Youth Services

The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) has partnered with Fleet and Family Readiness Youth and Teen Programs to offer employment and financial education opportunities.

Employment Readiness - One-on-one counseling is available to include resume writing, job search techniques, completing an application, preparing for the interview, and much more. For appointments, call the Regional Schedulers at 866-854-0638.

Teen Employment Program - Summer opportunities for teen employment with the Child and Youth Programs and other Fleet and Family Readiness Programs sponsored by CNIC. Encourages on-the-job training and career development.

Curfew Information

Oak Harbor does not have a youth curfew.

NAS Whidbey Island Youth Center provides a variety of activities for 7–17-year-old (18 if still enrolled in high school) throughout the year through the Youth and Teen Programs.

Youth Activities Center

The Youth Activities Center is located at 54 Wake Street, Oak Harbor in the Victory Homes housing area. Currently there is no fee to be a member, and the center is open to all Department of Defense youth grades 7 to 12 to include military retired family members.

Hours of Operation:

• Monday: 1 to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday through Friday: 2 to 6 p.m.
• Saturday: Keep an eye out field trips events

The Teen activities calendar is available for pick up at the Youth Center.

Programs Offered

CNIC Navy Youth Programs are affiliated with BGCA and 4H. NAS Whidbey runs selected programs and activates offered by both organizations. If interested in finding out more contact the Youth Center for information, please see contact info at the bottom. 

Youth Recreation and Sports

Open Recreation is available at the Youth Activities Center after school and early evening. Activities include foosball, video games, pool, team sports, and online computer access as well as homework assistance.

Currently there are no organized sports programs sponsored by CYP. The City of Oak Harbor does offer annual competitive sporting opportunities; details are published in the local newspaper, Whidbey News Times and on the City of Oak Harbor website.

Youth Social Programs

The Youth Center is open to eligible family members in grades 6th-12th. The Open Recreation staff organizes various activities such as talent shows, lock-ins, and dances as well as trips to local area attractions. Memberships for open recreation are free and registration is taken directly at the facility. Some fees will apply for field trips and special events. Information is available at the Youth Activities Center.

Sponsorship Program

The Youth Sponsorship Program was created to help youth be more comfortable when they move to a new area. To join in the fun, complete a Youth Sponsor request form available by calling 360-257-3150 or by visiting The Youth Sponsor page. When you request a youth sponsor, we will do our best to match you with another youth based on your age/grade and interests.

Boy and Girl Scouts

NAS Whidbey Island does not sponsor any scouting programs on the installation; however, scouting programs are available in the community. To find out more about Boy Scouts for the Island District, visit Mount Baker Council. For more information about the Girl Scouts, visit the Totem Council website.

NAS Whidbey Island Youth Center Contact Information:

• 360-257-3150
• http://whidbey.navylifepnw.com