Youth Services will assist you in finding information about your new home. The Youth Sponsorship Program will match you with a sponsor your age that will give you the answers you are looking for and probably a lot more. The best part is that you will know someone when you get here. Contact Youth Services at 907-353-7169 or DSN 317-353-7169 for more information or to sign up with the Youth Sponsorship Program.
There are employment opportunities on-post and in the Fairbanks community. Summer employment programs start in May of each year and run through September. Youth job fairs are usually in March. Teens can learn how to prepare resumes, interview, or what they should wear to apply or interview for a position. Call the Employment Assistance Office 907-353-4245 or Youth Services 353-7169 for information.
It is sometimes difficult to go to a new school and leave your friends. The feelings that we experience when we PCS are all normal, healthy feelings. You need to go through a process during each relocation where you say goodbye to old friends and familiar places, and enjoy the adventure (you don't have to admit it!) of traveling to Alaska. Look forward to meeting new friends while staying in touch with old friends. Old friends will soon PCS and make new friends as well. That is one of the benefits of military life. Those true friends you make during your travels will stay friends forever. The initial part of moving may be tough but try to keep an open mind, relax and enjoy the new experiences. Soon you will be welcoming others who are coming to Alaska and helping them adjust to their new community. Once you are here - you won't want to leave. You'll love all the outdoor activities and the long summer days. Winters have their own special qualities and winter sports will make the time fly while you are enjoying the snow. So remember, there are many new and exciting things for you to experience in Alaska. Try visiting Alaska on the Internet. Just go into a search function and type Alaska. You will get information on everything from Alaskan adventures to weather. Have a great trip and we will see you soon.
*Driver's License Information*
Anyone under the age of 18 applying for a driver's license or permit must have parental consent. An instruction permit is required by anyone learning to drive. Anyone that is 14 or older can get a permit and it is good for two years. You will be required to have a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old ride with you in the front seat at all times. To get a permit you will have to pass a written and a vision test. The fee is $5.00.
To get your actual driver's license you must be 16 years old and you must have held an instructional permit for at least 6 months. You will have to take a written test, a driving test and a vision test. This will cost $15.00 and you may need an appointment. Liability insurance is mandatory.
*Youth Service Programs*
Telephone #: (907) 353-KIDS or 353-5437
At YS there are many things for teens to do. These include rock climbing, white water rafting and more. In the center we have a gym, weight room, raquetball court, game room, and computer lab. We perform community service such as "Make a Difference Day". We also help with activities that YS has planned such as block parties and Sports Fun Day. YS also conducts sporting events and has a personal physical fitness program.
*Activities On Post*
* Skiing * Four wheeling * Snow boarding * Library * Sledding * Video Arcade * Drag races * Arts and crafts * Play grounds * Skeet range * Teen dances * Bowling * Golfing * Rafting * Kayaking * Hunting * Ice fishing * Hiking * Skateboarding * Biking * Roller blading *
*Activities Off Post*
*Snowboarding * Snow machining * Movies * Fishing * Paintball * Ice fishing * Four wheeling * Laser tag * Rock climbing * Deep sea fishing * River rafting Look through MilitaryAvenue.com's Leisure & Entertainment at Ft Wainwright for more area activities.
*Benifits of living in Alaska*
* Beautiful scenery * High dividend * Nice people * Little traffic * Aurora Borealis * Health care * Wildlife * Sky *
If you would like be enrolled in the youth sponsorship program and have a friend to help you out, show you around, answer your questions and send you some great information on the area and what there is to do, contact Youth Services by calling (907) 353-YESS (9377). You can also wright to:
Youth Services
ATTN: APVR-WCA-CF
P.O. Box 35046
Fort Wainwright AK 99703