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House TourThe House owns three buildings, located at 1600, 1606, and 1610 17th Street, S.E., Washington, DC. Building 1600, located on the corner of 17th & Q Streets is the main center for youth programs. The building next door (1606) is the administrative building; and 1610 is the future home of the academic and training center. Game Room :: When students first walk into the main center, they are greeted with a smile by House staff. Youth can sit and relax on the couch, play video games, or play pool, ping pong, pin ball, and air hockey. Staff use this as another opportunity to build healthy relationships with youth.Kitchen and Culinary Arts :: The House provides daily snacks and meals each night for the high school program. The Culinary Arts Team consist of high school students that develop culinary and event planning skills by preparing nightly meals. Academic Room :: This room is used to enhance academic education. We have state-of-the-art computers where youth work on school assignments, projects, learn software programs, and access the internet.  Multi-purpose Room :: This room is the ideal place for staff to build relationships with students. It is used as a dining room, Bible Study, and other programs such as: Parenting, Club 180, Life Skills, Youth Church, and the Middle School Saturday program. It is also used for meetings with partners and as a space for youth to hang out and talk with their friends.Music & Recording Studio :: The state-of-the-art Recording Studio is utilized to record works created by the youth. This is where recording contests take place, and where students are trained in audio engineering. The music room has various instruments where the students learn to work as a group. Athletic Room :: This room contains free weights and aerobic exercise equipment. Strength and conditioning, health, and nutrition information is also offered to encourage and meet personal fitness goals. |
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The House DC, Inc. P.O. Box 30958 Washington, D.C. 20030 |
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