TEEN CENTER UPDATE

PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Teen Center at the Mid-Peninsula Boys and Girls Club leaves something to be desired. Instead of a

stimulating environment for the kids to study, collaborate, or relax, the current Teen Center relies

neutral and in need of some tender, love and care. The purpose of this project is to bring the room

some life!

ABOUT MICHELE My name is Michele. I am 18 years old, and I am a current senior at Lick-Wilmerding High School in San

Francisco. Next year, I will be attending Tulane University in New Orleans,

Louisiana on the premed track. Science is my favorite subject, and this

year I am doubling by taking both Anatomy and Psychology. I am also

taking an advanced Architecture course, which has helped me a lot in the

design aspects of this project. I came to the Boys and Girls Club a little

over a year ago looking for an escape from the stress of High School. I did

a few small projects to get acquainted with the club, but this is my first big

endeavor. Teen coordinator Miguel DeTrinidad decided that this

redesigning project might be good for me because of my background in

Architecture, and referred me to Erika Dugay, who has been absolutely

instrumental in assisting me move forward each and every week. I hope I

can see some major progress before going off to college in August!

PROJECT TIMELINE

NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR

Identify Space

Draft floor plans

Draft floor plans

Determine Color Scheme

Promote the

Repaint Project

Repaint room:

Sat, April 23

Fill space with furniture (Ongoing)

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TEEN CENTER NEEDS & OUTCOMES 1

NEEDS OUTCOMES

1. Colors a. Spaces with neutral colors

2. Smells nice 3. Clean 4. The right temperature 5. Natural Elements

a. Plants, fresh air, soft lighting 6. Comfortable for all bodies 7. Appeals to the senses - sound, touch,

etc 8. Size is appropriate for the activities;

often space a. Kinetic energy - movement

9. An element of mystery 10. “Doesn’t feel like a space that I fear” 11. “Inspires me to think higher”

1. Determine warm tones for designated walls

2. Utilize wall scents and plug-ins 3. Open windows & doors when hot, turn

on heaters when cold 4. Hang inspiring artwork, quotes, and

artwork made my teens 5. Insert bulletin boards in designated

space

1 Creating a Dynamic Teen Space: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Hi4n1o0HAJ4e1-ux3IOmmWWF7JKugUyvJYYj-h22lLs/edit?usp=sharing

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CREATING A DYNAMIC SPACE FOR TEENS

We have taken into consideration the needs of our teen members and determined the

following sections to ensure a dynamic teen space. These sections will help create a space that

truly motivates the teens to get things done and have a sense of ownership!

● The first section, “Junior Staff/Reception” is the point of entry for most if not all teens.

Having this section well defined will establish an identity for the entire Teen Center.

● The second section, “Leadership/Meeting Space” is a collaborative workplace for teens

to execute group projects and fulfill leadership positions.

● The third, “Teen Lounge” is a more private individual environment where teens can

study by themselves, do homework, or hang out.

● The final section, “Gaming/Multiuse Space” allows teens to relieve stress by playing

games, hang out, and manipulate the space as needed.

FLOOR PLANS

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DRAFT 1

Meeting Space ● Tech lounge in the Meeting space

Multiuse Space ● Stage ● Computer Pods ● Bulletin Board (Not Pictured)

Reception Desk ● Mini kitchenette

Teen Lounge ● Sofas ● TV (Showcase Teen Information) ● Bulletin Board (Not Pictured)

DRAFT 2

Multiuse Space ● Computer pods in Multiuse space ● Bulletin Board (Not Pictured)

Meeting Space ● Cubbies/Lockers ● Kitchenette ● Bulletin Board (Not Pictured)

Teen Lounge ● Sofas ● TV (Showcase Teen Information) ● Bulletin Board (Not Pictured)

DRAFT 3

Multiuse Space ● 2 TV’s on Wall (Gaming/Showcase) ● Bulletin Board (Not Pictured) ● Mobile Seating ● Area rugs

Meeting Space ● Cubbies/Lockers ● Kitchenette ● Bulletin Board (Not Pictured) ● Podium

Teen Lounge ● Sofas ● TV (Showcase Teen Information) ● Area rugs ● Bulletin Board (Not Pictured)

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COLOR SCHEMES

INTENDED COLOR SCHEME MEANING OF COLORS

*BEHR PAINT COLORS

RED: Warmth, love, anger, energy, passion YELLOW: Attention-grabbing, liveliness, summer, happiness, energy. BLUE: Peace, loyalty, calm, cold, professionalism GREEN: Nature, relaxation, honesty, environmental. PURPLE: Power, elegance, luxury, royalty GRAY: Conservative, intelligence, serious, dull PINK: Feminine, love, caring ORANGE: Cheerful, stimulating, creativity BLACK: Sophistication, dark, power, depressing, night, death

Neutral Color - Cream (Upper half of wall)

COVER LETTER

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November 14, 2015 Michele Etzbach Junior Staff Mid-Peninsula Boys and Girls Club 200 N Quebec Street San Mateo, 94401 To whom it may concern: My name is Michele E., and I am a current senior in High School, as well as a Junior Staff member at the Mid-Peninsula Girls and Boys Club. I have been working there for almost a year now on a couple of projects, including teaching STEM science classes and tutoring elementary school kids in a variety of subjects. My current project is designing and improving the Teen Center, the place at the Club that the older kids do homework, work on community based projects, and unwind from the pressures of school. This is where I am asking for your help. As of now, the Teen Center is painted completely white, creating a fairly bland environment. My vision is to bring the room to life, and painting the walls is a large part of creating the energized ambiance I am imagining. Color would also assist me in segregating the room into different spaces: one for group work, one for individual work, and one for unwinding and calming down. I believe this will assist the teens in becoming more efficient, as the room as a whole will be more organized. After reviewing a number of options with the teens, we have identified five colors and painting material that we are most excited about using to liven up the atmosphere:

● No More Drama: P140-7 ● English Daisy: P290-6 ● Integrity: P530-5 ● Lawn Party: P390-6 ● Classic Waltz: P570-6 ● Primer ● Paint Brushes and Rollers ● Floor Tarp ● Blue Painters Tape

Our current goal is to start priming the room in December, and adding the color in January. Please take your time reviewing our proposal and do not hesitate to connect us with any questions you might have. Thank you so much for your time and consideration, I look forward to hearing from you soon. Warmest Regards, Michele Etzbach

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TEEN CENTER WISHLIST 2

ITEM DESCRIPTION COST

Wii

Members can take a break by playing with video games, engage in physical

activity games, and compete in friendly tournaments!

$150.00

Mario Party (WII ONLY)

Multiplayer Games for the Wii will encourage a positive gaming experience and environment.

$50.00

XBOX 360 + Kinect

Teen members can take a break by playing with video games, engage in physical activity via Kinect games,

and compete in friendly tournaments!

$199.99

Madden 16, NBA 2K16 (XBOX)

Multiplayer Games for the Wii will encourage a positive gaming experience and environment.

$40.00

Chromebooks

Teen members will utilize Chromebooks for homework

completion, Keystone meetings, educational programming, and

digital art projects.

$250.00

LED Lights

LED Lights will be used illuminate the Teen Center and will help create the

“mood”.

$20.00

2 View full wishlist here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jaJsE9Hv-Eigjl6cqyCZ4XVFNViQw4onB0YAFPJlPT4/edit

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Lockers

Lockers will be utilized for Club members to store their personal

belongings during Club hours.

$950.00

Screen Printer

The screen printer will provide the Teen Department a new area of

creativity by allowing members to design and create attire.

$229.99

Leather Couch

The leather sofa will be used for our Teen Center Lounge.

$299.00

Projector Screen

This projector Screen will be placed over the Knuckles on the South end of the Teen Center and will be used

for Movie Nights, PowerPoint Presentations, etc.

$119.00

Microwave

This mini fridge will be used for teens in the Teen Center (minimize

unsupervised Teens wandering to the Kitchen)

$53.99

Mini Fridge

This mini fridge will be used for teens in the Teen Center (minimize

unsupervised Teens wandering to the Kitchen)

$87.35

Mac

A Mac desktop will help promote the learning environment as members

will learn graphic design, music production, and more.

$1,999

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