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Department
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Teen Idol
· SLO Skate Park
· Teen Sports
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Quest
SCHOOL YEAR 2007-08 ACTIVITIES
Program X
 Program X is an amazing after-school
program offered until 5:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday at
Laguna Middle School. Participants enjoy activities in a relaxed
environment. Participants must have a waiver signed by a
parent/guardian to attend. This is a great place to hang out
after school!
When:
Monday through Friday -5:30PM
Where: G-5
Fee: FREE!
Requirement: This program is open to all students in 7th and 8th grades. All participants must have a
waiver signed by a
parent/guardian to attend.
Teen Hang Out
 Excitement and energy is the name of the game!
TEEN HANG OUT offers all
7th and 8th graders a safe place to have fun in a well-supervised
environment. The remaining dances for the school year are
January 18, 2008; February 15, 2008; April 4, 2008; and May 16,
2008. Dances are on Fridays and take place from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m.
TEEN HANG OUT is located at 1445 Santa Rosa Street at Mitchell Park.
Admission is $3.00 with an ASB card and $4.00 without an ASB card.
Requirements: All participants must have a waiver on file or in
hand, signed by a parent/guardian and a photo I.D. A waiver can be
picked up at the Parks and Recreation Department
or at Laguna Middle School. The
waiver is also available online as a
PDF file.
***Be sure to check out Teen Sports ,
Junior Giants and
Teen Idol**
The Parks and
Recreation Department has some activities just for you!
SCHOOL YEAR 2007-08 ACTIVITIES
Quest
(formerly City Corps) at the Ludwick Community Center
 Take on the
challenge and participate in this amazing five-day training session
focusing on teens 13-16 years old. Teens will increase knowledge
of job ethics and responsibility and are 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 week,
Quest teens participate in team 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. Summer volunteer hours are included as one component
of the challenge. Program dates and times: June 16-19,
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Teen Dayz at Meadow Park
Students entering
seventh through tenth grades are invited to join in on a variety of
activities offered on a drop-in basis during Teen Dayz at Meadow Park.
Participants will have access to sports equipment, special events, arts
and more. Concessions are available for a nominal fee.
Registration form required; sign-in and sigh-out required. This
program is supervised by Parks and Recreation Teen Program staff.
Program dates and times are July 7 - August 22, Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Dive in Summer Pool Party at the SLO Swim Center in Sinsheimer Park
Mark the calendar, gather
friends and enjoy the summer at this summer bash with a splash.
Waivers signed by parents are required for all participants. The
event will be supervised by Teen Program staff, as well as SLO Swim
Center lifeguards. Program date and time: August 8, 8 p.m.-10:30
p.m. (for teens ages 12-15)
Teen Idol
2008
 A
night of entertainment and excitement, San Luis Obispo
Teen
Idol gives future stars seeking to showcase talents a chance to
experience live performance. This amazing opportunity allows teens
(11-18) to enhance musical and dramatic skills in a venue that supports
the participant. The 5th annual Teen Idol 2008 performance is on
June 20. Performers are encouraged to call Joey Chavez at
(805) 781-7441 for more information.
Sign up at the Parks and Recreation Department Administrative Offices,
1341 Nipomo Street or call (805) 781-7300 to inquire for more details.
All participants of Teen Idol receive gifts and prizes from businesses
supporting the talents of local youths.
Teen Idol 2008 Packet
Teen Idol 2008 Application
Teen Idol 2008 Waiver
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. The Skatelite Pro
Park enables skaters to have a faster, smoother
ride; blending the right elements of speed, friction, durability and
pliability in a supreme riding surface.
 Hours
(weather permitting): September - May
Tuesday - Friday: 3-7 p.m.
Saturday: 12-7 p.m.
June - August
Tuesday - Friday: 1 -7 p.m.
Saturday: 12-7 p.m.
Closed Sundays, Mondays and all Legal Holidays
Helmets are required. The cost is $2.00 per
person. A signed waiver/release must be completed or on file prior to
skating. Waivers are available at the SLO Skate Park or at the Parks
and Recreation Department Offices or online.
For more information on the 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. Any further
questions can be emailed to
Sheridan
Bohlken, Recreation Coordinator.
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.
Annually, volunteers are honored at a
dinner recognizing achievements. A volunteer of the year is chosen along with awards
for volunteers who have reached certain pinnacles in volunteer efforts with the
City.
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