Tyndall's Youth Sponsorship program is run through the Youth
Center. If you are interested in a youth sponsor, contact the Youth
Center at (850) 283-4336 or DSN 523-4336.Tyndall's Youth Center is affiliated
with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and has received the Program of
Excellence Award.
YOUTH CENTER
Provides a comprehensive, year-round
youth activities program. Offers a wide variety of social, recreational,
educational, cultural, and family activities. Any family member ages
6-18, of active duty, retired military and DoD civilians are eligible. Tyndall's
National Academy of Education for Young Children Accredited school age program
operated by the Youth Center is located at two separate sites. Grades
K-2 are located in the Child Development Center and grades 3-6 are located in
the Youth Center. School age care including Before/After School is
available in Family Child Care homes.
Sports &
Games:
Basketball
Billiards
Computer and Board Games
Table
Tennis
Volleyball
A variety of other recreational equipment
Special
Activities:
Arts & Crafts Day
Beach Bash
Big Bunny Egg
Hunt
Breakfast With Santa
Dances
Fall Festival
Field
Trips
Lock-Ins
Monthly Birthday Parties
Summer Block
Party
Programs & Classes:
Torch Club-ages 11-13; Keystone
Club-ages 14-18
Both clubs offer youth the chance to develop leadership
qualities through community service projects, education, and career exploration
and free enterprise.
TRAIL (Training Responsible Adolescents In
Leadership) - for ages 14-18
This outdoor activity-based program emphasizes
communication and leadership skills.
Congressional Award - for ages
14-18
Participants strive to achieve individual goals in voluntary public
service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration
through non-competitive programs.
Youth Of The Year
Designed to
promote academic performance, formation of life goals, public speaking ability,
and service to clubs, community and family. Each month, a youth is recognized
for their contributions and accomplishments. The yearly recognized youth
advances to the command level evaluation.
Piano Lessons
Held weekly at
the Youth Center. Each 30-minute lesson lets participants experience the
pleasure of learning a skill that can be enjoyed for a
lifetime.
RECREATION
A skateboard park is located next to the park
near the Youth Center. The base has its own beach and two swimming pools. Tennis
and basketball courts are available for open use. Beachgoers, be careful of the
tides, riptides may be present.
CURRENT TRENDS
Teenagers in Panama
City dress very casual. Popular dress items include short shorts,
Tommy Hilfiger and Nautica clothing, and camouflage jackets. The
weather remains fairly warm throughout the year so not much heavy clothing like
sweaters is needed. Sandals for both guys and gals are always
popular. Nike and Adidas sport sandals are the current rage. For most teens and
adults for that matter, dressing up in Panama City means wearing
shoes. The standing joke in Panama City is the concept of the 3 piece
suit--shorts, T-shirt, and flip-flops.
Popular music in this area
varies. Rock, R&B, and Country are all popular.
Teens in
Panama City are very friendly. Within the first week or two after you
arrive, you'll have a lot of new friends!
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contact/links.