7.00 to dine-in or $8.00 to go! Call 308-635-8422 to make a dine-in reservation or place an order to go!

QR CODES are now available! Two weeks before the day of!The Carpenter Center is partnering with Kiwanis Club to host Kiw...
05/29/2026

QR CODES are now available! Two weeks before the day of!

The Carpenter Center is partnering with Kiwanis Club to host Kiwanis Neon Pickleball. Come by for some evening glow-in-the-dark fun with your favorite paddle game!

Entry is $50 per team. You will be contributing to Kiwanis Club to make our community better!

Thank you all who supported our Tiny Wildlife program! The kids had fun learning all about why bugs and other critters a...
05/29/2026

Thank you all who supported our Tiny Wildlife program! The kids had fun learning all about why bugs and other critters aren't so scary! We went over slideshows, dissected a (fake) frog, got to name the various insects in the terrarium (7 in total), were paid a visit by a tarantula, and even make their own ecosystems!

Your support has raised the next generation of nature lovers and conservationalists, and we are SUPER grateful!

The Riverside Discovery Center swung by today to show off Curly Sue the tarantula for Tiny Wildlife!! Thank you to Malac...
05/28/2026

The Riverside Discovery Center swung by today to show off Curly Sue the tarantula for Tiny Wildlife!! Thank you to Malachi for the presentation! Here's some fun facts we learned today!

1. Curly Sue is a curly-haired tarantula whose natural habitat is the forest. She lays down webbing and covers it with dirt so any prey wandering don't see the silky glue trap awaiting them!
2. When tarantulas (and other arthropods) molt, they also shed the lining of their organs as well. That way their innards can grow the same as the rest of the body!
3. Tarantulas can only detect light and motion with their eyes. Their feet have taste receptors that allow them to know what they're stepping onto, and for Curly Sue, know she's holding onto her caretaker!

05/27/2026

We will close at 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 28 due to staff shortage. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Nebraska Growing Readers has chosen us to be the first community bookstand of theirs in Scottsbluff County, and we're ce...
05/27/2026

Nebraska Growing Readers has chosen us to be the first community bookstand of theirs in Scottsbluff County, and we're celebrating June 8 at 3 PM with a party!

Swing by the Carpenter Center to check it out! We'll have educational games, snacks, and many books for kids to take home!

*Menu subject to changeThe lunch menu for May 25-29:Monday: Closed for Memorial DayTuesday: Chicken Fajita Tacos with Be...
05/22/2026

*Menu subject to change

The lunch menu for May 25-29:
Monday: Closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday: Chicken Fajita Tacos with Beans
Wednesday: Sweet & Sour Chicken with Fried Rice
Thursday: Chili with Cinnamon Roll
Friday: Loaded Nachos

REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY FOR TINY WILDLIFE! If you're holding onto a form, get it turned in to us before 8 PM!Did you kno...
05/22/2026

REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY FOR TINY WILDLIFE! If you're holding onto a form, get it turned in to us before 8 PM!

Did you know? While it is very difficult to tell if a caterpillar will turn into a butterfly or a moth, the two main ways to tell are the host plant and location. Butterfly caterpillars are usually pretty picky eaters and stick to one plant species, while moth caterpillars tend to feed off most plants that they come across.

Learn more fun facts like this in our Tiny Wildlife program! From Tuesday to Friday, May 26-29 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, your child will take part in indoor and outdoor fun through crafts, games, trivia, and hands-on experiences with nature's most misunderstood group of animals!

The camp is open to 3rd thru 6th graders (going into 2026-2027 school year). Make sure to fill out a registration form at our front desk OR email the Program Director @ [email protected]! The program is free, but we will happily accept donations to make this and our other programs and events bigger and better!

A little over a week before registration ends! Make sure to sign up so you can train up with Coach Boswell!The week-long...
05/22/2026

A little over a week before registration ends! Make sure to sign up so you can train up with Coach Boswell!

The week-long camp goes through the week of June 8-12. 4th thru 6th grade camp occurs 8 AM to 9:30 AM, and 7th thru 9th occurs 10 AM to 11:30 AM. The flyer below has a QR code and other pertinent information, and here is the direct link:
https://forms.gle/aLoARLFDjUqZQCP8A

For inquiries, please contact Coach Boswell at [email protected].

Looking to kick off your child's summer in a big way? Our summer camp program is returning this year for ages 6-10!Camp ...
05/21/2026

Looking to kick off your child's summer in a big way? Our summer camp program is returning this year for ages 6-10!

Camp runs from June 1-12 from 9 AM to 3 PM for ages 6-7, and June 15-26 from 9 AM to 3 PM for ages 8-10. The program is offered at NO COST to you, and there's 40 spots available, 20 in each age group. Come pick up a registration form at our front desk ASAP!

This year’s camp is centered around service to others, fun in the sun, and exploration. All positive ways to nourish our bodies, minds, and souls! 🌞

Come swing by the Carpenter Center for some Pinochle today!The Decks & Boards schedule will be changing in June:Thursday...
05/21/2026

Come swing by the Carpenter Center for some Pinochle today!

The Decks & Boards schedule will be changing in June:
Thursday - Pinochle (2 PM to 5 PM)

If you're interested in tournaments or nights dedicated to other games, we have new weekly slots available. Otherwise, ask us about rentals! You are also more than welcome to check out a board game so you and a couple friends can kick back and relax in our community room (while it is not in active use)!

Address

116 Terry Boulevard
Gering, NE
69341

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 8pm
Tuesday 6am - 8pm
Wednesday 6am - 8pm
Thursday 6am - 8pm
Friday 6am - 8pm
Saturday 9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+13086358422

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