“Creating a City for All”, means all, including our rising generation. This page helps users better navigate Boise Parks And Recreation activities, events, programs, partners and opportunities for youth entering 7th through 12th grade (ages 12-18).
Fort Boise Community Center
Activities: Art, gaming, air hockey, ping pong, pool tables, computer lounge
Ages: 7th-12th grade/Monday-Friday 3-6 p.m.
FREE
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South + Hillside Junior Highs
Activities: Art, gaming, STEM, sports
Ages: 7th-9th grade/Monday-Thursday 2:30-5:30 p.m.
FREE, but registration is required
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Fort Boise Community Center
Activities: Supervised open gym
Ages: 7th-12th grade/Monday-Friday 3-5 p.m.
FREE
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Fort Boise Community Center
Activities: Food, games
Ages: 7th-12th grade/3-6 p.m.
Check back on August 3 for upcoming events
FREE, but registration is required
Location TBD
Activities: Bring rakes! Drink cocoa, eat donuts, & join other teens while we create an all teen crew to "Rake up Boise!"
Ages: 7th-12th grade/November TBD
Check back on August 3 for upcoming events
FREE
Around Boise
October 16
Activities: Citywide scavenger hunt while learning how to navigate the public bus system
Ages: 7th-12th grade
Check back on August 3 for registration information
Cost $10, includes food/treats at local stops
There are over 220 miles of trails located throughout the Boise Foothills that one can explore via foot or bicycle
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July 10 at Ivywild Pool + July 31 at Fairmont Pool
Activities: Swimming, raffle prizes, pizza, teens only
Ages: 7th-12th grade/8:30-10:30 p.m.
School ID or age verification required.
$5
Fort Boise Community Center
Activities: Kick off the weekend with food and fun at Fort Boise
Ages: 7th-12th grade/Program runs from Fall-Spring
Check back on August 3 for upcoming events
FREE to $5
Facilities around Boise
Activities: Art, pottery, hockey, ice skating, camps, cooking
Ages: 7th-12th grade
Low cost
learn moreRock’n Summer — Teen Takeover of BUGS Open House 4:30–6:30 p.m. · food, music, open mic | CANCELLED, WILL RESCHEDULE | |
JUL 10 | Teen Pool Party Raffle, pizza, teens only | $5 |
JUL 31 | Teen Pool Party Raffle, pizza, teens only | $5 |
OCT 16 | Best Bus Day Ever Citywide scavenger hunt — bus navigation challenge | $10 |
Grades 9th-12th. Workforce training + paid experience
Hiring 14+
18 or under? Valley Regional Transit is partnering with the City of Boise to offer unlimited rides all summer long (May 1 to August 31) to youth traveling in and around the City of Boise!
Learn MoreContact Boise Parks and Recreation at 208-608-7680 | TTY: 711
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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