The City of Mountain View Recreation Division offers a variety of classes, camps and services to meet the needs of youth, teens and their parents. Recreation staff and contract instructors provide an asset-based, nurturing environment. The Recreation Division offers such diverse classes, that one will be right for you.
Teen Spotlight
Check out the latest programs to be offered for teens in our community!
Mountain View Teen Center
298 Escuela Avenue
(650) 526-7005

Welcome to the Teen Center!
The Mountain View Teen Center is open to middle school students to come hang out with their friends in a safe, fun environment! This free drop-in program is supervised by trained Recreation Leaders and offers a social atmosphere that includes billiard, air hockey, foosball, video games, board games, arts and crafts, and so much more! Participants need to bring their student ID card or other verification of middle school enrollment.
Teen Center School Year Hours
The Teen Center is open Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30pm to 9:30pm (*except holiday weekends).
*The Teen Center will be closed on Friday, December 26th and Saturday, December 27th for the holiday.
For more information on the Mountain View Teen Center, please call the Recreation Office at (650) 903-6331.
Teen Open Gym for Middle and High School Students

FREE supervised drop-in recreation activities are available for Middle and High school aged students at Teen Open Gym! Youth and Teens 11 to 18 years old are invited to attend Teen Open Gym at Whisman Sports Center located at 1500 Middlefield Rd. Teen Open Gym is open for School Year Hours every Saturday from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm (*except holiday weekends). Recreation Staff offer a wide-variety of activities, including basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, ping pong and other gym sports. ID is required for admittance to the program.
*Teen Open Gym will be closed Saturday, December 27th for the holiday weekend.
Teen Camps
Camps are offered throughout the year when local schools are on an extended break and during the summer.
Check out our Current Camp Offerings:Winter Teen Extreme
Monday, December 22, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
11 to 14 year olds
Come and take an adventure with new and old friends during this one-day event full of extreme trips! Start off your winter break strong by meeting recreation leaders at the Mountain View Teen Center, and then head off to Palo Alto Bowl for bowling and LaserQuest for fun Laser tag! Participants registered will have tons of fun - don't miss out! Field trip admission is included in the registration cost. Bring a bad lunch and drink, and let the adventure begin! Register at the Mountain View Community Center at 201 South Rengstorff Avenue!
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