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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF THE VIEW TEEN CENTER!


Friday, Nov. 15, 2024
6-8 p.m.
The View Teen Center - 263 Escuela Avenue

🏰 Epic INFLATABLES
🍰 Ice Cream and CAKE
🫏Mini Golf, Plinko, Mad Libs, and Prize Wheel
🎁 Free GIVEAWAYS
🖼️ PHOTOS showcasing the Teen Center's journey over the past ten years

This event is open to EVERYONE - Teen Center members, their families, and the community! All ages welcome.




Memberships 

The View Teen Center is FREE to all Mountain View and Los Altos 6th-12th grade students. Click below or visit The View to fill out a membership form. Memberships are required for drop-in and to register for any teen activities. A Teen Center I.D. card will be issued on the teen's first visit.

Membership forms are processed Tuesday-Friday. You will receive a welcome email once we have created your membership. 


Handbook and Policies

Please review our facility and program rules, regulations, and code of conduct.  The View Teen Center has a zero-tolerance bullying, discrimination and violence policy. For further information or questions about the contents of this manual, please see a staff member or email us.

The View Teen Center Handbook

The View Teen Center is LGBTQIA+-friendly and a safe space. We are dedicated to providing fun and welcoming spaces and programs for all teens. Some of our inclusive amenities and programs include: gender neutral restrooms, an annual Pride Party, LGBTQIA+ books in our mini-library, and pronouns on our membership form. Do you have ideas on how the center can be more inclusive? Please email us.

 

Safe Routes to The View Teen Center!

Suggested Route Maps from Schools are available to show preferred routes for walking or bicycling to/from The View Teen Center.

 

Teen Newsletter

Don't miss out! Sign up for The View Teen Center's monthly eNewsletter by submitting your email below.


Facility Amenities

 Billiards  Video Games Makerspace 
GAME ROOM with a pool table, foosball table, ping pong table, basketball hotshot, and an air hockey table.  VIDEO GAME AREA with two televisions and a Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS5, PS2, Wii U, and old-school arcade games.   MAKERSPACE with sewing machines, a Circuit, and endless arts and crafts supplies.
     

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KITCHEN to offer daily snacks, a snack bar, and cooking classes.    A LOUNGE with comfortable seating, a large screen TV, DVDs, cable TV and streaming services, and board games.   A STUDY ROOM with computers, a mini library, school supplies, and a quiet relaxing area.  
     

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Multiple OUTDOOR SPACES with a basketball hoop, garden, grass area for relaxing, sports, and socializing.  A large MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM to offer art, yoga, workshops, dodgeball, and more.  A COMMUNITY CLOSET for teens to borrow professional clothing and shoes for interviews, debate tournaments, school presentations, and more.

 

Programs and Events

Click here to sign up for upcoming programs and events.

Do you have a skill that teens would find intriguing?  We welcome passionate individuals to share interests like art, photography, or resume writing. Reach out via email if you'd like to host a workshop or lead an activity!

 

Multi-Purpose Room Reservations

Our multi-purpose room is exclusively available for teen organizations and 6th-12th grade school clubs. Whether you're planning a club meeting, a fun event, or a creative workshop, our flexible space comes with tables, chairs, and a projector. Room reservations are not available to the general public. To check availability and reserve the room, please email us

 

Daily Activities

Daily Activities are led by staff members and range from arts and crafts and sports to snack making and tournaments. Activities and snacks are subject to change without notice. 

November 2024 Activity and Snack Calendar

Daily Snack is provided to all drop-in participants, served approximately 1 hour after opening. The View also has a snack bar (cash, bills lower than $10 only). The snack bar carries various items, including chips, instant noodles, Gatorade, sparking water, and more. Everything is $1 or less.

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Got questions? Let's chat. You can reach us at theviewteencenter@mountainview.gov or 650-903-6333. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @theviewteencentermtnview.

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