The Basement Teen Center

a program of Elevate Youth Services, in partnership with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

FOR YOUTH AGES 12-17
An after school and vacation time drop-in space.

The Basement Teen Center (BTC) is a free, welcoming drop-in space for all folks ages 12–17. Located in the heart of Montpelier (at 135 Main St., in the basement of Kellogg-Hubbard Library), the BTC offers a substance-free, adult-supervised environment where youth can feel safe, seen, and supported.

Whether you're looking to unwind after school, meet new friends, try out a workshop, or get involved in leadership opportunities, BTC is your space to connect, grow, and have fun.

See our current schedule here Upcoming at the BTC

To learn more about the teen center’s programs and to get involved, contact Robert Morgan at basementteencenter@elevateyouthvt.org or 802-505-3722.

Spring Events & Workshops

Monday D&D, with DM McCracken

Mondays, June 8th, 15th, and 22nd.

All are invited. We can provide all of the materials and instructions.

Needle Felting with Grace

Tuesday, June 9th, 4-6 p.m.

Artist Grace Safford will guide you through the basics of needle felting. Beginners are welcome. We’ll provide all of the materials, and you’ll leave the BTC with a wee gnome!

Register to reserve your spot in this workshop: https://forms.gle/cJ7Z7NwUTvCfWZTC8

‘Tie-Dyeing’ Workshop

Thursday, June 11th

Artist Christine Hartman will be at the BTC to teach folks how to tie dye. We will be dyeing t-shirts and bandanas, as well as fabric for block-printing and flag making.

D&D at the Aldrich

Saturday, June 13th. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

You’re invited to a monthly adventure at the Aldrich Public Library in Barre. Character creation is at 10 a.m., and D&D gametime is from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be snacks! There will be pizza!!

To register: https://forms.gle/97cZzeXj8jW1cPwh6

Sex-Ed with Mosaic

Four days: June 22, 23, 24, & 25th. 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Mosaic Vermont is partnering with the BTC to host a Sex Education program this summer! The program is for all youth 12-17 years old, regardless of any attendance at the Basement Teen Center and is open to youth from all towns.

Complete the program and receive a stipend of $125!

The program will cover the following information:

  • Sexual Health and Wellness basics

  • Abstinence to Safe Sex Options

  • Consent and Healthy Relationships

  • STI and HIV Prevention Information

  • Pregnancy Prevention Information

There is a limit to the number of youth for this class so don't wait to sign up!

Register here: Summer 2026 Sex Ed Registration.

Questions can be directed to mary@mosaic-vt.org

‘Summer’s Start’ Party

Friday, June 26th. 6 - 9 p.m.

Yay, Summer Break! Celebrate with karaoke, games, dancing, and a grotesque amount of snackage.

Upcoming at the BTC

Monday, 8th: OPEN 2-6 p.m.

3:30ish Monday D&D with DM McCracken. Also on June 15th & 22nd

Tuesday, 9th: OPEN 2-6 p.m.

4:15 p.m. Needle Felting with Grace. Artist Grace Safford will be here to help you make a wee gnome! All are invited.

Wednesday, 10th: OPEN 2-5 p.m.

5 p.m. Basement Teen Destroyer Beam. Choose Your Fate! Converging on the second Wednesday of every month.

Thursday, 11th: OPEN 2-6 p.m.

4:15 p.m. ‘Tie-Dyeing’ Workshop with artist Christine Hartman, on the lawn. We will be dyeing t-shirts and bandanas, as well as fabric for block-printing and flag making. All are invited.

Friday, 12th: OPEN 2-8 p.m.

4-ish Tingleverse TTRPG with DM Rae [UNCONFIRMED! Might happen!]

5 p.m. Dinner 

6 p.m. Jackbox games

Saturday, 13th: D&D at the Aldrich, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

At the Aldrich Public Library in Barre

10 a.m. Character creation. There will be snacks!

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. D&D playtime. There will be pizza!!

To register: https://forms.gle/97cZzeXj8jW1cPwh6

Play some games, eat some snacks, make some art. We hope you can drop in!

Stuff to do at the BTC

  • Work on the BTC/Safe Art Mural Project.

  • Make linocuts (materials and instructions provided!)

  • Record music. (DAWs, synths, digital drums, guitars, etc.)

  • Make buttons.

  • Use the Switch, computers, or Chromebooks.

  • Play a board game.

We’re always interested in your suggestions, and you can share them here: Comments to the BTC

  • The BTC for me is a place to connect. A way to break up the monotony of school, work, and home. A place to seek guidance and help from those there/running the btc. A please that truthfully, is one of the only reasons I can sit down in school everyday and try my darnedest. I personally wouldn’t trade it for anything.

    A.N.

  • The BTC for me is a way that I can keep friends as well as a support system when I’m needing help. I love how I can walk down and I’ll be greeted and if I’m in a bad mood staff understand! Thank you guys!!

    R.S.

  • To be completely honest the btc is by far 100% my favorite place, so warm and welcoming. everyone is understanding and supportive. it gives me something to do. i rarely attend school anymore but im sure ill always come down to the btc. staff are extremely helpful and trustworthy. you all have created such an amazing place for local teens to make amazing memories and have an awesome time, and like ari said i wouldnt trade it for anything. im glad i discovered it when i did and im glad i chose to keep going.

    J.M.

  • I love the BTC in the library basement. It's a lovely, safe space, and it's easy to get to. It's in the middle of town and close to all the library activities. It's accessible and a great place to hang out with my friends.

    D.R.

  • It's absolutely amazing to have a space downtown to be and coexist with other teens, and the library placement is great for access to and from the rest of downtown. I'm really happy that the BTC is open 4 days a week now, and hope that we can get a 5th soon.

    S.A.

  • The BTC for me is a way that I can keep friends as well as a support system when I’m needing help…

    J.M.

  • The BTC’s a great place to hang out with my friends and to play games. As well as to eat snacks.

    L.A.

  • It’s like a community that you’re accepted in, and that you’re able to connect with people like building community, and having friendships, and all that. Fun place.

    D.S.

Teens: Please Share Your Thoughts

Help us build the BTC around TEEN wants, needs, and ideas. 

Your feedback really helps! A huge thanks to those who've already responded.

Suggest BTC activities with this form: Creating a New BTC

Share what kind of snacks or meals you'd like to have: Food at the BTC

and, what to watch on Movie Night: Movies at the BTC

You can also leave Anonymous Comments here: Anonymous Comments

Four children sitting at a table with papers, colored pencils, and gaming items, engaged in activities. One girl in a gray and yellow jacket is holding a diagram, another girl with green hair and a black hoodie is smiling, a boy in a blue jacket with headphones is drawing, and a girl in a dark hooded jacket is eating. The table has cups, bottles, and books.

Resources

Music

Song chord charts, Ukulele chord diagrams, uke tips, etc.

Sex-ed, & Relationships

Sex-Ed/Relationship videos, etc.

D&D, & other TTRPGS

D&D at the BTC

Community Resources

Help with housing, food, mental health, etc.