THE GARAGE is the City of Burnsville's youth recreation center with after school and summer programs for young people in middle and high school. It also operates as an all-ages music venue on the weekends.

THE GARAGE is a safe environment where teenagers can excel! It strives to be a place where young people can just be themselves and have access to the resources and tools they need to accomplish their goals. Young people want to do extraordinary things, but for kids with interests in creative arts, music and dance, the world often leaves them without a place to excel; a place where they can get the encouragement and support they need to do the great things we know they are capable of.

THE GARAGE focuses on enriching teenagers’ lives by expanding their skills and encouraging them to share their talents, give service, and be creative. This is done by adult and teen partnerships to share in planning events, running the programs, handling the finances, and deciding how to make THE GARAGE a better place for everyone involved.

THE GARAGE provides a safe, fun and nurturing environment where participants create their own spaces to interact and acquire a sense of belonging, gain self-esteem, build friendships, explore ideas, try out various roles and cultivate a capacity to enjoy life through the arts, music and dance.

THE GARAGE promotes an inclusive community that provides all participants freedom from discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sub-culture, national origin, sex, disability, socio-economic status, affectional orientation, and age. Programs are focused to make sure that ALL youth have a chance to succeed, regardless of their home life or family situation.

The Garage