Mission
The White Center Teen Program offers free recreational, educational, and social enrichment programming to over 1,400 participants ages 12 to 19 each year. The program operates 5 days a week, 48 weeks a year and provides structured recreational classes and programs, homework assistance, educational and computer resources, leadership training, volunteer opportunities, special events, field trips, and drop-in activities. The program also provides youth with proactive conflict resolution strategies, health and wellness resources and referrals, and life skills and employment training. Programs are designed to strengthen developmental assets, a key prevention tool in helping youth develop strong personal coping skills and relationships.
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Location & Hours
Steve Cox Memorial Park 1321 SW 102nd St, Seattle, WA 98146
Tuesdays – Saturdays, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
WCTP Core Programs
Health and Fitness Programs
WCTP features daily nutritional offerings such as cooking classes, snack and dinner programs, and garden club; athletic and fitness classes including basketball tournaments, volleyball clinics and soccer club; health and wellness programming including problem-solving and anger management classes; and outdoor education and recreation field trips like camping trips and bicycle club.
Education and Academic Programs
Dedicated homework assistance is available at WCTP, plus 1:1 tutoring in multiple languages. Other benefits include daily access to public Wi-Fi and the WCTP computer lab; college application support and financial aid guidance; weekly academic enrichment clubs including STEM class, book club, coding bootcamp, chess club, bilingual bingo, newsletter, and Jeopardy! tournaments.
Volunteer, Leadership, and Employment Programs
WCTP offers a Recreation Aide youth employment program; Community and WCTP-based youth councils (offered in partnership with multiple youth service providers); job fairs for ages 16 to 24; resumé and interview support; school and/or court-supported service hours; monthly volunteer opportunities at community celebrations, and special events.
Visual and Performing Arts Programs
Programs focus on individual and group projects as well as workshops, classes, field trips; 1:1 instruction including piano lessons, dance tutorials and graphic art mentorship; interactive afternoon adventure programs; teen-run visual art shows and talent competitions.
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