Teen Services

Teen Events & Activities

Find events, workshops, and ways to connect and engage with other Palo Alto teens.

MakeX is a free community makerspace that offers access to cutting-edge digital tools, power tools, and building materials. Visitors can tackle any project with the help of the expert design, ideating, and fabricating resources available at MakeX.

Palo Alto Youth Council

The Palo Alto Youth Council (PAYC) is a collaborative of Palo Alto high school students committed to servicing the needs of the teen community by serving as a voice toward change and action.

Teen Advisory Board

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of dedicated high school students in Palo Alto who plan and lead high school events for students. The TAB mission is to represent and support the diverse junior voices of the Palo Alto community.

Teen Arts Council

The Teen Arts Council is a creative community of Palo Alto teens dedicated to enriching the lives of their peers through artistic expression, producing events and projects inspired by the passions of council members.

ThinkFund

Fund your projects and ideas and make them come to life with the City of Palo Alto's Think Fund! Get money for your idea, as well as mentorship and support in order to make your vision a reality. No idea is too big or too small. If you're in high school and have an idea for a short-term or long-term project, meet with the ThinkFund Supervisor to discuss how you can transform your blueprint into a

Teen Library Advisory Board

The Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB) is a group of teens who share new ideas about teen library activities, materials, while identifying teen issues with solutions, and making the library a better place for all teens.

Art Center Teen (ACT) Leadership

ACT Leadership assists in producing programming that connects teenagers to art and artists. Help us plan our next teen only event or virtual program, make and exhibit art, learn about art careers, gain leadership skills, make friends from different schools, and earn service hours along the way.

Project Safety Net

Project Safety Net (PSN) mobilizes community support and resources for youth suicide prevention and mental wellness. We are a coalition working on community education, outreach, and training; access to quality youth mental health services; and policy advocacy.

Teen Services

Teen Events & Activities

MakeX