SPONSORSHIP & SUPPORT:
Youth Services has a Youth
Sponsorship Program. For more information contact the Director at
(334) 255-9108/9127 or DSN 558-9108/9127.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT:
Ft.
Rucker does not have a youth employment program. Contact the state
employment office, refer to employment section.
The Red Cross and Coffee
County offer baby-sitting classes for teen's age 11 and up. For more information
call (334) 347-2461/ (334) 255-1055.
American Red Cross Teenage
Babysitter classes are held during school recess times at the Youth
Center. Call for specific information.
Under the Alabama Child
Labor Law, teenagers age 18 and older may work at almost any job, except certain
jobs where alcoholic beverages are served for consumption on the
premises. Minors 18 years of age or older may wait tables, but may
not serve alcoholic beverages.
Child labor laws protect teens from
excessive work hours and dangers in the workplace. One of the ways
the Alabama law provides protection for both the teenager and the employers is
through the use of work permits. The state law requires employers to
have permits for any employee under age 18. Teens 14-17 years of age
must have a work permit which is kept on file by their
employer. County and City Boards of Education issue work
permits. Fourteen and fifteen year olds can be disapproved for a work
permit if their school grades are not satisfactory.
Youth age 12 and
older may be issued permits which authorize them to distribute newspapers or
periodicals on fixed routes. Otherwise, the minimum age of employment
in Alabama is 14, however, most local businesses will not hire teens who are not
16 years old.
Volunteer Opportunities: The Fort Rucker
American Red Cross (ARC) Station sponsors the Outstanding Youth Volunteer
Program for youth between 12 and 17 years of age. The program runs
from mid-June to mid-August each year. Youth must be willing to
volunteer a minimum of 4 hours a week. For additional information,
contact the ARC at (334) 255-1055, or the Teen Center at
255-9108/9127, and the Fort Rucker Volunteer Program at (334)
255-9277.
Volunteer experience is very important and valuable when
applying for scholarships, special ROTC scholarships, and when applying for
federal, state, and county paid positions.
YOUTH CENTERS:
Ft
Rucker youth center offers sports, Middle School and teen programs, before/after
school programs, dances, trips, and summer day camp, self-defense, gymnastics
and piano lessons. Every Friday night is skating night at the youth
center 1815 to 1915 for those under the age of 12 and 1930 to 2230 for all
ages. All youth center programs are open to youth service
members.
Sports include soccer, baseball, T-ball, basketball, football,
cheerleading, etc. The center has a game room, full size basketball
court, dance, gymnastic studio, and computer lab. Classes are offered
in Dance, Gymnastics, Piano, Voice, and Self-Defense. Youth must be
registered with Child and Youth Services to participate.
Other programs
offered are: Workforce Preparation Program - teens work as volunteers in various
areas to learn job skills and gain experience; Community Service Projects -
Teens assist with festivals, Red Cross and are involved in community fix
up/clean up projects; Teen Discovery - Adventure programs are physically and
mentally challenging projects. Teens learn new skills while having fun (i.e.
Manatee trip, Skiing Trip, Canoeing, and adventure park trips); Keystone Club
(Teen Council) and provides teens with opportunities to plan and implement
worthwhile programs. Teens take ownership and get a positive return
on their investment of time, ideas and commitment. Classes may also
be offered in, computers, life skills, AIDS Awareness, Prevention of Suicide and
Self Esteem.
The Fort Rucker community would like to encourage you to get
involved. Programs at Fort Rucker and in the local community are
available for you to take advantage of and get involved. We want to
award you the opportunity to be an important asset to your school, your
community, and most of all to yourself.
Dress
Codes
Students attending the community schools are expected to be clean
and appropriately dressed for school. Dress codes may vary amongst
each community school. Disciplinary action may be taken if students do not abide
by rules and regulations of each school.
Gangs
Gangs in the Fort
Rucker area are not a major problem. Students in all community
schools, while on school property or at any school events, are prohibited from
participating in a club that has not been approved through the principal's
office. This includes gangs. Such organizations will not be
tolerated. All local police departments will be happy to give you
information on gangs and safe places to go in the
community.
Extracurricular Activities
Activities offered by the
schools in the surrounding area are but not limited to; National Honor Society,
Band, Cheerleading, Spanish Club, Drama Club, Government Club, ROTC Drill Team,
Various sports, Key Club, Student Government, Prep Bowl team and many
more.
Sports Activities
There are several sports activities
offered at all community schools in the Fort Rucker surrounding
area. Some of the sports activities include; football, baseball,
basketball, volleyball, tennis, track and Field, and Soccer.
Community
Recreation/Sports Activities
The local YMCA offers activities including;
swimming, baseball, karate, aerobics classes, tee- ball, machine pitch baseball,
and tennis. Summer camps begin in June for children ages 21/2 to 12.
For more information call, (334)
347-4513.
Employment/Volunteer
Opportunities
The benefits you receive from doing volunteer work are
endless. The experience one gains can assist with future job
opportunities, building better resumes, and greater work
experience.
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities in
the Fort Rucker area through the Army Red Cross and Child and Youth
Services. Contact the Teen representative at the Youth Center for an
application. Fort Rucker also has an Installation Volunteer
Program. Programs are for ages 12 through 17. Youth must
be willing to volunteer minimum of 4 hours a week. For more
information contact the Red Cross at (334) 255-1055 or (334)
255-9108.
Driver's License
Learner's permits may be obtained at
age 15 and a license may be issued at 16. Refer to the license
section for more information or call (334) 894-2341.
Child and Youth
Services Programs
The Fort Rucker and the community have a variety of
youth services programs to offer. There is a Child and Youth
Advisory Council that meets the third Monday of each quarter at 6 p.m. in the
Youth Service Center. The council serves as a forum for parents to
voice concerns or ideas about CYS programs or policies. It also
affords a chance for CYS management to share information about available
programs and services.
Religious Services
Fort Rucker offers Youth
Retreats, Youth Councils, bible studies, and community service projects for all
youth of the installation. There are two youth programs at the
Spiritual Life Center; Protestant Youth of the Chapel (meets every Sunday
1700-1900) and Catholic Youth of the Chapel. For more information
call (334) 255-1930.
Curfew Hours
The curfew off-post is midnight
on weekends and ten o'clock on weeknights. The teen and law
enforcement relationship on Fort Rucker is strong and no major problems
exist. There is no curfew specified by law enforcement officials on
Fort Rucker. For more information call (334) 255-3510.