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

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· Middle School Activities
· High School Activities

· Teen Hang Out
·
SLO Skate Park
· Teen Sports
· Junior Giants
·
Quest

· Laguna Girls Volleyball Schedule

· Pool Party Paradise for Teens!

 

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 7th and 8th grades. All participants must have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian to attend.


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Teen Hang Out


Teens looking for a place to go out on Fridays, this is the answer! Teen dances at Laguna Middle School provide 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 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 Laguna Middle School.

Upcoming Teen Dances: Friday, April 16, 2010 at Laguna Middle School.

 

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 ***Be sure to check out Teen Sports and Junior Giants*** 


 

Attention All High School Students!
The Parks and Recreation Department has some activities just for you!
SCHOOL YEAR 2009-2010 ACTIVITIES

Quest (formerly City Corps) at the Ludwick Community Center

Take on the challenge and participate in this amazing work training session for teens 13-16 years old. In this program, teens learn ethics and social responsibility while given the tools 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. Summer 2010 program dates: June 28-July 2. REGISTER NOW! Complete the waiver and return to the Parks and Recreation Department at 1341 Nipomo Street!
ASI Chumash Challenge
Quest Waiver

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SLO Skate Park

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

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.

 Skateboarder at SLO Skate Park

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.


The Future of the SLO Skate Park

The newest fundraising effort to construct a new concrete skate park at Santa Rosa Park is the SLO Skate Park Brick Campaign. View or print the Buy-A-Brick Campaign brochure and donation form to make a mark on the SLO Skate Park! 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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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.

Become a volunteer coach for the Junior Giants program! No need to have baseball experience, but a love of the game helps! Male and female coaches needed! Coaches will be trained in San Francisco by professional athletes at AT&T Park and also attend a game with the league at the end of the season. Program requirements include commitment for Coaches Training Day on June 6 and program days Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 6-August 12 for a minimum of 3 hours each day. The trip for the Giants game is scheduled for August 15, 2010. For inquiries, please call 781-7441. To be considered, submit the volunteer waiver form to Casey Fodness at 1341 Nipomo Street.

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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Pool Party Paradise 2010
Join other teens at the SLO Swim Center (900 Southwood Drive) for a night of swimming, games, music and dancing! Teens, ages 13-16, can hang out and play Wii, watch an outdoor movie, play foosball and pool volleyball and/or compete in canoe races. Lifeguards and Teen Programs staff on duty.

Party Site  Day(s)  Date(s) Time  Cost
SLO Swim Center Saturday  June 19 7-9 p.m. $5 (includes food)

Click here to view the Pool Party Paradise flyer.

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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.

 

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