"Kids In Touch With Kids" is a pen pal program sponsored by the
Youth Programs Center. If you are moving to Charleston, you can
correspond with a pen pal from the base and find out about the area before you
arrive. Youth wishing a sponsor and information about Charleston AFB
should call or write to the Charleston AFB Youth Programs Center. You
may also contact the Relocation Assistance Program staff at the Family Support
Center. Charleston AFB and the local area provide unlimited part-time employment
opportunities for youth, age 16 and up. For youth under age 16, there
are other opportunities such a babysitting to earn a little money during your
spare time. Youth can also volunteer their time and service to the
base/local community to make it a better place to live and play. The
Youth Programs Center is available for all family members between the ages of 5
and 17 of active duty, retired military personnel, Air Force Reservists, and
Federal Civilian Employees and retirees. Annual activity cards, which
offer substantial discounts for classes and activities, are available for a
nominal fee.
Board games, pool tables, video games, movies, television,
arts and crafts projects, fitness programs, fitness room, gymnastics, dance
room, teen center and much more are available for the self-directed desires of
all participants. Weekend trips include places like Disney World, Cape
Canaveral, Busch Gardens, and the Great Smokey Mountains. Before and
after school programs, summer camps, and school break day camps are also
offered.
Instructional classes which promote self-confidence,
self-esteem, and self-discipline include ballet, piano, tap dance, tennis,
gymnastics, karate, modern dance, marksmanship, art appreciation, golf,
babysitting certification, and CPR/First Aid.
The Youth Programs Center
also offers team sports (T-ball, coach pitch, softball, baseball, volleyball,
flag football, basketball, soccer and swim team. Clinics covering the
basics of various sports are held throughout the year. You can also
access information on teen activities in the area through the schools, county
recreation departments, and base Services Squadron agencies.
See
"Contacts/Links" for more info.