Calling All HYPE Teens!

What's Up!!! We have had a great time at the HYPE Teen Center but we have so much more space for many more teens. Its not too late to join us. Take a look at pictures from our Masquerade Ball last week.

We will host a Mock Election and Debate on Thursday from 4-5:30 pm. We will have Barack Obama and John McCain square and answer the tough questions that you need the answers to--ok, well, we're gonna have teens square off. Come and get in on the action as we hear what your opinions are in this historic election year. BTW, we hope all registered 18 year olds and older make sure you get out to vote November 4th!

Halloween Movie Night!

This coming Friday, October 17, from 6-8pm The HYPE Teen Center will be showing Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Please come join us as we view this classic movie about the spirit of all holiday seasons. Popcorn will be provided free of charge!

Author Visit - Denise Crittendon

Wednesday, October 15, 5:00-6:30 pm

Featured author will discuss her latest book, “Life Is A Party with Exams” which uses music, video game imagery and sports to lead teens on an exciting journey into self-fulfillment, dignity and empowerment.

Please join us for this evening of discussion with Ms. Denise Crittendon!

Back to School Bash!

On Friday, September 19 from 6-9pm, the HYPE Teen Center in partnership with Detroit Parent Network presents an evening back to school bash just for teens!

Activities will include learning what you need to do in preparing for college, with many guest speakers.

We will also have fun events such as video game competitions, lifestyle consultants, and an open mic on our stage.

So, please come join us as we celebrate the start of the school year, and the future of your education!

Thank You!

It has been 3 months since the opening of the HYPE Teen Center, and the response from our teens has been fantastic!

Daily attendance of the HYPE Teen Center has averaged 60 teens per day who have signed in, along with many visitors who have come to tour the Center first hand.

The HYPE Summer Camps were all well attended with teens learning about topics including: Robotics, Computer Aided Design, Business Development, and 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.

Thank you to everyone who has come out to make the HYPE Teen Center one of the best library teen center's in the country.

We have many programs and classes planned for this coming Fall 2008. So, please keep an eye on us for more great things in the future!

Sincerely,
The HYPE Teen Center Staff

Video Game Competition Tomorrrow

Our monthly "Game Wars" video game competition will be held on Friday August 8, from 4pm-6pm. The main contest will be with Super Smash Bros. Brawl on the Nintendo Wii.

The HYPE Teen Center recently purchased 2 more Nintendo Wii systems, allowing for more playing capacity, and more fun!

So come join in the fun, players of all abilities are welcome!

HYPE Business Summer Camp a Success!

This summer is our first in offering free summer camps for teens at the H.Y.P.E. Teen Center.

The Intro to Business Development camp taught our teens how to plan a business, from what product to develop, through how to obtain financing to make their product a reality.

Mr. Selemon Asfaw, guest instructor for the camp, provided excellent leadership for the participants, giving insight to the business world. A highlight of the camp was a field trip to Global Hue, the largest minority owned advertisement agency in the United States. While at Global Hue, the teens partnered with employees of the company, who helped them refine their strategies and PowerPoint presentations.

The camp finale was a presentation to guest judges, and a large audience, to share the hard work they put in during the 2 weeks of the camp. Audience members gave excellent reviews of the teens and their hard work.

H.Y.P.E. Stars Talent Show

Join us for our 1st Annual HYPE Stars Talent Show. We are hoping to have celebrity judges to critique our teen talent. Stars will be singing, dancing, joking and performing their unique contributions. This sure to be an event you do not want to miss! Families and friends are welcome to come and support but once we get the party started at 8 - its teens only.

New Detroit teen center is worth the H.Y.P.E.

Check out the article written about us in the Detroit News!

New Detroit teen center is worth the H.Y.P.E.

Summer Camps

The Summer Tech Camps are well underway. We've started the first week, "Intro to Robotics" and we have learned and seen alot. We started with a brief introduction of the world of Robotics, how they are used, and career possibilities. Next, we got hands-on experience with creating our own miniature robots using lego mechanics. We will also see how to program using software. This camp has been very informational and fun-and its all free! Check out the schedule for our next summer camp at dplhype.org. Photo by Pete Baugh