Youth Programs

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Youth Sponsorship Program

It’s tough to be the new kid in town, new school, new friends, and new neighborhood. Help get kids connected by being active in this program.

Military Youth on the Move

Great news for Military youth and families! DoD has launched a new website, Military Youth on the Move. This site is an easy to use resource that reaches out to youth with creative ways to cope with issues that arise in the face of a move, such as transitioning to a new school, saying goodbye to friends, and getting involved in a new community. To access this great new resource, visit MYOM

Digital Arts Festivals

Digital Arts Festivals “Be Creative” with 2012 Club Tech Digital Arts Festivals!
Festival participants are challenged to depict the greatness happening within their very own Club! They can show where their creative passion lies by entering any or all of the four festivals: Photo Tech, Music Tech, Movie Tech, Design Tech and Game Tech. Contact the Youth Center for more information 731-4634.

Tween Late Nights! - January

Friday, Jan. 20, 8 to 10 pm (Teens can stay till 11 pm)
Youth ages 9-12 are invited to our Tween Late Night.
Cost: Free for YP members and $5 for non-members.Join us for our Pajama Night on Jan. 20 (if you wear your pj’s you could be entered in a drawing to win prizes).

FitFactor

Every Thursday at 4 pm
Do a fun FitFactor Activity and log in your points. Not a FitFactor member? Call 731-4634 for more information.

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The Arts

Tuesdays, at 4 pm
January: Join us every Tuesday to do a fun art activity. This month come in to help make a donation center for the Pet Paw-See, enter a poetry contest about New Years, bring in the cutest pictures you have taken to put on display, help make a YP Scrapbook, and bring in your favorite recipe to put in the YP Cookbook!
Cost: Free for YP members and $4 for non-members.

Cloverbuds

Monday, Jan. 9, 4:30 to 5:30 pm
For ages 6-8, youngsters work with other children on selected 4-H activities from a structured curriculum that is fun, hands-on and discovery oriented. See what fun 4-H can be!

4-H Meeting

4H Clover

Monday, Jan. 9, 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Find out what 4-H has to offer. The meeting is open to all interested youth - ages 6 to 18.

Parent Awareness

Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 4:30 pm
Parents - you may not know about the great opportunities we have to offer. We are lucky enough to have our very own Military & Family Life Consultant Program. MFLCs are Masters and Ph.D. level MFLCs specializing in child and youth behavioral issues, available at no cost to assist children and youth, parents, family members and staff, available to provide situational, short-term problem-solving support. We offer monthly parent meetings, so call or stop by and see what great information they have to share with you! This month learn how to reconnect after a deployment!

Babysitting Class

Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 am to 3 pm
The Babysitting class is open to ages 11 & up. The course covers babysitting basics, business practices, ages and stages of youth children, behavior and guidance techniques, safety, emergencies, SIDS, CPR for Family & Friends through the American Heart Association. A test is given at the end of the course and those who successfully complete the course are issued a certificate that is good for one year.
Cost: $10 YP members; $20 non-members.

School-Age Program

School-Age Program The School-Age Program (SAP) is full of age-appropriate designed programs and activities to foster learning and meet the individual needs of children. SAP offers children a safe place to play, relax, and to participate in enriching new experiences while in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment.

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Party Time for Special Events!

The Youth Center is the place to hold that special party for children. Whether it’s a squadron event, birthday party or special event, call 731-4634 to find out what the Youth Center has to offer.

Teen Events

Teen Late Night

Fridays Jan. 13 & 27, from 8 to 11 pm
Calling all teens (13-18 yrs of age)! Come join us for game tournaments, movie nights and karaoke!
Join us Jan. 27 at 9 pm for Teen Cooking.
Cost: free to current members and $5 for non-members.

Leadership Programs

If you are interested in being involved in the Torch or Keystone Club and would like more information call the Youth Center and talk to Stevie.

Torch Club Torch Club | Fridays, 4 pm
Torch Club is for youth ages 9-12 years of age.

Keystone Club Teen Council/Keystone Club | Fridays, 7 pm
Keystone is a leadership and service club for youth, ages 13-18.

Computer Center

Malmstrom Youth Programs encourages and strongly promotes the use of electronic information technologies for our members. The computer center has the latest in computer technology including digital arts program, digital printers, and headsets. Members must have parental permission in order to use the computer center and take part in programs offered. Parents must accompany the member to complete and sign the permission form.

Youth at Work

Youth ages 11-18 interested in earning extra money - sign up for Youth at Work. When people call looking for baby-sitters, pet sitters or someone to mow lawns, we’ll refer you. Those interested in baby-sitting must be at least 12 years old, have completed the Red Cross or equivalent baby-sitting course and present a certificate when registering. Applicants must be a YP member and accompanied by a parent to register.

Youth Employment Skills (Y.E.S.)

Do you want to earn money for college, learn a valuable job skill and have a great time doing it? Then you need to sign up for the Y.E.S. Program. If you are entering high school and are an active duty dependent stop by the Youth Center and see what the Y.E.S. Program is all about. Learn what great jobs are out there for you to sign up for!