Established in the mid-1940's under the Huntingburg Teenage Canteen, Inc., this non-profit organization set for the the objective to offer social functions for young people in Dubois County. During the first few decades, the Canteen held dances in a variety of locations before moving to its current home in the 1970's. Due to age dire need of repairs and a shortage of funds, the Canteen closed in 1991.

In 1998 with the Youth Board Council eager toe reopen the facility a grant of $ 100,000 was secured by the Huntingburg Foundation from the Lilly Foundation, as well as countless donations from local businesses and citizens, this opened the door to revitalize and refurbish the 10,000 square foot facility as it is today. Volunteer efforts allowed for the doors to reopen in October 1999 to all local teens.

In April 2006, the facilities were again upgraded and modernized, a trend that will continue so long as the Teen Outback is fit with active volunteers and gracious donors. While the center is open to many organizations and private events for rent, the main focus is for the support of our local teens to have a safe, drug and alcohol free alternative place to socialize.