Los Alamos Teen Center

We have a variety of interesting programs and activities going on during this time.

UPDATED HOURS: Saturday 10/28 through Saturday 11/25 we will be open 3-11

Mon 11/20, Tues 11/21, & Wed 11/22 we will be open 12-8p

CLOSURES: Friday 11/10 & Saturday 11/20 in observance of Veterens Day

Thursday 11/23 & Friday 11/24 in observance of Thanksgiving

November Events and Activities:

11/2 (4-6p): Dia De Los Muertos Tea Party
11/8 (4-5p): Teen Council Meeting - Be a part of shaping what the Teen Center does, by helping plan special events and activities for you and your peers.
11/20 (4-7p): Video Game Night @ PEEC - Join us to play video games in the planetarium.
11/21 (12p-4p): Turkey Climb - Staying in Los Alamos for Thanksgiving Break? Come do some rock climbing with the Youth Mobilizers. A small lunch will be provided at the Teen Center at 12p and the we will head over to the YMCA Climbing Wall. Limited space available. To sign up click the link: https://forms.gle/pKhqM6q5wwtoWsh56
11/22 (4-5p): Friendsgiving Potluck - Bring your favorite dish to share with friends for a pre-Thanksgiving meal.
11/29 (4-6p): Sky: Children of the Light Tea Party - Come relax with us and enjoy some fun snacks and delicious teas.
12/2 (6-9p): Cocoa and Movie night - We will have hot cocoa for you to enjoy. Feel free to take it outside and watch the Holiday Light Parade or stay inside and enjoy a holiday movie with us.

You can also stay updated on LATC Events and Activities if you:

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram
Join the Teen Center Discord Server

To hang out at the Teen Center or participate in our in-person activities you must complete a Membership Packet. They are available at the Teen Center or can be downloaded with the links in the "Membership" section below.

Current members who are returning to in-person use for the first time since March 2020 will need to complete the COVID Waiver linked below.

Mission

The mission of our Teen Center is to strengthen the self-efficacy and resiliency of community youth through educational support and positive youth development programs.

Space

We reside in the historic Community Building in the center of town, where we have over 10,000 square feet of specially designed program space to serve our teens. LATC is operationally funded by Los Alamos County, and administrated by The Family YMCA. Additionally, we have a myriad of other project partners and donors that help make our programs possible.

Facilities include: Music recording studio, music performance space, movie/gaming room, 2 computer labs, art studio, yoga studio, snack bar, classrooms, and an outdoor deck with amazing views.

Opportunities

LATC has various enrichment programs, activities, events and trainings offered free to teens, in addition to youth-led projects that allow teens to impact their community.

We welcome your ideas and requests for new programming, and encourage you to come by and see what programs we are currently offering.

See a list programs and activities below.

Membership

Los Alamos Teen Center is free for all high school age teenagers living in and/or attending school in Los Alamso County. High school age home school students and teens working on their GED are welcome as well. "High school age" is defined as the summer after 8th grade through the summer after high school graduation (or the home school equivalent).

Contact staff with any questions regarding membership eligibility.

Pick up a membership packet at our front desk today or download and complete one using the links below!

Membership Packet 17 & Under

Membership Packet 18+

COVID Waiver for Existing Members

Hours of Operation

School Year Hours	Summer Hours
Mon-Thurs: 2:00pm - 8:00 pm	Mon-Thurs: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday: 2:00pm - 11:00 pm	Friday: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00 pm	Saturday: 1:00 pm -11:00 pm

Los Alamos Teen Center Address:

475 20th Street, Suite C
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Ph: (505) 695-7415
E-mail: latc@laymca.org

Director: Eli Argo
E-mail: eargo@laymca.org

Asst. Director: Crystal Hollon
E-mail: chollon@laymca.org

Social Media
Facebook.com/LATeenCenter
Instagram.com/LATeenCenter
Teen Center Discord Server

Teen Center Programs & Opportunities:

After-Homecoming/Prom Events

Arts & Resiliency

Laser Tag Events

Monthly Themed Tea Parties

Movie Nights

Mural Painting
Music Recording & Production
Open Art Studio

Teen Council
Tutoring
Video Creation & Editing
Youth Mobilizers