Helping teens to find their niche! Check out the Outback Teen Center's Winter/Spring brochure of class offerings.  Film Making, Film Acting, Boot Camp, Yoga, and more!  Accepting registration NOW!  Click Here to see class offerings.

Please register by Friday, March 12. Space is limited!  For more information or to register please contact the First County Bank sponsored hot line at 203-594-3074 or send us an email at outbackteencenter@gmail.com. 

Middle School Student Governing Board (for 7th/8th Grade)
Tuesday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 30
6:00 to 7:00 pm
Help create events and fundraisers!  Need community service hours? This is the place to do it!  Want to make up events for the Outback?  This is the place to do it!  Interested?  Come to a meeting! 
 
8th Grade Dance - Friday, March 5

6:30 to 10:00 pm
Doors open at 6:30pm for dinner at the teen center cafe, $6 combo meals, music will play from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.  This event is free for members and $15 for non-members. Students must reserve their spot in order to attend.  A member of the Outback staff will be at Saxe during 8th grade lunch for students to sign up on Wednesday, March 3rd and Thursday, March 4th. 

 
7th Grade Dance - Friday, March 12
6:30 to 10:00 pm

Doors open at 6:30pm for dinner at the teen center cafe, $6 combo meals, music will play from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.  This event is free for members and $15 for non-members. Students must reserve their spot in order to attend.  A member of the Outback staff will be at Saxe during 7th grade lunch for students to sign up on Wednesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 11th. 

Club 78 Events
Club 78 happens every Friday for 7th/8th graders from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
It's a great opportunity to hang out with friends and take part in some cool activities and themed events.  Members - FREE and Non-members - $3.  See March events below:

 
Who Done It!  Live Action Clue
Can you solve the mystery?  Bring your friends and see if you can solve the mystery of the Outback!

Friday, March 5
3:00 to 6:00 pm

Battle of the Grades

Participate in crazy games like pie eating and other activities! 

Friday, March 12
3:00 to 5:00 pm

Open Mic Afternoon
Come play songs, sing, read poetry and stories, tell jokes, or just listen to your friends perform.

Friday, March 19
3:00 to 5:00 pm

March Madness Party!

Games, Tournaments, Music, and Food!

Friday, March 26

3:00 to 5:00 pm

Girls Night Out - Saturday, March 13

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Come jam out in your jammies with your girlfriends!  Learn a hip hop routine to your favorite songs, while wearing your comfy clothes!  This event is free for members and $5 for non-members! 

NEW!!!  6^th Grade 3D Movie Night - Friday, March 19

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Here’s your chance to check out the Outback Teen Center.  We will be holding a 3D movie night for 6^th graders!  This event is $10 and includes a $5 teen center café meal ticket!   A member of the Outback staff will be at Saxe during 6th grade lunch for students to sign up on Wednesday, March 17th and Thursday, March 18th.  Students can sign up and pay at the door.

Outback Student Idea Contest - $100 Cash Prize for best idea!

ATTENTION 7^th/8^th graders, the Outback Teen center is looking for the best event idea. 

Winner will get $100 cash and the chance to put their idea to action at the Outback.  Submissions are due by March 19^th and winner will be notified by March 26.  Winner will be chosen by the high school student governing board.  To get an official entry form please check out the Outback website www.ncoutbacktc.com, stop by the Outback Teen Center, or call the First County Bank sponsored hot line for more details, 203-594-3074.

Parent’s Corner at the Outback

Workshops, guest speakers, events and more!

Strengthening Families: Raising Responsible Teens - Tuesday, March 2

9:30 am - 11:00 am
A discussion about substance abuse, risky behaviors and prevention strategies for parents with featured speaker Moira Rizzo LMFT.  Moira Rizzo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years experience working in prevention and treatment of substance abuse and other risky behaviors amongst adolescents.   As a clinician and parent, Moira is dedicated to keeping our youth healthy and safe.  Free Admission and refreshments provided.  Please sign up in advance by contacting the Outback Teen Center’s First County Bank sponsored hotline at 203-594-3074.  Parent forum is brought to you by the Outback Teen Center’s Board of Directors.                                   

The Danger of Raising Nice Kids - Monday, March 22

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A Workshop for Parents at the Outback Teen Center..  Preparing Your Children to Change Their World is an engaging presentation designed for parents school aged children who want more than nice kids. www.parentscoach.org.  Cost: $20 individual, $35 per couple (at door)Register at nicekidsworkshop@gmail.com  (include full name, phone# & email).  Sponsored by Asset Building Organizations.

Outback Hours

The OBTC hosts open hours for middle school students on Tues.-Sat. from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m.  Bring friends and come by to play some pool, do homework with friends, watch a movie, use our computers, or just hang out. This is time reserved exclusively for middle school students, so stop by anytime.
 
Planning to attend any of the Outback's programs or events? Please RSVP by calling the First County Band Sponsored Hotline at 594-3074.
 
Did you know? The Outback is also available for private rentals. It's the perfect place for a party or event. Please contact us for more information.