Welcome to the Teen Voices Network, where teens are encouraged to create and vote on program offerings. The Network combines recreational activities, attentive adult supervision, quality after-school and summer programs, and youth involvement with entertainment, empowerment and enlightenment. Whether it’s enjoying local musicians at your local recreation center, or expressing yourself through an arts and crafts class—let your voice be heard!
During the fall/winter seasons, things continue to heat up at Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks! Check out what’s going on with the Teen Voices Network:
Teen Meeting—Join other teens from across the city to share experiences during our Ice Breakers, Informational and Social Sessions! This event will held Friday, Sept. 25th at the Dr. Ralph W. E. Jones Administration Building in Druid Hill Park (Peach Room) starting at 7 p.m. For more information, drop by your local recreation center.
Hip-Hop Dance Class—Show us what you got! Learn the latest dances or show us a new one. Dance classes are held on Thursdays and Fridays from 6:30-8:45 p.m. at Cahill Recreation Center. For more information, please call (410) 396-0259.
Computer Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30—8:30 p.m. at Leith Walk Recreation Center. For more information, please call (410) 396-7849.
S.A.T. Preparation Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6—8 p.m. at Mount Royal Recreation Center. For more information, please call (410) 396-0374.
Sewing Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday evening from 7—8 p.m. at John Eager Recreation Center. For more information, please call (410) 396-7849.
Mentoring— Everyone needs someone to show them the way. Get your very own advisor or coach for your future! For young men, mentoring services are offered on Fridays at Patterson Park Recreation Center starting at 6 p.m. For more information, please call (410) 396-9156. For young ladies, mentoring services are offered at Greenmount Recreation Center on Mondays and Wednesdays starting at 6 p.m. For more information, please call (410) 396-6708.
"It's Your Body"—Learn about the devastating effects of the HIV virus during this seminar and informational session. This event will be held Friday, Nov. 14th from noon - 4 p.m. at Collington Square Recreation Center. For more information, drop by your local recreation center.
Check out Baltimore’s hottest local talent at a different recreation center each month! Enjoy DJ Phatman, Hollywood NITTY, J’RE, J.Butts, ?uestion$, S.O.T (Straight Off Top), Dopeboi Fresh featuring Born Star and the Beast, and recreation center performers.
Pick up information about job opportunities, GED classes, anti-violence awareness and learn about safe and fun activities happening in Baltimore’s recreation centers.
Advanced registration is required for the Tour. For more information, contact your local recreation center.
Upcoming Tour dates and locations:
Please check back for upcoming tour dates.
The fun doesn’t end at the recreation centers. Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks is planning some exciting trips for Baltimore’s teens. Last fall, over 150 teens went to Jason’s Woods in Pennsylvania for Halloween. Look forward to more exciting trips for the 2008/2009 seasons. For more information, contact your local recreation center.
Upcoming events:
Please drop by your local recreation center for upcoming excursions dates.
Tired of being told what you should eat and how you should eat? This section of the Teens Voices Network will show you, not tell you, how to eat properly, and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle!
Let your voice be heard with the Teen Voices Leadership Training. Participate in workshops to help inform your peers and community about teen issues. Attend meetings and tell us what type of programs you are interested in making happen at Recreation and Parks.
Upcoming Trainings:
Please drop by your local recreation center for upcoming training sessions.
Help change the world that you live in! Join the Teen Voices Network for volunteers and make a difference in your community with service projects, including beautifying your recreation center, giving toys to those in need for the holidays, feeding the hungry and planting trees. Teens can make a difference in this city!
Upcoming events:
It’s all about community service this holiday season!
Tuesday, Nov. 25th
Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen—Join us at Harlem Park Recreation Center starting at 6 p.m. For more information, drop by your local recreation center.
Thursday, Dec. 18th
Spending time with the Elderly—Join us at Emerald Estates Senior Assisted Living starting at 6 p.m. For more information, drop by your local recreation center.
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