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 read or do your homework. 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, Youth Suicide Prevention, Halloween House)

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

The best part is -- it doesn't cost anything to join. And it's open all year around; school breaks and summer, too!

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: South side of Bainbridge Aquatic Center
Williamson Pool entrance
Mailing Address: PO Box 10010
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Main Telephone: (206) 780-9622 after 3 p.m.
Office telephone: 206) 855-9769
General Hours: From 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays
Fridays until 10 p.m.
Saturdays 6 p.m. to midnight
Closed Sundays
Executive Director: Shannon Buxton
Population served: 13-19
Web Site: www.biparks.org/programs/teencenter.html/

Programs

Recreation Center:
A space 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:
Youth band concerts, annual "Battle of the Bands" and end of school "No More Schoolapalooza" event in Waterfront Park

Youth Service Projects:
Annual Earth Day cleanup in community; annual Valentine and Halloween House projects, Youth Suicide Prevention, skate park advocacy, 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.