Youth Services

The NAVSTA Rota Child and Youth Programs offers a wide range of childcare and open recreation options for children ages 6 weeks to 18 years of age.

Programs offered under Child and Youth Programs include:

• Child Development Center- 6 weeks to five years
• School Age Care - Kindergarten to 12 years
• Youth Activities - Open recreation and youth sports

Navy Child and Youth Programs 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 interest 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 for families in their task of nurturing children and youth.

We are advocated for children, families, and the child, and youth professionals within our programs and surrounding communities.

• Build physical development and skills
• Promote social competence ad 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

Quality staff in all CYP programs is one of the most important ingredients of an outstanding child and youth program. Our staff is very experienced and very well trained. They are committed to keeping quality care for your child/youth our number one priority.

The Youth Activities Center encompasses Jams (Youth Open Recreation)and the Edge (Teen Open Recreation). It is co-located in housing with DGF Elementary and High School. The Youth Center offers many fun and developmental special events as well as a Youth Sports program that offers both individual and team competitions.

The Center is a member of the Boys and Girls Club of America and offers programs and club participation in the following skill areas:

• Leadership
• Technology
• Education and Career Development
• Health and Life Skills
• Arts
• Physical Fitness

Teen Center

For youth in 9th through 12th grade, The Edge is a "cool" place to hang out. Food, games, dances, trips and social events round out the activities. Video games, big screen TV/VCR, ADSL Internet access, club opportunities and more are available. The Center is a member of the Boys and Girls Club of America.

Youth Sports

The MWR/CYP Youth Sports Program offers a variety of organized sporting activities that promote the psychological, social and physical well being of youths. The program offers recreational activities that enhance physical fitness, self-esteem, teamwork and leadership skills. CYP provides the staff, equipment, and playing areas necessary to facilitate the athletic and recreational development of children.

There are team sports such as baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, cheerleading and flag football offered at different times during the year. There are also individual participation challenges such as 1k-3k fun runs, mini-triathlons, swimming events and fitness clinics throughout the year. Each season, the upcoming team sport sign up is advertised for three weeks. Following a skills assessment, players are divided into teams which are chosen to be as fair and equal as possible regarding age and skill levels.

Parental involvement and volunteerism is a key aspect of our program! We hold clinics to train coaches and officials. You don't have to be a coach, you can be a Team Parent or other key volunteer!

School Liaison Officer

The School Liaison Officer serves as the installation’s subject matter expert for youth education and school transition issues. Informs and advises commanders and parents on student education transition issues. Promotes parent involvement in youth education and collaborates with local schools and installations. Coordinates School Transition Support Services, Home and School Linkages, Partners in Education Initiatives and Post Secondary Opportunities. Provides programs and services that help ensure a "level playing field" for military youth transitioning among installations and school systems. Coordinates Youth Sponsorship/Transition Program, School-Age/ Youth Technology Labs and Homework Centers, Home School Support.