Teens & Pre-Teens Programs

Total Access Youth ID Cards – It Starts Here!

Youth ID cards are available FREE to residents ages 6 to 17. Youth ID cards provide access to:

• Community center drop-in activities and amenities at centers throughout the county (classes not included)
• The Pre-Teens & Teens Weekend Program on Fridays and/or Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m. at recreation facilities throughout the county (times may vary by site)
• Use of community center fitness/weight rooms for teens ages 13 to 17 (if you’re 13 to 15, you’ll need supervision by an adult with a valid fitness pass)
• Trips, performances, and sports
• Community service learning projects
• Leadership and employment opportunities

Get a FREE M-NCPPC Youth ID card, come into any M-NCPPC community center in Prince George’s County with a parent or guardian (who is over the age of 18) and bring proof of your age (ages 6-17) and proof that you live in Prince George’s County or Montgomery County.

For more information, call 301-699-2255; MD Relay 711

Safe Summer

Safe Summer is M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation’s late-night summer recreation teen program that offers extended community center hours for teens and young adults who are Prince George’s County residents. Safe Summer offers recreation, safe spaces, and positive youth development for participants. This program runs from June to August between the hours of 7-11:30 pm at multiple locations and community centers throughout the County.

El programa Verano Seguro o “Safe Summer” es un programa nocturno de recreación de verano de M-NCPPC, Departamento de Parques y Recreación que ofrece recreación,espacios seguros, desarrollo juvenil positivo y un horario extendido del centro comunitario para jóvenes (de 10 a 17 años) que son residentes del Condado de Prince George’s. El programa se lleva a cabo de junio a agosto entre las 7 y las 11:30 pm en varios sitios y centros comunitarios en todo el condado.

Safe Summer dates are from June 24th, 2024 to August 17th, 2024

TeenFEST ( kick off to safe summer) will be held on June 22, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm at Allentown Pool ages s12 to 17 Registration Required and information about registration will be sent out shortly.

NRLS Safe Summer Locations

Bladensburg Community Center

4500 57th Ave.         

Bladensburg 20710

301-277-2124

Bladensburgcc@pgparks.com

Mon-Sat: 9:00 pm-11:30 pm

Seat Pleasant Activity Center

5720 Adison Rd

Seat Pleasant 20743

301-773-6685

seatpleasantac@pgparks.com 

Mon-Sat: 9:00 pm-11:30 pm

Glenarden Community Center

8615 McLain Ave.

Glenarden 20706

301-772-3151

glenardencc@pgparks.com

Mon-Sat: 9:00 pm-11:30 pm

William Wirt Middle School

6200 Tuckerman St.

Riverdale 20737

301-408-4321

carlos.ocasio@pgparks.com 

Mon- Fri: 9:00 pm-11:30 pm

Good Luck Community Center

8601 Good Luck Rd.

Lanham 20706

301-552-1093

Goodluckcc@pgparks.com

Fri-Sat: 9:00 pm-11:30 pm

Rollingcrest Community Center

6120 Sargent Rd

Chillum, 20782

301-853-2005

rollingcrestcc@pgparks.com 

Tue & Wed; 8:00 pm- 11:30pm

High School Girls Basketball League

Kentland Community Center

2413 Pinebrook Ave.

Landover 20785

301-386-2278

Kentlandcc@pgparks.com 

Wed, Fri, Sat: 9:00 pm-11:30 pm

North Brentwood Community Center

4012 Webster St.

North Brentwood 20722

301-864-0756

Northbrentwoodcc@pgparks.com 

Mon, Wed, Fri-Sat: 9:00 pm-11:30 pm

Tue & Thurs: 9:00 pm- 11:30 pm

Safe Summer Adult Basketball League

Palmer Park Comm. Center

7720 Barlowe Rd.

Landover 20785

301-773-5665

palmerparkcc@pgparks.com 

Mon-Thu: 9:00 pm-11:30 pm

SRLS Safe Summer Locations

Temple Hills CC

5300 Temple Hill Rd.

Temple Hills MD 20748

301-894-6616

Templehillscc@Pgparks.Com

Mon-Sat: 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

13-17

Tucker Road Athletic Complex

1771 Tucker Rd.

Ft. Washington MD 20744

301-248-4404

Tuckerroadcc@Pgparks.Com

Tue & Thurs: 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

18 – 24

Suitland CC

5600 Regency Lane.

Forestville MD 20747

301-736-3518

Suitlandcc@Pgparks.Com

Mon-Sat: 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

13-17

Glassmanor CC

1101 Mary Ave.

Oxon Hill, MD 20745

301-567-6033

Glassmanorcc@Pgparks.Com

Mon-Sat: 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

13-17

Potomac Landing CC

12500 Ft. Washington Rd.

Ft. Washington MD 20744

301-292-9191

Potomaclandingcc@Pgparks.Com

Mon-Sat: 9:00 pm-11:00 pm

18 -24

Hillcrest Heights CC

2300 Oxon Run Dr.

Oxon Hill, MD 20745

301-505-0896

Hillcrestheightscc@Pgparks.Com

Mon-Sat: 9:00 pm-11:00 pm

13-17

Oakcrest CC

1300 Capitol Heights Blvd.

Capitol Heights MD 20743

301-736-5355

Oakcrestcc@Pgparks.Com

Mon-Sat: 9:00 pm-11:00 pm

13-17

JE Howard CC

4400 Shell St.

Capitol Heights, MD 20743

301-735-3340

Johnehowardcc@Pgparks.Com

Fri-Sat: 9:00 pm-11:00 pm

13-17

Upper Marlboro

5300 Marlboro Race Track Rd

Upper Marlboro MD 20772

301-627-2828

Uppermarlborocc@Pgparks.Com

Fri-Sat: 9:00 pm-11:00 pm

13-17

Mis Quince Program

Mis Quince program is a 12-week, integrated, and comprehensive teen program that celebrates the transition into adulthood through the tradition of “Quinceañera.”  The program runs annually from September to December.

Girls, ages 14 to 15, participate in workshops related to etiquette, dance, health and fitness, self-defense, college preparation, personal development, and service projects.

Volunteer Opportunity

Males, 13 and older, interested in participating as dance partners receive student service learning hours while learning formal dances, attending educational trips and workshops, and taking part in the final performance.

Additional Information

Please call 240-623-6165; MD Relay 711 or email lourdes.sulc@pgparks.com

Pre-Teen and Teen Nights

Every Friday and Saturday, community centers hold activities for pre-teens and teens, ages 10-17, to promote positive youth development through a variety of specially designed activities by teens and for teens. Teen night activities include basketball, trivia, game nights, dancing, and more. Contact or visit your local community center to keep up with their teen night activities. Most teen nights are from 7 pm to 10 pm. Follow us on social media for additional information on events and activities.

Teen Vocal Showcase

Youth Advisory Council

The M-NCPPC Youth Advisory Council (YAC) in Prince George’s County is established through the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County. The YAC gives youth in Prince George’s County meaningful leadership experiences designed to make programs more youth-driven and promote youth engagement and higher attendance at facilities and special events.

The YAC is comprised of about 20 high school-age youth living in Prince George’s County. YAC offers priceless opportunities for teens to have an active and formal leadership role and voice in the County, as well as in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s administration, plans, programs, activities, policies, and decision-making process.

With the benefit of YAC’s feedback, effective advocacy, advice, and recommendations, the Department and County are better able to meet the specific needs of the youth in Prince George’s County, which is the paramount objective of the YAC. YAC members initiate, develop and implement community service projects and special events throughout the school year, including fun, sociable, and safe teen events.

Membership Benefits

As a member of YAC, one can expect to receive many rewards and benefits, including:

• Receiving unlimited leadership-building and training opportunities
• Enlarging your network by serving with a countywide and diverse group of youth, as well as community members and County leaders
• Traveling and participating in youth leadership conferences, seminars, youth retreats, and educational and cultural field trips inside and outside the County
• Adding this prestigious accomplishment to your resume distinguishes you from other teens
• Earning student service learning credits or community service hours
• Gaining expertise in developing county-wide youth projects not available elsewhere

Apply

To apply, send your name, resume, school information, and list of extracurricular activities to Stephen.Makle@pgparks.com. Meetings will be held in person at various community centers and online via Microsoft Teams/Zoom.

Additional Information

Email Stephen Makle or call: 301-446-3416; MD Relay 711 with any additional questions.

Youth Arts Corps

The vision for the Youth Arts Corps program is to have professional artists and educators work with and lead two groups (ages 6 to 8) of youth artists. Since its inception, the program has created 14 murals throughout the county park system. The murals are site-specific and feature historic images and points of interest surrounding the installation site. The murals range in size from 4’x 8’ to 4’ x 56’.

Applications for a position in the Youth Arts Corps are accepted throughout the year. Each applicant must include a portfolio of work along with references and a resume.

Junior Academy for the Performing Arts

Teen Performance Ensemble

Spark Teen Arts Summit

The Annual Expressions: Talk Up Not Down

Nature Quest