Teen Center

Location: Plummer Park, Community Center, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd.

Phone: (323) 848-6532

Ages: 11 – 18 years *If 18 years old, must be enrolled in High School

Cost: FREE

Teen Center Staff: Maria

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Closed: Tuesday, May 30 – Saturday, June 3, Tuesday, July 4

*Hours may vary based on programs and events.

The Teen Center supports opportunities for youth to develop their physical, social and cognitive abilities as well as experience fun and organized activities that encourage leadership and build confidence. The enrichment programs are designed to encourage teens to engage in activities that promote community involvement, career exploration, skill building, and educational advancement, while increasing accessibility and connections for teens in the community. Joining the Teen Center is easy. Visit Plummer Park or register online at weho.org/recreation for a FREE Teen Center membership. Discover new activities and make new friends along the way! Registration is required.

WEHO TEEN ACTION COMMITTEE (TAC )

TAC applications for 2023-2024 are available at weho.org/ recreation and must be submitted by Friday, July 28 at 5:00 pm. The WeHo Teen Action Committee (TAC) consist of 10 members from the Teen Center ages 13-18 that are in the 7th -12th grade. TAC is made up of a dynamic group of students with the goal of dedicating their time to serving their community. TAC members participate in monthly meetings, volunteer opportunities, city special events, leadership and life-skills workshops, and community service projects.

Min: 3 | Max: 10

We Fit

Let’s get ACTIVE! Bring your comfy attire and be sure to wear shoes you don’t mind beating up, because this is going to make you sweat! Join us on Wednesdays for various physical activities, including obstacle courses, dodgeball, flag football, and volleyball.

PHOTO WALk WEDNESDAY

Learn the basics of photography and get some steps in as we walk from Plummer Park down to Melrose Boulevard to take photos. Every Wednesday of July, staff and teens will walk from Plummer Park through the surrounding neighborhood, down to Melrose Boulevard to cultivate their photo skills, foster creativity, and get some fresh air. In this five-session series, teens will learn about photo composition, advanced camera functions, and other photography skills as they explore this medium of art.

Volunteen Program

The VolunTEEN program provides volunteer opportunities for teens to learn valuable job skills such as leadership, communication skills, dependability, time management, and decision making. Teens who volunteer with the VolunTEEN program are required to attend the monthly meetings. Teens will learn about upcoming opportunities, community service projects, and volunteer training.

At the end of the month, participants will compile their best photo from each session to showcase in the Teen Center as a gallery of their progression. As this is a summer activity requiring physical movement, please come prepared with water, sunscreen, and appropriate clothing for a summer photo walk. Point-and-shoot cameras and one DSLR will be used, but participants can also apply their photography skills using their own camera-phone.

Min: 6 | Max: 10