What We Do

Teens deserve to be Empowered.
Teens deserve to have a Safe Space.
Teens deserve to be Valued.
Teens deserve to have Fun.
Teens deserve the Facts.

 

REC Space

The REC Room is a hub for positive youth development in the community. It’s a space to hang out after school, get involved and get creative, and access information, resources, and safe & supportive peers and adults. Learn more about what to expect at the REC Room.

Education

The REC uses a peer education model of teens teaching teens about sexual health, relationships, resiliency, and substance misuse. Learn more about our lessons, community outreach, and education programs.

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Clinic Connection

With Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic next door, teens at the REC Room have easy, affordable, confidential access to staff and clinicians who can provide medically accurate information about reproductive and sexual health, as well as resources and supplies from the Clinic if needed.

Community Outreach

Breakdown: a FREE Concert for Homer Teens

March 20, 2023

Homer Breakdown. What is it? A free, sober, all-ages concert event happening on April 14th at the SPARC in Homer. Doors open at 3:30, and music starts at 4pm. Breakdown…

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Who’s welcome at the REC Room?

December 30, 2022

Hey there! You may have clicked on this blog post because you’ve found yourself asking this question and the answer is quite simple.   We are open to ALL teens (ages…

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Share your thoughts about our community and win big!

November 21, 2022

Friends! Take a survey for an opportunity to gift cards and to share your input about our community. Share your thoughts on the health of our community! MAPP of the…

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Lights On Afterschool Success!!

October 24, 2022

A big thank you to all the teens who submitted artwork and helped organize our third Lights On art walk! We gathered yesterday to learn about the importance of Afterschool…

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Calling all Teens!

September 28, 2022

Calling all teens! We are hosting an art show and we need YOU! We need your art. Please submit a piece of original artwork (all mediums and methods welcome!) and…

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Why the REC Room?

July 19, 2022

“Quality out-of-school-time programs have always supported students’ academic, social, and emotional growth, but as we recover from the pandemic, these opportunities have never mattered more. We need bold action, especially…

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Nine Star event

Community Spotlight Event

June 10, 2022

Tonight! Join the Homer Youth Panel on Houselessness at Homer Council on the Arts for a Community Spotlight Event and get to know NINE STAR. Food! Live Music! Open Gallery!…

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new LGBTQ+ books at the Homer Library

Homer Public Library LGBTQ+ Youth Book Curation

January 4, 2021

Free media for Homer teens! A big thanks to Homer Public Library for putting together this LGBTQ+ Book curation. You are able to place a hold online with your library…

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