20th Force Support Squadron, Shaw AFB
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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.
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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
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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 |
| SPORTS Sports Illustrated for Kids www.siforkids.com National Alliance For Youth Sports www.nays.org USAF FitFactor http://www.afgetfit.com/Home.aspx |
| SCIENCE/MATH/HISTORY National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ Cool Math.com www.coolmath.com |
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.