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Empowering Teens Together

Supporting youth through education, mentorship, and community engagement in Kingsley, Iowa.

Empowering Teens, Building Community

Dwelling Teen Center Inc. is dedicated to supporting youth through educational programs, mentorship, and recreational activities in a safe and vibrant environment.

A group of young people are inside an indoor sports court. Several children are engaged in activity, with some playing basketball and others sitting on the floor against the fence. Greenery is visible outside through the netting.

A group of young people are inside an indoor sports court. Several children are engaged in activity, with some playing basketball and others sitting on the floor against the fence. Greenery is visible outside through the netting.

A group of women wearing casual clothing are engaging with children in a colorful room. The walls are painted with bright circles and letters. Some of the women are seated, serving food or interacting with the children, while one stands using a phone. The children are sitting or kneeling on the floor, holding bowls and cups.

A group of women wearing casual clothing are engaging with children in a colorful room. The walls are painted with bright circles and letters. Some of the women are seated, serving food or interacting with the children, while one stands using a phone. The children are sitting or kneeling on the floor, holding bowls and cups.

A red-brick building with multiple floors features a prominent arched entrance labeled 'Tent City'. The entrance is flanked by two metal railings and surrounded by blooming trees and flower beds with vibrant yellow and purple flowers. The sunlight casts shadows on the pavement, creating a welcoming and serene atmosphere.

A red-brick building with multiple floors features a prominent arched entrance labeled 'Tent City'. The entrance is flanked by two metal railings and surrounded by blooming trees and flower beds with vibrant yellow and purple flowers. The sunlight casts shadows on the pavement, creating a welcoming and serene atmosphere.

About Us

Our mission is to create a welcoming space for teenagers, facilitating personal growth, community engagement, and lasting connections through various enriching opportunities.

Our Services

Explore our educational programs, recreational activities, and mentorship opportunities designed for youth empowerment.

Educational Programs

Engaging workshops and classes that promote learning, creativity, and personal development for teenagers.

Volunteer Opportunities

Join us in making a difference by mentoring teens and supporting our community-focused initiatives.

Discover inspiring success stories that showcase the positive impact of our programs on local youth.

Success Stories

A group of children standing in front of a makeshift structure made from wood and corrugated metal. They are smiling and wearing casual clothing. Some clothes are hanging on the wall outside the structure.

A group of children standing in front of a makeshift structure made from wood and corrugated metal. They are smiling and wearing casual clothing. Some clothes are hanging on the wall outside the structure.

A group of young people are in a dining hall with long tables and benches. One person is handling plates and utensils, possibly clearing the table. A trolley with stacked plates is nearby, suggesting a communal dining setting.

A group of young people are in a dining hall with long tables and benches. One person is handling plates and utensils, possibly clearing the table. A trolley with stacked plates is nearby, suggesting a communal dining setting.

A young person is wearing a gray hoodie while walking down a staircase by a large window framed with bricks. The setting has an industrial and urban feel, with metal railings and exposed brick walls.

A young person is wearing a gray hoodie while walking down a staircase by a large window framed with bricks. The setting has an industrial and urban feel, with metal railings and exposed brick walls.

Gallery

Explore our vibrant moments of youth engagement and community connection.

A group of young people are gathered outside a historic building with stone walls. One person in front is captured mid-movement, possibly dancing, on a wooden platform placed over a blue mat. Some are sitting nearby, and there is a large speaker next to the group, indicating an outdoor performance or practice.

A group of young people are gathered outside a historic building with stone walls. One person in front is captured mid-movement, possibly dancing, on a wooden platform placed over a blue mat. Some are sitting nearby, and there is a large speaker next to the group, indicating an outdoor performance or practice.

Three-story yellow building with balconies and a basketball hoop in the courtyard, surrounded by children playing. The sky is partly cloudy.

Three-story yellow building with balconies and a basketball hoop in the courtyard, surrounded by children playing. The sky is partly cloudy.

A spacious indoor recreational area with wooden flooring, featuring a foosball table, ping pong tables, and wooden tables and chairs. Large windows line one wall, allowing natural light to fill the space.

A spacious indoor recreational area with wooden flooring, featuring a foosball table, ping pong tables, and wooden tables and chairs. Large windows line one wall, allowing natural light to fill the space.

A close-up of a garment, such as a shirt or hoodie, adorned with a colorful graphic consisting of orange, green, and black colors. Below the graphic, there is text in white, which includes both large Chinese characters and smaller English text that reads 'TeenTeam Canton Local'.

A close-up of a garment, such as a shirt or hoodie, adorned with a colorful graphic consisting of orange, green, and black colors. Below the graphic, there is text in white, which includes both large Chinese characters and smaller English text that reads 'TeenTeam Canton Local'.

A group of children gather closely together in an outdoor setting, some looking directly at the camera while others are engaged in different activities. The environment appears lively and filled with a mixed group of kids wearing casual clothing. A blue tarp and wooden beams are visible in the background, suggesting a makeshift or temporary shelter.

A group of children gather closely together in an outdoor setting, some looking directly at the camera while others are engaged in different activities. The environment appears lively and filled with a mixed group of kids wearing casual clothing. A blue tarp and wooden beams are visible in the background, suggesting a makeshift or temporary shelter.

Get in Touch with Us

Reach out for support, questions, or volunteer opportunities today!

A modern interior space of an entrepreneurship center with large glass windows and open doors. The room contains people sitting at tables, engaging in various activities. The sleek design features metal railings and exposed ductwork in the ceiling, creating an industrial feel.

A modern interior space of an entrepreneurship center with large glass windows and open doors. The room contains people sitting at tables, engaging in various activities. The sleek design features metal railings and exposed ductwork in the ceiling, creating an industrial feel.