There are many advantages to coming to the Teen Zone after school. Besides the great camaraderie among friends, you can maintain and improve your educational goals. There are several areas that you can quietly read, study, and compare notes. There is also a designated lab specifically designed as a homework room. Inside you will find all of the resources needed to make the grade! The Teen Zone provides many opportunities for young students to: • Homework Assistance • Get Peer Tutoring • Earn Power Hour points • Use multi-Media tools for projects and presentations • Use the state of the art computer lab • College Applications • SAT & ACT Preparation • Career Launch Technology & Imagination The Teen Zone has a state of the art computer lab for teens to work on school projects, or to just play the latest online game from our approved list of internet sites. Photo editing, page layouts and proofing can all be done in this one stop shop. Integrate your work from the computer lab into other aspects of the Teen Zone programs and turn regular photos into memorable scrapbooks with the combination of our arts and crafts area and the computer room. Employment Coaching Teen Zone staff are dedicated to helping teens enter into adulthood by assisting in filling out applications, preparing resumes, and practicing for interviews. Advantages to youth at the Teen Zone include the use of internet job searching, postings of job openings, and other resources providing optimal experiences to the young job seeker. College Preparedness Teen Zone staff members are there to help provide guidance and support to students desiring to enter into the college realm. You can preform internet searches for colleges. You can fill out applications for enrollment. You can also search financial aid links, and prepare FAFSA applications. Lounges & Game Room There are many places to hang out inside the Teen Zone. There are 2 TV lounges boasting oversized projection televisions. Several quiet spaces to talk, read or just sit back and play your favorite board games. The Teen Zone also has a pool table, ping pong and foose ball tables. At the Teen Zone you wont have to decide. Whatever game system you enjoy (Wii, X-Box, X-Box 360, Playstation3, Playstation2, or Game Cube) we have the latest and newest. To top it off, play them on the big screen with surround sound. All available at the Teen Zone. Field Trips The Teen Zone provides a variety of field trips throughout the year. There are several major and minor league teams in Washington. With the back drop of beautiful Mt. Rainier, and the various trails and scenic views, the Teen Zone takes every opportunity to visit these landmarks. Shopping, site seeing, to amusement parks and zoos, there are plenty of places to explore with the Teen Zone. 4 - H CLUB Register for the 4 - H Club when you register at CYS. The 4 - H Club at the Teen Zone offers many programs and speakers to enrich your character. There are many programs offered through the 4 - H Club. Operation Military Kids (OMK), Hero Packs, Purple Camp are just a few examples of how 4 - H will benefit you. Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) The Boys and Girls Club offers a variety of Leadership opportunities for young adults. Youth ages 11 --13 may participate in the Torch Club. Youth ages 14 - 18 may participate in the Keystone Club. Become a member of either the Torch Club or Keystone Club and share your leadership at the Teen Zone! Community Outreach Community Outreach programs are geared towards enriching our community. This program offers youth the opportunity to fulfill Community Service requirements for graduation , civil matters, and as a means to connect with others. Proposed projects include: • Adopting a street on post • Big Brothers & Sisters • Mentoring • Tutoring • Volunteering Teen Bucks Earn teen Bucks by volunteering and exhibiting positive choices around the center. Teen Bucks may be exchanged for prizes and drawings Summits & Forums There are many opportunities for youth to share their experiences with others. Active participants in both Torch Club and Keystone Club are encouraged to attend local and national youth conferences Courts & Fields The Teen Zone has a full size indoor basketball court and an outdoor court. With little set up, there is an indoor volleyball court too! Adjacent to the facility is a large field for baseball, football and other field events Picnic Area & Playground The Teen Zone has a challenging playground and obstacle course right outside the back door! Relax and enjoy lunch, or join in for a BBQ under the lit covered patio. The Patio offers a sheltered retreat to talk to friends, play a board game or just soak in the fresh Washington air. On select Summer weekend nights, the patio becomes the hub for our open air movie theater Basketball Tournaments LATE NIGHTS at the Teen Zone is a designated night of hoops, brackets and food. Get your team together and sign up for the next LATE NIGHT at the Teen Zone tournament. Base Resources Fort Lewis hosts a large range of activities located just a short walk from the Teen Zone. There are tennis courts, basketball courts, Indoor pool, renovated bowling alley, skating rink, skate park, dining, shopping, theaters, as well as many others. Fine Arts Enjoy the culture and beauty of dance, literature, and song by joining along on our cultural trips to area theaters and studios. Put on a show of your own! There are always parts to play in our drama club. Bring your ideas and talent to the Teen Zone. Arts & Crafts Try your hand at the many crafting opportunities at the Teen Zone. Drawing, painting, sewing or anything else your imagination can think of, you can make it. The Teen Zone has a large selection of materials and supplies to complete a variety of projects. Click here for the sponsorship application link.     Supporting Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Mission By Supporting Families In Partnership With:                                                            Location:    Building 2295 Contact:    Teen Zone Staff    253.966.4363    253.967.4441