Youth Services

School-Age Care / Youth Camps – Child Care - Youth Center/Before and After School Care

Before and after care is provided for children kindergarten – 12 years of age. Full day care is offered when school is closed for teacher workdays, fall break, winter break and spring break. Summer camp is offered for children completing kindergarten through 12 years of age.

Teen Program-Youth/Teen Center

 Programs are offered for teenagers between 13-18. Programs are collaborated with the Boys & Girls Club of America and Georgia 4-H. Eligibility are active-duty military, civilians, reservists on active-duty for training or retirees. Located in Bldg 0166, they are open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

The following services and features are provided:

• Scholarship Opportunities
• Youth Sponsorship
• Weeknight Activities (during school year)
• Longer hours during school breaks
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Field Trips
• Foosball Table
• Computer
• Snack for Purchase
• Music Area
• Gaming Room
• Classroom Area
• Free WiFi

Teen Employment (No Grants at this time)

The SUBASE Kings Bay Youth Center is often issued a grant that provides teens with the opportunity to work in Child & Youth Programs, MWR or FFSC. Teens go through the hiring process with classes on interviewing and creating your resume. The teens that are selected are put into jobs at one of three programs located on base. The teens are responsible for orientation, timekeeping process and job duties. Information about the Kings Bay Teen Program and upcoming events is available at MWR Kings Bay Teens.

A wealth of creative, supervised youth activities are available through the Youth Center. The activities are designed to be fun, promote physical fitness and develop lifelong recreation skills.

Summer Camp

The SUBASE Kings Bay Youth Center provides summer camp during the time that the local schools are out for the summer.

Eligibility and Enrollment

The status of the sponsor determines the eligibility of the child/children to enroll into the program. Eligible patrons include military personnel, DoD civilian personnel paid from appropriated and non-appropriated funds, reservists on Active Duty or inactive duty for training and Active Duty Coast Guard. In the case of geographically separated parents meeting the above criteria who are also divorced, the child is only eligible for services if residing with the military sponsor. Fees are based on Total Family Income.

The SUBASE Kings Bay Youth Center provides active, ongoing programs that keeps the military children busy and involved.

Program

Youth Sponsorship is a program that is put in place to work with the School-age and Teen programs to connect with new students that are transferring from one base to another. The program provides connections with other students, tours, a "new friend" the first day of school and the opportunity to find out more about the Teen Program and our community.

Youth Sports and Fitness (N/A at Kings Bay at this time)

Youth Sports and Fitness

The SUBASE Kings Bay Youth Center provides, ongoing programs that keeps the military children busy and involved.

Eligibility and Enrollment

The status of the sponsor determines the eligibility of the child/children to enroll into the program. Eligible patrons include military personnel, DOD civilian personnel paid from appropriated and non-appropriated funds, reservists on active duty or inactive duty for training, DOD contractors and Active Duty Coast Guard. In the case of geographically separated parents meeting the above criteria who are also divorced, the child is only eligible for services if residing with the military sponsor.

Programs Offered

The Youth Center is accredited through the Council on Accreditation (COA) and helps students develop important skills through clubs focused on character and leadership, health and life skills, career and education, the arts, technology, and sports, fitness and recreation. In addition to the regularly scheduled school year program, the SAC program also offers camps during all extended school holidays.

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There are some great things about your move to South Georgia. SUBASE Kings Bay is a modern Navy Base with superb facilities and a wealth of recreational services. St. Mary’s has a beautiful historical downtown area with parks, fishing piers, bike paths and frequent Special Events that attract members of all ages. The base is located less than an hour from airport, museums, concerts, shopping malls and city life. Cumberland Island in Georgia and Amelia Island close by in Northeast Florida have wonderful beaches and lovely weather which is conducive to outdoor fun.