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Mitchell Park Community Center

Welcome to Mitchell Park Teen Services

Upcoming Events

  • Final Study Cram Slam
    Final Study Cram Slam
    Wed, Dec 11
    Mitchell Park Community Center
    Dec 11, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Dec 11, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Calling all teens! It's that time of year again! Finals are HERE!! Come and study with us here at Mitchell Park Community Center! We will have snacks, dinner, and even therapy dogs who will hang out and keep us company! See you there!
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  • Foodie Friday's
    Foodie Friday's
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Dec 13
    Palo Alto
    Dec 13, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Palo Alto, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Dec 13, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Palo Alto, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    We're having a ton of fun with Foodie Friday's! We have specifically picked recipes and items that we know our teen community will enjoy! Join us every second Friday of the month from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Munch.. Munch.. See you there!
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  • Chalk Art in the Court
    Chalk Art in the Court
    Mon, Dec 16
    The Drop Teen Center
    Dec 16, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    The Drop Teen Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Dec 16, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    The Drop Teen Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    This will be a fun interactive experience! You can bring to life the awesome memes or characters in your head! Creating art for the community to walk over and enjoy! One day the rain will take it away!
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  • Hot Cocoa Social
    Hot Cocoa Social
    Tue, Dec 17
    The Drop Teen Center
    Dec 17, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    The Drop Teen Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Dec 17, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    The Drop Teen Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Did we say Hot Cocoa? Why, yes we did! We will even have the cute mini marshmallows too! Come mingle with friends and other teens!
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  • Watercolor Wednesday
    Watercolor Wednesday
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Dec 18
    Palo Alto
    Dec 18, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Palo Alto, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Dec 18, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Palo Alto, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Calling all paint enthusiasts! We're excited to welcome teens and tweens to this after school event! Every Third Wednesday from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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  • Snowman Bookmarks
    Snowman Bookmarks
    Thu, Dec 19
    The Drop Teen Center
    Dec 19, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    The Drop Teen Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Dec 19, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    The Drop Teen Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    It's cold out and we're creating festive things here at The Drop! Inviting anyone needing a new bookmark for their books!
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  • Closed 4 Winter Break!
    Closed 4 Winter Break!
    Mon, Dec 23
    The Drop Teen Center
    Dec 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jan 06, 2025, 6:00 PM
    The Drop Teen Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Dec 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jan 06, 2025, 6:00 PM
    The Drop Teen Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Hey teens, We will be closing The Drop for winter break! Our last day is December 20, 2024 We will re-open our doors on Januaury 7, 2025 Wishing you and your families an amazing New Year! We will see you soon!
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  • Challenge The Staff
    Challenge The Staff
    Wed, Jan 15
    The Drop Teen Center
    Jan 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    The Drop Teen Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Jan 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    The Drop Teen Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Join us for an epic rival competition where you get to callenge the staff at any game here at The Drop! See you there!
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  • Flex College Prep - Answering UC Personal Insight Questions
    Flex College Prep - Answering UC Personal Insight Questions
    Thu, Jan 23
    Mitchell Park Teen Services
    Jan 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Mitchell Park Teen Services , 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Jan 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Mitchell Park Teen Services , 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Now more than ever, college essays are incredibly important in the college admission process, an opportunity to share who the student is outside of the classroom and how they can be an asset to their selected campus. Plus, there will be Pizza! Parents are welcome to attend!
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  • Flex College Prep - Writing Effective UC Admissions Essays
    Flex College Prep - Writing Effective UC Admissions Essays
    Thu, Jan 30
    Mitchell Park Teen Services
    Jan 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Mitchell Park Teen Services , 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Jan 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Mitchell Park Teen Services , 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    As admissions have become very difficult over the years for students, many schools in this system are considered a far reach. Some campuses are receiving more than 100,000 applications per cycle. Serving Mountain Mikes Pizza. Parents are welcome to attend.
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  • Bike to Boba
    Bike to Boba
    Thu, Feb 06
    Palo Alto
    Feb 06, 2025, 4:30 PM – Apr 17, 2025, 6:30 PM
    Palo Alto, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Feb 06, 2025, 4:30 PM – Apr 17, 2025, 6:30 PM
    Palo Alto, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    This is a Drop Members only event How do you join? Ask a teen staff at the Drop and join free. Each time you attend an Event, Workshop, or Drop in after school, You’ll earn points to attend events like this one and win cool prizes. You must have a minimum of 200 Points to RSVP for this event!
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  • Bike to Boba
    Bike to Boba
    Thu, Apr 17
    The Drop Teen Center
    Apr 17, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    The Drop Teen Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Apr 17, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    The Drop Teen Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    This is a Drop Members only event How do you join? Ask a teen staff at the Drop and join free. Each time you attend an Event, Workshop, or Drop in after school, You’ll earn points to attend events like this one and win cool prizes. You must have a minimum of 200 Points to RSVP for this event!
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Programs We Offer

Drop In Teen Center, Teen Leadership Groups, ThinkFund Grant Program, Summer Camps, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

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Drop in Space for Middle School and Teens

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Youth Ambassadors to the City Council

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Create, plan, and lead events

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Fund your projects and ideas

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Day Camp and staff opportunities

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