Teen Programs
Community Hub
Free creative programs for teens age 12-19 at Community Centers and Teen Centers citywide.
At Community Hub, we're creating together. Come through for community and self-care. Find real support and ways to express yourself. Discover your next creative outlet! All supplies, equipment, and snacks are provided.
- Drop-In Programs do not require registration. No need to sign up, just pull up!
- Cohort Programs require registration and attendance at all sessions. Contact the center to sign up!
Instruction provided in English. Language support is available upon request.
Teen Life Centers
Seattle Parks and Rec's three Teen Life Centers (TLC's) at Garfield Community Center, Meadowbrook Community Center, and the Southwest Pool complex each offer after-school programs and late night activities. During school breaks, TLC hours often shift to be open during usual school day hours. All programs are free.
TLCs offer free pre-college programs like tutoring, mentorship, and internships. Fun group activities for teens include field trips, cooking classes, fitness, internships, and more. Caring staff serve as facilitators and mentors, and Teen Councils plan youth-centered programming and teenage support groups.
A Participant E-13 Form is encouraged for all participants, but not required for on-site drop-in programming. (E-13 forms are required for teen swims, off-site field trips, internships, or to opt-out of photo model consent.)
Teen Late Night
Teen Late Night (TLN) programs offer fun things for teenagers to do on Friday and/or Saturday nights. Free teen activities include field trips, games and movies, paid internships, meals, and more.
TLN is hosted at all 3 Teen Life Centers and 5 Community Centers. Most programs run from 7pm-12am. Check with your local TLC or Community Center for exact schedules.
A Participant E-13 Form is encouraged for all participants, but not required for on-site drop-in programming. E-13 is required for Teen Swims, off-site field trips, internships, or to opt-out of photo model consent.
Free Teen Swims
Seattle Parks and Recreation offers free swimming for teenagers in cooperation with Teen Late Night programs. Teen Swims are recreational swimming for all abilities, from non-swimming beginners to pre-lifeguard training at some locations.
Teen Swims are part of the Swim Seattle Initiative, which removes barriers to swimming in Seattle, centering the communities who need it the most. Participant E-13 Form required.
Fall 2026 Teen Swim Schedule
(For ages 13-18. Starts Sept. 11)
Evans Pool: Fridays from 7:15pm-8:00pm
Meadowbrook Pool: Fridays from 8:05pm-9:00pm
Medgar Evers Pool: Fridays from 7:30pm-8:30pm
Rainier Beach Pool: Fridays from 7:00pm-8:30pm and Saturdays from 8:00pm-9:30pm
Southwest Pool: Fridays from 6:00pm-7:00pm
Free Pre-College and Career Programs
Seattle Parks and Rec Teen Programs operates a range of free teen activities to prepare middle- and high school-aged youth for college and entry-level jobs.These free pre-college programs teach life skills outside the classroom, emphasizing teamwork, planning, and self discovery.
Browse the Career Explorations, Community Learning Centers, Youth Employment and Service Learning (YESL), Youth Green Corps, and Teen Summer Musical pages below!
