Kids Day of Play
Join us for hours of fun on Sept. 27 from 1-4pm at the Youth Center for Kids Day of Play. Cost is free of charge! Festivities included are games, relay races, bounce castle, fit factor challenge, prizes and concessions.

Lights on Afterschool Program
The School Age Program joins in the National “Lights On Afterschool “ initiative where millions around the world will highlight the significance of providing quality afterschool care for school age children/youth. The Pep Rally takes place on Oct 16 from 4-4:30pm at the Youth Center Gym and is open to all who would like to share in this celebration. For more information on the afterschool initiatives, please go to www.afterschoolalliance.org.

Fall Break Registration
Registration for the Fall Break on Oct. 10 runs Sept. 29-Oct. 3. A non-refundable registration fee of $10 is required for youth not currently attending the Youth Center. The School Age Program is open for youth ages 5-12.

Drum & Piano Instructors
The Youth Center is currently seeking drum and piano instructors. Call 318.456.3448 for details.

Free Guitar Lessons
Free guitar lessons are offered every Friday from 6-7pm at the Youth Center. Youth ages 9 and older are eligible to attend.

Get Involved
If you are an Adult with or without Children and would like to make a difference in the lives of our Youth and Teens, You are invited to join us by becoming a member of one of two Advisory Committees at the Barksdale Youth Center.

PARENT ADVISORY COMITTEE The (PAC) Parents Advisory Committee serves in an advisory capacity and planning forum to help our program meet the needs of our Youth in three program areas which include School age program and our Teen and Pre-Teen Programs. The PAC group meets the First Thursday of every month at 11am at the Youth Center. SPORTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE The (SAC) Sports Advisory Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Sports Program Director to assist in the overall operation of the sports program. Volunteers my serve as Board members, Commissioners or as interested volunteers. Committee will meet as agreed on by the members and will work closely with the Sports Director to help insure a fun, healthy and safe environment as well as helping to evaluate and meet the needs of all our Youth and Teens.

If you would like to be a part of these committees or would like more information, please call or come by the Youth Center. Thank you in advance for your support.   

2008-09 Youth Sports Calendar
All dates are tentative and are subject to change. Call the Sports Director at 318.456.3448 with any questions.

Basketball
Registration: Oct. 6-31 - Cost: $45, Late Registration: Nov. 1-4 - Cost: $60, Coaches Training & Equipment Issue: Nov. 7-10, Parents Meeting: Nov. 20, Practice starts around Nov. 21, Season starts on approximately Jan. 10 and ends on approximately Feb. 28

Baseball
Registration: Feb. 2-March 2 - Cost: $45, Late Registration: March 3-6 - Cost: $60, Coaches Training & Equipment Issue: March 11-14, Parents Meeting: March 17, Practice starts around March 18, Season starts on approximately March 31 and ends around May 28

Soccer
Registration: July1-Aug. 3 - Cost: $45, Late Registration: Aug. 4-7- Cost: $60, Coaches Training & Equipment Issue: Aug. 12-15, Parents Meeting: Aug. 20, Practice starts around Aug. 21, Season starts on approximately Sept. 19 and ends on approximately Nov. 7.

Barksdale Martial Arts Academy
Martial Arts classes are available at the Youth Center. Tae Kwon Do classes are held on Mon & Thurs from 5-6 p.m. and Iaijutsu is held on Tue & Wed from 5-6 p.m. These two classes cost $45/month. Additional family members receive a $10 discount. Ages 6 and older are eligible.

Fit Factor
Fit Factor, the Air Force Services new youth fitness initiative program, launched on October 1. The goal of the Fit Factor program is to encourage healthy choices and teach youth to value their lives. Being fit will put youth in touch with their bodies, increase their self-esteem and help then establish the desire to set personal goals. Fit Factor is an exciting web based program that will reward youth for being active and making healthy choices everyday. There are five levels - energy, strength, agility, adventure and endurance - for youth to complete in this program. For more information call the Barksdale Youth Center at 318.456.3448.

Fit Factor Goals: • Be physically active for at least 60 minutes per day. • Make healthy eating and lifestyle choices. • Include friends and family participation in fun physical activities and games. • Limit the amount of television and computer time logged each day. • Adopt healthy exercise routines, including a broad range of physical and leisure-time   activities.

Before & After School Care
Drop off your children before school for a hot breakfast and transportation to and from Kerr, Sun City, Waller, Curtis and Bellaire Elementary Schools. After school snacks, activities and homework assistance are provided.

School Age Program
The School Age Program is one of the only two before & after school programs in the state that is accredited by the National Afterschool Association. The staff is highly trained and the program offers children/youth the opportunity to develop and enhance their self-help skills and master basic life skills through arts and crafts, dramatic play, high yield learning activities, homework assistance and field trips.  Children/youth ages 5 to 12 are eligible. Child care by the day is available during teacher in-service days and school closures. For more information, call 318.456.3448.

Child Care Payment Policy
Air Force policy states that applies to patrons of Child Development and Youth Programs, including school age is now in effect. All CDC/Youth Center patrons must provide a credit/debit card or bank authorization and agree to have the card charged or account debited in the event of nonpayment. All information is safeguarded in accordance with AFI 33.332, Provacy Act Program.

Classes
A variety of classes are available for your children at the BAFB Youth Center. Schedules and class details are available at the Youth Center.

Teaching
If you are interested in teaching a musical instrument, drama, choir or art class (these are paid positions), please contact the Youth Center.

Parent Meetings
Parents interested in getting involved in youth programs are invited to the monthly Parent Advisory Committee meetings. The meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 11am at the Youth Center. Parents do not have to have their child enrolled in the program to be a member of the committee.

Parent Participation in the Sports Program
Help the Youth Center in providing youth with a well rounded sports program by getting involved. For details on how you can become a part of the Youth Sports Advisory Committee and make a difference, please contact the Sports Director at 318.456.3448.

Severely Injured Military Families' Child Care Assistance
A recent initiative sponsored by DoD provides families of severely injured military members with assistance to find and pay for safe, licensed child care services for a period of six months during their period of recuperation. (Extensions beyond the 6-month period are considered based upon physician reassessment.) Family Member Programs staff work with the National Association for Child Care Resource and Referral to assist families in locating care. The program is available nationwide wherever the injured member is receiving either in-patient or out-patient medical care and allows the spouse to be at bedside or to help with outpatient medical appointments. DoD provides a financial offset to the civilian child care fees during the recovery period.

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