Youth Services

So you are moving to NAS Patuxent River. You will be pleasantly surprised at how beautiful this area is and all that it has to offer. There is a multitude of outdoor activities to do such as going to the beach, boating, fishing, crabbing and hunting, and much more.

Youth and Teens

The PAX Youth Center provides programs and activities for youth ages 5 through 18 along with events for the family and community. Youth Ages 5-12 are offered programs such as the School Age Care Program. Teen open recreation is offered free daily to ages 12 (& in the 7^th grade) through 18, Monday through Friday from 2pm-6pm; but times do change depending on the activities happening & the school schedule.

Volunteerism opportunities exist for ages 13-18 for tutoring, homework assistance, and opportunities for community service through our Keystone program are offered. Participants provide input on what services they want to provide and what programs and supplies they want to see in the Youth Center. Monthly programmed events are offered for Teens, Youth, and families. Teen camp and special events are scheduled throughout the summer months.

The School Age Care Program (SAC) is a nationally accredited program hosting a variety of organized, supervised activities and is a part of the Boys and Girls Club of America and 4-H. Children can engage in music, performing arts, fine arts, and outdoor sports and recreation activities, crafts, science, technology, and photography. The SAC encourages self-reliance, character/ leadership/ social skills, and safety networking through both structured and child-directed activities. Programs are available for before and/or after-school care and hourly care.

Youth Sponsorship Program

Currently, the Youth Sponsorship Program offers a welcome brochure at the Fleet and Family Support Center and any youth/ family entering our program receives a tour of our facility and a welcome folder with a map of the base and some information for the family to get familiar with our programs and what the base has to offer.  Youth /teens entering into our programs are paired with peer mentors. These trained mentors assist in acclimation to the new environment and helping the youth learn the ropes of the program, and helping them get on /off the correct bus. We excited to begin offering other sponsorship experiences through the Anchored for Life programming!

If you are a new youth, teen, or parent and would like more information about the programs please call 301-342-1694.

Teen Employment

The team at the Fleet and Family Support Center aboard NAS Patuxent River can provide resume guidance and job search techniques for our teen audience.  The resources at the Fleet and Family Support Center can help teenagers begin their journey for employment. Referral services for volunteer positions are also provided. These experiences will enhance the marketable skills needed to secure paid positions. The program offers assistance in writing resumes, completing applications, networking, and interviewing techniques.  A tailored teen employment program, including a series of workshops, babysitting class and field trips, is offered at the teen center from the Family Employment Readiness Program.

The Youth Center provides training experiences in the following programs:

Family Programming - We offer monthly programs at the Youth Center for youth, teens, and the entire family. The monthly calendar of events is located at all MWR information stands and the Youth Center. Please pick up a calendar or check out the MWR website for up to date information about the programs currently offered.  Deep discounts and fun events occur monthly. For more info call 301-342-1694.

Teens ages 15-18 may participate in the Career Launch and Job Ready night and be a part of the Teen Employment Program. This program offers teens an opportunity to learn job skills and employment techniques with a culminating project they partake in during the summer.

The PAX Youth Center provides the School Age Care Program and many other programs. The Child and Youth Program (CYP) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River is an active, ongoing program that keeps the military children busy and involved. Call the PAX Youth Center, 301-342-1694.

MWR Base Amenities For Youth Use

Morale, Welfare and Recreation adds to the outdoor, as well as indoor, fun by providing sports activities such as paddle boating, canoeing, camping, golfing, baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, weight training, exercise classes, swimming and bowling. The base even has a movie theater, a woodworking shop and a do-it-yourself auto repair garage.

To find out more visit the MWR home page to explore all the great opportunities.