Teens on the Move, a sponsorship program run by the Youth Center,
helps teens make the move from one base to another more smoothly. The
program promotes a positive transition to life within the Edwards community by
pairing incoming teens with teen sponsors. From the teen sponsor, the
incoming teen may receive information on base life from a peer's
perspective. To find out more information, contact the
Youth Center. The Youth Employment Skills (YES) Program is an on-base
youth volunteer program, underwritten by the Air Force Aid Society
(AFAS). The focus of the program is to offer high school aged
dependents of Air Force active duty personnel an opportunity to learn valuable
work skills while having a positive impact on their base
communities. The YES program allows high school students to "bank"
volunteer dollar credits toward their post-secondary education/training at a
rate of $4 per hour volunteered in an on-base position to a maximum of 250 hours
per student. Students may accumulate a potential $1000 maximum over
all four high school years combined. In addition, the participating
base youth program will "bank" base community credits at a rate of $2 for every
hour volunteered per student, up to a maximum of $10,000 per program
year. For purposes of this program, a "program year" is defined as
the 12 month period beginning 1 June through 31 May of each year. For
more information, contact the teen Coordinator or Youth
director.
The Youth Activities Center is the focal point for
all youth activities a Edwards. A wide range of supervised and
organized programs is available to youth ages 5 to 18. Youth ages 13
and older may find additional programs available through the Teen
Center. The YAC offers an array of youth and pre-teen activities
including dances, holiday and family events, and trips. Professional
instruction is available through the center for ballet, tap, dance, gymnastics
and karate. The center relies on both youth and parents to take an
active role in shaping programs.
The School Age Program provides before
and after school childcare and is facilitated by both the Main Youth Activities
Center and the Youth Center Annex. The Youth Center Annex provides
programming for students in kindergarten through second grade, while the Main
Youth Activities Center provides programming for students in third through sixth
grade. Activities include arts, music, dramatic play, outdoor play,
science, math and reading. Transportation to and from the schools is
provided. A Summer Camp Program is also
available. Students must have completed kindergarten to register for
the School Age Program.
The General Youth Program provides after-school
activities for children ages 9 to 12. During the summer, activities
are provided Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Activities are offered that
utilize the Center's outdoor playgrounds, pool tables, ping-pong tables,
homework area, computer lab, gymnasium, arts and crafts room, music room,
foosball tables, and snack bar area. A number of youth participate in
one or more of the clubs that is offered at the Youth Center. Trips
to popular destinations in the southern California area are also offered for a
nominal fee.
The Youth Center facilitates the Youth Sports & Fitness
Program for children ages 5 to 18. The program offers a wide range of
sports activities throughout the year and provides children a chance to compete
and gain instruction and confidence in such sports as cheerleading, basketball,
baseball, softball and soccer. Clinics in the area of basketball,
softball and golf are available. The Teen Center, designed to allow
teens a place of their own, provides after-school and weekend activities for
teens ages 13 to 18 in grades seven through 12. The facility includes
a large homework area, computer stations, a dance floor and DJ/karaoke stand,
video games, a large screen television and comfortable seating, and a conference
room. The Center is an affiliated member of the Boys and Girls Club
of America (B&GCA) and offers many B&GCA programs, as well as Air Force
and Edwards-unique programs.
Teens on the Move, a sponsorship program run
by the Youth Center, helps teens make the move from one base to another more
smoothly. The program promotes a positive transition to life within
the Edwards community by pairing incoming teens with teen
sponsors. From the teen sponsor, the incoming teen may receive
information on base life from a peer's perspective.