Pete’s Place exists for the following purpose:

1. To provide a recreational environment that will appeal to youth residing within the City of Colonial Heights, VA and who are eligible for enrollment in the Colonial Heights Public School System.

2. To cater to all teens who are in grades six through twelve.

3. To enrich the lives of the youth who attend Pete’s Place.

4. To promote the self-worth of the youth, values, goals and the respect of others.

5. To provide an environment that is less likely for teens to resort to substance abuse, sex, violence and other forms of delinquent behavior.

Hours of Operation:

 

 

                                                      

Costs:

• Admission to the Teen Center is FREE

• Most activities will be free of charge.  All activities that carry a cost will be explicitly stated on the Teen Center’s Calendar of Events.

Activities:

• Xbox -360 on big screen 42-inch TVs

• PS3

• Wii

• Ping Pong Tables

• Board Games

• Foosball

• Social Area

• Audio/video equipment

• Just hanging out!

Sign-In Procedures:

For the safety of all participants and to ensure that accurate identification and emergency information is quickly and easily available, a picture ID is strongly encouraged for entrance to the Teen Center.  After showing their ID to a staff member, they are required to sign-in with the appropriate time and date of entrance.

Sign-Out Procedures:

For the safety of all participants and to ensure that accurate information is kept, participants are required to sign-out with the appropriate time and date if leaving the facility before closing.

Forms & General Rules:

Parental Consent Form - Resident
Parental Consent Form - Guest
Pete's Place General Rules
Volunteer Application

ID Cards:

For the safety of all participants and to ensure that accurate identification and emergency information is quickly and easily available, registration forms must be on file.  Pictures of all teens will be taken to ensure accurate information has been provided when the teen’s picture ID has not been provided.

Medical Information:

Teen Center Supervisors are not able to dispense medication to participants.  Any participants that are currently on medication must have all of their current medications indicated on their Registration form. 

Dropping off Students:

Students should be dropped off no more than 5 minutes prior to event opening time. Make sure they enter the building. It is important that students are picked up promptly at the end of the event.

Computer Use:

The computers are available for Teen Center participants only.  Out of town participants are not able to utilize these computers. Each participant must sign in prior to any computer use.

• Please limit Internet time to 20 minutes.

• The downloading of programs or explicit material is NOT ALLOWED.

• Please save work to your personal disk, thumb drive, USB port, jump drive etc., not to the computer.

• Priority goes to those participants using the computer for homework.

• Limit printing to 2 pages, unless given proper approval from a staff member.

• Close all programs when finished.

• Always ask a staff member for assistance if you do not know how to do something.

Volunteers:

We are looking for volunteers to assist in the Teen Center at least 2 - 3 days a week.  We are looking for volunteers who can supervise the Teens that are in the center and also perform life skills activities and homework assistance.  All volunteers are subject to a background check.  Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age to volunteer during the hours of 3 to 6 pm and at least 18 years of age to volunteer during the hours of 6 to 10 pm.  See application above under the heading "Forms & General Rules".

Teen After-School Program, T.A.P.:

Where: Community Center, 157 Roanoke Avenue
When: Monday - Thursday
Who: Colonial Heights 6th - 8th Graders Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm

 

T.A.P. will provide tutoring, mentoring, and recreational activities to sixth through eighth grade participants. Volunteers are on hand to assist students with homework during the hours of 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. This is a voluntary attendance program & students are not mandated to attend.  However, participants must be registered for T.A.P. to attend and to receive discounts. Discounted Teen program fees are provided for individuals that attend regularly. The program is co-sponsored with the Colonial Heights Office on Youth. FREE! 

 

Participants must also have a Teen Center form on file to register for T.A.P. Transportation is not provided to the Community Center however, parents are encouraged to make arrangements with your child’s school for the Community Center to be listed as their drop-off location. The Teen enter is fully operational for sixth through eighth grade students from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. After T.A.P., participants can choose to stay and utilize Teen Center activities until 6:00 pm. Participants that attend at least 70% of the previous month’s T.A.P. sessions are eligible for a $5.00 coupon for scheduled “Teen” classes or activities. Coupon must be presented at registration to receive discount. T.A.P. starts September 14, 2009. 

Volunteer Initiative Program:

The Volunteer Initiative Program, (V.I.P.) is for individuals wishing to give back to their Colonial Heights Community. Individuals sign-up and complete their volunteer assignments throughout the year. In return, we log their hours & provide them with volunteer opportunities. This program is for ages 11 and up. Participants in the program participate at their own risk.

Teen Center Links:

• My Space:  http://www.myspace.com/488420396

• Facebook name:  Pete's Place