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About The Old Fire House Teen Center
The Old Fire House Teen Center empowers teens through art and service leadership opportunities.
Located in the heart of downtown Redmond, teens in middle through high school are encouraged to join us to explore their passions, connect with friends, learn new skills, practice leadership among peers, and have a good time in a uniquely teen-centered space. We focus on process and youth voice in everything we do. We are proud of our roots as the longest-standing all-ages event venue in the Seattle area.
Hours of Operation
[updated 11/20/2024]
The Old Fire House Teen Center is open for free drop-in:
- Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Thursdays 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Fridays 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Counseling Services
Youth Eastside Services (YES) offers free behavioral health services and programs for teens at the Old Fire House Teen Center. Counselors work with youth to address issues like depression and anxiety, substance use, homelessness, family conflicts, and more. Middle and high school teens can access these services by contacting YES at 425-517-1415 or at the Teen Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 3:30-8:00 p.m.
Learn More
Contact us for more information.
Schedule of Activities
Click on the calendar below to view the upcoming schedule of free activities.
Sign Up
Activities with an *(asterisk) require pre-registration at www.redmond.gov/register. All other listings are free, drop-in activities.
All teens attending the teen center are required to fill out a Membership Form on their first day of attendance each school year.
About
Redmond Youth Partnership Advisory Committee (RYPAC) is a longstanding youth leadership board focused on community service and giving back in Redmond. RYPAC members engage in monthly volunteer opportunities, large-scale community events, and service projects. Whether you're looking to showcase your commitment to service for college applications and scholarships or to build leadership and organizational skills, RYPAC can help guide you.
Meetings
RYPAC meetings are every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Old Fire House Teen Center from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join RYPAC
RYPAC is open to youth ages 13 to 18 who reside in or attend school in Redmond. To join or learn more, contact us.
Recording Studio
The Old Fire House Teen Center Media Lab features a full-service digital recording studio available for use. Projects ranging from full albums, music school audition tapes, vocals, demos, string sections, film dialogue, podcasts, sound effects, and much more have been recorded here. The recording studio also provides mixing and mastering services for projects recorded in other locations.
The studio is available to book on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. When booking, a deposit for the first two hours of recording will be due. An audio engineer will reach out to talk through the details of the project, schedule a session, and provide a rough estimate for the additional hours needed to complete the project. Learn more and reserve the studio.
Performances
The Old Fire House Teen Center is open to bands or musical artists to perform live every other Friday night. To inquire about performance bookings, please fill out an inquiry form. Please note, at this time we are not able to offer paid performances. If you have any questions about live shows, please contact us.
Join Bach to Rock Redmond for monthly Open Mic Nights at the Old Fire House Teen Center. Open Mic is open to local musicians of all ages. Sign up to share music, test out your new material, or just show up and support local student artists. Individuals or small groups of 1-2 performers are welcome! Each act is limited to 5 minutes. Learn more and sign up.
Music Classes and Programs
We offer a variety of music classes and programs for all ages and skill levels throughout the year. Learn more and sign up.
Address
The Old Fire House Teen Center is located in Downtown Redmond at 16510 NE 79th Street Redmond, WA 98052.
From Redmond High School and Redmond Middle School
If you live in the Downtown Redmond area and are eligible to take the bus, you can take your typical route home and walk to the Teen Center.
The Teen Center is about a 2 mile walk from Redmond High School and a 1.5 mile walk from Redmond Middle School.
By Metro Bus
The Old Fire House Teen Center is a 0.3 mile walk from the Redmond Transit Center (16160 NE 83rd St, Redmond, WA 98052). You can find your best Metro route and bus schedule here. Transit is free for riders 18 years and younger with an Orca Card. Learn more about a youth Orca Card here.