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Section 5 Teen Programat Co-op City There’s something for everyone at the Section Five Teen Center! We offer a wide variety of activities for the teenagers of Section Five in Co-op City. Joining the Section Five Teen Center is a great choice for any teenager who wants to spend their non-school hours meeting new people, learning new things and developing new interests or hobbies. We offer 13-18 year olds a variety of activities free of charge, six days a week. The best part of the Section Five Teen Center is everything is FREE!!!
Anyone interested in becoming a member must complete the following:
GET INVOLVED!! The Arts
Monday 6:30-8:30 P.M.
Art Design Tuesday 6:30-8:30 P.M. Students get an introduction to
the materials, tools and techniques of multidimensional art.
Neighborhood Art Project Wednesday 4:30-6:30 P.M.
Young neighborhood artist collaborate
on projects and display work throughout the neighborhood.
COOKING Our new state of the art kitchen grants students the total cooking experience. Students work in teams to prepare selected recipes ranging from nutritious meals and desserts. We teach menu creation, food preparation and kitchen management.
*A special schedule will be provided each season.
DANCE
A unique blend of hip-hop dancing and stepping delivers a dance class with an edge. Our dance program is high powered, creative and loads of fun! Participants learn more than some cool moves. They learn technique, stage presence, costume design and much more! Monday 7:00-9:00 P.M. Friday 5:30-7:30 P.M.
Drumming Practicing authentic traditional African rhythms is not just a good way to blow of steam. It’s also a good way to build coordination and concentration. Students explore African heritage while learning how to use different drums and perform different rhythms. Tuesday 7:00-9:00 P.M.
SPORTS Physical activity is a major concern in the health of children today. Our sports programs are fun, interactive and provide a great source of exercise.
Fundamentals of Basketball Thursday & Friday 7:00-8:30 P.M. This class is for the 13-15 year
old looking to develop the skills to play on the next level. Dribbling,
passing, shooting and team play are all part of this learning experience.
There are tournaments, drills and free play. Boys and girls are invited
to participate.
Open Gym Thursday & Friday 8:30-10:00 P.M. The open gym is for teens 16-18
looking to get and stay in shape. Full court basketball is offered nightly
and everyone must be a member and wear appropriate clothing for basketball.
Weights and Calisthenics Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-6:00 &
Wednesday 7:00-8:30 P.M. This class is for teens looking
to improve their strength and agility through muscle conditioning and
calesthetics. Students learn gym safety, proper technique and how to
use a routine that includes warming-up and stretching. This activity
is for boys and girls.
Flag football Saturday 2:30-4:30 P.M. Teens looking to learn, play and
compete will enjoy flag football on Saturdays. Flag football is one
of the more popular sporting activities at the Teen Center. Participants
will learn the basics of catching, throwing, route running and de-flagging.
Competitive play also happens on site and at other locations.
Softball Summers The Section Five Teen Center offers softball instruction in pitching, hitting and the basic principles and techniques of softball. Teens enjoy competitive play and this activity is for boys and girls.
DISCUSSION GROUPS Today’s teenagers are faced with many social and personal pressures. Our discussion groups are used to discuss hot topics and to talk about everyday teen issues. In our Girl Talk group, the young ladies of the Teen Center are able to share stories, get advice and simply be girls. The Men’s Group addresses many of the social dilemmas and expectations in society for young men The discussion groups serve as a platform to help our youth survive these challenging years. Money Matters Tuesday 7:30-8:30 P.M. This program is uniquely designed to teach financial literacy to teenagers. Students engage in various exercises focusing on understanding credit, savings, wants vs. needs and positive spending habits. With more young people becoming power players in the business world, members take the first steps toward entrepreneurship. If you think you have what it takes to start your own business, this is where you need to be.
Education
Computer Technology Monday and Wednesday 4:30-6:30 P.M. Students learn to care for their
PC during these hands on lessons. Students learn to install programs,
remove viruses and do minor repairs to PC components.
Open Lab Tuesday 6:30-7:30 The open lab gives our members time to surf the web, respond to e-mails or send instant messages to friends. Some teens search and listen to new music, while others gather information for school projects and things to do.
HOMEWORK HELP Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00-6:00 P.M.
School isn’t always easy. At the Section Five Teen Center education comes first. On our lower level we have a room known as the Quiet Space. In this room participants are able to find assistance with homework, school projects and soon tutoring in various subjects. All of the basic school supplies are provided as well as small group instruction. We encourage parents to stop by and meet our Quiet Space staff and discuss their teen's academic needs and contribute to a plan of action. Members can also use the Quiet Space simply as a place to study, read a book or kick back and enjoy some quiet time.
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Our Leadership Council is comprised of neighborhood teens interested in making a difference at the Teen Center and in their community. Our members have demonstrated the ability to lead their peers by example and are not afraid to be different. They exhibit a sincere concern for change. As the voice of the membership they participate in meetings, plan activities and evaluate events. Areas of focus include public speaking, running meetings and the design of community service projects.
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