The Den is an after school hangout spot for teens in grades 6 – 12. You can play pool, ping pong, foosball, shuffleboard, air hockey, surf the internet in the computer room, get food at the cafe, make use of our art supplies, put together an album with your band in the recording studio, or pick and play from our huge selection of video games. The Den is a cool place to come make friends, get help with homework, ask for advice, volunteer, or just chill out.
Our Hours (unless otherwise posted) |
Notice: Saturday times vary - Check calendar for schedule. |
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Tuesday - Thursday |
2:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Friday |
1:00 pm to 10:00 pm |
Saturday |
Check website |
| Sunday - Monday | CLOSED |
All participants must check in at the front door kiosk and have a current Registration Packet (PDF 397 KB) on file. (Here's one you can fill out on your computer, then print: Parent Packet Fill-out. For a look at The Den's first year in review, check out Kris Hill's article about us that appeared in the Maple Valley Reporter.
Your annual registration fee of $35 includes photo ID with carabineer and free unlimited access to Drop In activities, the computer lab and game room. Rates are for Tahoma School District residents. A non-resident annual registration fee of $50 applies. Financial aid scholarships (PDF 1.0 MB) are available. Additional activity fees may apply.
For more information or to volunteer email Kristiane or call 425-432-1272
Rent The Den
Private event facility rental
Need a place for a birthday party, youth sports team event or other get together? Now you can rent the popular The Den Youth Center for your private event!
The Den Youth Center can accomodate up to 175 guests and is handicap accessible. Our rental space includes a game room with pool table, foosball, air hockey and ping pong; the café area; and a common dance floor area with a big screen for movies and video games.
The Den is open for rental Friday through Sunday based on staff and space availability. Please contact Kristiane or call 425-432-1272 for rental contract (PDF 896 KB), price, and availability.
The Den is a drug, alcohol and tobacco free facility.
Drop In
Looking for some kewl things to do after school?
So what are you waiting for? Get out of the house and come to The Den! Stop by to hang with friends, watch a movie, surf the web, play a game of pool or maybe even do some homework. We have cable TV, a music studio, DDR, video games on dedicated televisions, and a big projector screen TV. And don’t forget to check out what’s happening at the next Teen Activity Night.
Open to teens in 6th - 12th grades. The Den or school ID required.
For more information or to volunteer email Kristiane or call 425-432-1272.
Game Room
So you think you got game? Prove it!
We’ve got foosball, video games, DDR, shuffle board, arcade games, pool, ping-pong, board games and soooo much more! Free popcorn! Other snacks are available for sale at the Snack Bar Café.
Open to teens in 6th - 12th grades. The Den or school ID required.
For more information or to volunteer email Kristiane or call 425-432-1272.
The Den Game Room is funded in part by generous donations received in memory of Ryan Eley.
Transportation
Need a ride?
During the school year, Tahoma School District middle, junior high and high school students can get a ride to The Den after school on the buses listed below. A parent note must be sent to school allowing the student to ride the bus to The Den.
If your student is involved in after school sports or activities they can also ride the Activity Bus Tuesday through Thursday from their school (an hour after school gets out.)
Open to teens in 6th - 12th grades. The Den requires every student to fill out an orange information card or have a completed Registration Packet (PDF 397 KB) on file.
For more information or to volunteer email Kristiane or call 425-432-1272.
| Date | Location | Bus # |
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Tue-Fri |
Cedar River Middle School |
Activity Bus # 76 |
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Tue-Fri |
Tahoma Middle School |
Activity Bus # 12 |
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Tue-Fri |
Tahoma Jr. High School |
Activity Bus # 61 |
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Tue-Fri |
Tahoma High School |
Activity Bus # 29 |
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Tue-Fri |
Activity Bus |
Activity Bus # 75 |
Snack Bar Café
Are you HUNGRY?
Refuel at The Den! The Youth Center Café now offers hot pockets and soft pretzels to help satisfy your appetite! The Den Café is fully stocked to help take care of your snack attack with a delicious menu of salty, sweet, chocolate and more! The popcorn is always FREE! And to help quench that thirst, the Café also offers soft drinks, sport drinks, bottled water and a variety of espresso beverages.
Pre-paid punch cards are available in increments of $2, $10 and $20. We are happy to keep your card on file, so you don't have to worry about losing it in your backpack!
Open to teens in 6th - 12th grades. The Den or school ID required.
For more information or to volunteer email Kristiane or call 425-432-1272.
Computer Lab
Your information connection
Filtered internet access with Registration Packet on file.
Check your email, do your homework, play a game!
Open to teens in 6th - 12th grades. The Den or school ID required.
For more information or to volunteer email Kristiane or call 425-432-1272.
Music / Video Production Studio
Video production sessions are available and live concert performances are recorded at The Den Music Studio. Submit a Concert Application Form (PDF 87 KB) to request a date. Please allow at least 2 weeks before following-up on your booking request. Send us your CD or link to a Myspace page that has an example of your music. Check out the demo track recorded in our studio by The Road to Fame and Girlfriends. And don't forget to save the date for our next annual Battle of the Bands!
Open to teens in 6th - 12th grades. The Den or school ID required.
For more program information email Kristiane or call 425-432-1272.
The Den Music Studio is funded in part by a generous grant from the Maple Valley Black Diamond Rotary Club.
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