Teen and Youth Development
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Drop-In Programs
Teen Life Centers
Seattle's three Teen Life Centers (TLC's) are open for drop-in programs after school, late night, and during school breaks. Each TLC has wi-fi, tutoring and mentorship, field trips, cooking classes, fitness opportunities, internships, and more.
Caring staff serve as facilitators and mentors, and Teen Councils plan youth-centered programming.
Teen Late Night
Teen Late Night programs are offered on Friday and/or Saturday nights at all 3 Teen Life Centers as well as at 5 Community Centers. Programs usually run from 7pm-12am, but check with your local facility.
Late Night programs offer drop-in recreation, meals, internships, field trips, and connections to other agencies.
Free Teen Swims
Fall 2025 Teen Swim Schedule:
- Evans Pool: Fri, 7:15-8 PM (age 13-17)
- Meadowbrook Pool: Fri, 8-9 PM (age 13-18)
- Medgar Evers Pool: Fri, 7:30-8:30 PM (age 13-18).... ends Nov. 7 due to maintenance closure, resumes Winter 2026
- Rainier Beach Pool: Fri & Sat, 8-9:30 PM (age 13-18)
- Southwest Pool: Fri, 6-7 PM (age 13-18)... skip Sept. 26, Oct. 3 and 24 due to swim meets.
All swimming abilities welcome. Participant E-13 Form required. Please see individual pool pages for exception dates (swim meets, maintenance closures, etc.).
Most Teen Swims are held in cooperation with Teen Late Night programs at the nearest Community Center or Teen Life Center. Pre-lifeguard training is offered at some Teen Swim programs.
College & Career Readiness
SPR Teen Programs operates a range of free programs to prepare middle and high school aged youth for college and entry-level employment.
Programs teach life skills outside the classroom, emphasizing teamwork, planning, and self discovery.
