Tag Archive: teens

Holding a Middle School Dance

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You may have heard of the middle school dances at recreation community centers that are out of control. Kids sneaking out, engaging in inappropriate behavior. Fights. Items being broken. Here’s how we run our dances.

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8 Friday Night Teen Program Ideas

Are you offering your teens (specifically the middle school students) a Friday night program? Here are some ideas that may appeal to the teens and pre-teens in your area. Most of these activities can take place in your community center or a school gym. If you find one or two that are a real hit…

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How Cha$e Could Be the Next Cool Young Adult Program

Did you catch the new reality game show Cha$e Tuesday night on the Sci-Fi channel? If not, check it out at www.scifi.com/chase. Very cool! It’s advertised as the first live action video game. Here’s what the show is about (taken directly from the show’s site): They can run. But can they hide? CHA$E, an action-packed,…

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Why You Should Have an After School DJ Program

I work with all ages of kids but currently my focus is on growing our newly started middle school program. You may be wincing at the idea of working with teens and pre-teens and I feel your pain. Truth be told, however, I dig on that age. Yes, they are a challenge, but you can…

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