FSF Flight Chief
Jeanette Rodriguez
Phone: 671.366.4745
Youth Programs Director
Maryvel Jones
Phone: 671.366.3492
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday
2:00–6:00 PM
Saturday
12:00–6:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
NEW FITFAMILY PROGRAM
Air Force Youth and Fitness Centers are partnering to promote the importance of healthy lifestyle choices and encourage AF Families to
be active together. For details, go to USA FitFamily
BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES
The Youth Center now offers various themed birthday party packages to help take the hassle out of your child's special day. Three party packages are available accommodating from 8 to 24 participants. Parties are an hour and forty-five minutes and consist of one hour of fun activities and 45 minutes of private party time. Each party package includes invitations, theme-based tablecloth and tableware, birthday banner, party hats, balloons & streamers, party bags, ice cream and punch. For pricing and more information, please stop by the Youth Center and pick up their party information folder or call 366-3490.
POWER HOUR - MAKING MINUTES COUNT
Sharpen your pencils and get ready for Power Hour: Making Minutes Count. This program is accomplished with youth & teen center staff and volunteers creating an engaging homework help and tutoring program that encourages Youth Center members (ages 9-13) and Teen Center members (ages 13-18) to become self-directed learners. Materials provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of America provide practical tips and best practices for recognition and incentives, behavior management, collaboration with other organizations and use of technology and the internet. For more information, please call the Youth Center at 366-3490.
SEPTEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS
6-8 YEAR OLD DANCE
Saturday, 18 September
7:00PM-9:00PM
9-12 YEAR OLD DANCE
Saturday, 25 September
7:00pm-9:00pm
Come out to the Youth Center and dance the
night away. Enjoy a fun night with your friends
and listen to the latest music and learn the hippest
moves. Cost is $10 p/p. Sign-ups and
permission slips are due no later than close of
business on Thursday, 16 September for the 6
to year old dance and Thursday, 23 September
for the 9 to 12 year olds. For more information,
call 366-3490.
YES PROGRAM
Earn dollar credits toward your college education through the Youth
Employment Skills (YES) Program. To find out
more about this exciting program, please check out the guidelines. YES Guidelines
JOIN THE PARENT
ADVISORY BOARD
The Parent Advisory Board is made up of parents with children enrolled in the CDC, SAP, FCC and Youth Programs. Although they do not set policy, they are an integral group for infusing new ideas and support for our programs. The PAB provides input on parent involvement and parent education programs they would like to assist with and plan activities to say "thank you" to the staff for the great job they do. Although staff are not members of the PAB, they attend the meetings to assist with corroborative activities and to ensure compliance with regulations.
TORCH CLUB
Torch Clubs are chartered small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 11-13. A Torch club is a powerful vehicle through which Youth Center staff can help meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their development. Torch Club members learn to elect officers and work together to implement activities in four areas: services to Club and community, education, health and fitness and social recreation. The Staples National Torch Club Awards are presented annually to Torch Clubs with outstanding programs and activities in the four areas. For more information on the Torch Club, call 366-3490.
The Youth Center currently has Piano Lesson openings for weekdays after school and Saturdays. Cost is $60 per month for four 30-minute lessons. Contact Dale Garcia
at 366-3490/91 or email youth1music@yahoo.com
Bimonthly
Archery Classes
Did you know that bimonthly archery classes are
held at the Youth Center gym
on
the 1st and 3rd Saturday of
every month? Each class is from 2:00–4:00 pm and is
open to ages 6–18
years. The fee for the archery
class is $10.00 per month.
For more information, call the Youth Center at 366-3492.
WELCOME
to the Andersen Youth Center. The Youth Center has a positive influence on youth for many different reasons. Youth Center staff provide support and guidance to boys and girls, differing from support provided by other venues (i.e. school, home, church, etc.). The Youth Center is helping youth to:
| - Discover their needs |
- Pursue own interests |
- Nurture their talents |
| - Broaden viewpoints |
- Dissolve prejudices |
- Resolve their conflicts |
| - Set goals |
- Know themselves |
- Have fun |
YOUTH PROGRAMS
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON 5 AREAS:
| 1. Services to club and community |
2. Leadership development |
| 3. Education and career exploration |
4. Unity |
| 5. Free enterprise and social recreation |
PROGRAM EXAMPLES:
Fit Factor - Get Up, Get Out, Get Fit!
Youth Center Music Classes taught by Mr. Dale Garcia
- AF Youth of the Year
- Keystone and Torch Club Programs
EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Youth Employment Skills (YES) Program |
The YES program is an on-base volunteer program for high school students. The program offers high school students an opportunity to learn valuable work skills, "bank" dollar credits toward their post secondary education, and have a positive impact on their base community. |
National Congressional
Award Program |
The Congressional Award was established by the U.S. Congress to promote initiative achievement and excellence among youth in the areas of public services, personal development, physical fitness, and exploration. |
MOVING TO ANDERSEN AFB?
You probably have a lot of questions regarding services and activities offered to children and teens on Andersen AFB. Take a few minutes to register for the Andersen Youth Center including some of the exciting programs it has to offer...
YOUTH SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
The Youth Sponsorship Program was established to help kids transition to Andersen AFB by way of a youth sponsor. If you would like a pen pal to ease you in your transition, click here Click Here
YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM
For the Youth Sports program, please refer to Youth Sports webpage.
Check out the Youth Sports Calendar 09/010 for important dates. Register your children for youth sports the quick and easy way - online (see links in sidebar).
