Southwest Teen Programs: Summer 2008

Name / Organization Date(s) Ages / Grades Cost Program Focus/Contact Info

Delridge Branch Library Varies Ages 12-18 Free! Game On! Tues. June 17, 2-5 p.m.
5423 Delridge Way SW Anime Afternoon Wed. June 18, 2-4 p.m.
Seattle, WA 98106 Book Arts Double Sided Book Wed. July 2, 1-3 p.m.
206-733-9125 Family Gaming Tues. July 8, 6-7:30 p.m.
Game On! Fri. July 11, 2-4 p.m.
ToolBox Bling Wed. July 16 2-4 p.m.
Henna Mania! Sat. July 19 1-3 p.m. Registration Required
Family Gaming Tues. July 22, 6-7:30 p.m.
Late Night Extravaganza Fri. July 25, 4-10 p.m.
DuctMania Wed. July 30, 2-4 p.m.
Family Gaming Tues. Aug. 5, 6-7:30 p.m.
Tween Henna Wed. Aug. 6, 4:30-6 p.m. Registration Required
Anime Afternoon Wed. Aug. 13, 2-4 p.m.
Teen Bookbinding: House Book Wed. Aug. 20, 1-3 p.m.

Contact Cheresse Thoeny at 206-733-9125 to register for any of

the above classes.
SafeFutures Youth Center July and August Depends on Free! MYSA – Summer employment program for 10 youth ages 14-19.
Days and Hours program The program runs Monday-Thursday 9-4 for July and August. This
vary Ages 6 -19 program will work on creating a career portfolio that youth come up
with and research what it takes to maintain that career.

Asset Team – 10 youth engaged in a community building project

that will address community concerns. This project will work 4 days a
week 4 hours a day to promote leadership and strengthen the
community. This is also a summer project that will run the months of
July and August but also has year round opportunities to stay
involved in a leadership group.

Contact Sorya Svy, Sorya@sfyc.net or

(206) 938-9606 ext 106

YES Foundation of White July 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ages 6-14 $20 Jack Thompson Sports Camp
Center Scholarships
PO Box 47260 Evergeen High available Contact Pat Thompson 206-349-8106
Seattle, WA 98146 School Fields
PASEFIKA July 7 – August 8 K-12 grades $150 Summer Academy - Academic and cultural enrichment program with
Summer Academy to be Monday-Friday field trips on Fridays.
held at White Center 9am – 3:30 pm Parents are
Elementary School required to drop
off and pick up For registration information call PASEFIKA office at 206/763-0764.
kids

Seattle Parks & Jul 7-Aug 15 Ages 14 -19 Free! 6-week team-based program focused on community service. Project
Recreation Application Youth earn $599 may include environmental restoration, community building events,
STEP Job Readiness deadline: May stipend for art based projects. Contact Ron Mirabueno
860 Terry Ave. North 28, 2008 completion. ron.mirabueno@seattle.gov
Seattle, WA 98109 or (206) 233-3979.
Seattle Parks & Jul 7 – Aug 15 Ages 13 - 18 Free! Youth placed in Seattle Parks and Recreation community centers,
Recreation Youth earn $150 programs & other facilities, city departments & non-profit orgs. YES
High Point Community Center Programs – www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/highpt.htm
6920 34th Ave SW (1 block east of 35th Ave SW & Willow), Phone: 206-684-7422, E-mail: Highpoint.CC@Seattle.gov
Please refer to the 2008 Summer Catalog or go to the website for full program details and registration information.
Teen Programs Date(s) Ages/Grades Cost Program Focus/Contact Info
Park Tour Tuesdays Tuesdays Teens Free! Hop on the van to travel to some of the most beautiful parks in the world,
12:30-5 pm and they’re right in your backyard!
7/8 Kubota Garden
7/15 Discovery Park
7/22 Olympic Sculpture Park
7/29 Golden Gardens Park
8/5 Carkeek Park
BeachCombers Thursdays Teens Free! Teens, here’s your chance to visit seven beautiful beaches in Washington.
Noon- 4 pm We will explore one new beach every week and enjoy some fun in the sun
swimming and playing soccer, Frisbee, and football.
6/26 Greenlake
7/3 Coulon Beach
7/10 Sammamish Beach
7/17 Mathews Beach
7/24 Pritchard Beach
7/31 Seward Beach
8/7 Magnuson Beach
Wednesday Bounce Wednesdays Teens Fees Vary Do you need some excitement in your summer? Meet at High Point CC
for a chance to put some excitement in your summer! Go-karts, miniature
golf, video games, laser tag, etc.
Be sure to bring your E-13 form, or you won’t be able to go on the
field trips.
Photography Mon 6:30-8 pm Teens Free Anyone can take digital pictures these days, but if you take this class, you
6/23-7/28 can create your masterpiece. You’ll learn how to take pictures, edit them,
and display them for maximum effect. Some teens have sold photography
this way.

TV/Film Production Mon., Wed 5 – 7 pm Teens Free Experience the world of TV, and film production. Teens will work with
7/7 – 8/27 professional film and TV crew for two hours, twice a week to learn how to
film, edit, and act making a commercial based on experiences through
Seattle Parks Department. Don’t delay register by July 1. (Snacks will be
provided!)
BBQ 101 Mon 3 – 5 pm Teens $15 for the Learn to cook up your favorite meal on the BBQ. We will learn how to
6/23 – 8/25 full session cook Ukrainian desserts, fruit, steak, and vegetables right on the ‘Barbee’.
or $3 for
drop-in

Southwest Community Center

2801 SW Thistle St., Seattle, WA 98126 206-684-4115
Please refer to the 2008 Summer Catalog or go to the website for full program details and registration information.
Teen Programs Date(s) Ages/Grades Cost Program Focus/Contact Info
Beach Volleyball Tuesdays noon – 3 Teens Free We provide snacks.
(Skills & Drills on the pm
beach) 7/8 – 8/12

Girls’ Time Fri. 7:30 – 9:30 pm Free We provide dinner. Time may vary for special trips.
5/16 – 6/20
and
Fri 7:30 – 9:30 pm
7/11 – 8/15
Fishing at Easton 6/20 8:00 am – 5 pm Teens Southwest Teen Life Center will take their annual trip to the Easton Ponds
Ponds to do some fishing. We’ll leave Southwest CC at 8 am and be back to the
Center by 5 pm. All you need have to bring is a lunch and weather
appropriate clothing; we provide all the tackle. For more information
please call T. George Yasutake at 206-684-4115 or email T. George
Yasutake@seattle.gov.

Delridge Community Center Programs, 4501 Delridge Wy S.W, Ph: 206-684-7423 www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/delridge.htm
Please refer to the 2008 Summer Catalog or go to the website for full program details and registration information.

Teen Programs Date(s) Ages/Grades Cost Program Focus/Contact Info

Digital Photography Mon – Thu. 3 – 6 pm 12 – 19 years $100 Learn how to use Delridge’s professional level AV equipment to
7/21 – 7/24 make your own movies! Shoot, edit, and add effects and music to
Mon – Thur. 3 – 6 pm your video.
8/11 – 8/14
Radio Rookies Mon – Thur 3 – 6 pm Teens $80 Teens, come join us this summer to learn the basics of audio recording
7/7 – 7/10 and editing. Radio rookies teaches teens to use words, sounds, and
Mon – Thur 3 – 6 pm music to tell stories.
7/28 – 7/31
Mon – Thur 3 – 6 pm
8/18 – 8/21

South Park Community Center

8319 8th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98108 206-684-7451 For more information on any of the programs call Matthew or e-mail Matthew.Roberson@seattle.gov
**To go on trips away from the community center you will need to have a current travel permission slip filled out. They are available at the front counter. **
Toddlers/Preschool Date(s) Ages / Grades Cost Program Focus/Contact Info
T-Ball 6/12-8/23 Tue, Ages 4-5 $25 T-Ball is a great introduction to the game of baseball/softball,
Tues & Thu 4:30– Ages 6-7 designed to help players develop athletically. Children will learn
5:30 p.m. the basics including hitting, throwing, catching, and base running.
We emphasize sportsmanship and team cooperation.
RBI Baseball 6/16-830 Ages 8-12 Free Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is a youth outreach
program designed to:
1) Increase participation and interest in baseball
2) Encourage academic participation and achievement
3) Increase number of talented athletes prepared to play in
college and minor leagues
4) Promote greater inclusion of minorities into the mainstream of
the game
5) Develop self-esteem and teach the value of teamwork.
The RBI playing season will run this year from mid June through
end of August.
We are looking for teams composed of players and coaches who
are interested in participating in a free summer baseball
instructional league.
This opportunity will allow players who are not all-stars or select
players to enhance and improve their skills over the summer by
participating in a one practice and one game per week season.
There are also tentative plans to have an end of the season round
robin tournament.

Kenpo Karate Session 1: Ages 8-12 $55 per Build self esteem, self-control, and self-defense techniques while
7/3 – 7/26 session, you make new friends. Learn basic concepts and forms of
Session 2: includes gi Japanese Butokukan Karate. You will also be introduced to
7/31 – 8/23 concepts from Kenpo, Kung-Fu, and Aikido.
Tue, Thur
5:30–6:30pm

South Park Community Center

8319 8th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98108 206-684-7451 For more information on any of the programs call Matthew or e-mail Matthew.Roberson@seattle.gov
**To go on trips away from the community center you will need to have a current travel permission slip filled out. They are available at the front counter. **
Teen Programs Date(s) Ages/Grades Cost Program Description
Northern exposure June 24th-June 26th The Northwest is full of beautiful things, but since most of us live
camping trips Location: Ocean in the city, we don’t always see sand dunes, tide pools, wildlife or
City State Park Teens -- the mountains up close. During the summer, teens from South
Middle school Free Park will have the opportunity to camp out in the wilderness to
(a second trip may & High school get away from the city, hang out with friends and roast
be announced later marshmallows on an open fire. A second camping trip may be
in the summer) announced later in the summer, so if you don’t make it to Ocean
Shores there may be another chance to camp later in the
summer.
Mountain Biking July 18th, 3:00– Mountain biking is a fun activity that involves riding a bicycle on
7:15pm Teens -- dirt hiking trails. For this partnership, we will be exploring the
Middle school Free trails at St. Edwards State Park in Kenmore Wa. Students will ride
Location: St. & High school bikes along trails tackling hills, roots, rocks and smooth hiking
Edwards State Park trails. It is a fun way to exercise, learn about the environment
in Kenmore Wa. and try out a challenging new activity!
** an additional permission slip is required**
Outdoor Rock August 5th & 7th, This summer, the O2 program will be facilitating rock climbing
Climbing 9:00am – 2:00pm outings for up to 2 community centers at a time. Each session will
Teens -- take place over the course of two days – the first day at camp
Location: Camp Long Middle school Free long, and the second day at the main climbing location called Exit
August 5th, Exit 38 & High school 38. During the first session, the students will be trained in the
August 7th basics of climbing techniques, learn how to tie knots, and how
practice staying safe while climbing. During the second day, the
students will have the opportunity to face harder climbing
challenges and experience a true outdoor rock climbing
environment.
** an additional permission slip is required**
Camp Long August 27th - 28th At the end of the summer, Camp Long will be hosting a unique
Overnight 7pm Teens -- overnight event at their beautiful inner city green space. Camp
Middle school Free long is located in West Seattle and was created to bring people
Location: Camp & High school from all walks of life closer to nature. Teens who attend this
Long overnight trip will have the opportunity to go on night hikes, play
games around an open fire, look for animals that only come out
at night, and spend the night inside a cabin.
Seattle Storm July 3rd, game starts Teens -- On July third, the Seattle Storm will play New York Liberty. We
Basketball game at 7pm Middle school Free have enough tickets for 10 teens tens to attend and a basic
& High school dinner will be provided for all who attend. Make sure you sign up
soon to reserve your spot to watch this great WNBA match up.
Crank It Up!! July 12th, Saturday This workshop is geared toward beginning and intermediate players.
9am-5pm Everyone Free Come and hone your skills through hands on drills and scrimmages. Cover
Location: South Park the different offenses while maintaining team spirit and FUN.

Mariners Games Games start at 7:10

pm. Tickets will be During the summer, South Park Community Center will take
available for the several trips to watch the Mariners win at Safeco Field. Dates and
following dates. Everyone Free times for specific games will be posted at the Community Center.
6/30, 7/1, 7/2, 8/2, Food, Friends, and tons of Fun!!
8/4, 8/5, 8/7, 8/21,
8/25, 8/26, and 9/10.
Wild Waves Teens -- Speed slides, wave pools, food, games, roller coasters and a lot
Middle school more to keep you occupied all day. Trips to Wild Waves will be
Times and Dates (TBA) & High school Free offered to the teens who participate consistently with programs
this summer first… So if you want to go to Wild Waves make sure
you check out all of the other fun opportunities we are offering
this summer.
 Summer Wii Gaming Night,
collaboration June 27th 7pm
Celebration Hands on Henna, This summer, South Park Community Center and the South Park
July 11th 7pm Teens -- Public Library are in collaboration to bring in some fun and
Bookbinding, July Middle school Free exciting programs for teens. Together, there will be special events
17th 3pm & High school and classes that will bring henna art, Wii gaming nights, Urban
Urban Legends, Legends and Creative Book Making to express personal
August 13th 2pm reflections and individual style.
(field trip August
14th 2pm)
Movies at the Park Location: South Park Once or twice a month during the summer the Teen Program will
Community Center show a movie outdoors with our projector. The movies will be
Date: TBA, (usually Everyone Free rated PG-13 or below and will be free for all to watch. Snacks will
on a Friday during be served during these movie nights. Make sure you dress warm;
late night) after the sun goes down it gets a bit chilly outside.

Park Adventures Tuesdays, 6/24-7/22 Teens -- Once a week during the summer, the South Park Teen Program
1pm (weather Middle school Free will take a field trip to a different park in Seattle. We will enjoy
permitting) & High school the fresh summer air, see new sites, and provide lunch for all who
participate. The teens will vote on where we go each week.
Swimming Location: Various When its hot outside there is nothing better than a refreshing dip
beaches and pools in Teens -- in the water. When there are no scheduled activities we will take
Seattle with life Middle school Free teens to (life guarded) beaches and pools around the city. Colman
guards & High school pool, Madison Park, and Mt. Baker Park are just a few of the many
options available. Teens will be able to choose which location we
Date: Whenever it is go to.
hot outside
Computer Skills Thursday’s, June 23rd – Starting in June, teens will have the opportunity to develop their
and Gaming Class August 29th 7-8:30pm Teens -- typing skills, learn how to effectively use basic software
Middle school Free programs, and play Warcraft III at the end of every class (a real
& High school time strategy game). Teens will take a typing test in the
beginning of the program and will track their progress typing and
using other programs throughout the duration of the program.
Mid way through the summer we will install a new game on the
computers to keep things fresh.

Every effort was made to have this information be accurate, but please verify information with the programs.