Teens

Pine Avenue Community Center

Teen programs are dedicated to providing teens with fun, creative and healthy activities in a safe, supervised environment. By taking advantage of opportunities to meet and socialize, teens create friendships that last a lifetime.

Register for teen programs at www.carlsbadca.gov/carlsbadconnect

L.I.T.E. Leadership in Training & Education Program

L.I.T.E. is an after-school program for Carlsbad 6th to 9th graders who wish to develop skills in leadership, teamwork, communication and community service. The program requires a commitment from participants to attend regularly after school from 3 to 6 p.m. Each month will focus on a different theme like the environment, history, health and goals. LITE is closed during school holidays.

For more information, view the LITE brochure. 

Teen Room Hours

Mondays - Fridays from 6 - 8 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Teen Events

Holiday at the Rancho

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Blending holiday spirit with a bit of western history, the City of Carlsbad will celebrate the season at its Holiday at the Rancho event Saturday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, located at 6200 Flying L.C. Lane. The event will feature a 14-foot tree lighting, arts, crafts, a 'plush' snowball fight, entertainment, holiday shopping, cookie decorating and more.

At a Glance

  • Tickets are available at $10 per person, and children under 3 are free.
  • The holiday movie, Rise of the Guardians (rated PG) will play on the giant movie screen under the stars.
  • Photo opportunities will include a cabana fireplace scene, holiday themed trees in the stable and a holiday themed photo booth (sorry, Santa is staying at the North Pole for this event to ensure he’ll be ready for the holidays.)
  • People who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are encouraged to wear a mask in crowded outdoor settings or during activities that involve sustained close contact 
  • City of Carlsbad requires the use of face coverings while inside city facilities, including the stable and the hacienda 
  • Purchase tickets

Tickets are available for presale or at the door.

Presale will end at 5 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2021.  

Event may modify or cancel due to inclement weather.
Please check back for any changes 

For more information, call 760-602-7519.

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