The intent of providing “Youth and College” space is to create a safe haven for youth, where they will have personal affiliation, be likely to invite friends, and generally engage them in a personal way.  This grouping would include areas for junior high, high school, and college aged youth.

Catechization of youth remains a priority after Confirmation, and therefore instruction space in a casual environment is important.  Recreational opportunities play a vital role in creating an atmosphere where they youth want to remain involved in order to receive instruction.  Some of the teaching space could be collocated with the “Parish Education” space so long as it is close in proximity.  Nevertheless, this program calls for dedicated education space within the Youth/College facility itself.

Space dedicated to the Youth and College education and fellowship programs.

Occ.

SF/Per.

NSF

No.
Rms.

NSF
Total

Subtotal

7.0

Youth + College

7.01

Youth Room

750

1

750

7.02

Youth Lounge

240

1

240

7.03

Kitchenette

120

1

120

Subtotal:

1,110

Youth and College should be located convenient to the Fellowship/Recreation space and the Parish Education space.  Supervision of the Youth and College space is an important requirement to be considered.  The Director of Christian Education’s office could be located here if not in the Church Administration Office.

The Youth Room, or “Game Room”, will house equipment to encourage social interaction and recreation. 

Floor:

VCT or stained concrete.

Walls:

Drywall.

Ceiling:

Acoustic.

Bookcases and base cabinet one wall.

Two (min.) white boards.

Kitchenette at one end with island/bar separating from Youth Room.

AV/TV:

Convenience outlets each wall.

Computer:

No

Telephone:

Yes.

Copy/Fax:

No.

Lockable storage cabinets

Pool table.

Foosball table.

Ping pong table.

2 - Round card tables with 4 chairs ea.

2 - Waste baskets.

Large TV with DVD.

Adjacent to Youth Lounge.

Locate close to DCE office if possible.

7.03 Kitchenette may be part of Youth Room as described or separate space adjacent to Youth Room and Youth Lounge.

The Youth Lounge serves as space conducive to smaller group study or conversation.

Floor:

VCT or stained concrete.

Walls:

Drywall.

Ceiling:

Acoustic.

Bookcases and lockable base cabinet one wall.

White board.

AV/TV:

Yes.

Computer:

Wireless.

Telephone:

Yes.

Copy/Fax:

No.

(4) couches

Lounge chairs

Waste basket.

TV with DVD (could be mounted on wall).

Adjacent to Kitchenette and Youth Room.  Separate by accordion or folding door.

Provide as part of Youth Room or as separate space convenient to Youth Room.

Floor:

VCT.

Walls:

Drywall.

Ceiling:

Drywall.

Base cabinet with double sink and disposal with upper cabinets all around.

Island or peninsula.

AV/TV:

No.

Computer:

No

Telephone:

Yes.

Copy/Fax:

No.

Bar stools.

Waste basket.

Refrigerator.

Microwave.

Adjacent to Kitchenette and Youth Room.  Separate by accordion or folding door.