Los Alamos Teen Center

We have a variety of interesting programs and activities going on. Check back for more details and updates as they become available.

Teens who have completed their 8th grade year and are attending LAHS in the fall of 2025 are eligible to start attending the Teen Center on Monday June 10th.

UPDATED HOURS

August 11th will start our School hours: The Teen Center will be open 2p - 8p (M-TH), 2p - 11p (Fri), 1p - 11p (Sat)
Any teens that wish to enter before schoolis let out will need to give a copy of thier class schedule or a note from a parent.
CLOSURES:
- Early Closure September 9th, 2025 at 6:00pm
- September 20th, 2025
- November 27th and 28th, 2025
- December 25th and 26th, 2025
September Events and Activities:
9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 Art and Resiliency (4pm - 6pm) Helping Teens with personal growth and mental well-being, by using different mediums of art.
9/3, 9/17 Yap Chat (4:30pm-5:30pm) Join the Teen Center's Youth Mobilizers, a group where teens come together for meaningful discussions on a variety of topics. It’s a space to share ideas, learn from different perspectives, and connect with peers who have similar interests.
9/10 Teen Council (4:30pm - 5:30pm) Be part of shaping what the Teen Center does by helping plan special events, activities, field trips, and tea party themes for you and your peers.
9/13 Magic the Gathering (6:00pm-8:00pm) Join the Teen Center to learn to play MTG. It's a game of strategy, creativity, and excitement. Whether you're summoning mighty dragons or crafting intricate spell combos, enjoy the journey through the multiverse!
9/18 Nail Day (4:00pm-6:00pm) Come to the Teen center to make your own set of nails using our salon nail equipment. We have various colors and you can really put your creativity to the test.
9/27 Dungeons and Dragons (6:00pm-9:00pm) Join us at the Teen Center to learn to play and create your own characters.
9/19 Homecoming Tailgate all teens join us at the teen center after the homecoming parade to get burgers, hot dogs, and brawts before the game.
9/20 Midnight Movies (11:00am) Join us at SALA after homecoming to watch Remeber the Titans and Spiderman Homecoming. there will be popcorn and soda's.
9/30 Spa Day (4:30pm - 5:30pm) Teens will have a 1Hr to relax, wear facemasks, learn to make thier own lip gloss, and meditate.
9/24 Tea Party (4:30-5:30) Zodiac signs and Constellations: Join the Teen Center’s Youth Mobilizers for delicious teas and treats.
October Events and Activities:
10/3 Board Game Day (All Day) Join the Teen Center Staff in playing the various board games
10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 Art and Resiliency (4pm - 6pm) Helping Teens with personal growth and mental well-being, by using different mediums of art.
10/1, 10/15, 10/22 Yap Chat (4:30pm-5:30pm) Join the Teen Center's Youth Mobilizers, a group where teens come together for meaningful discussions on a variety of topics. It’s a space to share ideas, learn from different perspectives, and connect with peers who have similar interests.
10/11 Magic the Gathering (6:00pm-8:00pm) Join the Teen Center to learn to play MTG. It's a game of strategy, creativity, and excitement. Whether you're summoning mighty dragons or crafting intricate spell combos, enjoy the journey through the multiverse!
10/8 Teen Council (4:30pm - 5:30pm) Be part of shaping what the Teen Center does by helping plan special events, activities, field trips, and tea party themes for you and your peers.
10/18 Dungeons and Dragons (6:00pm-9:00pm) Join us at the Teen Center to learn to play and create your own characters.
10/23 Make Potions: Join the Teencenter Staff and learn to make your own potion bottle with glycerin.
10/24 Halloween Carnival: Join us at the Teen Center for a night of food and games and prizes. We will also have a costume contest.
10/25 Halloween Blood Drive (2:00pm-6:00pm) Join The Teen Center’s Youth Mobilizers for their fourth annual Halloween Party Blood Drive in collaboration with their partners at Vitalant. Support the crucial need for blood donations in your community and state wide. Guaranteed to be more fun than your average blood drive!
10/28 Spa Day (4:30pm - 5:30pm) Teens will have a 1Hr to relax, make nails, wear facemasks, and meditate.
10/29 Tea Party (4:30-5:30) Kpop Demon Hunters: Join the Teen Center’s Youth Mobilizers for delicious teas and treats.

You can also stay updated on LATC Events and Activities if you:

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Join the Teen Center Discord Server

To hang out at the Teen Center or participate in our in-person activities you must complete a Membership Packet. They are available at the Teen Center or can be downloaded with the links in the "Membership" section below.

Current members who are returning to in-person use for the first time since March 2020 will need to complete the COVID Waiver linked below.

Mission

The mission of our Teen Center is to strengthen the self-efficacy and resiliency of community youth through educational support and positive youth development programs.

Space

We reside in the historic Community Building in the center of town, where we have over 10,000 square feet of specially designed program space to serve our teens. LATC is operationally funded by Los Alamos County, and administrated by The Family YMCA. Additionally, we have a myriad of other project partners and donors that help make our programs possible.

Facilities include: Music recording studio, music performance space, movie/gaming room, 2 computer labs, art studio, yoga studio, snack bar, classrooms, and an outdoor deck with amazing views.

Opportunities

LATC has various enrichment programs, activities, events and trainings offered free to teens, in addition to youth-led projects that allow teens to impact their community.

We welcome your ideas and requests for new programming, and encourage you to come by and see what programs we are currently offering.

See a list programs and activities below.

Membership

Los Alamos Teen Center is free for all high school age teenagers living in and/or attending school in Los Alamso County. High school age home school students and teens working on their GED are welcome as well. "High school age" is defined as the summer after 8th grade through the summer after high school graduation (or the home school equivalent).

Contact staff with any questions regarding membership eligibility.

Pick up a membership packet at our front desk today or download and complete one using the links below!

Membership Packet 17 & Under

Membership Packet 18+

COVID Waiver for Existing Members

Hours of Operation

School Year Hours	Summer Hours
Mon-Thurs: 2:00pm - 8:00 pm	Mon-Thurs: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday: 2:00pm - 11:00 pm	Friday: 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00pm - 11:00 pm	Saturday: 1:00 pm -11:00 pm

Los Alamos Teen Center Address:

475 20th Street, Suite C
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Ph: (505) 695-7415
E-mail: latc@laymca.org

Director: Eli Argo
E-mail: eargo@laymca.org

Asst. Director: Misty Suazo
E-mail: msuazo@laymca.org

Social Media
Facebook.com/LATeenCenter
Instagram.com/LATeenCenter
Teen Center Discord Server

Teen Center Programs & Opportunities:

After-Homecoming/Prom Events

Arts & Resiliency

Laser Tag Events

Monthly Themed Tea Parties

Movie Nights

Mural Painting
Music Recording & Production
Open Art Studio

Teen Council
Tutoring
Video Creation & Editing
Youth Mobilizers