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Shaw Youth Programs Your
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Youth Programs serves youth ages 5-18 in supervised settings. Before and After school care, summer camps, winter camps, recreation programs, family events, family fit programs, league sports, informal sports and sport camps are offered throughout the year. Youth Programs offers a sponsorship program for a successful transition for youth when PCSing from one place to another. Teen Aviation, Teen Leadership, and Space Camp is promoted through our program. We also offer summer camps such as Missoula, Extreme Sports, outdoor adventure, and other camps based on trends. Our goal is to enable all youth especially those who need us the most to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
- Youth Center
- School Age
- Tween/Teen
- Sports
- Resources
The Youth Center can accommodate approximately 120 children ages 5-12 in the School Age Program. We offer a diverse activity schedule to meet the needs and interests of Shaw's youth. The center is equipped with a gymnasium, outdoor basketball court and playground, art studio, and a variety of activity rooms. Our Youth Annex located in the 5000 Housing Area provides activities for Tweens (ages 9-12) and Teens (ages 13-18). The center also operates the Youth Sports Complex located on the far side of the flight line by the FamCamp.
Special Family Events are important to military families. The military has often emphasized the vital role families play in support of the Air Force mission. We offer many family events to allow children of all ages to participate in a variety of activities with their family. These events include, but are not limited to:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Family Bingo Night
- Family Talent Show
- Fall Festival and Costume Contest
- Month of the Military Child Carnival
- Give Parents A Break (GPAB)
- K.I.D.S. (Kids in Deployment Situations) Program
- Nickelodeon World Wide Day of Play for Kids
Referrals are made to on or off-base agencies when youth are identified as needing special services such as counseling, medical care, clothing, food, etc. If staff or regular volunteers identify youth that need health, dental, or vision examinations or treatment, the Youth Director of flight chief consults with the parents and offers assistance in obtaining services.
USDA Food Program - this facility is operated in accordance with the US Department of Agriculture policy which does not permit discrimination because of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any USDA related activity should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250.
All Youth Programs prohibit the use of alcohol, illegal substances and tobacco.
School Age Program Hours of operation: |
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The Mission of the School Age Program is to provide a stimulating setting where children can explore, develop, and learn in a safe and secure environment at their own pace. The School-Age Program has been accredited by the National School-Age Care Alliance. This National recognition shows our commitment to quality and continuous program improvement. The philosophy of the School-Age Program is based on the belief that all children are strong, powerful and competent individuals who are constantly learning and growing. The mission of the program is to provide a stimulating environment where children can explore, develop and learn at their own pace. Additionally, it is to provide a child-centered program in a warm, secure environment with love and good physical care. Each child has unique abilities that will be recognized and nurtured.
The School-Age Program offers a wide range of physical as well as quiet activities. An indoor gym and an outside area are available as daily choices for physical activities. A library room offers an appealing area to finish schoolwork. A Discovery Room provides a place to explore new interest areas. Our creative art room allows children to be creative and express themselves through art. An Almost Grown Zone offer programs for ages 9-12 and have a chartered B&G Torch Club with 15 active members. The staff completes activity plans weekly with input from the children. The School-Age Program offers childcare before school beginning at 6:30 AM to 7:20 AM, at which time they are taken to school. After school care begins at 2:30 p.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m., transportation is provided for a small fee or children 9 and older are welcome to walk. On teacher workdays the center provides all-day care from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. During spring, winter and summer break the center offers all day care filled with a variety of activities and field trips. A USDA approved breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided daily. School-Age fees are based on combined family income and can be determined at time of registration.
Youth Center Annex Hours
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THE YOUTH CENTER
ANNEX is used for ages 9 (4th grade)
to 18 (senior), and is located in the 5000
housing area. The Annex includes a recreation
area, computer lab, 2 multi-purpose areas,
and an outdoor basketball court.
TWEEN PROGRAM
Tween (ages 9-12) time at the Annex
is offered Mon thru Fri from 2:30 to 5 p.m.,
and Sat. from 1 to 5 p.m. Tweens have run of
the program during this time to play pool, Ping-Pong,
use the computers, and much more. This is also
when Power Hour, Torch Club and 4-H Club offers a variety of leadership skills and community service opportunities.
Tween Lock-ins are scheduled throughout
the year. During the lock-ins, tweens can enjoy
a night of activities such as bowling, skating,
movies, pizza, talent contest and much more.
We also offer various programs throughout the
month. Tween dances are another example of
the special events we provide for our preteens.
There is a $25 annual membership fee.
TEEN PROGRAM
Teen time is offered after school until 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 1 - 5 p.m. Youth Annex membership is $25 annually. The membership
allows you into the club and discounts on some
of the teen’s trips and events. The after school
program offers a variety of self-directed activities
such as pool, ping-pong, board games and much
more. Planned activities might include Power
Hour study time, cooking class, arts and crafts,
photography, job ready, and more. Special events
are scheduled on Saturdays such as Lock-ins,
dances, basketball tournaments, bowling and more. A Youth of the Year is selected every year to represent Shaw for the State Youth of the Year competition. If selected by state representative the youth will compete against all youth of the year contestants across the world with the opportunity to meet the President of the United States.
Youth Sports Hours
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Hours of operation:
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Youth Sports Complex located on the far side of the flight line by the FamCamp is also operated by the Youth Center. It consists of 3 lighted baseball/softball fields, 1 multi-purpose field and 2 lighted soccer fields. The complex also offers a full concession stand, a playground, and a pavilion.
Our philosophy and mission is to provide organized leagues as well as informal sports and fitness activities for youth ages 4-17. Our goal is to provide every participant an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of whatever particular sport they choose. We want to place the kids in a fun and learning environment that ranges from noncompetitive to low-key competitive for younger ages 4-10, and a normal competitive environment for ages 11-17.
Through this environment Shaw AFB Youth Programs strives to provide each youth with a means in which to develop desirable physical skills and to mature emotionally and socially. These skills are developed through interaction with other children, volunteer leaders, and our Youth Programs staff.
Shaw AFB Youth Programs has fully implemented the National Standards for Youth Sports and is in strict accordance and compliance with AFI 34-249 and AFMAN 34-804. Combined, these two instruments insure that every youth comes away from our program with a positive and rewarding experience.
The program's intent is not to develop the next professional athlete, but to teach all participants the fundamentals of a variety of games and to place an emphasis on participation and fun rather than a win at all cost mentality.
Volunteer Coaches are the backbone to the youth sports program. If you love sports and enjoy children this is the job for you! Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to the Shaw community.
Contact the Youth Sports Director at 895-2251 for information on registration, and volunteer opportunities for coaching.
Baseball, Softball, and Tee Ball for ages 4 to 16 are offered in the spring.
Registration begins in January. Late registrations are not accepted unless you have just arrived at Shaw AFB. Once teams are assigned and uniforms ordered there are no further registrations accepted or refunds given. Practices begin in March and
the season will end in June. The registration fee covers the cost of the uniforms and umpires.
Summer Sport Camps are offered throughout the summer. A variety of sports are offered for these camps such as Soccer, Basketball, and Extreme Outdoors.
Soccer is held in the fall. Registration begins in July, practices
Basketball and Cheerleading are offered in the winter.
Registration begins in October, practices begin in December and
the season will end in March.
Flag Football - usually in the winter but depends on number of requests.
Please note: There will be no Youth Center scheduled practices during the Christmas holidays, however a coach may request gym time.
Schedules will be sent via email to coaches one week prior to practices and season games.
Dates are subject to change without notice. Call to confirm schedule 895-2251.
*RESOURCES FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES*
ADVENTURE CAMP Adventure Camps for Military teens (14-18 years old) are scheduled April 2011 through April 2012. These high energy, high adventure and high experience camps are planned across the UnitedStates from Alaska to Maine and from Colorado to Georgia as well as states in between. Additional information may be found at the following link: https://www.extension.purdue.edu/ |
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| For more information on USAF Youth Programs visit: http://www.afyouthprograms.com |
| FAMILY INVOLVMENT Family First http://www.familyfirst.com/ Family.Com www.family.go.com National Education Association www.nea.org National School-Age Care Alliance www.nsaca.org NACCRRA www.naccrra.org |
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| SCIENCE/MATH/HISTORY National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ Cool Math.com www.coolmath.com |