​Being a young adult should be fun!
When school, home and family responsibilities are completed, there is time just for you. Too much free time can sometimes be dangerous and trouble can often follow. Fortunately our community has several opportunities for you to make friends, get involved and have FUN! What is your passion? What do you like to do with your free time? Is there something in your heart that you want to follow? 

Here are some  websites that provide opportunities for you to get involved.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

"At the Y, children and teens learn values and positive behaviors, and can explore their unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow."
"The nine South Salt Lake Neighborhood Centers, located in schools and community-based locations, serve South Salt Lake’s children, youth, families, seniors, and people who work in South Salt Lake through academic, arts-based, physical fitness, recreation, social, and cultural programs at no or low cost."
"YouthWorks provides Christ-centered mission trips for more than 20,000 teenagers and adult leaders in over 45 communities across the U.S. and beyond. "

SPORTS + RECREATION

"Our mission is to create pathways for all youth using soccer to inspire them to step up to overcome life’s challenges and achieve their full potential."
Programs include: Youth and Adults sports; including Jr. Jazz, outdoor soccer, tee ball, flag football, girls softball, youth volleyball, Ski and snowboard lessons, Child care; 18 month-12 years, Aquatics; swim lessons, open plunge, lap swimming, pool rentals, Classes; aerobics, cycling, tae-kwon-do, tumbling/dance and etc.
"Our mission is to help youngster grow, learn, and build social skills through soccer.  If our players lack the resources to play competitive soccer, we are there for them whether they lack a coach, reliable transportation, or soccer equipment.  Players practice twice per week and compete with other Utah Club teams."
Boys & Girls Clubs provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Club programs promote academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Several different locations.
        SORENSON MULTI-CULTURAL CENTER
​​Some of the activities and resources that the center offers include a variety of sports programs, educational programs, after school and summer programs, Global Artways programs, Kids’ Café, computer technology, and a swimming pool.
 Salt Lakers Basketball Club is an AAU club in Salt Lake County. This club provides basketball opportunities for female athletes of all abilities and skill levels. They provide quality training opportunities for their athletes to improve their basketball skills & help empower them to use the lessons they’ve learned on the court, in their everyday lives. These lessons include the principles of discipline, perseverance, teamwork, & success. To learn more about this girls’ basketball club, head to the website link below! ​

ARTS + LITERATURE

Media Labs are free, three-week workshops that give you hands on experience in film, music, and design. Join other students and be taught by experts in their field who care about you and your vision. This is also a great way to learn about Spy Hop and the skills necessary to take the next step at
​Spy Hop.
Repertory Dance Theatre is dedicated to the creation, performance, perpetuation, and appreciation of modern dance. A variety of classes and workshops are offered throughout the week.
The Salt Lake County Libraries place over 2 million items within your reach, including books, audiobooks, eBooks  eAudiobooks, magazines, music and movies. Free computer and internet use. Free wireless internet and so much more.
 Salt Lake Academy of Music (SLAM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since opening in January 2020, SLAM  has provided hundreds of instruments, lessons, and program enrollments to SL County residents on a free-to-fee sliding scale.

SLAM offers inclusive, equitable, and high-quality music instruction from an award-winning team of recording artists, producers, music industry professionals, as well as Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D. - level music educators.

ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH

YOUTH SERVICES
Youth Services has been serving youth and their families in the Greater Salt Lake area for 40 years.  Our services include shelter care for youth from birth to age 18, counseling, crisis therapy, substance abuse treatment and mental health services, juvenile receiving centers, after school programs, life skills through prevention classes, and 24/7 residential and housing options for young adult’s ages 18-21
​ that qualify.
SAFE PLACE PROGRAM
For Youth...Someplace To Go. Someone To Help. Youth Services manages the nationwide program called Safe Place in Utah, which is dedicated to helping youth in trouble with a safe place to go for help and/or shelter.
HOMELESS YOUTH WALK-IN CENTER
The Homeless Youth Walk-In Program is located at the west entrance of the Juvenile Receiving Center. The program provides 24-hour services to homeless youth. No ID is required to access the free services.
24-hour services available to youth up to age 17 include: 
  • Overnight Shelter 
  • Food 
  • Laundry and Shower facilities 
  • Counseling
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Learns Permit and Drivers License Information 
This page provides information about Utah Graduated Drivers that you and your teen need to know about. Links to scheduling written and drivers test through out Utah Drivers License Divisions, Driving resources, tips and video's  to help your teen on and off the road. 
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CHOOSE TO BE GANG FREE