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Thataways Youth Center
1334 Overbrook Road
Burlington, NC 27215
P: (336) 222-5134

Thataways Youth Center is located off Overbrook Road and is part of the Burlington City Park.  This unique facility was built for the needs of middle and high school students.  Although elementary school groups occasionally use it in addition to the older students, this facility has something to offer every age.  The facility is also the home of the Burlington Youth Council and the Teen To Teen Theatre.

Thataways has just recently exceeded all expectations of what it takes to have a youth center. Through recent renovations, we have added our own concession stand called City Perk. In this area, we can serve cappuccino, slushies, soft drinks, hot dogs, pizza, nachos, and weekly specials like chicken wings and mozzarella sticks.

To make this place able to meet the needs of all young people, we added four televisions that are hooked up to Time Warner Cable. Now we can show all the popular games or shows at any time!  Another great aspect that makes this place so unique is the state of the art DJ facility with over 1100 CDs and playlists that are updated weekly with the latest music.

We can add music to any occasion or event. To go along with all of these great additions, we have three pool tables, foosball tables, and arcade games to keep you occupied.

Rentals are commonly attracted to Thataways. It serves as a great place for family reunions, wedding receptions, birthdays, or any event that you can think of. For more information about Thataways Youth Center, please call (336) 222-5134 or send an email.

For a listing of Special Weekend Events at Thataways, please visit the BRPD Upcoming Events webpage.

Center Operational Hours

Monday	9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday	9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday	9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday	9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday	9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday	TBA
Sunday	TBA

Weekly Events

Thataways Afterschool Program
August 25 - June 9
2:30 pm - 6:00 pm (Full and Part time available)
Ages 4-12
The Burlington Recreation and Parks Department offers an afterschool program at Thataways for the following school sites: Smith Elementary, AO Elementary*, Blessed Sacrament, Burlington Christian Academy, and Turrentine Middle . This pick-up program is held on site from the end of the school day until 6:00 pm. Full and Part-time participation is available. The program is also offered on certain teacher workdays, holidays, and snow days. Field trips, homework time, and arts and crafts are provided in a safe and fun recreational environment. Registration is currently being accepted for all BRPD afterschool programs. For more information about afterschools offered throughout the city, please call 222-5030 or visit our Youth Programming webpage.

Mondays

Burlington Youth Council (BYC)
1st & 3rd Monday of each month
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages: 9th - 12th grade (Junior Members, 6th - 8th grade)
Cost: Free
The Burlington Youth Council (BYC) is a community service organization that meets the needs of the Alamance / Burlington middle and high school students. The BYC is the backbone of Thataways, in which they offer suggestions of programs and activities that are held there. This active group of teens volunteers for various events and assists with local programs in the Alamance County area as well as offering activities for themselves. To become a member of BYC, students must be enrolled in the Alamance / Burlington School System and maintain satisfactory grades. For more information or an application call 222-5134 or view the Burlington Youth Council application.

Teen to Teen Theatre
Mondays
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Ages 13-19
Cost: Free
Teen To Teen Theatre explores difficult issues that affect adolescents through the creation and presentation of dramatic skits and workshops. Teens perform original and scripted works including plays, musicals, videos, and television programs. Participants receive training in basic acting skills and character development, plus helpful information about community-based assistance and learning to make healthy life choices. Teen To Teen is designed to educate, empower and encourage our youth. Presentations can be provided to community, church, scout, youth and special interest groups by special arrangement.  For more information call 570-6516.

Teen to Teen TV
Ages 13 and older
Channel 5 - Time Warner Cable
T2T TV was created by Teen to Teen Theatre in an attempt to reach as many teenagers in Alamance County as possible. The characters in the show are well thought out and mirror a broad range of all types of kids and situations they may face everyday. T2T TV is a full-length drama conveying the issues of gang violence, eating disorders, depression, suicide, and peer pressure.

Beginner Line Dancing
Mondays, March 22nd - June 7th 
10:30 am - 11:30 am
All Ages
Admission: $4 per person
Classes are offered to individuals of all ages interested in learning how to line dance. Instructors are on hand to teach the latest dances. For more information call 213-2080 or 222-5134.


Tuesdays

Special Populations Dance
Tuesdays
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
All ages (recommended for ages 16 and older)
Admission is free
Dances are designed to offer a dance night for persons with developmental disabilities in Alamance County. Come out and enjoy music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, including all time dance favorites, from the Cha-Cha Slide to the Mississippi Mudslide. This is a great time to meet new people, as well as to get an awesome workout.

Wednesdays

Family Activity Night
Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
All Ages
Admission: Free, concessions and games additional
Work, supper, homework, soccer, dance...take a break from your crazy routine and bring the family out to Thataways for our Family Activity Night.  This special time offers families a chance to hang out together without any distractions.  Enjoy your favorite shows on one of our TVs, play a game of pool or foosball, or challenge each other to game of Ms. Pac•Man.

Bingo Night for Special Populations
Wednesdays
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
All Ages
Admission is free
We will be offering Bingo to any age person with developmental disabilities. We'll also have billiards, foosball, and video arcade games, as well as four televisions for watching pleasure. Concessions are also available, so come out for a fun time and get to know others.  If your club or organization would like to help by donating prizes for Bingo night, please call 222-5134. 

Thursdays

Toddler Recreation Station - Coming Soon!
Thursdays
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ages: 2 - 5
Admission: $5 per child
Burlington Recreation and Parks presents an annual program for the younger generation, a toddler recreation station. This program provides peer interaction with guided play for you and your child. For more information or to register, call 229-3150. Space is limited. 

Family Activity Night
Thursdays
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
All Ages
Admission: Free, concessions and games additional
Work, supper, homework, soccer, dance...take a break from your crazy routine and bring the family out to Thataways for our Family Activity Night.  This special time offers families a chance to hang out together without any distractions.  Enjoy your favorite shows on one of our TVs, play a game of pool or foosball, or challenge each other to game of Ms. Pac•Man.

Country Line and Couples Dancing Classes
Thursdays
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
All Ages
Admission: $3 per person
Classes are offered to individuals of all ages interested in learning to dance from beginners to advanced. A variety of dances are offered from two-step to the newest country line dances. Instructors are on hand to teach the latest dances. For more information call 228-6297 or 222-5134.

Fridays

Preteen Friday Night Dance
Fridays
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages: 3rd through 5th grade only
Admission: $5 per person
Preteens can come out to have a great time dancing to the latest, hottest music and meeting other preteens.  Concessions are open with pizza and cold drinks.  Video games and billiards are always available for play.  Parents, we provide curbside drop off and pick up. We also provide a competent staff working to offer your kids a safe night of fun.

Saturdays

Middle School Dance - Coming Soon!
First Saturday of each month
7pm-10pm
Ages: 6th-8th grade only
Admission: $6 per person
Thataways Youth Center
Teens have nothing to do? Well then come out to Thataways. We are making lots of changes throughout the center to keep you entertained and wondering what's coming next? Each Saturday, special events will be brought to the center with the help of the Burlington Youth Council. Ideas include live bands, pool tournaments, Wii tournaments, and tons more are in the making. We also have the newest music, three pool tables, arcade games, and four TVs to keep up with the scores.  For more information, please call 222-5134. 

Family Movie Nights
Second Saturday of each month
Movie begins at 7:00 pm
All ages (please call us for movie rating)
Admission is free, small cost for games and concessions
Each month we invite families to come enjoy a movie on our big screen. Enjoy yummy concessions including warm popcorn and candy favorites. All you need to bring are comfy seats or blankets. Please call 222-5134 for upcoming movies and ratings.

Rentals

Thataways Building	Patio View of the Park
Entertainment Room	Stage View of Entertainment Room
Concession Area	Arcade Games

• Rental includes staff DJ, entertainment room, concession area, patio area, arcade games, 100 chairs, and 10 tables
• Rented only during non-operational hours - Saturdays and Sundays
• Staff will serve as the DJ
• Rentals must be for five consecutive hours (set up and tear down times are included)
• 250 guests maximum, 175 guests if tables and chairs are set up
• Rental times are available from 9:00 am - 11:00 pm (rentals are not permitted past 11:00 pm)
• Reservations are taken Monday - Friday from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Thataways, please call to make an appointment. Full payment is expected at the time of reservation.
• All grills or fryers must be set up in designated areas

Please call Thataways at 222-5134 for prices and availability.

Thataways Rules

• No alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or tobacco products.
• Fighting, gambling, loud playing, and profanity are strictly prohibited.
• No marking or defacing of Thataways facility.
• No sitting in parked cars in parking lot.
• No running inside the building.
• Once inside the building (Preteen and Middle School Dance) you are not to leave or go outside until parent or guardian signs you out.
• Heelys are not allowed at Thataways unless hardware is removed.

Thataways Dance Night Rules

• When you drop your child off, please be sure all information is accurate and there is a number that someone can be reached at in case of emergency.
• Your child should be picked up no later than 15 minutes after closing. If your child is picked up late, there will be a $5 late charge for each 15 minutes you are late. This fee will be due at the time of pick-up. If this fee is not paid, your child will not be allowed back at the dances until paid.
• Preteen dances are for students in third, fourth, and fifth grade. If your child is not of this age, you will be called to pick up your child. We will have Middle School Dances throughout the year.
• On theme dance nights, we may offer discounts or hand out coupons. Coupons may only be used on regular admission dance nights. For more information about upcoming events at Thataways, ask for a monthly calendar of events at time of pick-up.
• Bullying and horseplay will not be permitted at Thataways. If your child is being a bully or causing problems, they will be put in time out. If your child continues to act inappropriately, a parent or guardian will be called and the child will need to be picked up and may be suspended.