Online Communities

Amigos
A place to share stories, read stories, learn about important issues or just to hang out.
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/cguanipa/amigos/

BBC - Slink
Provides chat, message boards, quizzes, horoscopes, news, health, advice and fashion for girls age 13 to 16.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/slink/index.shtml?

BuzzSoda
Provides a chance to discuss fashions, styles, trends, and games, with bulletin boards and trivia questions.
http://buzzsoda.com/beetrendy.php

Covington Library Teen Bookgroup
Provides a place for teens to write book reviews, chat, or discuss the latest literature.
http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/mondo/942/index_m.htm

Cyberteens
Includes games, links, news, and message board for teen creativity and communication.
http://www.cyberteens.com/

4degreez.com
A fun place for teens to interact. Includes jokes, quotes, poetry and message boards.
http://www.4degreez.com/

GovTeen.com
Includes advice, games, forums, links, and chat for teenagers.
http://www.govteen.com/

IAmNext.com
An interactive site, aiming to offer a positive alternative to the much publicized violence, and destructive behaviour in high schools. Uses Flash.
http://www.iamnext.com/

Icelounge.com
Interactive forum for teens with ratings, reviews, and advice on surf, skate, music, fashion, and dating.
http://www.ignitionsk8.com/

It's About Us
Offers free ecards, free web pages, weekly horoscopes, internet safety tips, and searchable questions and answers about teen life.
http://www.itsaboutus.org/

ItsTeens.com
Site for teens to hangout. Includes a love lounge, horoscopes, chats, message boards, and photo gallery.
http://www.itsteens.com/

KidLink
Organization aimed at getting youth involved in a global dialog, through email and chat, online projects, and message boards.
http://www.kidlink.org/

KiwiBox.com
A teen community wrapped around an online magazine where teens can get fashion tips, advice, and chat.
http://www.kiwibox.com/

LiveWire
An online community for teens to discuss issues related to school, parents, health, and culture.
http://www.goteenforums.com/

Macteens
Features news, exclusive stories, games and reviews. Also offers interactive areas such as forums, chats and media galleries.
http://www.macteens.com/

My20
A teen social community for those located in SW Florida. Includes chat, forums, pictures, video, bands and live events, games, private messages, e-mail, web page, and storage.
http://my20.org/

MyCYC.com - Free Teen Blogs
A free blog hosting site designed for teens who are looking for a place that lets them speak their minds.
http://mycyc.com

Online Youth Club
Run by the National Youth Advocacy Service and offering reviews, competitions and forums. Includes an advice page and information about the rights of young people.
http://www.onlineyouthclub.org/

Streaming Futures
Connects teenagers with careers by allowing them to interact with career professionals though live, interactive Internet webcasts. Provides free help with career planning and college information.
http://www.streamingfutures.com

The Student Center
Web community for college students, high school students, and teens. Information, entertainment, and many interactive areas for students to meet other students.
http://www.student.com/

TeenSite.Net
An online community where teens can be real with each other and get advice from others who are not superficial or judgmental.
http://www.teensite.net/

Teenspot
Includes teen chat, message boards, gaming arcade, jokes, and profiles.
http://www.teenspot.com/

Virtual Teen
Offers moderated forums and articles covering health, emotional issues, music and family.
http://www.virtualteen.org/

Youth Crime Watch of America
Aim is to help youth protect themselves and others from the criminal world. Programs such as mentors, educating and youth patrols are involved.
http://www.ycwa.org/

Youth N-Touch Ministries
Free e-mail, chatroom, virtual arcade and a gameroom.
http://www.youthntouch.com/

Youth Tech
Community for teens, created by teens with chats, computer help, technical information, an art gallery, and message boards.
http://www.youthtech.com/