The Youth Activities Program offers a variety of programs for
school aged youth, ages 5 to 18. The summer program includes such
activities as trips to North Carolina beaches, canoe and white water rafting,
and visits to amusement parks. Fall and winter programs include a ski
trips, dances, pool, ping pong, foosball, and basketball
tournaments. Located within the facility is one computer lab and the
before and after school program which is DOD certified. The youth activities
sports program is conducted with emphasis on safety, participation, fun, and
good sportsmanship and follows the NYSA Sports guidelines. The
program includes basketball, baseball, girls' softball, and soccer.
"Kids
In Touch With Kids" - Are you in Kindergarten through High
School? Are you moving to Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro,
NC? Wondering what there is to do here? What the kids like? The
Schools? Well then, contact Youth Programs and get signed up in the "Kids In
Touch With Kids" program! We'll connect you with a pen pal who is
your age. This is a great way to have a friend here to greet you when
you arrive! Additional information may be obtained on the Crossroads
web site found at the Contact/Links, then view "Teens & Youth".
The
new SJAFB Youth Center is fully equipped with a 10 station computer lab, 6
School Age Program classrooms, preteen activity room and a full sized
Gym/Multi-Purpose room.
The Teen Center is located on the
second floor of the Community Center, Bldg., 1310 Andrew
Street. SJAFB Teen Center has a very active Keystone Club, and AF
TRAIL Program. The Teen Lounge is well equipped, and provides youth
13-18 years of age, with numerous activities, community service and sports
programs. For additional information call (919) 722-0334 or DSN
722-0334.
Be sure to check with the Career Focus Manager at the Family
Support Center to inquire about youth employment. Each summer she offers a
Summer Teen Hire seminar to better equip teens, ages 16 and up, for job
placement. The Civilian Personnel Office also offered a Summer Hire program as
GS rated civilian employees to numerous teens, 18 and above.
For
additional information visit Contact/Links.