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Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center

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600 S. McClelland St.
Join the fun and happenings at the Youth Center!

The Center serves all boys and girls in grades 7 through 12 (12 to 17 years old). The facility is a "drop in" format, which means teens may enter or leave at any given time during the designated hours and may choose to engage

 in different activities throughout the duration of their visit. Daily activities include indoor sports, arcade-type games, home theater with movies, computer lab, tutors, fitness lab, etc.

 

Safety is our utmost concern. We have established the following guidelines and expectations for teens to follow while at the facility:

  • Participants will refrain from wearing inappropriate clothing.
  • Fighting, drug use, smoking, and threats are not tolerated.
  • Members will maintain respect for staff, facility, and guest of the Center at all times.
All youth attending the Center are issued a photo I.D. card. The first visit to the Center by a teen, the teen picture is taken and given an application to be completed and returned with a parent's signature.

For more information, call the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center Reception Desk at (805) 925 0951 ext. 2252.

Monday to Friday, 2:30 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Youth grades 7-12

Teen Leadership Programs
The Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center offers a variety of programs to develop teen’s leadership skills. For more information or to sign up call us at (805) 925-0951 extension 2252.

Full STEAM Ahead
Full STEAM Ahead is a student-led leadership program that seeks to inspire community youth, and aid in their discovery of the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Members plan, coordinate, and lead STEAM activities through “pop up” events with various interactive learning stations. In addition to community service, teens are engaged with leadership development workshops and through the STEM Professional Guest Speaker Series.

Key Club
The Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center Key Club is part of a national student-led organization that empowers its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership skills.

Career Camp
Career Camp is a two-day workshop offered to local teens focused on the development of professional development skills to aid in their pursuit of obtaining their first job. The camp workshops include topics on dressing for success, resume writing, mock job interviews, and a panel of professionals.