Teens, take the opportunity to have some fun in San Luis Obispo! Get out of the classroom, grab your friends, and find cool activities.
                                        

Calling All Middle School Students!

SCHOOL YEAR 2009-2010 ACTIVITIES

Program X

Program X is a safe, FUN, and supervised after-school program offered Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Room G-5. This is a place for students to complete homework, socialize, and be creative in a positive atmosphere. All participants must have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian. Cost is $10 for the entire school year.

When: Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Where: G-5
Fee: $10.00
Requirement: This program is open to all students in 7^th and 8^th grades. All participants must have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian to attend.  

The Winter/Spring 2010 Activity Guide is now available as a PDF file; Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view this brochure.

To reach the portal for online registration and online reservations, click here or on the dot to the left.
 

Teen Hang Out

Teens looking for a place to go out on Friday nights, this is the answer! Teen Hang Out, located at 1445 Santa Rosa at Meadow Park, provides seventh and eighth graders a safe place to socialize with friends, dance while the DJ plays favorite songs and just hang out. Concessions are available with healthy options. Cost is $3 with an ASB card. Call the City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department at 781-7300, visit on-line at www.slocity.org/parksandrecreation, or drop by the Administrative Offices.

Requirements: All participants must have a completed waiver or permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. Waivers can be picked up at the Parks and Recreation Department or at Laguna Middle School. Waivers are also available online as a PDF file.

Upcoming dates for 2010 Teen Hang Outs: Friday, January 8, 2010 at Laguna Middle School.

 ***Be sure to check out Teen Sports, Jr Giants and Teen Idol** 

 

Attention All High School Students!

Quest (formerly City Corps) at the Ludwick Community Center

Take on the challenge and participate in this amazing work training session for teens 14-16 years old. In this program, teens learn job ethics and responsibility while given the opportunity to gain valuable work experience. QUEST is based on the principle of “Teens Engaged Achieve Milestones” or T.E.A.M.  During the training session, QUEST teens participate in T.E.A.M. building and cooperative goals. Activities include participation in a ropes course challenge, guided adventures in downtown San Luis Obispo and other interactive games and sessions. Volunteer hours are included as one component of the challenge. Spring Break 2010 program dates: March 29 - April 2.
 

Teen Idol 2009

Let the brightest stars shine with a night of entertainment and showmanship. San Luis Obispo TEEN IDOL 2010 celebrates and encourages future stars seeking to showcase talents through several weeks of rehearsals and one finale performance. This amazing opportunity allows teens (13-18 years old) to enhance musical and dramatic skills in a positive venue that supports each participant. All participants of Teen Idol receive gifts and prizes from local businesses supporting the talents of local youth.

SLO Skate Park

"Come get radical at the SLO Skate Park." - J.B.

The SLO Skate Park, located at Santa Rosa Park, presents skaters the opportunity to master skills, learn and work on new tricks, and have fun hanging out with peers. 

New ramps were installed in April 2009.

Hours: 7 a.m. to dusk

The Santa Rosa Park skateboard park is an unsupervised facility. Rules and regulations are posted on the fence. Rules enforced by the Ranger Service and SLOPD.

Helmet, elbow and knee pads are required.

Fundraising for the SLO Skate Park is ongoing. Please visit the web site for more information www.sloskatepark.com or join the SLO Skatepark group on Facebook.

For more information on the SLO Skate Park contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (805) 781-7300.

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For more information on Teen Programs, call (805) 781-7282 or (805) 781-7441 or stop by the Parks and Recreation Department at 1341 Nipomo Street in San Luis Obispo.
 

Seeking Teen Program Volunteers!

The Parks and Recreation Department is always seeking volunteers for programs and events, including coaches, leaders, referees, instructors, planners, organizers, supervisors, and much more.  If interested, fill out the Volunteer Opportunities Application or call (805) 781-7300 for a rewarding experience working with Teens.