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Drop-In Hours
Monday-Friday: 3:15-7 p.m.
Saturdays: 1-6 p.m.
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Please note November's adjusted hours and facility closures:
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Adjusted Hours, Open 1-6 p.m.: November 3, November 10, and November 20-22.
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No Drop-In: November 11, November 23-25.
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No Teen Open Gym: November 11 and November 25
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Winter Program Registration opens Monday, November 20 at 8:30 a.m. Sign up for January-March programs, including Adulting 101 workshops, AfterHours, College Tours, Find Your Fit: Teen Career Day, Makerspace Workshops, Sports Tournaments, and Teen Art and Cooking Classes. Sign up at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mountainviewrecreation/home.
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Introduction to Meditation
Wednesdays starting November 1
3:45-4:30 p.m.
The View Teen Center
Designed exclusively for teens, this class provides a safe and supportive space for you to explore the art of meditation, cultivate mindfulness, and foster inner peace. Through guided sessions, the class uses very simple relaxation, breathing, physical (poses), and meditation exercises to get into a quiet and balanced state of mind.
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Professional Clothing Teen Community Closet
Opening November 1!
Have a job interview but no professional clothing? Attending a Speech and Debate tournament and need to borrow a blazer? We gotchu! Stop by The View Teen Center during open hours to checkout clothes.
Have items to donate?
Donate new or gently used professional clothing and shoes to The View Teen Center during open hours, or email us to schedule a drop-off.
The Teen Community Closet is organized by the MVLA Speech & Debate Team - a huge kudos to them for this addition to our center!
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Teen Lap Swim returns November 4!
Saturdays and Sundays
1-2 p.m.
Eagle Pool - 600 Franklin Street
Teen Lap Swim offers water-based exercise for ages 13 to 17 years old. Parents/guardians are welcome to lap swim with their teens.
Drop-in only, current lap swim fees apply per person.
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Adulting 101:
Cracking the Code to College
Thursday, November 16
6-7 p.m.
Online Webinar
The last few years have brought profound changes to public and private colleges alike, and we are seeing these changes upending long-standing values in the world of college admissions. Notably, the SAT is no longer required by the vast majority of the Top 100 Colleges, and the U.S. Supreme Court determined that race can no longer be used as a factor in admissions. So what are colleges looking for in successful candidates? Attend this webinar, presented by FLEX College Prep, to gain insight on the new standards for college admissions!
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AfterHours:
Villain's Night
Friday, November 17
7-9 p.m.
The View Teen Center
Who says heroes have more fun? Embrace your evil side at Villain's Night when you enjoy villain-themed arts and crafts projects, Disney Villain trivia, and build-your-own snacks from the dark side.
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Makerspace Workshops
Decoupage
Monday, November 6
5-7 p.m
Decoupage or is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it in combination with special paint effects, gold leaf and other decorative elements. Create your very own decoupaged photo frame and/or set of coasters!
Tiny Crafts
Tuesday, November 28
4-6 p.m.
An entire afternoon of tiny craft making! Create mini perler bead earrings, mini magnetic terrariums, mini resin boba keychains, and/or mini canvas paintings.
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 Barbie Night
Friday, November 3
4-6 p.m.
Hey Barbie! Join us in the TV Lounge for a showing of Barbie (PG-13). The first 25 teens to arrive will receive a Barbie box filled with heart sunglasses, Barbie stickers, and pink treats! While you’re watching the movie, enjoy popcorn and pink lemonade.
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 Happy 9th Birthday to the Teen Center!
Tuesday, November 14
4-6 p.m.
Come celebrate The View Teen Center’s 9th birthday with cake and ice cream, classic birthday games, and more. We’ll also celebrate all of our members, no matter when your birthday is!
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 Friendsgiving
Tuesday, November 21
4:30-6 p.m.
Gobble gobble, it’s turkey time! Join us for food, friends, and fun as we celebrate all that we are grateful for. Meal will be complete with meat, vegetarian options, side dishes, desserts, and warm drinks. Visit the front desk to add your food ideas to the menu!
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College Tour: California State University, Monterey Bay
Saturday, November 4
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
11th and 12th grade students
Teens will visit California State University, Monterey Bay campus to learn about academic opportunities, ask faculty questions, and get a look into on-campus life. This trip includes transportation, lunch in the dining commons, and a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The tour departs from and returns to The View Teen Center.
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Movie Theater Trip
Wednesday, November 22
2:30-6 p.m.*
Staff will lead teens on a walk to the ICON Showplace Movie Theatre where they'll enjoy a showing of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (PG-13). This trip includes your movie ticket, popcorn, candy, and an Icee! *Time subject to change.
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Fall MVP Trip
 🌟 Be one of the top 20 visitors this fall and earn a special invite to our Most Valuable Participant Appreciation Trip in December! 🌟
*No punchcard necessary - just make sure you sign in and out each day you visit!*
Fall visit period: August 9-December 8.
The MVP list will be announced
Monday, December 11!
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Holiday Party!
 Thursday, December 21
4-6 p.m.
The View Teen Center
Winter break is almost here! Save the date to celebrate the holidays at the Teen Center. Build a gingerbread house, enjoy holiday treats and warm drinks, watch the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, and get creative with festive arts and crafts.
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