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 2026 are eligible to start attending the Teen Center on Monday June 1st.

HOURS

The Teen Center is open 2pm - 8pm (M-TH), 2pm - 11pm (Fri), 1pm - 11pm (Sat)

June 1st will start our Summer Hours: The Teen Center will be open 1pm - 9pm (M-Th), 1pm - 11pm (Fri), 1pm - 11pm (Sat)

Any teen using the facility before school dismissal is required to provide a class schedule or parent note to verify they are not absent from scheduled classes.

CLOSURES:

Late Opening April 23rd, 2026 at 6:00pm

May 25th, 2026

September 7th, 2026

April Events and Activities:

4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 Art and Resiliency (4pm - 6pm) Helping Teens with personal growth and mental well-being, by using different mediums of art.

4/8, 4/22 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.

4/15 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.

4/11 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!

May Events and Activities:

5/2 Prom & Midnight Movies

5/9 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!

5/11 - 5/15 Wellness Week

5/26 - 5/29 De-Stress Week

June Events and Activities:

6/1 - 6/18 Summer Film Intensive (9am-4pm M-F) The Summer Film Intensive is a three-week hands-on program where teens learn filmmaking and work together to create original short films from script to screen.

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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.

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

Los Alamos Teen Center Major Supporters

Delle Foundation
Los Alamos County
Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
Alex & Christina Simons
SMSI

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