TEEN PROGRAMS

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TEEN PROGRAM CONTACTSCOMMUNITY CENTER 125 E. Commonwealth Ave. Trevor Groth, 480-782-2730 | trevor.groth@chandleraz.gov Tony Baumann, 480-782-2710 | anthony.baumann@chandleraz.govENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd. (N.E. corner of Chandler Heights & Lindsay roads) Dexter Belling, 480-782-2895 | dexter.belling@chandleraz.govTUMBLEWEED RECREATION CENTER 745 E. Germann Rd. (West of McQueen Rd.) Marissa Barreras, 480-782-2909 | marissa.barreras@chandleraz.govAll class fees are paid during the registration process. All instructor and supply fees must be paid to your instructor at the first class.

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Volunteering MAYOR’S YOUTH COMMISSION Are you a high school student who wants to make a difference in your community? Then apply for membership to this advisory group and help give a voice to the young people of Chandler. The Youth Commission volunteers for community service activities, raises funds for projects, and serves as liaison to the Mayor and City Council as the foremost voice for issues related to youth in the community. Regular Youth Commission meetings are open to the public and are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Community Center. For more information and application requirements, contact Tony Baumann at 480-782-2710 or go to chandleraz.gov/teens.

TEENS ACTIVELY SERVING CHANDLER (T.A.S.C.) TEEN COUNCIL Are you looking to make a difference? The Chandler Teen Council is a volunteer organization made up of fun and diverse teens ranging from 7-12 graders. Be the voice for all Chandler teens. Youth participating in this group have the opportunity to get involved in programs and events that focus on community service, educational opportunities, leadership, fundraising, and completing community service projects for community service hours. For meeting times and more information, please contact Trevor Groth at trevor.groth@chandleraz.gov or 480-782-2730. Location: Chandler Community Center

Teen Events TEEN FIFA18 SOCCER (GAMING) TOURNAMENT Got skills in FIFA? Then come out and “kick it” at the Community Center to show everyone what it takes to be a FIFA18 champ. Games will be played on PlayStation 4 consoles at the Community Center with the semi-finals and finals played on the giant projection screen. We’re handing out more than bragging rights. The top contenders will be walking out with prizes! Location: Chandler Community Center Resident fee: $8 Non-resident fee: $11 2YT019 Th 3/22 6-8 p.m. 10-17 yrs

TEEN MADDEN18 NFL (GAMING) TOURNAMENT & TAILGATE Teens, are you ready for the right to call yourself Chandler’s NFL Madden18 champion? Well here’s your chance to get on the sticks and let your game do the talking! The event activities will include tailgating games, paper football tournament and of course the battle for the Madden18 championship. All games will be played on PlayStation 4 consoles at the Chandler Community Center with the semi-finals and championship games played on the projection screen. Bragging rights not enough for you? We will have prizes for the top contenders in the tournament. Location: Chandler Community Center Resident fee: $8 Non-resident fee: $11 2YT002 Th 1/25 6-8 p.m. 10-17 yrs

Special Events & Programs LEADERS IN TRAINING – SPRING INTERSESSION CITY OF CHANDLER L.I.T. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Are you between 14 and 17 years old and looking for great work experience and volunteer hours during spring intersession? Join the award winning Leaders In Training program and be placed in an actual work environment within the City of Chandler and its community partners where you will gain experience and learn about real jobs in your community. Applicants are accepted and placed based on an interview process. Resident fee: $17 Non-resident fee: $23 2YT011 M-F 3/12-3/23 times vary 13-17 yrs For more information contact Trevor Groth at 480-782-2730 or trevor.groth@chandleraz.gov or visit chandleraz.gov/teens.

Tumbleweed Recreation Center WEST GYMNASIUM: Burn energy and feed your competitive nature while participating in basketball and volleyball. Youth ages 8-12 will pay a $2 res./$3 non-res. drop-in rate and teens ages 13-17 will pay $3 res./$5 non-res. drop-in rate. Free for monthly or annual pass holders.

For more information, please visit chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.

TEEN FITNESS ORIENTATION FREE! This mandatory class offers teens ages 13-17 the opportunity to learn the basic information of the fitness center. Your teen will learn weight room etiquette, proper set up and use of the cardiovascular and weight equipment and how to properly spot someone if needed. Advanced registration is required, please see Tumbleweed Recreation Center’s Guest Services. No online registration. Instructor: TRC staff Phone number: 480-782-2907 M/W/F 5:30-6:30 p.m. 13-17 yrs Tu/Th 6:30-7:30 p.m. 13-17 yrs Sa 11 a.m.-noon 13-17 yrs

CHANDLER BIKE PARK at Espee Park450 E. Knox Rd.

Dedicated on May 5, 2007 and it was the first bike-only public facility in the Valley. It

is a free, non-supervised 25,000-square-foot facility for use by BMX bike riders only and

incorporates riding and jumping amenities that allow users of varying ability levels to be challenged. The facility was designed by City

staff, Site Design Group, Inc. and a focus group comprised of Chandler residents.

The summer hours (May-September) are 6:30 a.m.-10:15 p.m.; winter hours (October-April) are 8 a.m.-

10:15 p.m. The park is closed until 2 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month for

maintenance and repairs.

For more information, call 480-782-2727 or visit chandleraz.gov/parks.