Teen activities in Galt lean toward theater, scouting, clubs and a free robotics series rather than a big rec center. Here is everything listed for ages 12 and up, with ages and costs where the programs publish them.
Theater and improv
Galt Parks & Rec runs Stagehands for teens year-round, Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, $130 a session.
- Stagehands Improv Workshop (fall) and the Winter 2027 workshop (Thursdays and Fridays): improv fundamentals for ages 12 to 17, focused on agreement, listening and emotional expression. It is low pressure, with no performing for a live audience.
- Stagehands Spring 2027: 8 weeks of theater games, character work, movement and storytelling for ages 9 to 17, ending in a free full-length show for family and friends. Thursdays and Fridays.
A place to go after school
- Galt Teen Center After-School Drop-In at 550 C Street: a supervised space with educational and leisure activities, open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:30 to 6:00 pm. It is a nonprofit run by local volunteers and funded by donations and sponsors.
Scouting and clubs
- Scouts BSA Troop 1119: ages 11 to 17, with weekly meetings, monthly outings, overnight campouts, summer camp and rank advancement up to Eagle Scout.
- Galt Sea Scouts: a co-ed ship for ages 14 to 20 that teaches boating, seamanship and leadership on the water. The crew raises funds with a Christmas tree lot.
- Girl Scouts Troops in Galt: volunteer-led troops through 12th grade. Registration is $25 a year plus troop dues, with financial aid available.
- Galt 4-H Club: ages 5 to 18, with projects from animal science and gardening to cooking, robotics and public speaking. Meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3:00 pm.
STEM
- Level 1 STEM Robotics through Galt Parks & Rec: free for ages 5 to 18, Saturdays 3:30 to 6:30 pm. It is a year-long series of 12 monthly parts taken in order, covering circuits, microcontrollers, block coding, C++, motors and sensors, with a major build about every 3 months.
Sports and movement
- PGA Jr. League at Dry Creek Ranch: summer team golf for ages 13 to 17 in a two-person scramble format, so every skill level can play. Youth on Course lets members 6 to 18 play rounds at the same course for a few dollars.
- Impact Cirque: aerial silks and lyra for ages 7 to 17, $120 a month.
- Galt Gators Recreational Swim Team takes swimmers up to 18, and Galt Youth Baseball runs a Babe Ruth division up to age 15.
For teens with developmental disabilities
- S.T.A.R. Program: Galt Parks & Rec's year-round social recreation program for teens 13 and up and adults with developmental disabilities, with games, crafts, outings and social events.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can teens do after school in Galt?
The Galt Teen Center at 550 C Street is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. Stagehands theater and improv meet Thursday evenings, and Impact Sports Center runs aerial and tumbling classes on weekday afternoons.
Are there free teen programs in Galt?
Yes. Level 1 STEM Robotics through Galt Parks & Rec is free for ages 5 to 18 on Saturday afternoons.
Is there theater for teens in Galt?
Yes. Galt Parks & Rec's Stagehands runs improv workshops for ages 12 to 17 and a spring theater program for ages 9 to 17 that ends in a free show, each $130.
What scouting options are there for teens in Galt?
Scouts BSA Troop 1119 (ages 11 to 17), Galt Sea Scouts (ages 14 to 20), Girl Scouts troops through 12th grade, and the Galt 4-H Club (ages 5 to 18).