Port Townsend Youth Oportunities
Programs for youth range from swimming and boating activities to arts and music. Port Townsend has many outlets for local youth, including an outdoor skateboard park, indoor swimming pool and access to open water beaches.
Most are within bicycling, public transportation or walking distance of downtown. Sailing, diving and kayaking are available and programs are provided for each.
Organized City and County Parks and Rec Departments provide numerous opportunities to learn a sport or join a team for tennis, basketball, baseball and many other sports and activities.
The Uptown Community Center has a recreation room with pool, foosball and basketball court.
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| Jefferson
County Recreation Programs Enjoy swimming and recreation center play for boys and girls ages 7-14. Open gym, ping pong, foosball, pool, shuffleboard, cable TV area, basketball, pickleball, volleyball, reading area, piano and board games...who could possibly not find something fun to do? This free program meets daily for all children 18 and younger in the basement of PT Community Center. 369-385-2221 |
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| Boiler Room Downtown spot for youth and teens. Coffee shop, bike repair classes, art gallery and more! Open daily. 711 Water St. 360-379-8247 |
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| Jefferson Teen Center -
This drug and alcohol free recreation center for youth ages 11-19
offers on site computer games, ping pong, foosball, pool table, board
games, basketball, piano, TV/VCR. Located at the Chimacum School
District Campus in the middle portable behind the high school (Room
P202). 360-732-4090 extension 365 |
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| Junior Golf - Lessons are available at Port
Townsend Public Golf Course.
Summer Camps also available. Port Townsend Golf Club 360-385-4547. |
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| Port Townsend Children's Theater and School for Young Actors
- Kids ages 5-17 are encouraged to explore their own creative and
artistic possibilities with classes taught by Joe Pipia. Classes both
summer and winter. The schedule is available at the theater or by
calling Joey Pipia. 360-379-1068 |
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| See also Recreation: Swimming and Diving | |||
| Port Townsend
Marine Science Center - A non-profit organization formed
to promote an understanding of the marine and aquatic sciences. 360-385-5582 Fax 360-385-7248 532 Battery Way, Fort Worden State Park Port Townsend |
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| Port Townsend Memorial
Pool - Offers morning and evening swimming lessons year
round. Located at Mountain View Elementary School on Blaine St. 360-385-7665 |
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| Port Townsend Swim Team - Competitive training
and team experience for swimmers age 7-18. 360-379-4535 |
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Townsend Public Library - The Carnegie Library Special programs are planned year round. 1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend 360-385-3181. |
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| Skateboard Park - New permanent facility available with ramps, rails and half-pipes. Monroe St. off Washington near Point Hudson in downtown Port Townsend. | |||
| SISIUTL Center for Learning - Provides assessment,
instruction, classes, workshops and consultation for learning differences/difficulties
for youth and adults. 360-379-1223 230 Taylor Street Suite C. Port Townsend |
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| Teen Tech TV - Made by teens for teens on Channel 42 (PTTV). | |||
| Twisters Gymnastics - non profit gymnastics gym with programs for all ages of children and teens, and year round classes for all ability levels. Located on the second floor of the post office building on Washington Street. The phone number for the gym is 360-531-0748. | |||
| Wooden Boat Foundation - Youth and Community Sailing
Programs and participant events. 380 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend 360-385-3628 Sea Scouts - Youth ages 13-18 will love this
Wooden Boat Foundation endorsed scouting program. |
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