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Health Han outs y g I�terviews With RAMS Teen Issues Class - Sp�ing 2U01 Additional Places to Hang ou� The Oval Friends house The Oval The old Roseville Rec Center (5 boys really miss it) School sporting events Twins games One person knew about the Teen Comer at the library— Northwest YMCA which activities would you like? Pool table TVs-Surround sound Basketball Snack bar Video games Vending machines Dance floor Ping pong Mini golf Laser tag Pinball Tennis Bumper Boats Open mic nights Go-karts . Art room/murals Computers/Internet access Pool Hot tub Dairy queen Work out room What would a place haa�e to look likcP Place to have fun Odd, unique structure Bright colors Like "The Zone" in Fridley Painted walls Quiet place to do work Cool, friendly people AnYious to be there cozy comfy Bean bags, comfy couches structure of I�aIIgOnt-- informal rs. formai Entire class agreed that adults should run the place- be in charge of rules, budget, making tough decisions, enforcing Kids should decorate it, name it, decide activities, work at the various activities, interview the adults who will be working there "For teens-by teens" but kids don't actually run the place- adults have to supervise Run it like Dairy Queen— one 30 year old guy running it but kids working there Adults do security Adults shouldn't be like teachers but supervisors— keep kids safe Kids should be able to talk about anything they want— personal things, confidential Conpe�� ,a° ,FpTlli¢s•"p�9' : �� ,' � � °9 � 4�� . � � � �:.,. �., t ; ,:k;'° Y �� y - , ..;:? .. Q� `�.,;: `z` '; .� �,"a'n..;� . . , , _ .. , �_� n1�tIa411i�- � Listen � Involve • Nurture • Connect rtosai�k Arco Neonhy Communides I��1 YaRh Initiotius WL�t Inind of adults should work thcrc.� Under 30 but 18 too young Age not as important as attitude Should be cool, flexible, but able to handle problems Someone kids feel comfortable talking to Fle�ble, tolerant Fun -can relate to kids Friendly, open Must have authority as an adult--don't want a pal-- needs to be an adult Let you know consequences respectfully Treat you as an equal Responsible Volunteers or work for lower pay Membership: Option of inembership or pay as you go $2.00 to get in $10.00 for a whole week 50 cents not realistic Have the kids be able to work off their entrance and activity fees Volunteer to work gets in free Kids shouldn't be�tumed away because they can'tpay Fund raisers to raise money Location: Location really important Need to ride bikes, walk, get rides from parents Should be building attached to field or outside space— or really BIG indoor space for sports Roseville would be great— if possible Not in a lot of traffc, if kids bike there "Just For Feet" building— 2 story-perfect! ! Ages: (neverreachedconsensus) 12-17? Separate rooms for different ages? Mixed ages may be a problem One place but different sections for ages Didn't like different times for different ages— kids should feel they can go there whenever they feel like Worried about older kids not liking younger kids By the time you're 17. you can go wherever you want, so have this place concentrate on cl 7, because we can't drive Hours: Be able to just go there After school busses to transport kids to center (loved the idea) Open all day during the summer 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. 2:00 to 1L•00 p.m.