Teen Programs - Summer 2008

Ongoing

Teen Bash Birthday Party Package

Let us help you with your teen’s next birthday party! Parties are held on Saturdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Boulevard Teen Center, 2121 Kessler Blvd on Lake Sacajawea. Please call to reserve the date at least two weeks in advance. The nonrefundable fee is due at the time the party is scheduled. Call 442-5400 to schedule your party today!

Age: 11 - 17
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Elks Building, 2121 Kessler Blvd.
Fee: $80 in-city, $85 out-of-city
Party includes a 2-hour Party Host, set-up, Air Hockey, 2 Pool Tables, Foosball, X-Box & Games, TV & DVD, Stereo, and clean-up.

The Boulevard

The Boulevard is a safe, supervised, drug, tobacco, and alcohol free drop-in program for Longview Middle and High School Teens that offers pool tables, foosball, air hockey, x-box, secure high-speed internet accessible computer lab, movies, snacks, and much more! A fun activity is planned each day. Student I.D. required.

Age: Longview Middle School & High School Students
Location: Elks Building, 2121 Kessler Blvd
Fee: Free, just drop in

Overnight Lock-in

Enjoy a Mid-Summer’s Night with us!! You will start your night by attending the Teen Late Night Dance at the YMCA. Lock-in participants will get some VIP treatment at the dance. After the Dance Ends at 12:15, Recreation Staff will bus participants to the Elks Building for numerous activities, games, movies, prizes, and a whole lot of fun. Bring comfy clothes, a pillow, and sleeping bag. Space is limited.

Age: 11 - 17
Location: Elks Building, 2121 Kessler Blvd.
Fee: $18 in-city, $23 out-of-city

Late Night

Do you find yourself saying that there is nothing to do on Friday nights? We have the answer. Come down and be part of the excitement. The Late Night Program at the YMCA provides a safe, drug, tobacco, and alcohol free environment where there is a multitude of recreational opportunities available FREE for Longview Middle and High School teens! Our fully staffed activities facilitate positive social interaction. Event includes basketball, Dodgeball, swimming, racquetball, movies, and pizza. CURRENT STUDENT I.D. Required!!

Age: Longview Middle School & High School Students
Location: YMCA, 15th & Douglas
Fee: Free, just drop in

Late Night Summer Schedule
May 30 - African Theme Dance
June 6 - Dodgeball
June 13 - X-Box 360 Tourneys
June 20 - Flyers Up/Ultimate Frisbee
June 27 - 1980s Dance
July 4 - Red, White, Blue Activities
June 11 - Classic Friday
June 18 - Dodgeball
July 25 - Western Dance
August 1 - Back in the Day Games
August 8 - Kickball/DDR

Youth Leadership Academy

Youth Leadership Academy is a unique opportunity for young people, grades 10- 12, to connect with their community and other teens in a relaxed and fun setting. Students will learn skills in; Personal Goal Setting, Effective Communication, Working as a Team, How to Resolve Confl ict, and Etiquette in Social and Workplace Settings. .5 credit earned by completing academy. Registration Deadline June 21. Contact Brian McCrady at 577-3041 or Brian Chrisler at 442-5406 to register.

Age: Grades 10 - 12
Location: TBA
Fee: $125 Registration Fee
Instructor: Community Partners

Junior Leadership Program

Junior Leadership Program is a great opportunity for Longview Middle and High School teens to gain quality skills and experience. The program includes an orientation and training, then placement in a leadership role at a recreation program and/or community project. Junior leaders are also required to attend bi-monthly meetings where they will help develop and implement service learning projects within the community. Applications can be picked up at the Recreation
Offi ce which is located at 2920 Douglas Street in Longview. Call 442-5400 for more information. Thank you Spring 08 junior leaders for all your hard work and dedication.

Age: 11 - 17
Location: Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas St.

Summer Adventure Teen Camp

Calling all 11-16 year olds!!! Break your norm and begin the summer with a bang! The camp staff will be taking you on a different adventure each week! Canoeing, hiking, water games, and a weekly trip are just some of the fun we will be having. Our base camp will be at the Elks Building on Lake Sacajawea. Teens need to bring a sack lunch and snacks daily (a water bottle and a backpack are recommended). Space is limited so don’t let this chance to have fun this summer, slip by.

Age: 11 - 16
Location: Elks Building, 2121 Kessler Blvd
Fee: Per session - Weekly $85 in-city, $90 out-of-city. Summer session - $320 in-city, $325 out-of-city
Instructor: Recreation Staff

Itinerary for each week will be available at the Recreation Office upon registration.

Babysitters Training

American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training gives 11-15 year olds the skills and confidence they need to become great babysitters. This 7 hour class covers training in care giving, decision making, safety and fi rst aid skills, as we’re preventing and responding to emergencies. Course participants receive ‘The Babysitter’s Training Handbook,’ which provides course review and 30 easyto- follow fi rst aid action plans for handling emergencies.

Age: 11 - 15
Location: American Red Cross, 1265 14th Ave.
Fee: Per session - $34 in-city, $39 out-of-city
Instructor: American Red Cross

RC Car Club

This class is for teen radio control car enthusiasts of all skill levels. Come be a part of this new mildly competitive club. Take part in meetings, workshops, and running your mini hot rod against others that share the same interests. Future races and events to be determined by club members.

Age: 11 - 17
Location: Roy Morse Park, 373 Morse Parkway
Fee: $20 in-city, $25 out-of-city
Instructor: Recreation Staff

Indoor Tennis Lessons

Lessons will emphasize the fundamentals of the basic strokes and footwork. We will cover the forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Lessons will help develop hand-eye coordination, and improve muscle coordination. For beginners, the simplicity of the strokes we teach will give you ball control and the ability to play immediately.

Age: 13 - 18
Location: Mint Valley Racquet Complex, 4002 Pennsylvania
Fee: Per session - $37 in-city, $42 out-of-city
Instructor: MVRC Staff

Hip Hop

Come dance the season away in style. We will show you current dance moves to some of today’s hottest tunes. All skill levels are encouraged to join the class. Performance dates TBA by instructor.

Age: 11 - 17
Location: High Step Dance Academy, 3303 Washington Way Space A
Fee: $38 in-city, $43 out-of-city
Instructor: High Step Dance Academy Staff

Lumberjill Hoop Camp

Campers will learn basketball skills that will help them become an all around sound Hoop player. Each participant receives a camp t-shirt. Prizes and awards will be given. Camp is open to all area girls.

Age: Grades 4-10 (08/09 school year)
Location: R.A. Long High School, 2903 Nichols Blvd.
Fee: Per session - $45 in-city, $50 out-of-city
Instructor: R.A. Long Girls Basketball Staff & Players

Babysitter’s Bootcamp

This class is for those who will be caring for small children, especially for those who are beginning their career in babysitting. The 3 day camp focuses on leadership, decision making, CPR training, and hands on practice with mannequins. The program will increase your child-care skills and your knowledge of safety procedures and accident prevention in the home. Each
participant will be given a babysitter’s training handbook and CPR book along with their certifi cation in babysitter’s training and infant and child CPR upon successful completion of the course.

Age: 11 - 15
Location: Red Cross, 1265 14th Ave.
Fee: $100 in-city, $105 out-of-city
Instructor: American Red Cross staff

Media Smart

Media-Smart Youth, Eat, Think, and Be Active! is an interactive after-school education program that helps young people ages 11 -14 understand the complex media world around them, and how it can infl uence their health– especially in regard to nutrition and physical activity. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the National Institute
of Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, created Media-Smart Youth to empower young people to think critically about media and make thoughtful decisions about nutrition and physical activity.

Age: 11 - 14
Location: Woman’s Club Building, 835 21st Ave.
Fee: $15 in-city, $20 out-of-city
Instructor: Recreation Staff

Wild Waves

Sign up to have fun in the sun at Wild Waves in Federal Way, Washington. This trip includes water slides and pools. Don’t forget to bring lunch money, a swimsuit, towel & sunscreen. Fee includes park entrance fee, staffing, and transportation.

Age: 11 - 17
Location: Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas St.
Fee: Per session - $32 in-city, $37 out-of-city
Instructor: Recreation Staff

Mariners Game

Join us for a road trip to Seattle to watch a Mariner’s game! Bring money for dinner. Fee includes transportation, staffing and a Mariner Baseball Ticket. A teen day trip form is required upon registration.

Age: 11 - 17
Location: Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas St.
Fee: $41 in-city, $46 out-of-city
Instructor: Recreation Staff