Skate Park Status

Skate Park is Open as of 4/15/2008

SHIRTS MUST BE WORN WHEN ON TOWNSHIP PROPERTY- BY ORDER OF TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR AND TOWNSHIP BOARD.

Teen Center Hours

School Year: Monday-Thursday, 2 pm-7 pm Fri 2-5

Cost: membership is 25.00 for the school year

Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-6 pm Friday 9am-5pm

ALL Fridays: Teen Center closes at 5 pm.

Gurnee Idol

Gurnee Idol is proudly presented by HCHY (Healthy Communities Healthy Youth) , Gurnee Park District and Warren Township. 2008-2009 Warren Township High School students are encouraged to come out and showcase their talents. No Registration required for auditions.

Auditions are as follows: April 28 @ WTHS (almond) from 3:15 to 5:15pm, May 5 @ WTHS (oplaine) from 4-6pm, and May 8th @Warren Township Teen Center from 7-9pm.

The dress rehearsel will be held on August 6th @ 6pm at the Viking Park Band Shell and the Idol competition will be held on August 8th @7pm at the annual Gurnee Days Festival (also in Band Shell) For more information on Gurnee idol contact Teen Center Director.

Teen Canoe Trip 2008

The Teen Center is going on an over night canoe trip to the Blackhawk River Runs in WI on Aug.13th and 14th, 2008. If you love the wilderness, water and camping this is an unforgettable adventure.

Trip includes: Canoe rental, Paddles, Canoe Instruction, Transportation, Meals on the river, tents and a T-shirt.

Packets will be available with waivers, instructions, behavior contracts and suggest supplies.

Cost: $80.00

Creations Café "open mic night"

The creations literary magazine presents open mic night at the teen center Friday May 9th from 6:30-9:30.

All WTHS students are welcome to attend. Interested in performing? Contact Mrs. Oddo at WTHS for event scheduling

2008 Youth Summit

held in the fall of 2008

The summit is sponsored by the Lake County After School Coalition.

The Youth Summit is a day long event that engages 7th and 8th grade students in activities that assist them in recognizing strategies to deal with common teen issues. Students also develop leadership skills to activate other teens to join them in proposing and adapting positive solutions.

Homework Help

Staff are available to help answer questions and to help maintain a productive working enviornment.

3-4:30 Monday-Thursday

WTTC is open for all warren township students, we provide a quiet place to study and staff and volunteers are available for help. We offer commputers/internet for research papers.

Cost: Free for teen center members 6-12 grade

Late fees

Hours subject to change without notice.

MEMBERSHIP FEES & LATE FEES...

Parents will be charged $1 per child, per minute after closing. *Please note the fee for a membership 07-08 is $25.00.

2007-2008 Arts and Crafts Class

Join our Craft instructors: Mrs. Horn and Mrs. Roehr for an afternoon of fun. Class includes; Project materials, assembly, and instruction.

Class maximum: 15 participants sign up is available the day of the craft.

Start Time: 4:00 pm      End Time: 6:00pm
Cost: Free with Teen Center membership

Pizza & Movie Night

Yum…Pizza and Movie at WTTC.

Includes movie, 3 slices of pizza and 2 sodas. See front desk for availability.

Members only, limited to first 25, permission slips must be turned in by 6pm night before event. Min number of participant is 8.

Cost: $5.00 pp includes soda and pizza

2007-2008 TAB

Teen Advisory Board is a group of members that help aid staff in planning activities, trips holiday events, community outreach projects and more…

All 6th-10th grade members are welcome to participate we will be meeting on Thursday nights starting in 2008.

This year’s TAB has planned trips to rinkside sports, congo river, a haunted house and the upcoming Valentines dance party.

Start Date: 9/1/2007      End Date: 5/1/2008
Start Time: 4pm      End Time: 5pm
Cost: Free

2007-2008 Student Tutors

Interested in being a tutor at the Teen Center. Call for more information

Highschool students, need service hours?

After school hours are available

Transportation

Minimal transportation can be provided from dist. 56 schools for teen center members

Please call 244-1101 x401 for more information.

Only available days district 50 is in school.

Looking for Employment

Do you enjoy working with teens? Join our staff!! 18+ w/ high school diploma.

please call 847-244-1101 x 451 for more information

Flexible hours and pay!

Start Date: 6/1/2007      End Date: 6/1/2008
Start Time: 2:00 pm      End Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: NA

FNA Dance

Friday Night Alternative: A fun, safe atmosphere where Middle school/Jr. High students can enjoy dancing, basketball, and Games. Pizza and Soda is also sold in the cafeteria. The fee is $15 for a 07-08 FNA card.

Upcoming FNA dates: March14, April 18, May 16, Saturday June 7th…"Movie in the park"

Parents: We are currently looking for volunteer chaperones, and FNA committee members. Please call 244-1101 x401 for more information.

Summer "Drop in"

The teen center will be open from 9am until 6pm Mon.-Thurs. and 9am-5pm on Friday.

Fee: $25 (summer) Field trips and event fees: TBD

Dates: TBD

Start Time: 5:00      End Time: 8:00
Cost: TBD

Teen Center Closing Dates 2007-2008

Any Day District 50 is Closed for Weather- the Teen Center will be closed

May 28-2007-Center Closed

July 4-2007- Center Closed

September 3, 2007 – Center Closed

September 13, 2007– Center Closed

November 22 – 23, 2007 – Center Closed

December 22, 2007-January 4th, 2008- Center Closed

March 3rd 2008 Center Closed (ARC Babysitting Class Available

March 21st-March 28th Center Closed (Spring Break Program Available)

May 26th 2008 - Center Closed