Community Hub
Free drop-in creative programs for teens age 12-19 at Community Centers and Teen Centers citywide.
At Community Hub we’re creating together. Come through for community and self-care. Find real support and ways to express yourself. No need to sign up, just pull up. Discover your next creative outlet!
Community Hub is a FREE drop-in program for youth ages 12-19 at locations across Seattle. All supplies, equipment, and snacks are provided. No registration required.
Instruction provided in English. Language support is available upon request.
Questions? Teen.Programs@seattle.gov
Schedule of Activities – WINTER/SPRING 2026
Winter/Spring programs end the week of June 15-20.
| Location | Class/ Instructor | Days/Times |
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| Southwest Teen Life Center | The Music Lab with Erica Merritt
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Thursdays 5-8 PM |
| Fridays 7-10 PM | ||
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Creative Flow Youth Art Studio with Malika Bennett |
Tuesdays 4-7 PM | |
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Fridays 4-7 PM |
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| Rainier Beach Community Center | Spoken Word for the Future with Youth Speaks Seattle | Tuesdays 4:30-6 PM |
| Foundation of Breaking and Funk Styles with Massive Monkees | Wednesdays 4:30-6 PM | |
| Intro to Digital Photography with Youth In Focus | Wednesdays 4:30-6 PM | |
| Bitter Lake Community Center |
Passion for Fashion & Custom Fits: Intro to Hand and Machine Sewing, Clothing Modification, and Upcycling with Lauren Holloway and Antonio Washington |
Saturdays 6-10 PM |
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Wearable Creativity with Greg Thornton |
Saturdays 6-10 PM |
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Make Your Mark! with Valencia Carroll |
Mondays 3:30-5 PM |
Drop-in programs are FREE, no pre-registration and no adult permission required for on-site programs. Programs may fill as capacity is limited by facility space, which varies by program location.
Participant E-13 Form required for programs requiring off-site travel or transportation in City vehicles.
For more information, please contact the Community Center where your program is located.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Funding for Community Hub comes from the Families, Education, Preschool, & Promise Levy. [Learn more]
In response to the City of Seattle Innovation & Performance team’s 2024 Youth Mental Health Report, three City departments joined forces to co-create an innovative youth wellness program called Community Hub. The idea addresses multiple needs voiced by youth, community, and stakeholders.
The Community Hub is activated through a partnership between Seattle Parks & Recreation (SPR), the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL), and the Office of Arts & Culture (OAC). Together we’re amplifying our collective resources to offer free arts engagement opportunities for Seattle teens and young adults.
Our goals are to boost:
- Relationships with trusted adults
- Access to safe, identity-affirming spaces
- Mental health and wellness literacy
- Social-emotional skills
- Relationships with supportive peers
Youth and young adults up to age 24 in Seattle are also eligible for free mental health therapy. Learn more here: www.seattle.gov/youthmentalhealth.