Unlock Your Creativity at the Teen Tech Center

Welcome to the Teen Tech Center—your space to dream big, create boldly, and explore the power of technology! Located at the Joel E. Smilow Teen Center, this innovative hub is where teens like YOU can turn ideas into reality, all while having fun and learning new skills that shape the future.

Your Great Future starts here – Whether you’re dreaming of a career in music, design, gaming, video production, or engineering, we’ve got the tools to help you get there.

What’s Inside?

Imagine a space where you can:
🎧 Make music & podcasts – Lay down tracks, mix beats, and find your voice in our recording studio.
📸 Explore photography & videography – Capture the perfect shot, edit like a pro, and produce high-quality videos.
🎮 Compete in Esports – Game on in our state-of-the-art Esports arena, where you can compete, train, and connect with fellow gamers.
🖥️ Dive into coding & gaming – Build your own video games, learn to code, and explore virtual worlds.
💡 Tinker, build & innovate – Use cutting-edge tools like 3D printers, robotics kits, and more to bring your ideas to life.
🎨 Customize with sublimation & Direct-to-Film printing – Design and print your own T-shirts, mugs, and more with our advanced technology.

Powered by Possibilities

Thanks to the Whirlpool Foundation, Best Buy Foundation, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan, we’re here to empower the next generation of creators, innovators, and changemakers.

So, what are you waiting for? Stop by, plug in, and start creating!

📍 Location: Joel E. Smilow Teen Center, 190 W. Empire Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
📅 Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:45 pm - 7:00 pm (school year), Monday - Friday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (summer)
📞 Contact: Di'Andre Hureskin, Teen Tech Center Coordinator, BHTeenTech@bgcbh.org

Your future is now—let’s build it together! 🚀