And when you have done just that over the years, our photographers have often been there to capture the memories.
Were you pictured at a youth centre concert in Hartlepool? Perhaps you were caught on camera at a sleepover or a party.
Take a look and see if you can recognise anyone in our retro reminders of photos from youth centres across Hartlepool and East Durham.
1. Tidying up in 2003
Members of the All Saints Youth Club are ready for a litter pick. Were you pictured? Photo: CL
2. Memories from 2003
Simonside Youth Centre playgroup leader Pat Saunders is pictured as she was about to retire in 2003. Photo: CL
3. London calling in 2004
Senior Youth club members from the Chuter Ede Community Association were pictured in the year they were planning a visit to London and Parliament. Does this bring back memories? Photo: TR
4. Rising stars in 2009
The Simonside Youth Centre Young Journalism Group in 2009. Were you a member? Photo: SN