Youth Programs

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday 1:30 - 6 pm
SAP, Mon - Fri, 6:30 am to 5:30 pm

Open Rec hours for
Summer/Winter/Spring breaks
2:30 - 7 pm

Open Rec hours for School
Early Release days:
1 - 7 pm

Note:

When Brevard County Schools are
closed, Open Rec hours are:
2:30 - 7 pm

The YP building
is closed on field trip nights.

Closed on Federal holidays.

AF FIT Family Website • Calendar • Home School Family Info • Youth Sports Calendar

Preteen/Teen Nights: We’ve got some great activities lined up for Friday nights, from 7 - 10 pm, for youth ages 9 & up!

Feb 17 Destination ImagiNation
Feb 24 Movie Night & for teens only: College Field Trip
Mar 2 Sports Night
Mar 9 Healthy Cooking
Mar 16 Clover Party, $2 members, $5 guests
Mar 23 Teens Only B-Ball & Tunes
Mar 24 Pre-Teen All Day Lock In, 9 am - 10 pm for ages 9 - 12, $5 members/$8 guests

ANNUAL EGG HUNT

Mar 31, 9 - 11 am @ the ball fields behind youth center. Games, crafts and activities before the big hunt! Don't forget your camera in case Mr Bunny hops by. Bring your basket for your eggs.

DANCE CLASSES

Creative Movement, Ballet & Tap, Hip Hop/Jazz

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AND AQUAFINA PITCH HIT AND RUN

Apr 18, 5 pm at Schobel Field. This program is free of charge, and recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills. Age divisions: 7/8 yrs, 9/10 yrs, 11/12 yrs, 13/14 yrs. Youth have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2012 MLB All-Star Game, Jul 10. All participants must provide a copy of a valid birth certificate for age verification and fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition.

AF CAMP OPPORTUNITY

AF Services has announced their Camp Call! For the second year they are making a single call for three camps to include Teen Aviation, Teen Leadership & Space Camp. More information & applications can be found at http://www.afyouthprograms.com/.

TEEN YES PROGRAM

The Youth Employment Skills (YES) Program is an on-base volunteer program for high school students. This program, underwritten by the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS), is a joint effort between AFAS and Air Force Family Member Programs Flight to offer high school students an opportunity to learn valuable work skills, "bank" dollar credits toward their post-secondary education/training, and have a positive impact on their base community.

YES allows high school students to "bank" $4 in grant funding for every hour volunteered in an on-base function. Students may accumulate as much as 250 hours over all 4 years of high school combined, for a potential maximum of $1,000 toward their future vocational-technical or academic endeavors. Volunteer hours must be separate from any other scholastic incentive program.

YOUTH SPORTS NEWS

We have extended registration for the 2012 youth soccer, t-ball, softball, and little league baseball until Tue, Feb 21. A parent will need to attend one of the following mandatory Youth Sports Parent Orientation sessions scheduled on Feb 21, 22, or 23 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the youth center. Pre-season practice begins Tue, Feb 28 thru Thu, Mar 22 with season games from Mar thru May. A current sports physical and Form 88 are required. Cost: $35 for members/$45 for eligible non-members. Volunteers are needed to coach and officiate all teams.

START SMART BASEBALL CAMP

We will be accepting registrations starting on Monday, March 5th thru Friday, April 6th. Parents interested in signing up youth (ages 3 - 5) are required to complete an AF Form 88 - Youth Program Registration and submit a completed Youth Sports Physical. Cost: $45. Children will receive their own glove and two koosh balls, parents will receive a participant manual outlining the information about the Start Smart Baseball program. Youth and parents will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Youth Center gymnasium on the following days: Mondays, Apr 9, Apr 16, Apr 23, Apr 30, May 7 and May 14.

NEW BLEACHERS INSTALLATION

The gymnasium will be CLOSED from Mon, Mar 12 thru Fri, Mar 16.

YOUTH SPORTS & FITNESS COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee will meet on Wednesday, Mar 14 at noon. All interested parents, staff, volunteer coaches, and youth are encouraged to be involved in this meeting to support comprehensive youth fitness and sports programs here at PAFB.

INFORMAL SPORTS & FITNESS

Every Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 4 pm for 6 - 8 yr olds; 4 - 4:30 pm for 9 - 12 yr olds; 4:30 - 5 pm for teenagers in the Youth Center gymnasium.

FIT FACTOR EVERY MONDAY - FRIDAY

FitFactor is an Air Force Youth Fitness and Health initiative that is available to our members year round. FitFactor encourages physical activity, healthy eating selections, and rewards youth between the ages of 6 - 18 for their efforts with valuable prizes as FitFactor levels are achieved. This program is open to members only, registration is FREE.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A PEN PAL?

Youth & Teens at Patrick...Would you like to connect with a youth or teen PCSing to Patrick AFB? You can be a great help to others by calling the Youth Center at (321) 494-4748 to learn more about the Youth Sponsorship Program. If you are a youth or teen relocating to Patrick AFB...you can call the Youth Center and request a youth or teen sponsor. Give us a call at 494-4748 or stop by to sign up!

YOUTH SPORTS VOLUNTEER COACHES:

We are now accepting interested and dependable volunteer coaches and assistant coaches for ALL Youth Sports programs. We are looking for role models to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and having a safe learning invironment. All training is provided at no cost. If interested, please call 494-3770.

KEYSTONE TEEN CLUB:

This club is exclusively for teens ages 14 - 18. It meets Wednesdays at 5 pm and affords an excellent opportunity for youth to make a difference within Youth Programs and the community.

TEEN COUNCIL:

If you need volunteer hours and would like to influence our programming and special events, you are encouraged to attend our next meetings are on Dec 6 at 5 pm and Jan 25 at 4:30 pm.

HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE:

We offer “Power Hour” Monday - Friday, from 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Youth can focus on homework, get assistance, or sign up for a 20-minute session of individual attention.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

YP is looking for volunteers to assist with the following programs: Club Tech (computers), Dramatic Arts (theater), Fine Arts (painting or drawing skills). Volunteer hours could be for a season or monthly, depending on the program and your free time.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP:

Torch Club for ages 11-13, Mondays at 4pm. Keystone Club for ages 14-18, Fridays at 7:30 pm. These Boys & Girls Club programs are excellent opportunities to learn skills and make a difference within Youth Programs and the community.

SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM:

- We have individual classrooms with different activities in each room to include: a homework assistance program, arts & crafts, fitness activities and skill building activities. Meals are provided under the guidance of the USDA Food Program. Call now for enrollment information.

Forms

AF Form 1181, Air Force Youth Flight Program Patron Registration
DD Form 2652, Application for DoD Child Care Fees
AF Form 357, Family Care Plan (single and dual military families)
DD Form 2606, DoD Child Development Program Request for Care Record