Saint Monica Teen Center

The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the opening of the Saint Monica Teen Center!

The Saint Monica Teen Center is the first teen center operated by the City of Raleigh and provides a wide range of programs and opportunities for the teenagers of Raleigh! The facility houses a state of the art technology room, teen lounge, fitness/dance room, multipurpose classroom, wall of history, and homework area. Activities include dance and music classes, homework assistance, fitness programs, computer lab, Teen Advisory Board, educational programs, and more! Located at 15 N. Tarboro Street, the Saint Monica Teen Center opened it's doors to the teens of Raleigh on February 11, 2011.

The Saint Monica Teen Center is open to ages 13-19 who are currently enrolled in a middle or high school and will require membership. Membership requires proper registration forms acknowledging rules, policies, and code of conduct along with signatures from the teenager and parent/guardian. If the teen is under 18, a parent/guardian signature is required. Once registration and membership is processed, a pass is issued which is required for the sign-in and sign-out procedure regarding access to the Saint Monica Teen Center.

Membership packets are available for download. Packets are also available at the Saint Monica Teen Center. Membership is free but there may be costs associated with programs, classes, and special events.

Originally built in 1930 by the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, Saint Monica's School educated African American children for over 30 years. The building went on to become the New Bern Avenue Day Care in the late 1960s. In August 2008, the New Bern Avenue Day Care relocated and the City of Raleigh acquired the property to turn it into the Saint Monica Teen Center. Raleigh Parks and Recreation is excited about the opportunity to provide a facility specifically for the teens of Raleigh!

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