One full-time and several part-time supervisors oversee and monitor the Teen Center.  Participants are expected to register annually and sign in each time they come to the Center.  To assure the safety and well being of all participants, rules of contact are posted and enforced by all Teen Center staff.

What is There to Do at the Teen Center?
Some of the activities that are available at the Teen Center include, billiards, foosball, and ping pong. There are also video games such as Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Ice Ball, and Dance Machine. A TV and DVD player with DVDs are available as well as table games and basketball.  In addition, participants can purchase snacks and beverages.   There is also a jukebox loaded with your favorite music.  In addition, special events and tournaments happen every month.

Teen Center Youth Council
The Youth Council Committee members help to evaluate Teen Center programs, brainstorm new ideas for activities, and assist for special events and community projects. The committee meets weekly during the school year. Students interested in serving on the committee should call (860) 648-6360.

Teens Making a Difference - Service to the Community
The South Windsor Teen Center is actively involved in several community service projects. Teen Center youth participate in:

Cornerstone Soup Kitchen
Peter’s Retreat
Family Awareness Day Haunted House
Intergenerational Activities

Fundraising
Teen Center youth are involved in several fundraising events. Funds raised are used to enhance the Center and to support worthy community causes. The Teen Center’s annual Personal Growth Award, given to a South Windsor High School senior who has overcome personal obstacles, is involved in the community and is going on to some form of higher education.

Teen Center Goals

Serve South Windsor youth, ages 11-19

Contribute to personal growth

Encourage youth input and decision making

Create a positive peer experience

Insure a substance free environment