Ansbach, United States Army Garrison  Child and Youth Services

A variety of activities are offered through the youth center, to include computer lab, homework center, game room, large screen TV and the latest recreational equipment. Some of the additional programs and activities include:

• Summer camp program -- Offered during the summer break from school.
• Sports and Fitness -- Offers a variety of programs for youth ages 4-19 years of age. The program offers team and individual sports, fitness and health options and outreach activities.
• Teen Council -- Plans and organizes youth center activities.
• "School of the Arts" Instructional classes -- Offered for children 6-19 years depending upon the availability of instructors.
• After school program -- Offered for youth in the 6th - 8th grades.

The Katterbach Teen Center is open to all teenagers in grades 9-12. The Teen Center provides a number of activities such as dances, trips, lock-ins, swimming, go-carting, high adventure camp, community service projects, leadership training, mentoring and support activities. The center has an active Teen Council, sponsorship program and newsletter. Finally the center has a game room, television room, snack bar and a state of the art computer lab. Don't miss out on the contests, video games, social and holiday events!

The Youth Services program offers opportunities for employment through the Teen Employment Program.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are many volunteer opportunities for youths at USAG Ansbach to include; Red Cross, Army Community Services (ACS), DODDS and Youth Services (YS). For more information call the ACS Front desk : 09802832883. DSN: 467-2883

Youth Service is a dynamic program offering a wide variety of programs and activities for youth primarily in the 1st-12th grades. The program promotes and fosters social interaction, personal growth, recreational skills, and educational opportunities for eligible youth in a safe, supervised and appropriate environment.  For more information call 011-49-9802-832-917 or 011-49-9802-832-395.

The program strives to promote positive attitudes, development of life skills, reinforce and enhance educational skill and learning opportunities, and advocate community involvement. By providing youth the tools, resources, and guidance, the program will help to reduce at-risk behaviors and minimize parental lost duty time related to youth misconduct. The program consists of four program components:

• Instructional
• Middle School
• Sports and Fitness
• Teen programs

If you would like to receive a teen Welcome Packet, ask for one through your local Youth Services Branch and we will be glad to send it to you.

So much to do, so much to see, a new community, language, and a new country! It can be a little overwhelming but don't worry, Youth Services (YS) is here to help. Our youth sponsorship program will introduce you to other youths in the community, who will show you around school, post and the local community. They can also show you where to shop, what's hot and what's not. Inquire about a youth sponsor through Youth Services or Central Enrollment Registration. YS is here to help you on your next move.

Please contact us : 09802-83-2395, DSN: 467-2395/2588.

Curfew
There is an installation-wide curfew in effect for juveniles. Unmarried civilians under 18 years of age are not allowed in public places in Ansbach/Illesheim during the following hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10 pm until 6 am and Friday and Saturday, 12 am until 6 am.

A public place is defined as any location other than one's own living quarters and yard or the quarters and yard where one is an invited guest. The complete curfew policy can be found in the Family Housing Guide.