Youth Services

The Youth Center provides a year-round program for youth from kindergarten-6th grade with desirable activities to occupy their leisure time.

The Youth Center provides special events, summer and holiday camps, trips and a Before and After School Program. Need Hourly care for your K-6^th grader? Please call the YC at 901-874-5155.

During the summer, Summer Day Camp serves youth that have completed K-6th grade. Weekly fees range from $54 - $215, siblings receive a 20% discount. The enrollment process begins in mid-January via MilitaryChildCare.com. Please feel free to call to arrange a tour of the Youth Center. A QR code is available at the center which will allow access to MilitaryChildCare.com.

Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and youth sports programs are available in the communities surrounding the base.

Youth Sponsorship Program

Contact the Relocation Assistance Program Counselor at 901-874-7343 if you are interested in having a sponsor. The Youth Center has agreed to work with RAP if a sponsor is requested for your youth or teen.

Youth Employment/Volunteer Opportunities

The Fleet and Family Support Center is probably the best place to go for guidance and information on volunteer/career opportunities for youth. The major coordinating and training agency for youth volunteers is through the American Red Cross, which can be reached at 901-726-1690. You must go through the downtown office. Start deciding about summer volunteer plans early, maybe in March.

If you want summer employment on or off base, start early. Another avenue for summer youth employment is Girls Inc. of Memphis - 901-523-0217

Youth Center & Teen Center

The Navy Mid-South Youth Center is located in building 936, next to the Child Development Center. The Teen Center, serving 7-12^th graders is located next to the Youth Center, in building S-770. The TC can be reached at 901-874-5494. Call for hours during school breaks.

For more information, you can reach us at 901-874-5155 or DSN 882-5155.

Leaner Permit/Driver's License

Tennessee’s Graduated Driver License Program is a multi-tiered program designed to ease young drivers into full driving privileges as they become more mature and develop their driving skills. By requiring more supervised practice, the State of Tennessee hopes to save lives and prevent tragic injuries.  It places certain restrictions on teens under the age of 18 who have learner permits and driver licenses. The program requires parent/legal guardian involvement, and emphasizes the importance of a good driving record.

The Graduated Driver License law provides for three phases of licensing for teens under 18 years of age:

• Learner Permit
• Intermediate Restricted License
• Intermediate Unrestricted License

For issuance of a TN Learner Permit:

• Must be at least 15 years of age
• Pass a standard vision screening.
• Pass the Class D knowledge exam. Access practices tests online in e-Services.
• If you are under the age of 18, you will also need to have:
  • A parent or legal guardian (with proof of guardianship) present to sign a minor/teenage affidavit and financial responsibility form.
  • Show proof of school attendance from a current Tennessee school or a letter from the school in your previous state that confirms your attendance and satisfactory progress during enrollment in that school. This letter must be signed and dated by the principal or guidance counselor no more than 30 days prior to your Tennessee application.

For issuance of a TN Intermediate Driver License:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must have held a valid learner permit for a minimum of 180 days.
• Must have 50 hours of behind the wheel driving experience (including 10 hours of night driving).
• A 50-Hour Certification form must be signed by your parent, guardian or driving instructor confirming this experience.
• Pass a road skills test.

Please visit the state's website for current information.