The Española Teen Center is a safe and caring environment that promotes positive core values. We provide programming that promotes self-discipline, builds self-esteem and teaches life skills essential to future success. Click here to see the YTD summary.
Española Teen Center Major Supporters:
City of EspañolaCon Alma Health Foundation
Daniels Fund
Española Weed and Seed
KSL Services
Los Alamos Medical Center
New Mexico Commission for Community Volunteerism
SOC
State Representative Nick Salazar
United Way of Northern New Mexico
Mission/Purpose
The Family YMCA and the City of Española have partnered to open the Center at the city’s request. The community values its youth and seeks to fulfill a commitment to provide technological and recreation resources to its teenagers. The City also recognizes the YMCA’s 50+ year history in northern New Mexico and expertise in meeting critical community needs, such as outreach to youth.The YMCA exists to build the whole individual, including his or her character. Our mission is, “We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities in spirit, mind and body.” We endeavor to do this by providing positive, self-esteem building programs and recreational opportunities. We stress the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all programming and interactions.
The City has contracted the YMCA to operate the Center. The Y has obtained grants and support to do so.
Center Goals
1) To create a vibrant, safe, attractive, viable youth outreach center that is heavily used and considered a model program;
2) to support mastery of educational benchmarks;
3) to support high achievement for youth in their current endeavors;
4) to encourage the teen population to pursue continuing and higher education
5) to stimulate and grow interests in science, technology, engineering
and math programs so that youth may be prepared to contribute to a
changing world economy;
6) to encourage compassion, caring, respect, and responsibility in the youth population; and
7) to foster healthy lifestyle choices.
Membership/ Usage
The Center is available for teens ages 12 to 19 for a $40 annual fee or a $20 semi-annual fee.Daily usage fee of $1, with a maximum payment of $20 toward semi-annual membership or $40 toward annual membership.
Registration with parent and teen signatures is required.
Youth Board
Youth are encouraged to join the Y’s Youth Advisory Board that will provide guidance in program offerings.
Center Programs
The Center has 3 components:*Computer lab with 21 PCs that will feature a quiet/study area and tutors for students who need assistance
*Social and recreation area with pool tables, table tennis, foosball, lounge/TV area; exercise equipment; air hockey;
*Classroom/instruction area for workshops and classes including jewelry making, cooking and wood working.
Programming will be aimed at developing a sense of purpose and hopefulness in participants in regard to their own skill and their ability to positively impact change. Programs will include cultural arts and educational offerings by local experts, and leadership skills programming. Qualified instructors are encouraged to apply.
Teen Technology and Recreation Center
Hours of Operation:
Year-Round Hours of Operation: 12:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M., Monday-Friday
Occasional extended hours, weekends or evenings, may be scheduled per special events requested by youth, or for specific programs.
Center Address:
808 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park RoadEspanola, NM 87532
Ph: (505) 747-6569
Email: b_sandoval@live.com or studenttechcenter@windstream.net