Marine & Family Services' Relocation Assistance Program,
Family Team Building Community Support (FTBCS), works together with the Youth
Centers and the local schools to provide a special program for school age youths
to become acquainted with the opportunities awaiting them in Southern
California. The Youth Sponsorship Program helps youths moving to the
Camp Pendleton area by matching them up with another age-appropriate youth
presently living in the Camp Pendleton area. The youths exchange
correspondence by mail to find out exactly what to expect upon their
arrival. To obtain a Youth Sponsor, you may use the toll-free line
1-800-253-1624, or contact the Relocation Assistance Program
directly.
Membership in all Children, Youth and Teen Programs at the
Youth Centers is offered to family members of military and civilian personnel
aboard Camp Pendleton and open to youth ages 11 - 18 years (still in High
School). Centers offering programs are the three Youth Centers
listed. For program enrollment information, visit the Wire Mountain,
DeLuz, or San Onofre Youth Centers. Children under 11 are encouraged
to participate in programs offered by other agencies. You may want to
check subject School Age Care (SAC) for grades 1-6 listed under the CHILD
DEVELOPMENT topic, and YMCA for preschool programs (18 mos - K).
If you
have any questions or need alternatives for youth 10 years and younger, please
call Camp Pendleton MCCS, Children, Youth and Teen Programs' (CYTP) Resource
& Referral Office. In FAMILY ISSUES, Overview, you will find
related subjects, such as Youth Centers, Youth Sports programs, Teen Nights and
Trips.
You may contact (CYTP)Resource & Referral at Bldg 13150, to
find out more information regarding classes offered by the American Red Cross,
such as the quarterly "Super-Sitter" Training Class for teens (12-17
years of age) who want to baby-sit on base. Also offered is First Aid
and CPR training, as well as training in basic child care.