Teens, Inc.

Description

TEENS, Inc. is housed in a 6800 square foot facility dedicated to youth ages 12 - 21 years old. Our principle programs are: Youth employment - TEENS, Inc. hired 62 teens last year in five different employment programs. Leadership Development - Weekly leadership workshops focus on risk reduction education and developing leadership skills such as non violent communication and conflict resolution. Outdoor leadership - TEENS, Inc. runs summer leadership retreats for teens incorporating backcountry living skills and rock climbing. After school rock climbing programs also assist in developing healthy risk taking skills and perseverance in youth participants. Education - TEENS, Inc. coordinates the only contract school in Boulder Valley School District, Chinook West, that incorporates a student centered and experiential curriculum. Recreation - TEENS, Inc. provides free drop-in recreational and social opportunities five days per week year-round in a safe, alcohol and drug-free environment. Youth have access to computers, a gym, and a game room as well as natural mentors and therapeutic services. TEENS, Inc. also sponsors dances, field trips, volunteer opportunities, yoga classes, etc.