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CanTeen

Program Name: CanTeen
Focus: After school opportunities for teens
Director: Jenna Ogden
Address: 8837 Brewerton Rd. Brewerton, NY 13029
Schools Served: All teens in the central new york region
District: North Syracuse Central School District
County: Onondaga
Phone Number: 315-699-1391
Fax Number: 315-699-5234
Email: jenna_ogden@yahoo.com
Schedule: Open Year round; school year: M - W 2:00 - 8:00 Th - F 2:00 - 8:00 summer schedule varies
Ages: 13-18
Program Highlights: Youth lead events & activities; dinners, field trips, service learning oportunites, community involvement
Field Trip Destinations: camping; out of state destinations; amusement parks; local beaches; college visits
Slogan: CanTeen; it's not a program, it's a relationship!
History

Community movement began in the spring of 1998, has had a change in lead agency and locations, but remains a staple of the community with a focus on Positive Youth Development concepts and best practices/Search Institutes 40 Developmental Assets.
Support Services

Onondaga County Health & Probation Depts.; Savlvation Army Homeless & runaway services Activities: Open Mic nights, group dinners; arts and crafts, service learning projects.