Teen Programs The Austin Parks and Recreation Deparment offers a wide variety of programs for teenagers 13-18 years of age. Many traditional recreation programs are held at our 20 Recreation Centers, the Dougherty Arts Center and the Austin Nature and Science Center. The Department has designed several award winning specialized programs to involve teens. These programs include Totally Cool, Totally Art, the Neighborhood Teen Program, the Department Bike Team and more. The Austin Parks and Recreation Department uses a professional, systematic and studied approach in determining the programs and services we offer our community. This strategy is reflected in our Recreational, Environmental, and Cultural Program Principles. These principles are used in determining programs and services. Local Standards of Care for the Parks and Recreation Depaitment children's recreational programs under Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.04 l(b)(14) (Required License and Accreditation) and its home rule authority. Programs at the Recreation Centers include arts, dance, boxing, wrestling, karate, team sport leagues, teen camps and much more. Although, the individual class listing is currently not available on the web, call the Recreation Center closest to your home or work for information. The Dougherty Arts Center offers specialty art programs for teens through the Totally Cool Totally Art Program. The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center offers "A smile on My Face" program which is a series of 35mm photography and darkroom workshops for students 11-19. The Austin Nature and Science Center offers a wide variety of programs including elementary school field trips, high adventure activities, and camps. Come explore the environment with hands-on exhibits, interactive nature and science trails and live Texas wildlife! In addition, the Department offers speciality programs such as: Totally Cool, Totally Art for grades 7-12 that introduces participants to various art mediums. Classes are held at 14 Recreation Centers. Neighborhood Teen Program for grades 6-12 and organized teen "club" program that introduces teens to art events, celebrations, college experiences and more. Bike Team is a mountain bike team of youth that practice and compete in area tournaments. National Junior Tennis League Programs Junior Golf Programs Swim Lessons and Swim Teams To help offer team sport and cheerleading programs to as many children as possible the Department supports many youth sports organization throughout the city that offer, baseball, softball, football, soccer, cheerleading and kickball programs. Look at this site for a complete listing of these Youth Sports Organizations