Youth Programs

We welcome your family to the Lackland AFB Youth Programs, which includes programming for family members of all ages.  Our goal is to provide a well-rounded program that includes quality school age care, sports and fitness and social events for your children as well as to provide quality customer service to our parents. Programs are planned to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of each child.

If you have any questions about our policies or programs, our front desk staff will be glad to assist you. If you have any specific questions regarding specific areas of our program (before and after school, sports, social, etc), please speak with the coordinator of that area or the Director of the program. We look forward to caring for your child and working with you.

 Space Camp Scholarship
 Win 8-days at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center,  Huntsville, Alabama either at the Space Academy or  Aviation Challenge.

Jun 16 - Aug 15—Summer Cheerleading Camp
Come join us for some cheerleading fun this summer.  Participants will learn cheers, jumps, chants, and dance routines.  Participants will also learn arm movements and cheerleading terminology, Cost for this camp is 60.00 per child.  Participants get 15 hours of instruction and a Camp T-Shirt which is a great value.

Camp Dates are June 16-20, July 21-25 and Aug 11-15.  Note-These date blocks are for specific age groups.  Camp starts at 0800 and ends at 1100.
See flyer for more details.

Jun - Aug 2008—Dance Classes
Please note that this program requires a commitment from both the parent and the child, so please take this into consideration before making the commitment.

Saturdays:
Creative movements: ages 2-3: 10:00 am-10:55 am
Ballet/tap: ages 3-4: 11:00 am-11:55 am
Ballet/tap/jazz: ages 4-5: 12:00 pm-12:55 pm
Ballet/tap/jazz: ages 5-6: 1:00 pm-1:55 pm
Ballet/jazz: ages 7 and up: 3:00 am-3:55 am
Ballet/tap: ages 7 and up: 4:00 am-4:55 am
Hip hop: ages 7 and up: 5:00 pm-5:55 pm

*Private classes for competition or pageants are available upon request

*Parents are responsible for children before a class begins and as soon as the class ends. So, please do not come too early and be on time to pick the child up.


School Age Programs Registration Schedule
2007 – 2008 school year

Summer camp (weekly camps 9 june 08 – 22 aug 08)
11 & 12 feb currently attending program
13 feb priority 1 & 2
14 feb priority 3
15 feb open to all

Spring day camp (day camp 25 apr 08)
3 & 4 mar currently attending program
5 mar priority 1 & 2
6 mar priority 3
7 mar open to all

Before & after school (school starts 25 aug 08)
Ongoing registration at Lackland Youth Center Bldg. 8420. Documents required include a current LES and if home schooled, a current shot record. Single parent and dual military families must provide and AF form 357.

14 & 15 jul prior year users
16 jul priority 1 & 2
17 jul priority 3
18 jul open to all

note:  our camps are based on the Lackland ISD school calendar. Our center is closed on all federal holidays 

One Page at a Time
Read and earn incentives at the same time!  This program for youth ages 5 – 13 has a variety of incentives at several reading levels and for number of books read. Visit the Youth Center and get started.

Open Rec
Arts & Crafts, Board Games, Drama 101, Life Skills Club, Photo & Art Club, Mentoring/Homework Help, and much more.
  Mon-Thur  3:15 - 7pm
  Fri.           3:15 - 9pm
  Sat.          1 - 6pm
  Closed Sunday and all Federal Holidays
 

Lackland Youth Programs Joins With President Bush’s Council on Service and Civic Participation to Deliver President’s Volunteer Service Award

Prestigious Award Honors Outstanding Commitment to Volunteer Service

Lackland Youth Programs today announced it has teamed with the White House to become a Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a national program recognizing Americans who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer service. Established in 2003, the Award was created by President George W. Bush to give Presidential recognition to individuals, families and groups who meet requirements for volunteer service, measured by the number of service hours performed over 12-months.

Lackland Youth Programs is one of thousands of organizations that have joined forces to deliver the President’s Volunteer Service Award and honor the volunteers who strengthen our Nation. As a Certifying Organization for the Award, Lackland Youth Programs is responsible for verifying service hours, nominating potential recipients and delivering the Award.
 
“We are extremely proud to recognize our most outstanding volunteers with the President’s Volunteer Service Award,” said Lucy Forcum, Director of the Lackland Youth Center.  “Lackland Youth Programs volunteers are role models in our community, donating their time, energy and talent to bring us closer together as neighbors and a Nation. The Award is our way of thanking these volunteers and inspiring everyone in our community to make volunteering a central part of their lives.”
 
“Even if you’ve never volunteered before, the President’s Volunteer Service Award is within your reach,” Lucy Forcum said. “There are so many ways to contribute, and every volunteer hour makes a difference in improving the quality of life for others.  We encourage everyone to get involved and to bring along your family, friends and neighbors.  Together, we can strengthen America – one hour at a time.”

The Award is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, a group convened by President George W. Bush to help foster and encourage a culture of volunteer service and civic participation among Americans. Chaired by two-time Super Bowl Champion Darrell Green, with former U.S. Senators Bob Dole and John Glenn as honorary co-chairs, the Council is composed of leaders in government, media, entertainment, business, education, nonprofit and volunteer service organizations and community volunteering.

For more information about volunteering with Lackland Youth Programs, call Lucy Forcum at 671-2388. For more information on the President’s Volunteer Service Award and to find out how to identify additional volunteer opportunities in this area, visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov or call 1-866-545-5307.

What is Fit Factor?
Who is eligible? Youth ages 6 and older. What is Fit Factor? Fit Factor is a web based fitness program that encourages youth to lead a healthy lifestyle by being physically fit. Prizes are awarded after completion of a succession of 5 levels of fitness activity. Where do you register? At the Lackland Youth Center (Bldg 8420). Are there any fees? There is no charge our program is FREE! How long is the program? Ongoing continuous program. Why ? To promote fitness for our youth. As everyone knows today’s youth are not as fit as in years past. This program is geared to encourage youth to get up, get out and get fit. Come in and see our new facility and register for this fun program at the same time. Any questions? Call Mr. Ruben Rodriguez at 671-2611.

Get Ready for Read by Mail 2007-2008!
Lackland Youth Programs will be starting up the Read by Mail program again in the fall.  This program targets youth grades K-8th, encourages children to read, and is a part of the presidential "No Child Left Behind" initiative. It's also a part of First Lady, Laura Bush's, Educational Initiative "Ready to Read, Ready to Learn." There are incentives for reading and participating in this program. For more information and registration, please come by the Lackland Youth Programs or call us at 210-671-2388.