The View Teen Center is free to all Mountain View and Los Altos 6th-12th grade students. Click below or visit The View to fill out a membership form. A Teen Center I.D. card will be issued on the teen's first visit.

Membership forms are processed Monday-Friday. You will receive a welcome email once we have created your membership. 

• Registration Form
• Formulario de inscripción

Handbook and Policies

Please review our facility and program rules, regulations, and code of conduct.  The View Teen Center has a zero-tolerance bullying, discrimination and violence policy. For further information or questions about the contents of this manual, please see a staff member or email us.

The View Teen Center is LGBTQIA+-friendly and a safe space. We are dedicated to providing fun and welcoming spaces and programs for all teens. Some of our inclusive amenities and programs include: gender neutral restrooms, an annual Pride Party, LGBTQIA+ books in our mini-library, and pronouns on our membership form. Do you have ideas on how the center can be more inclusive? Please email us.

The View Teen Center Handbook

Teen Newsletter

Don't miss out! Sign up for The View Teen Center's monthly eNewsletter by submitting your email below.

Facility Amenities

• A game room with a pool table, foosball table, ping pong table, basketball hotshot, air hockey table, and old-school arcade games. 
• A video game area with two televisions and an Oculus Quest 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS5, PS2, and Wii U. 
• A Makerspace with sewing machines, a Circuit, and a variety of arts and crafts supplies.  
• A large kitchen to offer daily snacks, a snack bar, and cooking classes.  
• A lounge with comfortable seating, a large screen TV, DVDs, cable TV and streaming services, and board games. 
• A study room with twelve computers, a mini library, and school supplies.  
• An outdoor patio with a basketball hoop, garden, grass area for relaxing, sports, and socializing. 
• A large multi-purpose room to offer art, yoga, workshops, dodgeball, and more. 

Programs and Events

Click here to sign up for upcoming programs and events.

Do you have a skill that teens would find intriguing?  We welcome passionate individuals to share interests like art, photography, or resume writing. Reach out via email if you'd like to host a workshop or lead an activity!

Daily Activities

Daily Activities are led by staff members and range from arts and crafts and sports to snack making and tournaments.

April 2024 Activity Calendar

May 2024 Activity Calendar

Daily Snack is provided to all drop-in participants, served approximately 1 hour after opening. The View also has a snack bar (cash, bills lower than $10 only). The snack bar carries various items, including chips, instant noodles, Gatorade, sparking water, ice cream treats, and more. Everything is $1 or less.

Teen Community Closet: Professional clothing for all.

Borrow professional clothing and shoes for interviews, debate tournaments, school presentations, and more! Take up to one outfit, which includes a top, blazer, pair of bottoms, shoes, and an accessory like a tie. Wear, wash, and return if you'd like to keep the community closet going!  Stop by The View Teen Center during open hours to browse and checkout. 

The closet is a collaboration between The View Teen Center and the MVLA Speech and Debate club. 

Have donations? Drop off clean items to the front desk during open hours (3:30-7 p.m. on weekdays and 1-6 p.m. on Saturdays). We accept all sizes and types of professional clothing. Email us with any questions. 

Got questions? Let's chat. You can reach us at theviewteencenter@mountainview.gov or 650-903-6333. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @theviewteencentermtnview.

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