Fall 2008
Teen Activities

Early Release Days Mean Fun!
Half-Day Events

Wanna do something fun on an early release day? Come play with us at a half day special event for middle school students. Activities include a swim party, ice skating, and bowling.

Teens in Charge Volunteer!
Earn those Student Service Learning Hours. MCRD is looking for teen volunteers 14 and older to make a difference in our county.

Big Buddy
Spend three hours a week enriching a child in  need! High school students will pair up with children from a homeless shelter for recreational, educational and community service activities. Enjoy fun and exciting monthly trips with your little buddy to Seneca Creek State Park, ice skating and other destinations. Applications for the Fall session are accepted in mid-September.

Youth Advisory Committee
Get involved!  The Youth Advisory Committee plans safe, fun events for MC teens. Battle of the Bands and the Tobacco Free Sports Challenge are just two YAC sponsored events. Make a difference by participating in a YAC sponsored Community Service project. Visit the Teen Team web page or call 240.777.6985 to find out more!  

Regional Teen Activities
Teen Clubs Offer Day Trips and Outings for Middle and High School Students
Sponsored at most public middle and some high schools, teen clubs offer organized trips and special outings for club members. Join us as we ride the coaster at an amusement park, or slalom the course at one of the many ski resorts.

Recreation Centers host Friday night “After Hours” fun for Middle School Students
What teen doesn’t want to "Hang Out" on a Friday night? After Hours programs for middle school students are a great place to spend time with your friends, while enjoying fun activities such as sports, video games, arts and crafts, and special events.

High School Sports Academies
Here's your chance to be a part of a group of TEENS IN CHARGE!
Join your friends at Blair, Einstein, Paint Branch, Seneca Valley, Springbrook, or Wheaton, as we play basketball, soccer, lift weights and more. Homework help and special programs for girls are also available. Enjoy special events, pizza, games and prizes.

Under-21 Special Events
Exciting activities are being planned!
Good, good, good, good vibrations are what you’ll experience as you join us for our Under 21 Teen Events. Coffee Houses, Poetry slams, and movie nights are just a few of the exciting activities being offered. For more information, call the Teen Team office at 240-777-6985.

RecExtra...for middle schools
Not ready for the day to end? Need a little more time with your friends? RecExtra after school activities are the perfect answer. Join the fun with activities like bowing, sports, arts, step dance and special event trips. Talk to your After-School Activities Coordinator or call the Teen Team for more information.

Teens in the Community

• Trips
• Games
• Special Events
• Tournaments
• Dances
• Homework Help

Silver Spring Region
Long Branch Community Center  301-431-5702
Open Gym Hours:  Mon-Fri 2:30-6:00pm

Gwendolyn Coffield Community Center  240-777-4900
Open Gym Hours: Mon-Fri 2:30-6:00,
Sat 10:00-2:00pm & 4:00-6:00pm,
Sun 12:00-5:00pm

Mid-County Region
Bauer Drive Community Center  301-468-4015
Open Gym Hours: Mon-Fri 2:30-6:00pm,
Sat 9:00-5:00pm & Sun 12:00-6:00pm

Wheaton Community Center  301-929-5500
Open Gym Hours: Mon-Thurs 2:30-6:00pm,
Sat 10:00-5:00pm

UpCounty Region
Germantown Community Center  301-601-1680
Open Gym Hours: Mon-Thurs 2:30-:500pm,
Fri 2:30-5:00pm, Sat 10:00-5:00pm, Sun. 12:00-5:00pm

Plum Gar Community Center  240-777-4919
Open Gym Hours: Mon-Fri 2:30-6:00pm,
Sat 9:00-6:00pm

Contact the community centers directly for information regarding center based
TEEN activities.