Tag: Teens
-
White Center Teen Program impacts teen graduation and college admissions
Since the inception of the White Center Teen Program (WCTP) in 1991, the program has provided White Center youth with a safe, positive environment to get involved in year-round recreation and educational programs and activities. The immediate goal of the program has always been to reduce youth involvement in violent, criminal, or gang-related activities and increase…
-
White Center Teen Program celebrates thirty years of programming
The White Center Teen Program (WCTP) will celebrate its 30-year anniversary on June 30. Originally created by former King County Parks staff Shelley Brittingham, the WCTP (based out of the Log Cabin at Steve Cox Memorial Park) exists to create a space for young people to come together and build friendships in a safe space.…
-
Burnt toast never tasted so good!
The Burnt Toast cooking class started at the King County Parks White Center Teen Program (WCTP) in 1991 and remains a favorite program among participants and staff to this day. Over 100 teens learned at least one recipe at the Log Cabin in 2012. WCTP staff Brian, Katie, Ramsey, Paula and Frank offered weekly cooking…