MCRD San Diego  Child and Youth Services

Child and Youth Programs focus on the needs of families in order to provide maximum access to useful, flexible, and affordable programs such as child development, social, recreation, and athletic programs. Children, youth and teens shall be served in integrated, balanced, quality programs that support the continuum of the Marines and Navy families, on and off base. Open recreation at the youth center which offers “fosse ball”, pool tables, video games, hand hockey tables, etc. Computer labs are available to assist with homework assignments and expansion of youth’s computer skills. Skill development classes such as field trips, dances, lockdowns, bowling events, pizza parties, etc. Child and Youth Programs can be reached through the San Diego Metro Fleet and Family Readiness Programs.

At Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego - Marine Corps Community Services and Family Care have joined forces to offer and sponsor an ever-expanding menu of sports and activities for the Depot's teens and youth. From basketball and flag-football to cheerleading and dance there are year-round opportunities for all to participate in team or individual activities that provide confidence-building and health benefits, of course, but also the chance to make friends, share experiences and have fun and good times. For the most current information regarding activities and schedules, please visit the Depot's MCCS website or contact the Family Care office, 619-524-0916.

Housing Recreation Centers

Navy Region Southwest MWR Youth Programs Department operates eight housing area recreation centers and offers a wide variety of recreation programs for children ages three to seventeen. Some of these programs include open recreation, contract classes, field trips, teen programming, building rentals and special events.

For additional information on any of these programs or services, contact your local Housing Area Recreation Center or call 619-556-6165.

Youth Programs Offered

• Before and After School Program - This program is designed to meet the needs of school-aged youth (five to twelve years) in the hours before and after school. Organized and supervised activities are planned and conducted at specific times before and after regular school hours.
• Day Camp / Intercession - This program is offered for youth between the ages of five and twelve and is conducted during school holidays and summer vacation/intercession periods. Day camp activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, swimming, field trips, outdoor recreation, cultural programs and special events.
• Tiny Tot Program - Tiny Tot classes are offered to children ages three to five years old. This part-time program provides an open environment where your child can participate in arts and crafts, music and rhythm, story time, social games, movement and much more.

These programs are offered by the Regional Fleet Recreation office. You may reach us at 619-556-6310 or 619-556-5570.

Youth Employment

Teenagers looking for employment opportunities should visit the Career Resource Management Center at the Marine and Family Programs Personal & Professional Development Service Center. The CRMC has job postings in many different fields, offering full-time and part-time positions.

You may wish to use the computers in the CRMC to write letters of introduction and update your resume.

The CRMC has an extensive employment resource library, and the staff will be pleased to assist you in your job search strategies.

Work-age children of service members are very welcome to visit the CRMC in Building 14 for assistance in their pursuit of temporary and permanent position opportunities. You may contact us at 619-524-8640/5732/1283 or DSN 312-524-8640/5732/1283.