SoZo Teen Center of Watertown

09/21/2026

Two days until Seed to Supper Dinner Party! Join SoZo Teen Center this Wednesday, 9/23 at 5:15 PM (167 Polk St, Watertown) for a youth-made, locally sourced dinner. BBQ maple pulled pork, corn on the cob, homemade fries, and maple apple crisp. Funding made possible by the Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation.

09/08/2026

Excited to see all the new and returning faces during our school hours, starting today!

07/15/2026

So thankful to be a part of the journey for all these incredible youth!

Your Sponsorship Goes Further Than You Think.

Every dot on this map represents a community where SoZo Teen Center of Watertown has made a difference in the lives of local youth.

Last year alone, SoZo served 316 youth from 269 households across 29 communities in 6 counties throughout Northern and Central New York.

When you sponsor CHJC's 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, you're not just putting your business name on a sign or golf cart—you're investing in safe spaces, trusted mentors, and opportunities for young people across our region.

⛳ We still have Cart Sponsorships and Hole Sponsorships available!

Partner with us and help ensure SoZo can continue reaching youth who need us most.

Monday, August 10, 2026 | Highland Meadows Golf & Country Club

To become a sponsor, visit ChjcGolfTournament.com or contact Kristy Auman at [email protected].

Together, we're creating opportunities to enhance lives—one relationship at a time.

07/08/2026

Today's the day!

UPDATE: Programming has been moved to Wednesday, July 8th!

Want a FREE ride wristband and FREE lunch at the Jefferson County Fair?
Join us for a special Agriculture Challenge Kickoff at SoZo!
You'll participate in hands-on activities from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County and learn about:
Livestock & Dairy Production
Gardening & Horticulture
Agriculture Careers
Domestic Arts
The History of the Jefferson County Fair
After completing the program, you'll receive a Fair Agriculture Challenge Form to take with you to the Jefferson County Fair.
Complete the challenge at the fair and earn a FREE All-Day Midway Ride Wristband and a FREE Lunch Ticket.
SIGN UP BY FRIDAY, JULY 3rd!
To sign up:
✅ Tell a SoZo staff member
✅ Send us a message on social media
✅ Email us [email protected]
Open to SoZo youth entering grades 7-12

06/29/2026

UPDATE: Programming has been moved to Wednesday, July 8th!

Want a FREE ride wristband and FREE lunch at the Jefferson County Fair?
Join us for a special Agriculture Challenge Kickoff at SoZo!
You'll participate in hands-on activities from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County and learn about:
Livestock & Dairy Production
Gardening & Horticulture
Agriculture Careers
Domestic Arts
The History of the Jefferson County Fair
After completing the program, you'll receive a Fair Agriculture Challenge Form to take with you to the Jefferson County Fair.
Complete the challenge at the fair and earn a FREE All-Day Midway Ride Wristband and a FREE Lunch Ticket.
SIGN UP BY FRIDAY, JULY 3rd!
To sign up:
✅ Tell a SoZo staff member
✅ Send us a message on social media
✅ Email us [email protected]
Open to SoZo youth entering grades 7-12

06/29/2026

SoZo Teen Center is officially on summer hours for all incoming 7th - 12th graders! Stop by 12:30-5:30, hang out, and make new friends!

06/23/2026

Want a FREE ride wristband and FREE lunch at the Jefferson County Fair?

Join us for a special Agriculture Challenge Kickoff at SoZo!

You'll participate in hands-on activities from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County and learn about:

Livestock & Dairy Production
Gardening & Horticulture
Agriculture Careers
Domestic Arts
The History of the Jefferson County Fair

After completing the program, you'll receive a Fair Agriculture Challenge Form to take with you to the Jefferson County Fair.

Complete the challenge at the fair and earn a FREE All-Day Midway Ride Wristband and a FREE Lunch Ticket.

SIGN UP BY FRIDAY, JUNE 26!

To sign up:
✅ Tell a SoZo staff member
✅ Send us a message on social media
✅ Email us [email protected]

Open to SoZo youth entering grades 7-12.

06/05/2026

SoZo teens: we want to hear from YOU.

Your feedback helps shape future programs, leadership opportunities, events, and support for youth in our community. It also helps us show the impact teens are making through SoZo and bring more resources into our programs.

If SoZo has made a difference in your life, your voice matters.

Scan the QR code and take a few minutes to complete our anonymous youth impact survey.

06/04/2026

SoZo is growing!

Through our Seed to Supper program, youth have been learning hands-on gardening and sustainability skills by caring for a worm compost system, creating natural fertilizer, and using it to help their plants thrive. Recently, students repotted their spider plant babies that have been flourishing with the compost they created themselves.

Thanks to support from the Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation, youth are gaining hands-on experience in sustainability and gardening while building responsibility, patience, and confidence along the way.

05/29/2026

Fresh food, local flavor, and hands-on learning are coming to SoZo Teen Center!

Join us Tuesday, June 16th at 4 PM for a special Nutrition Education session with Natalia Putnam, SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County!

Natalia will be sharing:
🌽 The benefits of eating local
🥬 Tips for shopping at summer farmers markets
🍓 A live food demonstration using fresh local produce

This is a great opportunity for youth to learn practical nutrition skills, explore healthy foods, and connect with resources right here in our community.

We hope to see you there!