Youth Programs

School Age Program

The School Age Program services local schools and offers before and after school care for children 5-12 years. Children are dropped off in the morning and are offered breakfast and a variety of free choice activities until they depart to school. Transportation to and from school is provided at selected school. Upon arrival after school, they're offered a nutritious snack and choice of activities and clubs based on interest. The Summer Camp Program serves children 5-12 years of age and operates from 6:15am to 5:30pm. Children are served breakfast, lunch, and a snack and participate in activities such as field trips, swimming, bowling, skating and free choice of activities. Fees for both these programs are based on a sliding scale based on total family income.

Open Recreation and Pre-Teen

The Open Recreation Program hosts instuctional classes (Tae Kwan Do and Gymnastics - Guitar lessons coming soon), monthly pre-teen and teen dances, a variety of special activities and free choice of game room and gym activities. Membership is FREE.

Teen Center

The Teen Center provides a safe and positive place for teens to spend time. The center features a wide-screen TV, pool tables, table tennis, DVD players, video games, and six computers with high-speed internet access. There are also many structured programs that provide opportunities for youths to develop their physical, social, emotional and cognitive abilities. In addition, they are given the chance to experience achievement, leadership, enjoyment, friendship and recognition. Membership is $20 per year.

Clubs Offered: Keystone, Photography and 4-H

Air Force Programs Offered: Air Force Space Camp, Youth World Wide Bowling, Teen Aviation Camp, 4-H Ultimate Outdoor and Fitness Adventure Camp and Youth of the Year

Youth Sports

Participation in sports and fitness plays a vital role in the development of youth. Aspects of team work, dedication, discipline, physical fitness, self esteem, and fair play all contribute to the overall growth and maturation of boys and girls. The Hurlburt Youth Program takes this responsibility seriously and strives to offer quality diversified programs based on the needs and desires of our community. League and programs are organized to teach basic fundaments of team and individual sports and improving on those skills as they progress through their development. Our goal is to provide youth with a learning environment that is positive, fun and contributes to the well being of the military family which directly contributes to increase mission effectiveness.