Welcome to Teen Haven's website
Thanks for visiting our site. Look around to see how God is using Teen Haven to equip urban youth. This month we're highlighting our Summer Camp 2010, and a brand new scholarship opportunity for Teen Haven youth who want to attend college (click here for more details on the scholarship, or scroll down for details on summer camp). Continue to the bottom of this page to learn more about our history and what we're doing today.
Also, feel free to click on these information links to learn more about Teen Haven's: City Program Information, Camp, Testimonials, or Directions.
May God Bless you - thanks for your support of Teen Haven!
Teen Haven's SUMMER CAMP 2010
This summer at Teen Haven Camp youth will explore the theme "ROOTED." If you would like to register a student for camp, simply PRINT the registration that you'll see linked below, and then return your completed registration form and your payment to your local Teen Haven Youth Center. CLICK HERE for details on locations of Teen Haven Youth Centers
SUMMER CAMP 2010 SCHEDULE: 
BOYS Schedule
July 5 – 9 Ages 9-11
July 19 – 23 Ages 9-14
July 26 – 30 Ages 12-17
Aug 16 – 20 Ages 12-17
GIRLS Schedule
July 12 – 16 Ages 9-15
Aug 2 – 6 Ages 12-17
Aug 9 – 13 Ages 12-17
CLICK HERE TO PRINT and Complete your Teen Haven Summer Camp 2010 Registration Form
- Any questions contact Teen Haven at 717-393-2716
Teen Haven's Refresh Our Gym Project
Teen Haven wants to thank everyone who supported us in the Refresh Everything grant competition during April and May, 2010! Although we were not able to finish in the top 10 and receive the 50K, we were thrilled to have the support of so many sharing in our dream. As summer approaches it’s an especially busy season for our ministry, and so we’re not continuing to compete for the grant – but we are still believing that a new gym floor isn’t out of our reach! We’ll keep you posted about future opportunities and ways you might be able to support us with our goal to refresh our gym!
History and information on Teen Haven
Since 1963, when founder Bill Drury started knocking on the doors of teenage gang members in Philadelphia, Teen Haven has existed to see young people come to know Christ and grow to become agents of change for Him in their community.
When Jesus stood in the synagogue in His hometown to declare His purpose on earth, He quoted from Isaiah 61. This chapter has become an inspiration for the ministry of Teen Haven as we live out the Gospel among our cities’ urban youth.
“He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, … to comfort all who mourn … to bestow on them … a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. They will rebuild … ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.” Isaiah 61:1-4
This passage shows the full-circle impact of the Gospel. The recipients of God’s grace become “oaks of righteousness” and “rebuilders of cities” bringing glory to God and hope to their communities. This is the hope and intent of the ministry of Teen Haven. Many of the kids we meet would be seen by the world as poor, captive, or despairing, but we also know that God sees their potential to be strong oaks and city changers.
At Teen Haven, we are blessed to share the Gospel with urban youth and disciple them as they grow in their faith, develop leadership skills, and impact their families, schools, neighborhoods, and cities. We’re seeing a generation of city changers growing in the name of Christ!
- Teen Haven has three city youth center locations: Philadelphia, York and Lancaster.
- Teen Haven Camp in York County operates year-round.
- About 60 youth are serving as teen leaders in the ministry of Teen Haven.
Purpose Statement
To advance the kingdom of God by reaching urban youth with the gospel, discipling them to maturity, and equipping them to be leaders in their communities.
Teen Haven is a division of Water Street Ministries.