New Braunfels Youth Collaborative gym opens to the public

The New Braunfels Youth Collaborative, or NBYC, celebrated the completion of the Mill Street Youth Center’s new gym, located at 430 W. Mill St., New Braunfels, on May 9—marking a new purpose for the historic building.

The Mill Street Youth Center—which broke ground in October—is a facility that will provide a dedicated space for middle and high school students to gather, learn and participate in after-school programs, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.

What residents should know

The gym offers space for junior high and high school students to play volleyball, basketball and pickleball, and has an upstairs weight room. The Youth Advisory Council, which helps guide the center, is made up of youth from grades 7-12.

Some background

NBYC—a nonprofit organization—entered a 50-year lease agreement with New Braunfels ISD in 2021. The NBISD board of trustees approved the transference of the properties at 407 and 430 W. Mill St. to the nonprofit in April, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.

Quote of note

Mayor Neal Linnartz said the facility will allow students to become better citizens in the community.

“This offers an opportunity for them to learn life skills, do their homework, get mentoring and stay off the streets,” Linnartz said.