• Teen Zone at the Library - A section of the Library reserved specifically for teens includes reading materials, information kiosk, work space and computer access. Come in and visit.
   
• Information/resource services available to all age groups including youth (Youth Services Collection, teen collection, materials for student research )
   
• Special Programs - Including Science Fair - Fun and Success, History Day, "How To's"
   
• Library Web site for Kids & Teens with links and listing for homework help, research, links to ideas for Science Fair and History Day projects.
   

• Bookmobile Service - Bookmobile service to eight stops at community centers, schools neighborhoods, parks and senior citizen residences. For the complete schedule of Bookmobile stops click the Bookmobile link.
   
• Recreation Classes - Dance, Art Classes, Photography, Pottery Class, Ceramics & Videography
   
• Museum visits - Individuals and groups can visit historic Colton Hall (646.5640) and the Presidio of Monterey Museum (646.3456). Teens 16 and older can become volunteers guides. Contact Jim Conway at 646.3991.
   
• Special Events at the Library - Visits by authors, storytelling and concerts. Contact Jeanne McCombs at 646.3949

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• Explorers Program - The Explorers program is a chance for young people to learn about law enforcement or get experience for a career. For details, contact Sergeant Wendy Birks at 831-646-3806.
   
• Homework Helpers - Volunteer - Homework Helpers is a volunteer program which offers homework assistance and academic enrichment activities to students after regular school hours at afterschool centers on a one-to-one basis. Contact the Homework Helpers Coordinator at 831.646.5604
   
• CERT/Community Emergency Response Team - Learn what to do during a disaster, discover how you can react, assist your neighbors and survive in your own "backyard" should an emergency arise. Call Volunteer Services at 646.3719 to sign up or for more info contact Division Chief Felix Colello at 646.3900.
   
• Recycling Programs - Community education programs - including school sites. New waste-management program matches youth groups to City recycling/waste management projects. Participating groups receive a stipend for participation. Contact Volunteer Services at 646.3719.
   
• Volunteen - summer volunteer program - Summer volunteer program for teens 13 years and older. Focus is placed on helping young teens prepare for a future job through the application, interview process. Contact Volunteer Services at 646.3719.
   
• Volunteer Opportunities - The City offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for teens from special events to ongoing assignments throughout the City. Contact Volunteer Services at 646.3719.

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• Teens 16 years or older who love being around children can earn money during summer by working for the Recreation Department.
   
• The Monterey Public Library has afterschool and weekend employment opportunities shelving books as a Library Page. Contact Katie Schwirzke at 646.3477.  
   

• School Resource Officers - School Resource Officers teach law and safety related courses such as bicycle/vehicle safety, drug awareness, and building self-esteem. They counsel on responsibility and citizenship and are involved in the students' lives as role models. Officer contact: Paul Oelfke at 646.3830

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• Colton Middle School dances, Karaoke Nights, Bus trips (middle school) "Looney Toons": Contact Monterey Youth Center Director Nathan Cota at 646.3873.
• Family Night (Teens & Families) No fee - Each community center hosts a different night of the week.

• Scholarships "Playships" for the Monterey Sports Center.
   
• For other family rates and recreation playships contact the Recreation and Community Services office at 646.3866 or email vierra@ci.monterey.ca.us

• Community Center Teen Rooms - (pool tables, TV, computer/internet access, computer games) Free.
  Facility rental for teen groups (partnerships with community groups such as Monterey High Arts Academy, Community Partnerships for Youth may have fee waived)
   
• Monterey Public Library - Check out the Teen Zone or find articles, books and information for your reports, projects and entertainment.
   
• Parks - Ball fields, parks, skate park, Coastal Trail. The City also collaborates with Razorbacks, Pony League, MPUSD for shared-use of field facilities.
   
• More Places throughout the City