Metro Parks Teen Program Center


Hang Out, Help Out, Have Fun!

Play a game of pool, watch TV or listen to a CD. Find a quiet corner to do your homework (what a concept!). There's even a kitchen where you can buy a snack at minimal cost, or fix your own.

Get involved in one of the special events (concerts, flashlight egghunts and the annual Battle of the Bands) or community service projects (Earth Day Cleanup, Halloween House)

A wide variety of social and recreational activities are planned each month, some on site, some off. Games, craft workshops, BHS open gym nights and movies are just a few of the things that take place at the Teen Center. Off-site activities include paint-ball games, sports events and backpacking trips.

The best part is -- it doesn't cost anything to join.

The Teen Program Center's staff sends this message: Just show up. Something's bound to be going on.


Metro Parks Teen Program Center
Location: Behind Bainbridge High School
near the stadium
Mailing Address: PO Box 16010
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Main Telephone: (206) 780-9622
Office telephone: 206) 855-9769
General Hours: From school dismissal until 8 p.m. Monday-Friday
Executive Director: Shannon Buxton
Population served: 13-19
Web Site: www.biparks.org/programs/teencenter.html/

Programs

Recreation Center:
A modular building with free games, TV, food, pool table, video game systems, art supplies, stereo, and social areas. Concessions available at minimal cost.

Teen Activities:
Day trips, outdoor adventures, holiday-themed activities, bingo, craft workshops, movies, and more. Some on-site, some away from the Center.

Concerts:
Co-sponsor (with Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge) of youth band concerts, sponsor of annual "Battle of the Bands"

Youth Service Projects:
Annual Earth Day cleanup in community; annual Valentine and Halloween House projects, various food drives for Helpline, PAWS; others by request or need.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Teens: Peer leadership through Teen Center Board participation, community service, organizing and helping at specific events or service projects.

Adults: Food preparation for events and "free food" nights; facility supervision for non-programmed time (interact and supervise); specific help for special events.