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The High School Lounge
The High School Lounge 
(located inside Pippin Youth Center)
Blgd 9625, Young Street
(573) 596-0209

 

Mon - Thu 2:30pm-7pm
Friday 2:30pm-9pm
Saturday 12pm-10pm
 

Programs  

 
The High School Lounge offers a variety after-school, evening and week-end activities for 9th-12th graders.

Teens can amuse themselves with pool & ping pong tables, a big screen TV, plus Play Station and Wii game systems.  The High School Lounge plans quarterly lock-ins, trips and tournaments for area teens.

For more information on any of Youth Services programs, call 596-0209 or e-mail

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Teen Sponsorship             

Teen Sponsorship helps relocate youth to become familiar with their new home at Fort Leonard Wood and assists teens when moving to a new post.

If you are new to the area or will be coming to Fort Leonard Wood soon you can e-mail us. We are able to answer questions you might have about the area, schools, recreational activities or anything else you might be interested in knowing before you get here.

"The High School Lounge"  is always looking for new teen sponsors to help others settle into their new home, to participate please e-mailus. 

Check out Military Kids on the Move web site!

 

Leadership
Teens may join the Keystone and Torch Clubs, these clubs help teens learn and practice leadership skills. Club members assist staff in making rules, planning programs, decorating centers, provide community service, and evaluate teen programs and services. Middle School and High School teens have opportunities to have their voice heard by community command leaders; High School teens have opportunities to represent Fort Leonard Wood teens at forums and boards held throughout the United States. All trips are free of charge. Teens within the leadership program have opportunities for college scholarships and grants.
Special Interest Clubs
Various clubs are offered to support individual special needs, such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the 4-H Clubs. These clubs curricula include Smart Girls, Photography Club, Fine Arts, Cooking Club, Career Launch and more .

 

Computer Labs
"The High School Lounge" has a designated area where teens may learn or practice computer skills.

Youth Tech Labs play a dynamic role in daily club activities such as Club Tech, a Boys and Girls Club of Americas specialized initiative program. Through Club Tech's curriculum, members can learn basic computer skills and also introduce them to more advanced computer skills like digital movie making, music making, photography, graphic design and web development.

After school, youths can also access the labs for homework and Internet surfing. Parents can be reassured that each tech lab is protected by, CYBERsitter, a content filtering software that complies with the Children’s Internet Protection Act. Each user will be taught safe Internet skills before accessing any of the lab's computers.

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Education
Learning can be fun at "The High School Lounge". Our staff is available to assist teens with homework and with finding college scholarship & grants.

Fort Leonard Wood School Liaison

Other Helpful Links

 

Volunteer / Career
Volunteering is an excellent way to gain work skills or explore possible career/study fields.  These experiences can be a valuable addition to a resume or college application. Volunteers under the age of 18 can be found working for a wide variety of organizations on Fort Leonard Wood.  Click for details.
 
Looking for job opportunities?
Check out these links:
 
HIRED!
NAF Employment
Fort Leonard Wood Career Center
 
 
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Just for Fun
"The High School Lounge" offer a wide variety of social activities, game rooms, and social areas.  

Check the MWR Calendar for upcoming events!

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