We are accepting monetary donations as well as donations of video/board games,

movies and other recreational equipment to support our teen programs.

• The Niles Teen Center is a Village of Niles program that provides a welcoming, structured and

safe environment for local teens to spend time with friends, receive homework assistance, play

games and develop social skills. The Niles Teen Center promotes community service opportunities,

special activities, trips and educational programs. Check out our newsletter for more information

on all that we have to offer local teenagers. • Membership - There is a $20 annual fee for teens who live in Niles. There is a $35 annual fee for teens who do not live in Niles. All youth must register with a staff person before using the Teen Center. We now accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover cards for membership and program registration. Memberships renew annually! • Guests are welcome to attend with a current member or at a parent’s request up to three times if space and staffing allow. Guests must check in with staff and conditions apply. After three visits, membership is required for attendance. • Transportation - Since we are located at Golf Mill Shopping Center, you can take advantage of public transportation including the Niles Free Bus #410, #411 & #412 and Pace Bus #208, #240, #241, #270 & #272. • Awards - In 2011, the Village of Niles was recognized by Bloomberg Businessweek as the Best, Most

Affordable Place to Raise Kids. Niles ranked #1 in the whole United States. The Niles Teen Center and Golf Mill Shopping Center were awarded a Gold U.S. Maxi Award by the International Council of Shopping Centers for their successful, on-going

partnership. The Niles Teen Center was the recipient of the 2010 Bright Ideas initiative. Bright Ideas is an initiative that recognizes creative and promising government programs and partnerships. The initiative is offered through the Innovations in Government Program, a program of the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School. • Social Media - “Like” us on Facebook, “Follow” us on Instagram or add us on Snapchat.

• Study Area & Wifi

• Homework Help

• Educational Workshops

• Library Books

• Movie Nights & Trips

• Dances

• Social Work Groups

• Speaker Series

What we have to offer:What we have to offer:What we have to offer:What we have to offer:

March,

April & May

Spring

2017

• Playstation 4

• Xbox 360 & Wii

• STEAM projects

• Board Games

• Air Hockey & Darts

• Foosball & Bumper Pool

• Cable TV, DVD’s & Netflix

• Computer Lab

www.NilesTeenCenter.org

Niles Teen Center

373 Golf Mill Ctr.

Niles, IL 60714

Office 847-588-6900

Email: teencenter

@vniles.com

When to stop by:

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 2:45 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday: 2:45 pm - 7:00 pm

Thursday: 2:45 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday: 2:45 pm - 7:00 pm

See Back Page for

Special Dates

Open/Closed/Hours

Niles Teen CenterNiles Teen CenterNiles Teen CenterNiles Teen Center

Open to teens in

6th - 12th grade

Weekly Activities/ProgramsWeekly Activities/ProgramsWeekly Activities/ProgramsWeekly Activities/Programs

STEAM Project TuesdaysSTEAM Project TuesdaysSTEAM Project TuesdaysSTEAM Project Tuesdays On most Tuesdays, staff will offer projects related to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). Generally, these could include science experiments, art drawings, or construction of a marble run. Spring projects include a save the egg design and drop experiment, 4 wheeled balloon car con-struction and race, fluffy slime, ocean in a bottle and crystalized names.

Supportive ServicesSupportive ServicesSupportive ServicesSupportive Services Wednesdays & ThursdaysWednesdays & ThursdaysWednesdays & ThursdaysWednesdays & Thursdays Have you had a rough week at school? Are you juggling too many responsibilities and feeling stressed? Having a conflict with a friend? Or

maybe you just want to share ideas with other teens? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us for group! Girls group is Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00, and boys group is Thursdays from 4:00-5:00. These groups are designed to meet the social and emotional needs of teens. They focus on improving self-esteem/self-image, communication skills, conflict resolution, reducing stressors and addressing other challenges teens face. The groups are facilitated by Nicole Espinoza and Darren Brown of Niles Family Services. If you are interested in additional support, Niles Family Services also offers counseling and additional services. Please contact us at 847-588-8460.

Game Tournament FridaysGame Tournament FridaysGame Tournament FridaysGame Tournament Fridays Most Fridays at 4:00p.m., the Teen Center staff will set up tournaments for video games and table games like Foosball, Air Hockey, Darts, NBA2K16, or Rocket League. Prizes

may be awarded to winners.

TEEN CENTER EVENTS:

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1111stststst Annual “TC Late Night Party” Annual “TC Late Night Party” Annual “TC Late Night Party” Annual “TC Late Night Party” Come to Golf Mill Shopping Center for our 1st Annual “Late Night Party.” This will be one night you will never forget. Scheduled activities will include pizza by Cici’s and beverages by Coca-Cola, a

movie, organized games and tournament, DIY crafts, lots of hang-out time and unstructured activities. This event will be supervised by staff and volunteers from the Niles Teen Center and sponsored by Golf Mill Shopping Center. “TC Late Night Party” is open to Teen Center members only. You must be a TC member by Thursday, June 1. You must turn in a Teen Trip form, a Golf Mill liability form and money at the time of sign-up to guarantee your spot. Space is limited to 75 teens; sign up now!!! Place: Niles Teen CenterPlace: Niles Teen CenterPlace: Niles Teen CenterPlace: Niles Teen Center Cost: $10Cost: $10Cost: $10Cost: $10 Date: Sunday, June 4Date: Sunday, June 4Date: Sunday, June 4Date: Sunday, June 4 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Time: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Time: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Time: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. ---- no entry after 6:30 p.m.no entry after 6:30 p.m.no entry after 6:30 p.m.no entry after 6:30 p.m. All teens are expected to be signed in and signed out by the All teens are expected to be signed in and signed out by the All teens are expected to be signed in and signed out by the All teens are expected to be signed in and signed out by the adult that is providing transportation.adult that is providing transportation.adult that is providing transportation.adult that is providing transportation. No walkers are allowed; you may not walk home after the No walkers are allowed; you may not walk home after the No walkers are allowed; you may not walk home after the No walkers are allowed; you may not walk home after the event. You must be picked up by an adult.event. You must be picked up by an adult.event. You must be picked up by an adult.event. You must be picked up by an adult.

Teen Speaker SeriesTeen Speaker SeriesTeen Speaker SeriesTeen Speaker Series All Teen Center members are invited to attend these educational programs by speakers from the local community. Thursday, March 30Thursday, March 30Thursday, March 30Thursday, March 30---- 4:004:004:004:00---- 5:005:005:005:00---- Magic of Gary KantorMagic of Gary KantorMagic of Gary KantorMagic of Gary Kantor----

Gary will offer a demonstration of some magic tricks and slight of hand. If you’re lucky, he may even teach you how to do some tricks yourself!

Thursday, April 13Thursday, April 13Thursday, April 13Thursday, April 13---- 4:004:004:004:00---- 5:00p.m.5:00p.m.5:00p.m.5:00p.m. Voices of Mental IllnessVoices of Mental IllnessVoices of Mental IllnessVoices of Mental Illness---- Sponsored by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), two students from Northwestern University will discuss their struggles with mental illness and help teens to understand warning signs and ways to help others who might be experiencing something similar.

Wednesday, May 17Wednesday, May 17Wednesday, May 17Wednesday, May 17---- 4:004:004:004:00---- 5:00p.m.5:00p.m.5:00p.m.5:00p.m. Native/Indigenous GrandmothersNative/Indigenous GrandmothersNative/Indigenous GrandmothersNative/Indigenous Grandmothers In cooperation with Niles Family Services, native/indigenous grandmothers Flordemayo (Mayan

tradition) and grandmother Mary Lyons (Ojibwa tradi-tion) are coming to the Teen Center to create a circle for support, safety and communication. Come join us in the circle and remember how important you are!

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These trips are open to Teen Center members only. You must pre-register for ALL trips and turn in the Teen Trip Release

Form! Some trips are offered in partnership with Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Evanston and/or Skokie Park Districts.

Spring 2017Spring 2017Spring 2017Spring 2017

Laser Quest TripLaser Quest TripLaser Quest TripLaser Quest Trip Join us as we travel to Laser Quest in Arlington Heights. Play a game of laser tag, take a pizza break and go right back out for another game! Transportation and adult supervision is provided. This trip may depart from a location other than the Niles Teen Center. Trip offered with Park Ridge Park District.

Date: Friday, April 7Date: Friday, April 7Date: Friday, April 7Date: Friday, April 7 Time: 6:00 pmTime: 6:00 pmTime: 6:00 pmTime: 6:00 pm---- 9:00 pm9:00 pm9:00 pm9:00 pm Min/Max: 4/8Min/Max: 4/8Min/Max: 4/8Min/Max: 4/8 Cost: $40 eachCost: $40 eachCost: $40 eachCost: $40 each Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 28March 28March 28March 28

Kalahari Indoor Water Park (Spring Break)Kalahari Indoor Water Park (Spring Break)Kalahari Indoor Water Park (Spring Break)Kalahari Indoor Water Park (Spring Break) Stand up surf of boogie board on your day off of school! It may be cold outside so travel with us to Kalahari Indoor Waterpark in the Wisconsin Dells. It’s an indoor waterpark with a surfer ride- the FloRider, the

Masterblaster, Victoria Falls raft ride, indoor wave pool and a lazy river! An 8 inch personal pizza and pop will be provided for lunch. Bring extra money for dinner, snacks & a locker.. This trip may depart from a location other than the Niles Teen Center. Trip offered with Park Ridge Park District. Date: Wednesday, March 22Date: Wednesday, March 22Date: Wednesday, March 22Date: Wednesday, March 22 Time: 8:00 amTime: 8:00 amTime: 8:00 amTime: 8:00 am---- 8:00 pm8:00 pm8:00 pm8:00 pm Min/Max: 4/8Min/Max: 4/8Min/Max: 4/8Min/Max: 4/8 Cost: $55 eachCost: $55 eachCost: $55 eachCost: $55 each Deadline: Wednesday, March 8 Deadline: Wednesday, March 8 Deadline: Wednesday, March 8 Deadline: Wednesday, March 8

Niles Public Library Niles Public Library Niles Public Library Niles Public Library ---- Teen ProgramsTeen ProgramsTeen ProgramsTeen Programs Teen Job FairTeen Job FairTeen Job FairTeen Job Fair- Sunday, March 5, 1:30-4:30 pm- Grades 9-12 Looking for part-time or summer work to earn money, gain real-life experience and enhance your college applications? Come to our free job fair to connect with multiple local businesses, all

in one convenient place & time. Pizza Snacks TastingPizza Snacks TastingPizza Snacks TastingPizza Snacks Tasting- Sat., March 4, noon-1:30 pm- Grades 7-12 I LOVE PIZZA! Venture outside the box of thin, thick or pan pizza. The Niles Teen Advisory Board will host a Pizza Snack Tasting

Party in the Commons. Judge if these snacks really taste like pizza! Teen Music Tech LabTeen Music Tech LabTeen Music Tech LabTeen Music Tech Lab- Registration required- Sat., April 15, 2:00-4:00 pm- Grades 7-12 Celebrate Record Store Day by making your own custom phone speakers and other tuneful gadgets. Free Comic Book DayFree Comic Book DayFree Comic Book DayFree Comic Book Day- Sat., May 6, noon -3:00 pm Calling all comic book fans! Drop into the Commons area of the library and pick your fa-

vorite. Popular series from past years have included Bob’s Burgers, Doctor Who, Assassin’s Creed, and SpongeBob. Free Comic Book Day is sponsored by Pastimes Comics. If Prior Registration is Required, contact atIf Prior Registration is Required, contact atIf Prior Registration is Required, contact atIf Prior Registration is Required, contact at www.nileslibrary.orgwww.nileslibrary.orgwww.nileslibrary.orgwww.nileslibrary.org or by calling 847or by calling 847or by calling 847or by calling 847----663663663663----6640.6640.6640.6640.

TEEN SPRING TRIPS & EVENTSTEEN SPRING TRIPS & EVENTS

K1 SpeedK1 SpeedK1 SpeedK1 Speed---- Go Kart Racing TripGo Kart Racing TripGo Kart Racing TripGo Kart Racing Trip Go Kart racing will never be the same after racing at K1 Speed in Addison! This indoor track is designed for a beginner as well as an experienced Go Karter. Race wheel-to-wheel with your friends at speeds approaching 45 mph! Transportation and adult supervision is provided. Must be

4’10” or taller. Bring extra money for food or beverages. This trip may depart from a location other than the Niles Teen Center. Trip offered with Park Ridge Park District. Date: Friday, April 21Date: Friday, April 21Date: Friday, April 21Date: Friday, April 21 Time: 5:00 pm to 8:30 pmTime: 5:00 pm to 8:30 pmTime: 5:00 pm to 8:30 pmTime: 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm Min/Max: 4/8Min/Max: 4/8Min/Max: 4/8Min/Max: 4/8 Cost: $70Cost: $70Cost: $70Cost: $70 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 5Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 5Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 5Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 5

FuntopiaFuntopiaFuntopiaFuntopia Hope on the bus and join other teens as we head over to the Glen in Glenview for fun indoor climbing and jumping on climbing walls, high ropes course and slides. Then make your own pizza at My Pie for lunch. Price includes admission to Funtopia, lunch, supervision and transportation. This trip may depart from a location

other than the Niles Teen Center. Trip offered with Skokie Park District. Date: Friday, April 14 (No School)Date: Friday, April 14 (No School)Date: Friday, April 14 (No School)Date: Friday, April 14 (No School) Time: 9:30 amTime: 9:30 amTime: 9:30 amTime: 9:30 am---- 3:00 pm3:00 pm3:00 pm3:00 pm Min/Max: 4/8Min/Max: 4/8Min/Max: 4/8Min/Max: 4/8 Cost: $40Cost: $40Cost: $40Cost: $40 Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 6Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 6Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 6Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 6

Teen Movie “Night OUT”Teen Movie “Night OUT”Teen Movie “Night OUT”Teen Movie “Night OUT” Exclusive offer for Teen Center members! Are you looking for something fun to do on Friday nights? We’ve got the answer for you: Teen Movie “Night OUT”s. Enjoy a movie at AMC Theater - Golf Mill for $9 (price subject to change). Please bring extra money for snacks during the movie.

Pickup time is subject to change based on movie run-times. Pre-registration is not required. Place: Meet at the Teen CenterPlace: Meet at the Teen CenterPlace: Meet at the Teen CenterPlace: Meet at the Teen Center Time: 7:00p.m. to 9:30p.m.Time: 7:00p.m. to 9:30p.m.Time: 7:00p.m. to 9:30p.m.Time: 7:00p.m. to 9:30p.m. Cost: $9 eachCost: $9 eachCost: $9 eachCost: $9 each Dates: Dates: Dates: Dates: Friday, April 21Friday, April 21Friday, April 21Friday, April 21 Friday, June 9Friday, June 9Friday, June 9Friday, June 9

Niles Teen Center 373 Golf Mill Ctr.

Niles, IL 60714

Phone: 847-588-6900

www.NilesTeenCenter.org

teenCenter@VNiles.com

Special Dates Special Dates Special Dates Special Dates Open/Closed/ HoursOpen/Closed/ HoursOpen/Closed/ HoursOpen/Closed/ Hours

Spring Break Tues., March 21 through Fri., March 24 OPEN from 2:00-6:00 pm Friday, April 14 (Good Friday) OPEN from 2:00– 6:00 pm

Homework Assistance:Homework Assistance:Homework Assistance:Homework Assistance: Having trouble with your Math homework? Need some ideas for a Social Studies, Science or Literature project? Struggling with scholarship or university applications? The knowledgeable Teen Center staff is available to offer academic assistance for all middle school and high school students. We will also offer volunteer tutors (days and times are to be determined.)

Register your Bicycle:Register your Bicycle:Register your Bicycle:Register your Bicycle: Protect your bike from thieves by registering it with the Niles Police Department! Every year the Niles Police Department accumulates a number of lost or stolen bikes and is forced to sell them at an auction because their owners cannot be identified. When you register your bike, your bicycle’s information is entered into a national database allowing the Police Department to contact you if it is ever lost or stolen. So don’t be left walking while someone else rides away on your bike. Register your bike through the Niles Teen Center or Niles Police Department.

Buy Teen Center Gear:Buy Teen Center Gear:Buy Teen Center Gear:Buy Teen Center Gear: You can now purchase Niles Teen Center clothing and accessories. Check out the great selections at www.CafePress.com/NilesTeenCenterwww.CafePress.com/NilesTeenCenterwww.CafePress.com/NilesTeenCenterwww.CafePress.com/NilesTeenCenter. Orders can also be placed with the Teen Center director.

Community Service Hours:Community Service Hours:Community Service Hours:Community Service Hours: Attention High School & College Students: If you need community service hours for a club, organization or leader-ship position, the Teen Center can provide the opportunity to earn those credits through role modeling, tutoring or assisting with special events. Talk to Mark to see what options we can offer.

Emergency or OffEmergency or OffEmergency or OffEmergency or Off----Site Events: Site Events: Site Events: Site Events: If there is an emergency, an off-site event or you need immediate attention, please call the Teen Center main line 847-588-6900 and select option (1). This will connect you directly to the Director or

on-call staff member. Please be considerate of staff’s personal time and only use this option if absolutely necessaryabsolutely necessaryabsolutely necessaryabsolutely necessary. Thank you for your cooperation!

InInInIn----House Movie NightsHouse Movie NightsHouse Movie NightsHouse Movie Nights Come to the Teen Center for Teen Movie Nights. Stop by or call to recommend a teen movie. All movies will be PG or PG-13. Bring a pillow or blanket and make yourself at home. Additional snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

Fee goes toward additional supervision. Pickup time is subject to change based on movie run-times. No sign-up prior to event is necessary. Time: 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.Time: 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.Time: 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.Time: 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Cost: $4 for Teen Center membersCost: $4 for Teen Center membersCost: $4 for Teen Center membersCost: $4 for Teen Center members Dates: Dates: Dates: Dates: Friday, March 3Friday, March 3Friday, March 3Friday, March 3 Friday, May 5Friday, May 5Friday, May 5Friday, May 5