Teen Programming

OLD ARMORY COMMUNITY CENTER

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN TREATS

DATE: Tuesday, 10/18 TIME: 5:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12-15 Create a fun and easy treat to serve at your next Halloween party.

SILLY OBSTACLE COURSE

DATE: Thursday, 10/20 TIME: 5:00 – 6:30 pm

AGES: 12 – 15 Unleash your inner ninja!!! Create and run your own personal obstacle course! We will provide all supplies.

TEEN CHEFS

DATE: Tuesday, 11/1 TIME: 4:00 – 5:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 16 Impress your family and friends with some spooky and creative Halloween desserts.

THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE

DATE: Thursday, 11/10 TIME: 5:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 18 Learn how to create simple and inexpensive Thanksgiving Day centerpieces for your family using twine, coffee filters and ribbon.

2023 VISION BOARDS

DATE: Thursday, 12/15 TIME: 5:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 18 The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set some goals. Put these goals on paper to help you stay the course! Be creative and make your dreams come true!

POSITIVITY PENNANTS

DATE: Tuesday, 1/10 TIME: 5:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 15 Create visually stunning pennants with quotes that inspire you. Remind yourself of your potential!!

SHOW ME THE MONEY

DATE: Thursday, 1/19 TIME: 5:30 – 6:30 pm

AGES: 12 – 16 Learn valuable skills on how to manage money at a young age. This program will provide you with basic info that you will be able to use to set financial goals.

BLACK HISTORY TRIVIA

DATE: Thursday, 2/2 TIME: 4:00 – 6:00pm

AGES: 12 – 15 Enjoy Black history themed games, food and more as we test your knowledge!

SUTTON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

CAREER VS. JOB

DATES: Thursdays in September TIME: 4:15 – 5:15pm AGES: 12 – 18 Find your passion, not a paycheck. Teens will learn tips on how to focus on what makes them happy and turn that into a rewarding career.

HAIR CARE 101

DATE: Second Friday of the month; October – December TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 pm AGES: Girls only, 12 – 18 Learn creative and fun ways to style your hair and tips to keeping your hair looking great!

BINGO

DATE: Last Friday of the month, October – March TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 18 Prizes await you as we enjoy the classic game, Bingo! Food and more will be on hand for a rewarding night!

NATURE SKILLS MONDAYS

DATES: Mondays in October TIME: 5:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 18 Learn how to survive in nature… or just experience how much fun nature can be!

SUTTON STEM PROGRAMS

DATE: Thursdays in October TIME: 4:00 – 5:00 pm

AGES: 13-18 Fun science technology projects, games and crafts. Come join and explore.

DREAM CHASERS

DATES: Thursdays in October TIME: 4:15 – 5:15pm

AGES: 12 – 18 Teens will learn about the process of creating their own business. Topics will include the creative process in promoting business ideas, marketing your business, projecting the type of finances needed to run your business and more.

SUTTON’S CHEFS

DATES: Thursdays in November TIME: 4:30 – 5:30pm

AGES: 12 – 18 Kids will be responsible for putting together a menu and preparing a meal of their choice for their peers. This program will teach kid’s ways to budget their money, as well as, how to cook a healthy meal.

DISCOVER YOUR ART

DATES: Thursdays in December TIME: 4:15 – 5:15pm

AGES: 12 – 18 Let your imagination run wild. Our staff will provide opportunities for kids to tap into their creativity through art and self expression.

BREAKING THE ICE

DATES: Thursdays in December TIME: 4:00 – 5:00pm

AGES: 12 – 18 Teens will learn the path to resolving conflict and will be given the tools to help with the problem solving process. Participants will be exposed to several fun problems and will work together to find a solution to these obstacles as a group. This program is designed to teach teens how to work as a team and how to find creative ways to solve problems.

WINCHESTER COMMUNITY CENTER

COLLEGE COLOR DAYS

DATE: Wednesdays in October TIME: 5:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 18 Each week in October, staff will assist you with the college application process. Learn how to write college applications, college essays and how to research colleges and scholarships. Wear your favorite college team apparel!

HANGOUT HARVEST

DATE: Wednesdays in November TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 pm AGES: 12 – 18 October is harvesting season and is the perfect time to learn tasty and easy recipes for the upcoming Holiday season. We will visit the community teaching garden and use home grown vegetables to make several delicious meals.

GAMES GALORE!

DATES: Fridays in November TIME: 4:00 – 5:00pm

AGES: 12 – 18 There is nothing wrong with a little friendly competition. Winchester Center will provide a friendly atmosphere to compete in every game you could think of, whether it be a board game or a more active game. Have you created a cool game? If so, bring the idea to us and we will help you bring it to life!

CAREER PATHS

DATE: Mondays in December TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 18 If you’re unsure as to what type of career you’d be interested in, let us help you out! We will focus on several different occupations throughout the month of November. See if any fit your interests and you can make your hobby your career!

ACTS OF GIVING

DATE: Wednesdays in December TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 18 Join us in the month of December as we help you give back to the community. Participants will be able to assist with and participate in the creation of projects that will make a positive impact on the community.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

DATE: Wednesdays in January TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 18 Creating goals for the year is an important step in living your best life. Let us give you the tools to promote a positive attitude and help you reach all of your goals for 2023.

CREATE TEENS

DATE: Wednesdays in February TIME: 4:00 – 5:00pm

AGES: 12 – 18 Express your creativity through art projects using canvas, clay and paint. Participants will be inspired by classical and contemporary music to help get the creative juices flowing.

MARCH MADNESS BASKETBALL CAMP

DATE: Wednesdays in March TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 18 It’s the most exciting time of the year! Take advantage of the madness and let our staff sharpen your basketball skills. Don’t worry, we will have the games on!!

J. RAY SHUTE

WHAT THE DECK

DATE: Second Friday of the month, January – February TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 18 Learn a new card game with your friends. Be a card shark and experience fun new card games. We will have food and more on hand to round out a fun night play cards!

INTERVIEW DATE

DATES: Friday, 11/4 TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 pm AGES: 12 – 18 Monroe Parks and Recreation has partnered with the Delta Sigma Theta Alumnus Sorority to provide opportunities for participants to plan for their future in a fun and exciting environment. Instructors will mentor participants in study skills, life skills and how to successfully create goals and visions for themselves.

NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

DATE: Wednesdays in October TIME: 5:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 15 During the month of October, participants will become immersed in Hispanic culture. Each week participants will discover new and fascinating aspects of Hispanic culture.

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

DATE: Wednesdays in November TIME: 5:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 15 During the month of November, participants will dive into the beauty of Native American culture. Each week, participants will engage in fun, hands-on activities focused on the lives and culture of the Native Americans.

EXPRESS YOURSELF

DATE: Fridays in November TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 15 Make your own pieces of unique art. The world is your canvas, including your t-shirts. Join J. Ray Shute as we use everyday items to create beautiful pieces of art.

J. RAY SHUTE CHEFS

DATE: Wednesdays in December TIME: 5:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 15 Everybody gets hungry after school!! Let us teach you how to make quick and easy meals to take care of those afterschool hunger pains!

CREDIT COUNTS

DATE: Wednesdays, 1/11 and 2/8 TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 18 Do you have a few extra bucks in your pocket? Do you want to learn how to keep that money in your pocket and even make a little more? This program will help teens understand the difference between wants and needs and teach them the tools needed to create a budget and the importance of establishing good credit!

COLLEGE PREP

DATE: Saturday, 2/18 TIME: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 18 If you want college to be the next step for you after high school, preparation is required. What are those things? Let us help you figure that out and get on the right path to college!

HOLIDAY BREAKFAST

DATE: Monday, 12/19 TIME: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 18 Celebrate the holidays with a tasty breakfast! Bring what you want to make or use what we have to create a culinary holiday masterpiece.

CREATIVE CARDS

DATE: Second and third Thursday of the month, November – December TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 pm

AGES: 12 – 18 Show your creativity while making unique cards for your friends and family.