The Dare County Youth Center on Roanoke Island located in Manteo serves as a safe and fun place for youth. The center has many things to entertain kids including a game room, computer room, tutoring room, a library/reading room, arts & crafts room and a music room.

Leisure Activity Specialist Carolyn Norman-Holadia has many planned activities to keep the youth busy after school and while school is out. To learn more about the programs offered, check out the newsletter below.

Rooms at the Center Include:

  • Kitchen
  • Game Room
  • Library
  • Computer Room
  • Arts and Crafts

Newsletters:

November & December Youth Center Newsletter

September & October Youth Center Newsletter

July & August Youth Center Newsletter

May & June 2024 Youth Center Newsletter

March & April Youth Center Newsletter

Dare County Youth Center kids 2022 Christmas group
Mr. Tim, Ms. Rhonda and Mr. Dwight standing together holding a certificate.
A group of young girls sit on bleachers inside a gymnasium.
A group of 11 children smile as some hold up the crafts they created during a class.
A group of young children sit on the pavement in behind the Dare County Youth Center creating art on the pavement with chalk.
A large group of young children pose for a photo in the backyard of the youth center.
A group of 12 teenage girls pose for a photo in front of a giraffe statue during a trip to Viriginia.
Children receive valentines delivered to them when the youth center facility is closed.
Children visit the Easter bunny at the Youth Center and pick up bags of Easter eggs.
A group of 9 teenage girls post for a photo during a shopping trip.
A large group of young children pose for a photo beside the Dare County Youth Center sign.
A large group of children attend the Duke vs. Georgia Tech basketball game with their chaperones.
A large group of young children pose for a photo beside the Dare County Youth Center sign.
Two young girls smile at the camera. One holds a basketball.