Teens

Teen Nights
Now on Fridays! Try out sports and esports, have a meal, show off your best art project, play games, and more. Locations rotate between Arlington Mill, Gunston and Thomas Jefferson Community Centers 6-9 p.m.  

Teen Takeovers
Teen Takeovers happen at various community centers one Saturday a month from 7-10 p.m. 

The REC (Teen After School Program)
Make new friends, develop skills, and thrive in a safe and fun space with caring adults. These free programs at Thomas Jefferson, Walter Reed Community Center, Arlington Mill Community Center, Gunston Community Center, and Kenmore Middle School provide activities chosen by teens like homework help, dance, games, cooking, art, sports, and other activities. This program is free. Hours vary by location.

Career Cafe
Meet us at Career Cafe for a space to explore future careers, boost life and job skills, and prep for your future after high school.

School Days Out
Enjoy a variety of activities and trips during APS days off.

College/University Tour Trips
Join us for a campus tour followed by a fun afternoon activity. 

Join the Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center staff and monitor two pools, including a 50-meter pool and a leisure pool with a water slide and other play features.

Join a unique opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Applications currently closed-- stay tuned for updates!

TEAM
Fun is serious business and this program will teach your teen how to run it! We will teach aspects of operating a small amusement rental business. Applications currently closed-- stay tuned for updates!

Join the Park Corps
Applications currently being accepted through Jan. 12, 2026! Work alongside Arlington’s natural resource professionals in forestry, wildlife management, education, habitat restoration and more.

StART-Up Studio
Turn your hobby into your hustle with this free 10-week mentorship program for teens.

Arlingteens Leaders Summer Internship
Get experience and gain independence & leadership through a summer internship.

DJ and Music Production Classes
Learn the fundamentals of DJ'ing and the basic skills needed to create your own beats using a computer.

Red Cross Babysitting Class
Learn the skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. 

Career Cafe
Meet us at Career Cafe for a space to explore future careers, boost life and job skills, and prep for your future after high school.

Drop-In Sports
Drop in and shoot some hoops or kick some balls. 

Teen Fitness Memberships with Teen Pass
Fitness memberships for ages 13-17. 

Teen Latin Dance Class
Learn the basics to a variety of dances including Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue and Salsa.

Getting to these activities is free and easy with ART Bus & Metro! Find out everything you need to know about getting your free iRide SmarTrip Card. Learn more.

Engage your creativity by enrolling in one of our teen art classes. Click here and scroll to see the art offerings for teens.

Remove Invasive Plants
Join the Remove Invasive Plants volunteers and work hands-on to improve habitat.

Join a unique opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Applications currently closed-- stay tuned for updates!

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Office For Youth, Teen and Family General Inquiries
Email
703-228-4747
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