City of Raleigh's Teen Programs

Teen Program
Programs include Raleigh Youth Council, Summer Camp, Teen Zone, and more.

The Teen Program offers exciting and stimulating opportunities for teens between the ages of 12 and 17 in Raleigh and Wake County. Check out the wide variety of recreation programs that we offer for the teens of Raleigh and Wake County!

Saint Monica Teen Center
View of the exterior of the Saint Monica Teen Center
The Saint Monica Teen Center offers a wide range of programs and opportunities. A free membership available for teens between the ages of 13 and 19 currently enrolled in middle or high school.
Saint Monica Teen Center Director
Aaron LeSane, 919-996-4770

Teen Zone
Teen Zones are dedicated spaces within the City of Raleigh Community Centers for teens. Teen Zones are dedicated to creating safe and diverse environments for the teen community and are designed to empower youth, foster creativity, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Stop by the Teen Zone closest to you for recreational activities such as PS4, basketball, movies, computer and internet access, and music. The Teen Zone will also include classes, special events, field trips, leadership opportunities, service learning, and daily activities for which teens can register separately.
Registration online using RecLink is required for the Teen Zone.
Locations:
John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center
Green Road Community Center
Method Community Park
Roberts Park Community Center
Program Supervisors
Chiffonda Holloway, 919-996-2142
Alec Craven, 919-996-4768

Raleigh Youth Council (RYC)
The Raleigh Youth Council is a forum for high school students to freely express their ideas and opinions and serve as advocates for teens throughout Wake County. The council serves as an opportunity for teenagers to share in civic engagements, leadership opportunities, community service, recreational outings, fundraising events, and participate in special events such as the Youth Legislative Assembly and State Youth Council Conferences. If you are a teenager looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills, meet new friends, need volunteer hours at school, or just want to make a valuable difference in your community then join the Raleigh Youth Council at our next meeting. Meetings will be held every second and fourth Monday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. If you're interested in joining, please contact Carmen Myles at 919-996-2141 or register on Reclink and attend a meeting.

Team Building
Team building group activity
Let the Teen Program staff custom design a teambuilding workshop to help meet your group's needs and challenges. Initiative activities are utilized to enhance problem-solving, team building, conflict resolution, and other life skills through experiential learning and will be tailored to your specific group.

These programs are great for schools, church groups, student councils, drop-out prevention programs, and many other established youth groups. Cou