ROME — The Teen Center at the Rome branch YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley, 301 W. Bloomfield St., is open. Teen members, ages 12-18, can now enjoy a space specially designated to them, open from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

The third-floor center features video games, board games, pool, darts, and air hockey, as well as a snack bar. Teen members can sign in at the front desk.

“The Teen Center provides a safe and casual space for kids to gather with their peers, socialize and have fun,” said Rome Program Director Sean Burton. “The center offers a variety of indoor games to keep teens active in the winter months.”

For more information, contact Sean Burton at sburton@ymcatrivalley.org or visit the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley’s website, www.ymcatrivalley.org.

Not a member of the YMCA? Membership information is available on the website or call 315-336-3500 to speak to someone at the Rome branch, or 315-363-7788 in Oneida. The YMCA welcomes everyone who wishes to participate, regardless of ability to pay. Financial assistance is available through the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley’s Changing Lives Financial Assistance program. The program provides assistance to youths, adults and families based on individual needs and circumstances.