Teen Hour
Built by teens, for teens. A weekly hangout is where bold ideas, real friendships, and creative projects come to life
Hosted by 6 expert guides
Teen Hour is a flexible weekly meetup just for teens at Recess. Whether you're looking to chill with like-minded peers, dive into a new creative project, or co-host an activity, this is your place.
Bring a wild idea, pitch a group event, test out a game you're building, or just hop into a conversation with other teens. The format is designed to adapt to you, the more you show up, the more Teen Hour becomes yours.
What You’ll Do
- Meet and connect with other teens in a relaxed, low-pressure environment
- Share passions: from game design and creative writing to streaming and cosplay
- Trial custom Minecraft datapacks, test new minigames, or collaborate on builds
- Recruit teammates for multiplayer games like Marvel Rivals, PEAK, The Finals or Fortnite
- Host or pitch activities for the group
Why It Matters
Confidence & Ownership: Teen Hour gives you space to lead, create, and share without judgment.
Creative Collaboration: Big ideas need a team. Practice co-building and co-hosting something you're proud of.
Peer Feedback: Get reactions and insights from people your age who care about the same stuff.
Growth Mindset: Try something new, fail fast, and learn alongside a community of supportive teens.
Schedule
Teen Hour runs twice each week. Currently Wednesdays and Fridays. More sessions may be added if demand grows! Invite your friends!
What You’ll Need
- Access to gather.town and a Recess account
- A working camera and microphone
- A stable internet connection
- Any games or tools required for activities you want to share or host (optional)
Want to Co-Host?
If you have a cool idea or want to try leading a segment of Teen Hour, message Christopher or mention it during a session. We’ll help you make it happen.
Pick a time
Age ranges are just suggestions! You can register for any cohort.
Meet the guides
Expert guides leading this course
