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Joint Base Lewis-McChord

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Child and Youth Services

Youth Services

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    Hillside Youth Center - Lewis Main

    6397 Garcia Blvd.

    Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433

    COMM phone number for Joint Base Lewis-McChord Hillside Youth Center - Lewis Main

    253-967-4441

    DSN phone number for Joint Base Lewis-McChord Hillside Youth Center - Lewis Main

    312-357-4441

    Monday - Friday: 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Early Release/No School Days/Summer Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1st Friday of the month Late Night: open until 10:00 p.m.
    MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+6397+Garcia+Blvd%2E,+Joint+Base+Lewis-McChord+WA+98433

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Youth Services Overview

A wide range of programs are available for youth and teens, including youth sports and recreation programs, educational programs and programs that support leadership and career development.  Please review the information to learn what programs and services are available at this installation. 

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Youth Center (YC)

The Youth Center provides activities for youth in 6th through 12th grades. The Hillside Youth Center, Bldg. 6397, is located in the family housing area on Lewis Main. The YC has multiple recreational activity areas such as art, billiards, foosball, video games, computer lab and separate teen and middle school lounges.

Program options include:

  • Middle school summer and vacation camps (dependent on numbers enrolled)
  • Open recreation programs
  • Trips and tours

Youth Center programming is free after 1 p.m. daily. Field trips and special events may have costs associated with them.

Summer and special event programming includes: bowling, swimming, field trips, sports activities, computer games and STEM projects.

Shuttles to/from on-base housing are available as well.

The Youth Sports and Fitness program offers leagues and clinics in sports such as: basketball, baseball, cheerleading, flag football, and soccer for ages 3-18 years. Life skills such as safety, teamwork, sportsmanship, basic skills, and enjoying sports are taught. Enrollment fees vary depending on each sport program. Before enrolling in youth sports, make sure your family is registered with Parent Central Services. All youth athletes must have a copy of a current health assessment and sports physical at the first day of practice that is valid throughout the entire season. 

For more information, contact the youth sports department at 253-966-1610. 

Youth Services Associated Links

Military Child Education Coalition
Provides information and resources on military education needs.
United States Army Recruiting Command Soldier and Family Assistance Programs
Public web site for all Army recruiting command needs.