Fort Polk  Child and Youth Services

Middle School and Teen (MST) is a free CYS-designated program designed to accommodate youth who are grades 6th-12th (11-18 years of age). The MST program is located at the Siegfried Youth Center, 5538 University Parkway, Building 4996; phone 337-531-1992. 

The MST program is designed to develop young minds and bodies for a healthy transition to adulthood. The MST program is an affiliate member of 4H and Boys and Girls Club.  MST offers a wide range of activities that promote social skills, self-esteem, life skills, personal growth, leadership development, conflict resolution, and decision making skills. Counseling, mentoring, and support services are readily available in the form of homework assistance, scheduled workshops, speakers, and a library full of resource materials.  This program includes classes, field trips, after school homework help, open recreation and more.  In addition, our youth and teens participate in councils, conferences, forums, community service projects, contests, festivals, and special interest clubs.

Youth Sports

Here at Ft. Polk you will have plenty of opportunities to develop your athletic skills. Youth Sports offers a wide variety of sports programs for all ages.

We offer team and individual sports:

• Jan-Mar: Basketball
• Jan-Mar: Spring Soccer
• Apr-Jun: Baseball, Softball, and T-ball
• May-Jul: Summer Competitive Swimming
• Sept-Nov: Tackle Football and Tackle Cheerleading
• Sept-Oct: Fall Soccer
• Nov-Dec: Flag Football and Flag Cheerleading
• Nov-Mar: Wrestling
• Jun-Aug: Summer Camps (ex: Archery, Rifle and Skeet Shooting, Canoeing)
• Sept-May: Homeschool PE
• Sept-May: Running Club
• Year round: Gymnastics

Fort Polk youth have their own fishin' hole named Catfish Cove. Catfish Cove is regularly stocked with channel cats just so you can catch them and take them home for dinner. All Adults MUST be ACCOMPANIED by a YOUTH with a fishing pole. Unaccompanied ADULTS will be evicted from the premises. 

Wheelock Bayou Fitness Center has a variety of equipment and materials available to youth. Cardio Room, Weight Room, Classes, Personal Trainers, Steam Room, Sauna, Hot Tub, Aqua Massage and Rock Climbing Wall. At age 16, youth can use the gym without a parent or guardian.

The Art & Crafts Center offers a variety of classes for users of all ages. Youth 12+ can participate in adult classes with their parents. Classes include painting, ceramics, woodshop, framing and floral design.