The Old Firehouse Teen Center offers members FREE programs during after-school hours. To become a member or to renew a membership, see Membership and Policies.
After School Program
After School Friday Trips
Community Service
How to Register for Community Service Tuesdays
After School Program
FREE Membership benefit. (Charges may apply to field trips.)
Mondays-Fridays, when FCPS is in session
2:30-6 p.m.
Field trips are listed on the activity calendar and vary according to trip/planned activity. These field trips are popular and we know your plans may change; if you need to cancel, please be courteous and give 24 hours in advance cancellation notice.
Transportation for Cooper Middle School:
Cooper students are picked up by Teen Center staff in a large white van at Kiss and Ride. Students should arrive at Kiss and Ride promptly after dismissal..jpg)
On late-bus days, call the Teen Center by 3:00 p.m. at 703-448-8336 to schedule van pickup. We only send a van for late pickup if we get a request. The late-bus schedule is:
Mondays: 4:00 p.m. dismissal, van leaves at 4:20 p.m.
Wednesdays: 4:20 p.m. dismissal, van leaves at 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 4:20 p.m. dismissal, van leaves at 4:30 p.m.
Transportation for Longfellow Middle School:
Longfellow students take Bus 22 to the Teen Center. Late-bus days are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Take late-bus 3.
After School Friday Trips:
Come when you can to hang out after school with your friends at a place that offers experiences you'll remember for a lifetime. The Teen Center is a safe, friendly alternative to staying home alone. The After School Program includes:
Transportation from Cooper and Longfellow Middle Schools
Registration is required for Friday Trips.
February After School Friday Trips
| Ice-Skate Reston and Cosi | 2/3/12 | 3:30-8:30 p.m. |
| Color Me Mine | 2/10/12 | 3:30-6:00 p.m. |
| Pump It Up | 2/17/12 | 3:30-7:00 p.m. |
| Ultrazone | 2/24/12 | 3:30-6:00 p.m. |
Please don't forget to add us to your cell phone: 703-448-8336.
Community Service:
Earn a President's Volunteer Service Award by volunteering for Community Service.
OFTC is a certifying organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award Program. Volunteer at the OFTC for at least 50 hours within 12 months to earn a bronze award.
During an After School Program, the Teen Center provides a variety of on-site/off-site supervised Community Service opportunities. Community Service Tuesday's will usually be on the 1st, 2nd and last Tuesday of each month from September - May. (school breaks excluded)
Winter Registration will open December 5 for McLean Tax District Residents and December 12 for all others.
| 5203.312 | 2/28/12 | 3:30-6:00 p.m. | Happy Hats |
| 5206.312 | 3/13/12 | 3:30-6:00 p.m. | Happy Hats |
| 5210.312 | 4/10/12 | 3:30-6:00 p.m. | Happy Hats |
| 5211.312 | 5/1/12 | 3:30-6:00 p.m. | Happy Hats |
| 5202.312 | 4/17/12 | 3:30-6:00p.m. | Difficult Run Park: Members will head to the park to clean up and maintain trails. Wear pants and closed-toe shoes. |
| 5207.312 | 2/21/12 | 3:30-6:00 p.m. | Food for others distributes free food directly to our unemployed and low-income neighbors in need in Northern Virginia. Mebers will pack food for client families and/or stock the warehouse shelves. We'll work inside the warehouse where it is the same temperature inside as it is outside. Participants need to dress appropriately for the weather and MUST wear closed-toe-shoes! |
| 5214.312 | 5/8/12 | 3:30-6:00 p.m. | Food for others |
| 5205.312 | 2/7/12 | 3:30-6:00 p.m. | Alexandria City Animal Shelter |
| 5213.312 | 5/15/12 | 3:30-6:00 p.m. | Alexandria City Animal Shelter |
| 5209.312 | 3/27/12 | 3:30-6:00 p.m. | Vinson Hall Seniors Long Term Care Facility: Participants will engage in various activities with the residents of a local Senior home. |
| 5204.312 | 4/24/12 | 3:30-6:00 p.m. | Lift Me Up: Lift me up is a therapeutic riding center in Great Falls. Members will paint, weed and clean and visit with the horses. Wear pants and closed-toe shoes. |
How to Register for Community Service Tuesdays
Registration for Community Service Tuesdays is the same as it is for other MCC activities: online, in person, mail and fax. Community Service activities are free and for members only. You may also register:
In person: at the Old Firehouse from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday.
By phone: Call 703-448-8336 (TEEN) from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday.
To minimize cancelations, please review the activities with your student prior to registering for them. If you need to cancel, please do so as soon as possible so others can sign up. Most activities have a limit of 20 participants.
Questions?
Please e-mail or call the Old Firehouse at 703-448-8336 (TEEN).
