Teen Social Nights
A supportive, teen-led social group where participants choose the activities and themes they’re most excited about from creative nights to games and sports while building genuine connection through shared interests.
Program Snapshot
Grade 7-11
10 weekly sessions
90 minutes per session
Cohort 10-15 (min/max)
Offered up to 4x/year (seasonal cohorts)
What Are Teen Social Nights?
Thriving Tree Teaching’s Teen Social Nights are a group-based program in a safe, comfortable environment. This is a teen-led experience—participants are in the driver’s seat, choosing the activities and themes that interest them most.
Activities can include things like manga drawing, cooking, movie nights, and sports, all designed to help teens connect through shared interests and real conversation—without making it feel forced.
When it fits the plan for the group, we may invite community experts to guide an activity or head to a local community venue so teens can build connection in a fun, real-world setting.
How the 10-Week Program Works
The program runs for 10 weekly sessions (90 minutes each), focused on collaborative activities and teen-led social engagement.
Getting Started
Teens vote on activities for the term, with a focus on comfort, safety, and ensuring everyone has a voice in the group’s direction.
Group Activities + Support
Each session features a participant-chosen theme, with activities and supplies ready to support fun, connection, and friendship-building in a semi-structured environment. Specialists provide in-the-moment coaching as needed, in a low-pressure way.
Occasional community experiences (when applicable)
Community experts may be brought in to guide activities, or the group may visit a local community venue for more opportunities to connect.
How the 10-Week Program Works
The program runs for 10 weekly sessions (90 minutes each), focused on collaborative activities and teen-led social engagement.
Participants should be able to:
Communicate proficiently in English for group collaboration
Participate independently in semi-structured activities
Engage in reciprocal dialogue and collaborative interaction
Identify and express personal boundaries and needs to staff and peers
What’s Included in the Program
Your 10-week Teen Social Nights experience includes
Program materials
Snacks
Field trip costs
Community expert fees
FAQ
Q: How big is the group?
A: Cohorts run with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 participants.
Q: How long are sessions?
A: Each session is 90 minutes, for 10 weekly sessions.