Youth Services

School Age Care is offered Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Closed Saturday-Sunday, Federal Holidays, & AETC Family Days).

The Altus AFB School Age Program is designed to assist working parents with children aged 5 to 12. This initiative provides a secure, age-appropriate environment that emphasizes the development of life skills, fostering social, physical, and cognitive growth. The program includes full-day camps during Spring and Summer breaks, as well as full-day care during most school closures, with the exception of federal holidays, and AETC Family days. We are committed to reinforcing family values and highlighting the individuality of each child by encouraging positive attitudes and affirming self-worth.

The Youth Center assists active-duty personnel and DOD civilians by offering a safe learning environment for youth ages 5 to 12.

Continuing programs include homework assistance, computer resource, job referral, community service projects, youth transition programs, social programs, before-and-after school programs, and summer/holiday camp programs.

For additional information, call 580-481-7903, DSN 312-866-7903.

Located in Building 1866, near Rivers Elementary.

For employment opportunities, resume assistance, etc., contact the Employment Assistance Program Manager at the Military and Family Readiness Center at 580-481-6761.

If you are a teenager moving to Altus AFB, you will discover that Altus teens have the same interests, hopes, dreams and concerns that you have. Most teens keep busy going to school, being involved in extracurricular activities such as band or sports, working part-time jobs, and volunteering.

Before your arrival, you may want to request a local teen to correspond with through the Pen Pal Program, “Kids Talking to Kids,” at the base Youth Center. Contact the Altus AFB Youth Center for pen-pal information. The Youth Center staff has an e-mail address for newcomers to correspond directly with peers in this area. Contact with a new Youth Center friend will help you to adjust and transition more easily when you arrive in Altus. Through contact with your Pen Pal, you can also find out "what's hot and what's not" in this area. After your arrival, the quickest way to meet people and make new friends is to get involved. Participate in clubs, organizations, and activities in school that interest you. Become involved in a local religious organization, take part in recreational opportunities, and volunteer your time.

KIDS TALKING TO KIDS – Are you relocating to Altus AFB, Oklahoma? Would you like to get to know someone your own age prior to your arrival? If so, complete this information sheet and mail it to the address at the bottom. We will pass on your request for a pen pal to someone your age who will begin corresponding with you.

• YOUR NAME: ___________________________
• YOUR AGE: _________
• YOUR SEX: (F)____ (M)____
• YOUR ADDRESS: _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________
• YOUR PHONE NUMBER: (_____) ____-_______
• YOUR GRADE IN SCHOOL: ______________________
• YOUR HOBBIES: 1._____________________________________ 2._____________________________________ 3._____________________________________
• YOUR FAVORITE SPORT: ____________________________
• YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC: _____________________________________

Mail to: Youth Center, 97 FSS/FSFY, 1866 W River Dr, Altus AFB, OK 73523-5146 or call 580-481-7903.