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Little Rock Air Force Base - Youth Center |
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Youth Center
The LRAFB Youth Center is looking for kids (age 9-18) who want to make new friends, discover new interests, develop into a productive citizen, and have fun! The Youth Center has a wide variety of activities planned for everyday that will fulfill the needs of anybody that walks through the doors. We focus on five main categories when planning the programs. They are: Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, the Arts, Informal Youth Sports, and Fitness & Recreation. Cost: $20 for annual membership or $2/day.
School Year Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri: 6:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sat: 1 pm - 7:30 pm
Summer Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri: 1pm - 7:30 pm
Sat: 1 pm - 7:30 pm
Teen Center
The LRAFB Teen Center offers a wide variety of social activities for teen's ages 13-18. Some activities the teen center offers include: Music room where participants can check out acoustic, electric, bass guitars, drums, keyboards, and karaoke machine; Computer Lab which offers monitored internet access, computer games, and reading materials; Video game consoles (Play station II, X-Box, and Dreamcast) with a wide variety of all the most current video games; an Entertainment Center that offers the opportunity to view the latest movies on a big screen television and listen to your favorite CD on the high quality sound system; and Table top games like foosball and Ping-Pong are also available.
Hours of Operation:
Thursday: 4:30-8 pm
Friday: 4:30-10:30 pm
Saturday: 1-10:30 pm
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Nationally Accredited Programs for School-Age Children
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The LRAFB School-Age Program offers care for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. The program consists of before school care, after school care, and a full-time vacation program as well as care on days when school is in operation for half days or during school record days. It is designed to provide many opportunities for children to broaden their horizons, engage in sports and recreational activities, and develop interests and skills that will continue into adulthood.
The program is accredited by the National After School Association. The staff has an extensive training process that gives them the knowledge and skills to offer the highest quality of programming. This program also encourages and supports your child's development, allows them to explore and build on their interests, promotes freedom of choice and helps them to grow into competent, independent, and productive citizens. We are dedicated to providing your child the very best out-of-school experience we can. For more information and to register your child, call the Youth Center at 987-6355.
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START Smart program for 3-4 year olds |
START SMART is a program that involves parents and children, side-by-side, in a learning environment for various sports. The program emphasizes fun, fundamentals, and keeping competition in a healthy perspective. More information will follow. This is a program the Youth Center is proud and excited to participate in.
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Fit Factor
4 - 5 pm • Mondays & Wednesdays
The purpose of this program is to promote youth fitness and health, inspire youth to enjoy physical activity and to stay involved in life long activities. If you would like your child to develop a more active and healthy lifestyle, bring them to the Youth Center for this new and exciting fitness program. They will receive prizes for each level of fitness they achieve in this program. For more information, call 501-987-6355.
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| Batting Cages |
Mon - Sun •
10 am - 10 pm
Next to Burger King,
Tennis Courts, and
Commissary.
The LRAFB batting cages
provide people of all ages and ability levels to come and improve their batting skills. The batting cages offer 3 baseball pitching machines (45 mph, 55 mph, and 65 mph) and 3 softball pitching machines. The Youth Center has a variety of baseball bats, softball bats and helmets to use on site. For the night owls, the batting cages are equipped with lights so you can practice anytime day or night. Come on down and bring the whole family. Cost: $.50 for 12 balls.
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| Skateboard Park |
A place for your child to skateboard safely.
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| Read By Mail |
A FREE reading motivation program for children grades K-8. Children create their own book list from thousands of recommended book titles and earn points and prizes for their literary successes! Call 987-6355 to register! |
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4H Horse Club
Interested in joining a 4H horse club? Learn about the care and dynamics of horses. We will be working with current horse owners. For ages 10-18. For more information and our next meeting time, call 501-987-6355.
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Club Zoom
4 - 4:30 pm • Tuesdays & Thursdays
For ages 9-18. Explore the fun side of science, math and engineering. Participate in cool hands on experiments and enjoy educational games. For more information, call 501-987-6355.
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TORCH Club
4:30 pm • Tuesdays
For members age 11-13. Join the Torch Club, a Boys & Girls Club program that brings young people together to participate in activities geared towards recreation and community service. FREE with a Youth Center Membership ($20 year). Passport to Manhood is a new program geared towards young men, ages 11-14, to promote positive values and responsible behavior. You must be a YC member to participate. For more information, call 501-987-6355.
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TRAIL Club
4 - 5 pm • Thursdays
For ages 14-18. This club uses the outdoors to Teach Responsible Adolescents In Leadership (TRAIL). Each week the TRAIL Club will learn about a different outdoor activity such as canoeing, Mt. Biking, rock climbing, kayaking, and camping. If you are interested in experiencing the outdoors in an adventurous way, join the TRAIL Club for an experience you won’t forget. Cost: FREE with annual Youth Center membership ($20). For more information, call 501-987-6355.
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Keystone Club
This club is designed for teens, ages 14-18, to develop character and leadership skills through community involvement, electing club officials, attending regional and national conferences, holding fund-raisers, and planning and implementing events for the local community. Come and be a part of the nation’s first Gold Level Keystone Club. Join us for our next meeting on Nov 9 at 7 pm at the Teen Center. We will be discussing the outcome of the Book Sale. For more information, call 501-987-6355.
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4H Cooking Class
2 - 4 pm • 15 Mar & 19 Apr
YC Members: $5 • Non-member: $6
All ages (5-18) are welcome to attend this class. If you’re interested in learning the basics of cooking and how to operate in the kitchen, this class is for you! Last day to sign up is the Wednesday prior to the program. Late registration fee is $1. For more information, call 501-987-6355.
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Fine Art Class
2 - 4 pm • 2 Mar & 5 Apr • YC Members: $4 • Non-member: $5
For ages 5-12. Experiment and learn with different mediums, techniques and styles. Class held at the Youth Center. For more information, call 501-987-6355.
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Imagemakers Photography Class
4 - 6 pm • Saturdays
The Youth Program is looking for new enrollees ages 10-18 for our photography program called Imagemakers. Learn about amateur photography while having fun. Shoot, develop the film and print our own pictures in a darkroom. For more information, call 501-987-6355.
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Gymnastics
5:45 pm for ages 3-5 and 6:30 pm for ages 5 & up • Thursdays
YC Members: $32 • Non-member: $35
Allow your child to learn the basics of gymnastics and improve their motor skills. The highly experienced instructor is from the Huff ‘n’ Puff Center, Inc. Registration and classes are held at the Youth Center. For more information, call 501-987-6355.
Dance
4:45 pm - 5:30 pm (ages 3-5) • Tuesdays
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (ages 5-7 pm) • Tuesdays
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm (ages 8 and older) • Tuesdays
YC Members: $32 • Non-member: $35
Your child will learn the different art forms of dance. Students are
instructed by an energetic instructor from Huff ‘n’ Puff Fitness Center, Inc.
Accepting registration at the Youth Center; however classes are held
at the Thomas Community Activities Center. |
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