Youth Services

Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) provide high quality educational and recreational programs for children and youth. Teams of caring, knowledgeable professionals plan developmentally appropriate programs that are responsive to the unique needs, abilities, and interests of children. Our staff fosters a sense of independence, trust and responsibility within each child through understanding and respectful interactions. Likewise, through positive relationships, our programs respect and support the ideals, cultures, and values of families in their task of nurturing children and youth. We are advocates for children, families, and the child and youth professionals within our programs and surrounding communities.

Goals

• Build physical development and skills
• Promote social competence and positive relationships with others
• Foster emotional well-being and a sense of trust and respect for self and others
• Encourage children to think, reason, question, and experiment
• Develop initiative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Advance creative expression, representation, and appreciation for the arts
• Promote language and literacy development
• Develop self-discipline and the ability to seek out and complete self-selected tasks
• Cultivate respect and appreciation of differences and the uniqueness of diverse cultures and traditions
• Support sound health, safety, and nutritional practices

Youth Activity Centers

NBVC Teen Centers (Ventura)

Located in Catalina Heights, the CYP Teen programs offer developmental and recreational programs for youth 12-18 years of age. These programs are DoD certified and affiliated with BGCA and 4-H. Both organizations have long been recognized as offering programs and services to youth that can instill a sense of leadership and offer opportunities for educational and career exploration and development. Our teens spend quality time engaged in various activities such as sports and fitness, arts and crafts, cooking club, volunteering, field trips, and so much more.

Camarillo Teen Center
Phone: 805-383-6240

Point Mugu Teen Center
Phone: 805-989-7580

Port Hueneme Teen Center
Phone: 805-982-4218

Sea Cadets

The mission of the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) is to encourage and aid American youth to develop, train them in seagoing skills, and to teach them patriotism, courage, and self-reliance. The NSCC is open to youth ages 10-17. Naval Base Ventura County has Sea Cadet units operating on Port Hueneme (Ben Moreell Battalion and TS Anderson) and Point Mugu (Trident Patrol Squadron and TS Minutemen). For more information visit the NSCC website.

Youth Sponsorship

The Youth Sponsorship Program depends on the availability of youth who volunteer to become sponsors. The Youth Services topic should explain the Youth Sponsorship program at your new installation, but if it does not answer all of your questions, contact your Relocation Manager to inquire about the program and acquiring a Youth Sponsor at 805-982-3832 for more information about Youth Sponsorship.