Teen Power! (Grades 6 - 12)

A wide variety of programs for teens are available at neighborhood recreation centers. All programs provide fun, safe and age appropriate activities that create opportunities for success, as well as pro-vide positive alternatives to undesirable activities. Call your neighborhood recreation center or the Teen Program Office for more information about programs, activities, field trips, volunteer opportunities, citywide events and more. For more information, call 703.746.5575 or email ann.redfearn@alexandriava.gov.

All participants must be residents of the City, and are required to show proof of residency to register at the neighborhood recreation centers. All participants at the center who are 13 years of age or older are required to have a recreation center photo identification (initial ID card provided free of charge) to gain entrance to the City’s neighborhood recreation centers.

Teen Advisory Council

Interested in enhancing your leadership skills and in helping to develop interesting programs for your fellow teens in the City? If so, then join the Recreation Services Teen Advisory Council. Meetings are held monthly at various neighborhood Recreation Centers.

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Power-Up Programs

• 2013 Summer Power-Up Registration Information: Youth must be City of Alexandria residents entering middle school in the fall of 2013 or in grades 6-9 during the 2012-13 School Year. Program operates Monday-Friday, June 24 - August 9, from 9am - 5pm. No program July 4. Participants will be charged a $50 activity fee for the summer. Field trips are additional. Registration begins March 20. To register, bring a completed registration packet and payment to the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA 22314, or register online (see information below). For more information, call 703.746.5575.
• 2013 Summer Power-Up Registration Packet
• Online registration is available for the Summer Power-Up program! Click here to register online. To finalize your enrollment, you must complete a registration packet and return it to the Lee Center. If you register online, a packet will be emailed to you with your registration receipt. Your child will not be allowed to attend the program until we receive a registration packet.
• Location:
• George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mount Vernon Avenue
• Registration Information for 2012-2013 School Year Power-Up Programs
  6-8 grades. Registration for the 2012-2013 School Year Power-Up Program is currently open. The program operates at each school Monday-Friday from 3:15-6 pm, except for City and school holidays and early dismissal days. Program dates are September 17, 2012 - June 20, 2013. Participants will be charged a $250 activity fee for the full school year. Financial assistance is available for eligible families. To register, return completed registration forms and payment to either Power-Up program or the Lee Center.  For more information, call 703.746.5575.
• 2012 - 2013 School Year Power-Up Information and Registration Forms
• Power-Up is a recreation program designed specifically for young teens attending George Washington and Francis C. Hammond Middle Schools. Activities include a homework center, educational and cultural enrichment opportunities, sports, games, tournaments, field trips and special events. There is something for everyone at the Power-Up Program!
• Locations:
• George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mount Vernon Avenue
• Francis C. Hammond Middle School, 4646 Seminary Road

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“Saturday Night Hype”

Monthly theme parties designed specifically for teens. Themes include Splash Parties, Sports Parties, Holiday Celebrations, Social Awareness Events and more. High School Saturday Night Hype events are as announced. Middle School events are the first Saturday of the month October – May and additional Saturdays as announced. Watch for more information at the City’s Recreation Centers, Middle Schools and High Schools. For more information contact the Teen Program Office at 703.746.5575. School ID Required.

• Locations to be announced
• Middle School Events 8–10:30pm
• High School Events 8–11:30pm

DATE CHANGE: The Teen Spring Power Jam, originally scheduled for April 6 at the Lee Center, will now take place at the end of April.  More information coming soon!  

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Late Night Recreation Program

Extended teen programs and activities are offered at the Cora Kelly, William Ramsay and Charles Houston Recreation Centers as follows:

• Cora Kelly, 25 W. Reed Ave. on Friday & Saturday from 6-11pm
• William Ramsay, 5650 Sanger Ave. on Friday & Saturday from 6-11pm
• Charles Houston, 901 Wythe St. on Friday & Saturday  from 6-11pm

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Chat & Chew

Teens will discuss various topics from movies, music, books, and politics to teen pregnancy, relationships and family. Very few topics are prohibited, so parental consent is a must for all participants. Each teen will submit a topic at the beginning of each club meeting (allowing for privacy). Topics will be drawn at random for discussion. For additional information, call the Teen Program Office at 703.746.5575.

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Volunteer Opportunities Just -4- Teens

Volunteer opportunities and community service projects may be coordinated throughout the year for teens in grades 8-12. For more information, call the Teen Program Office at 703.746.5575.

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