Youth Services

School Age Care is available through the installation Youth Centers, providing care for children in elementary to middle school ages. Youth centers also have designated teen areas. Both centers follow local school district calendars, offering before and after school care during regularly scheduled school days and provide all day services during school district closures and holidays. *This does not always include closures for inclement weather.*

The school-age program provides age-appropriate activities through the 4-H and Boys and Girls Clubs of America curricula. Activities include field trips, building life skills, exploring creative arts, developing healthy lifestyles and various other activities. Children in attendance are served well-balanced and nutritious meals/snacks from a menu that meets the US Depart of Agricultural Child and Adult Food Program standards.

You may access the JB Charleston-Youth Program Handbook here.

Center Contact Information

Air Base:

• 843-963-5684
• 2451 N. O'Neal Ave. Bldg. 1993, Joint Base Charleston, SC 29404
• Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• School Program Hours: Monday through Friday 2:30 to 5 p.m.
• Summer Camp Program Hours: Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Weapons Station:

• 843-794-7809
• Chapel Dr. Bldg. 788, Goose Creek, SC 29445
• Office Hours: Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• School Program Hours: Monday through Friday (Before School) 6-8a (After School) 2 to 5 p.m.
• Summer Camp Program Hours: Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We are closed federal holidays.

Inclement weather: follow the command protocol

Youth Recreation and Sports are offered through the installation Youth Centers and follow traditional sporting schedules.

You may access the JB Charleston-Youth Program Handbook here.

Using sound developmental principles, we offer diversified program activities in five areas: Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, The Arts, Informal Youth Sports, Fitness and Recreation, and Health and Life Skills. Examples of programs offered include:

• The Arts - Fine Arts Exhibits, photography contest, dance classes, arts and crafts, and painting.
• Informal Youth Sports, Fitness and Recreation - Archery, FitFamily, ballet, tournaments, and sports clinics.
• Health and Lifeskills-sewing, babysitting classes, and cooking.
• Character and Leadership Development - Keystone and Torch Clubs; Youth of the Quarter/Year; Congressional Awards Program
• Education and Career Development - Power Hour, mentoring programs and cooking clubs.

Note: Children 5 years of age and under are allowed to participate only in those activities organized specifically for their age group, such as special events and instructional lessons. Children 5 to 8 years old must be accompanied by a parent or sibling over 16 years old unless they are participating in an activity that includes continuous supervision by an adult. Prior to participating in a sport, each child must have a physical examination within the last year that will remain current throughout the season. *Four-year-old's participate in the Start Smart sports program offered through the Youth Sports Program.

Youth Recreation and Sports

Classes offered through our center promote and enhance the development of our youth. Both Centers offer a variety of classes, such as Dance, Gymnastics, and various martial arts.  Please contact Youth Programs for a listing of all instructional classes currently offered.

Center Contact Information:

Air Base:

843-963-5684

2451 N. O'Neal Ave. Bldg. 1993
Joint Base Charleston, SC 29404

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
School Program Hours: Monday - Friday 2:30-6 p.m.
Summer Camp Program Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. -6 p.m.

Weapons Station:

843-794-7809

Chapel Dr. Bldg. 788
Goose Creek, SC 29445

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. -5 p.m.
School Program Hours: Monday - Friday (Before School) 6-8 a.m. (After School) 2-5 p.m.
Summer Camp Program Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. -5 p.m.