Youth Services

The Child and Youth Program at NAF Atsugi is an active, on going program that keeps the military children busy and involved. For information on programs and activities call
School Age Center: 011.81.467.63.3878, DSN 315.264.3878
Teen Center: 011.81.467.63.6381, DSN 315.264.6381
Youth Sports & Fitness: 011.81.467.63.3629 DSN 315.264.3629

Fleet and Family Support Center's Youth Outreach Programs

The Youth Outreach Programs work in conjunction with staff from local schools, MWR's Youth and Teen Centers, and other community agencies to support and meet the needs of Atsugi's youth and teens. The youth outreach program offers classes on a variety of subjects including:

• Youth and Teen ICR Classes -- Classes include discussion and activities that are designed to help newcomers better adjust to their new environment. This class is full of information about the Japanese culture, getting around and having fun around Atsugi and in Japan.
• Home Alone Classes --This class provides kids with important information and tips on staying home alone safely. Course includes basic information about general home safety, first aid and how to handle emergency situations.
• Smooth Move Classes -- This class helps to prepare youth for an upcoming move and provides them with critical information and skills to assist them to adjust to a new duty station. Activities and discussions center around helping youth cope with the difficulties of moving and includes strategies that youth can use, before, during and after a move to reduce stress.

School Age Center

A member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the School Age Center specializes in before and after school care and specialty camps during winter, spring and summer school breaks. The goal is to take appropriate care of Atsugi's youth population while they are away from home.

Youth Sports & Fitness

The Youth Sports program offers different types of athletic activities to assist in our youth's development. They are designed to teach the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork and self-development in a non-competitive environment where they can make new friends and meet up with old ones. Programs are offered throughout the year during after school hours and weekends.

Teen Center

The Teen Center is Atsugi's local hangout for teens in grades 6-12. The mission is to support the base community by offering safe recreational and educational programs to keep our teens happy, healthy and drug-free. The Center provides activities that enhance the teen's cultural experience while in Japan that help in their development into adulthood.

Youth Employment

Human Resources offers summer hire jobs for teenagers ages 14-18. There are many jobs opening for teens during summer. NEX and MWR also offer part time jobs for high school students. Most of the jobs offered are food service, cashier and sales clerks.

Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts

The point of contact for scouting is The Boy Scouts of America Regional Headquarters at US Army Camp Zama. Programs include:

• Boy Scouts (boys ages 11-18 years)
• Girl Scouts (girls ages 6-18 years)
• Cub Scouts (boys ages 6-10 years)
• Venture Scouts (co-ed ages 14-20 years)

Youth Religious Programs

Chapel of the Good Shepherd offers the following religious programs for Atsugi youth:

• NAF Atsugi Youth Group meets every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. hours for Grades 5 through 12. Join us at the Chapel of the Good Shephard for Fellowship, snacks, and Godly direction.
• Protestant Children’s Church meets every Sunday, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd.
• Catholic Religious Education meets every Sunday, September through May, from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. hours, in building 949, across the street from Chapel of the Good Shepherd.
• The Chapel of the Good Shepherd sponsors a Summer Vacation Bible School (VBS) each summer.