Teen Center Currently Closed
The Teen Center is currently closed due to staffing constraints. However, we have an exciting opportunity for you or someone you know to join our team. Click the button below to explore job openings at the Teen Center.
TEEN CENTER
ADDRESS
8521 Madison Avenue, Bainbridge Island
The Teen Center is located at the Aquatic Center in Meeting Rooms B and C. Our main entrance is located on the side of the building under a blue awning, but can also be accessed through the main lobby entrance of the Aquatic Center. View the map below for directions.
TEEN CENTER OPEN DROP-IN
Located at the Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center, the Teen Center is within easy walking distance of the Bainbridge High School, Woodward Middle School, Kitsap Public Library, Safeway, and Eagle Harbor High.
Stop by any afternoon or evening to check out the space. We have a pool table, ping pong, air hockey, foosball tables, board games, comfy chairs for relaxing, a game room, and weekly activities!
What teens do in their free time affects the quality of life for themselves and their community. Our job is to keep young people engaged and busy during their teen years on the Island. We do this by actively developing youth leadership through learning names and developing relationships, and offering choices of stuff to do – or not do. Sometimes teens need to hang out.
Established in 1992 by the Park District – in partnership with the Rotary Club and School District – the Teen Center has been providing year-round activities for teens in Middle and High School-ages for more than two decades. Adult staff members are always on hand to supervise and instigate fun every afternoon after school and on Friday and Saturday nights. In the summer, we are open from late afternoon through evening. While other places have great things for teens, our experience, Park District resources, and dedicated space make us the “Place to Be.”
CLASSES
Between studies and socializing and sleeping, we understand that there’s not a lot of free time in a teen’s day. With added school sports, music, and interest clubs/groups, young people can have little time for themselves just to hang out and be. We try to carefully expand the free-time choices available to teens and offer them within walking/biking/busing distances, without overwhelming families. The Park District has many things happening specifically for teens. You can check them out in our most recent catalog which is available on our homepage. Look for the purple star throughout the catalog for other programs teens can participate in.
SERVICE/VOLUNTEERING
Teens
First, we need to tell you there are always snacks for volunteers. Always.
Second, we have entertaining options for fulfilling required community service hours. 9th-grade Health? Honor Society? Service Learning Project? Diversion? Scouts? We’ve got you covered.
If volunteering for special events, collecting canned goods at a music event, helping younger summer campers, or picking up beach debris on Earth Day sounds good to you, contact us, and we’ll find ways for your to have fun while giving meaningful service!
Adults
If you’re the kind of person who would like to be a part of what the Teen Program offers and have some volunteer time, we’d be happy to come up with ways you would enjoy helping!
Don’t hesitate to contact our Teen Center Coordinator David Lambert at DavidL@biparks.org.
Park District Special Events
Need volunteer hours for your school requirements? Do you want to get involved with something fun? There are exciting opportunities for you to volunteer. Contact Stephanie Bugas at StephanieBugas@biparks.org for more information or to get involved.
Party Rentals
PARTY RENTALS
Ages 10-18. Rent the Teen Center for your birthday party or any celebration! Celebrate your fantastic day playing pool, foosball, air hockey, and ping pong. We also have an Xbox One (some games provided, or bring your own)!
Rental Choices:
A: $160 tax included – Normal Teen Center Party
1.5 hours of Teen Center with ½ hour of party time
One staff member for up to 10 children/teens
B: $225.00 tax included – Large Teen Center Party
1.5 hours of Teen Center with ½ hour of party time
Two staff members for up to 11-20 children/teens
C: $240.00 tax included — Laser Tag Birthday Bash
1.5 hours of Laser Tag with ½ hour of party time
Two staff members for up to 8-12 children/teens (Additional Participant Fee +$20 | Max of 20)
D: Customize your party
Contact DavidL@biparks.org for price and availability.
Party rentals will be available when the county phase and health guidelines allow us to provide this opportunity again. Participants must follow all current social distancing, wear masks, and other health guidelines.