​Welcome to POOF Teen Center
At POOF Teen Center, we provide a safe space for teens aged 13 to 18 to learn, grow, and connect in Durham, North Carolina. Our focus is on financial literacy, life skills, and the transformative power of travel, all aimed at broadening our teens horizons .
What We Offer:
- "Chess for Life" Program: Using chess as a life metaphor, teens develop strategic thinking skills.
- Comprehensive Travel Program: Both international and domestic travel enrich teens' perspectives and cultural understanding.
- Essential Life Skills: From saving and investing to understanding wills, we emphasize building legacies through life insurance rather than relying on GoFundMe.
- Connections Across Programs: We offer links to all-boys and all-girls programs, college opportunities, and sexual health education. Think of us as the puzzle outline, connecting all the pieces needed for young people to thrive.
We're proud to partner with over 15 organizations, enhancing our ability to welcome more teens and address the growing waitlist.

Our Mission 

Our Mission Is to empower teens to achieve their highest potential by inspiring an entrepreneurial mindset while dismantling labels.
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