The Youth Services Program provides sponsorship to newly assigned
youth, by request only. There are many leisure and recreational
activities that are planned to meet the needs of youth. For more
information call, (706) 545-3070.
The Youth Sponsorship Program
The
program provides sponsorship at various levels from 6-12 grade as described
below.
Middle School/Teen Sponsorship: When a teen is new to
the area they are matched with a volunteer sponsor who is responsible for making
their adjustment period a positive experience. The teens are matched
together by age, sex, common interest and housing area whenever
possible. All sponsors must be received from the sponsor's school
stating that the sponsor's character is average or above
average.
Pen Pal: Whenever possible, a pen pal sponsor is
assigned to new youth before their arrival. The two pen pals develop
a long distance friendship. When it is time for youth to leave their
old friends, it often makes moving a little more exciting to know they have a
new friend waiting for them when they arrive at their new home.
The
Family Member Employment Program holds one workshop per year. The
workshops provide youth with information about Completing Applications, Job
Searching Skills, Dress Codes, Interviewing Techniques and Resume
Writing. For additional information call the Family Member Employment
Assistance Mgr. at (706) 545-5516.
Youth are also encouraged to contact
the Civilian Personnel Office, located in building 6. The Civilian
Personnel Office can provide information about the area Summer Youth Employment
Program and Summer Hire Program. Please contact (CPO) at
(706) 545-3344.
The Youth Services Program can provide some information
in conjunction with the Family Member Employment Program. Call (706)
545-3070. Middle School and Teens/sports and fitness program is open to youth
family members of active duty, retired military, reservist and Department of
Defense civilians. Youth must be members of CYS before participating
in programs and activities.
The annual membership fee is $18.00 for one
child, $32.00 for two children and $40.00 for three or more children. All
children registered at a later date will have the same expiration date as the
first child.
Piano, dance, karate and gymnastics are
offered. Available sports include, fall soccer, cheerleading and
football; winter basketball; spring baseball and soccer; and summer basketball.
Youth Services provide special events and theme parties for teens throughout the
year. This activities are open to youth ages 11 to 17. For
additional information, call 545-3070.