Hunter Army Airfield Youth Services/School Age Program

The School Age Youth Services staff would like to welcome you and your family to HAAF, Georgia, and take this opportunity to introduce you to the programs and activities sponsored by School Age Youth Services.

School Age Youth Services is prepared to serve the Army community by providing recreational and leisure activities that support the mission of HAAF and satisfy the leisure needs of youth.

Youngsters participating at School Age Youth Services will find activities which encourage a life full of fun and wholesome leisure experiences. Many activities are held in the Youth Center located on Perimeter Rd. between the two Housing areas. In addition, various programs will utilize Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) facilities, as well as local recreational sites and parks.

Our staff looks forward to working with you because we C.A.R.E.

Children Are Reasons to Excel

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SAYS Membership
Open to youth family members of active duty or retired military, National Guard members. Army Reservists and Department of Defense civilians. In order to participate in programs or facilities, all youth must be members of School Age Youth Services. Each member will receive a School Age Youth Services membership card which will allow use of all the facilities and programs offered.
 
Annual membership fees are as follows:

AGE (Year)

 Amount
7 & below $18.00
8 - 12 $18.00
13 - 19 $18.00
Maximum fee per family $40.00

Phone: 215-5708

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Youth Center
The Youth Center The Youth Center is the place to go for youth, ages 11-19, to enjoy activities such as billiards, bumper pool, football, Sega, Nintendo games, table games, dances, contests, special events, tournaments, theme parties and cultural events. Youth development programs, Boys & Girls Club programs, Community Service, Teen Council, Life Skills, and Sports & Fitness.

The Youth Center Hours of operation are as follows:

 

DAYS

TIMES

AGES

ADMIN OFFICE

Monday - Friday

10:30 am - 6pm

 

 

YOUTH CENTER

Monday - Saturday

12 - 8 pm

6th grade to 19yrs
  Sunday 2 - 8 pm  

 Phone: 315-6075/5708

Youth Development offers programs to meet social and developmental needs for all school age children.  These programs include:

Instructional Programs

School Age Youth Services offers instructional programs to help meet leisure and developmental needs for all interested SAYS members. These classes last throughout the school year with abbreviated sessions for the summer program. Fees are payable to the Youth Center by the 1st of each month.

 Classes are offered as follows:

Tae Kwon Do Dance
Tues and Thurs at the Youth Center  
Ages 5-19  
$15 per month for once a week
$25 per month for twice a week 		  
Phone: 315-5708  Phone: 315-5708

Summer Programs 

Each summer, School Age Youth Services offers a wide variety of programs and activities designed to teach youth new skills, develop new leisure activities or just to have fun. Swim lessons, swim team, golf, tennis, weight training, sports camps, crafts classes, and tae kwon do are just some of the activities offered as part of the summer program. Registration for the summer program begins in May and activities begin in mid-June.

Phone: 315-6075/5708

Special Events

Easter Egg Hunt
Each Easter, on the Saturday before Easter Sunday, the Easter Bunny visits HAAF and leaves Easter eggs for all the youngsters at the Annual School Age Youth Services Easter Egg Hunt.
Fall Festival
Come celebrate the beginning of Fall with games, fun, and excitement at the Youth Center.
Christmas Party
Santa Claus drops by the Youth Center during the days before Christmas each year to let SAYS members tell him what they want for Christmas. He usually leaves each child a small gift or goodies to go along with the refresh- ments and other party activities.

School Age Services Program

The School Age Services Program is designed to provide age-appropriate recreational, educational and overall fun activities for children, ages 6-12, before and after school. The program also operates full time during school holidays and vacations.
Children enrolled in the program are will supervised and involved in organized activities, including arts and crafts, cooking, dancing, painting, sports, movies, exercise and field trips to local points of interest. A quite time is also incorporated during which children relax or do homework and computer labs.

Hours of Operation

School Year 6-9:00 a.m. / 3-6 p.m.
Full Day Care 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fees
Based on graduated fee scale that includes gross family income.
Phone 315-6075/5708

 

 Youth Sports Programs

The sports program is conducted with emphasis on safety, participation, fun and good sportsmanship. All teams are coached by volunteer coaches who must be certified under the National Youth Sports Coaches Association before coaching. All participants will be furnished with a basic uniform, evaluated, assigned to a team and guaranteed a specific amount of playing time.
The program is designed to provide all youths the opportunity to participate, develop fundamental skills and grow in an atmosphere of sportsmanship, citizenship and team work.
Medals are awarded to all members of any team.
Fees for all sports programs are as follows: $25/one child, $23/two children.  Fees will be paid at CYS Central Registration Bldg 1286.

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Last updated on 30 May, 2007