Youth Center
Youth Programs, located at the Youth Center, 1755 Piute Drive includes an accredited Before and After School and Summer Day Camp for ages 5-12, an Open Recreation Program for ages 9-12 and 13-18 on weekdays, and a diverse Sports Program.
The Before and After School and Summer Day Camp Programs offer a variety of social and instructional activities in a state of the art center. As a National Afterschool Association accredited program, we place the highest priority on each child’s health, safety, social development and academic support in our School Age program. Children have the opportunity to work with computers, do homework, and participate in organized activities. Youth are offered a chance to explore new places and ideas, develop new skills, build friendships and have fun!
The Youth Programs provide 4-H projects and activities through a University of Wyoming Military 4-H grant. Scrapbooking, cooking, rocketry, skateboarding, and journaling are just a few of the 4-H projects available.
Fit Factor and Fit Family health and fitness activities are available for youth ages 5-18 and families. WTA Quick Start tennis is offered and instructional classes in Kempo Karate are available.
The Open Recreation programs are designed with the preteen and teenager in mind. Activities such as field trips, parties, dances, games, contests, pool table, ping pong, videogames, open gym, and other activities make this a hit with our youth.
The Boys and Girls Club of America affiliation offers opportunities for exploring new interests; building leadership skills; support for academic success; recognition through Youth of the Year program; fine arts projects; life skills, and service to the community through Torch Club and Keystone Club. Teens are also able to earn money for college through the Youth Employment Skills (YES) program.
The Teen Center, located at 6205 Randall Ave., serves ages 13-18 and/or those currently enrolled in 7th grade. Activities and special events include movie critics club, karaoke, community service projects, lock-ins, contests, fine arts programs and a pleasant environment for hanging out with friends. Field trips and special camps such as dance, music, and movie making expand the horizons of our teens.
The Youth Sports Program offers a wide array of organized sports activities to develop physical, emotional and social skills in our youth. The Youth Sports Program includes indoor soccer, basketball, cheerleading, baseball, teeball, tennis, golf and flag football. Youth ages 5-18 can experience the enjoyment and development that participation in the sports program offers. The First Steps basketball and soccer programs provide an opportunity for parents to participate with their children 5-6 years old. All coaches are trained and certified by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. Our unique P.E. class for Homeschooled youth meets the district Physical Education requirement.
As a benefactor of the Combined Federal Campaign and United Way of Cheyenne, Youth Programs strive to offer the best in leisure time activities for family members. Parent participation is always welcome and encouraged.
Call (307) 773-2564.
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Events and Programming
January
Hours of Operation
School Age Care Program
Monday – Friday, 6:30 – 8 a.m. and 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Full days on no school days.
Spaces available beginning Jan. 3. Closed Jan. 16
Open Recreation
Start the New Year with an Open Recreation. Membership for only $60.
Teen Center (preteens ages 9 – 12 and teens ages 13 – 18). Teen Center
phone numbers are 773-3326 (a.m.) and 773-3548 (p.m.) PLAYpass*
Free Friday! Jan. 6. Ages 9 – 18, 4 – 8 p.m. Teens only 8 – 10 p.m. Come on in and check out the facility and activities.
Community Service Day Jan. 18, 4 – 6 p.m.
SnoFest!!! Camp Youth Programs Keystone Club Members (ages 13 – 18) are invited to this overnight event to Snofest!!! in Keystone, CO Jan. 28 – 29. Sign up before Jan. 10.
February
Closed Feb. 20.
Before and After School Program
There is currently space available. Fees are based in total family income.
Open Recreation
Get an Open Recreation Membership for only $60.
Teen Center (preteens ages 9 – 12 and teens ages 13 – 18). Teen Center phone numbers are 773-3326 (a.m.) and 773-3548 (p.m.)
Valentine Party
Feb. 10, 5 – 8 p.m., Teen Center. Open to all youth ages 9 – 18. Join us for food, fun, music, dancing and games. FREE! Advance sign up deadline is Feb. 3. Call (307) 773-3326.
Artist Guild Trip
Feb. 17. Join the Teen Center for a trip to the Artist Guild to study pictograms with Steve Rodriguez from 1 – 3 p.m. Space is limited. Sign up deadline is Feb. 10.
Youth Sports
Youth Baseball Registration
Baseball registration for kids ages 7 – 12 is Feb. 1 – 29 at the Youth Center. 7-8 AA, 9-10 AAA and 11-12 Majors. The cost is $75 and includes uniforms and most equipment. Register before Feb. 17 and save an additional $5.
Practice begins the first week in April. A Parent meeting is Mar. 13, 6 p.m. at the Youth Center. At least one parent is required to attend.
Season begins the second week in May. All Warren teams are combined with other teams from the community to form the Cheyenne Jr. League. Games are played on base as well as the Cheyenne Jr. League Complex. For more information about the Cheyenne Jr. League visit www.cjlbaseball.com. Coaches are needed for all age groups. No experience necessary. A Coaches Certification training is Mar. 6, 6 – 8 p.m.
Teeball Registration
Teeball Registration for kids ages 5 – 6 is Apr. 2. Cost is $55 per child.
Ongoing Youth Sports Program
Homeschool PE Classes
The Youth Center is offering FREE physical education classes for home schooled children ages 5 – 18. Children may participate in the PE sessions every Tuesday and Thursday, 10 – 11 a.m. to learn the fundamentals and importance of sports and physical conditioning. Space is limited. Please call to sign up.
Kempo
This class is a combination of both hard and soft styles of martial arts, utilizing hard techniques such as kicking, punching, and blocking, as well as soft techniques similar to Brazilian Jui Ji Tsu. Classes are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Pee Wee (ages 4 – 6), 6 – 6:45 p.m., Juniors (ages 7 – 15), 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. and Seniors (ages 16 & older), 7:45 – 8:45 p.m. Pee Wee class is $30. Other classes, cost is $40. Discounts for more than one family member are available.
Military Teen Adventure Camps
Would you like to spend time whitewater rafting, hiking, rock climbing, winter camping, skiing, backpacking, mountain biking, exploring the environment, running rope courses, geo-caching, or practicing wilderness survival skills? Military teens (14-18 years old) will have an opportunity to participate in adventure camps scheduled April 2011 through April 2012.
Visit https://www.extension.purdue.edu/Adventure_camps/campsdate.html.
YES Program
The Youth Employment Skills (YES) program is an on-base volunteer program for high school students. YES allows students to “bank” $4 in grant funding for every hour volunteered at a base function. Students may accumulate as much as 250 hours over all four years of high school combined, for a potential maximum of $1,000 toward their future vocational-technical or academic endeavors. Applications may be picked up at the Youth Center.
Visit www.afyouthprograms.com
Youth Sports
Fit Factor
FitFactor encourages a healthy lifestyle for ALL Air Force Family members.
You can do your part by challenging your family and friends to be active, eat right, pursue fitness goals and have fun each and every day! FitFactor can play a major role in a healthy lifestyle for the entire family, so get everyone together and get moving! Visit www.afgetfit.com.
General Youth Sports Information
Participation has many benefits for children. Being involved in sports creates opportunities for learning both physical and social skills. Children can also learn a number of moral skills including the values of treating their peers with respect and understanding differences. Life-long skills such as discipline, perseverance and teamwork are taught by the Youth Sports Director and volunteer coaches to help children develop a sense of self-worth, help them set personal goals and help them understand their abilities.
Training and certification of volunteer coaches by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association are provided and funded by the program. They receive the tools, resources and equipment necessary to offer a quality experience for young athletes.
The Youth Sports Director provides the best possible environment for children through an extensive screening process, a rigorous training agenda and hands-on support through continuous observation and evaluation of the program.
All team sports include all practices and games, team uniforms/T-shirts, equipment use, individual participation awards, NYSCA certified coaches, and an end of season sports banquet. Family field trips to professional and college sporting events are offered at a minimum cost.
Basketball (ages 5 – 18)
Registration: October
Season: November – March
Games: Mon, Wed & Fri evening and all day Sat.
Cheerleading (ages 5 – 18)
Registration: October
Dates: October – March
First Steps Basketball (ages 3 – 4)
Registration: December
Season: January – February
Classes: Wed. nights, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Baseball (ages 7 – 12)
Registration: February
Season: April – July
Games: Mon – Thu evenings and all day Sat
Teeball (ages 5 – 6)
Registration: Begins April
Season: May – July
Games: Mon - Thu evenings
Cheerleading Camp (ages 5 – 18)
Registration: March
Dates: March
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 pm
Tennis Lessons (ages 6-18)
Registration: May
Season: Begins mid-June
Times: Mon, Wed and Fri, 10 a.m.
Golf Lessons (ages 6 – 18)
Registration: May
Season: June
Flag Football (ages 7 – 11)
Registration: July
Season: August – October
Times: Mon – Fri evenings & Sat. mornings
Indoor Soccer (ages 5 – 14)
Registration: July
Season: August-October
Times: Mon, Wed, Fri evenings and Sat mornings
First Steps Soccer (ages 3 – 4)
Registration: August
Season: September – October
Classes: Wednesday nights, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Home School PE Class (ages 5 – 18)
Registration: August
Season: September – May
Kempo
This class is a combination of both hard and soft styles of martial arts, utilizing hard techniques such as kicking, punching, and blocking, as well as soft techniques similar to Brazilian Jui Ji Tsu.
Pee Wee
Tuesday & Thursday, 6 – 6:45 p.m.
Junior (7 – 16)
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:45 – 7:45p.m.
Adult
Tuesday & Thursday, 7:45 – 8:45 p.m.
Single student – $40
Two students – $55
Three or more students – $65
The Warren Youth Program is an equal opportunity provider.
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