Youth Services

Take advantage of the many activities and programs available through the Morale Welfare and Recreation Youth Programs at the Youth Activities Center. MWR's Youth Programs provide a wide range of recreational, social and educational activities for children from 5 years old to age 18. Programs include before and after school care, special theme events and field trips to area attractions. There is also a Summer Day Camp for children entering first grade through age 13. Teens' Summer Day Camp is for the ages 13-18 years old for 5 weeks, starting in July with field trips, crafts, robotics and other activities. The Youth Center is affiliated with the Boys and Girls Club of America. To register or for more information call Youth Activity Center at 540-653-8009.

Some special events at the Youth Center include:

• Fall Festival
• Santa's Calling
• Easter Egg Hunt
• May Fun Run
• Youth Dances

For more information, please visit:

• https://www.navycyp.org/
• https://www.navymwrdahlgren.com/child-youth

Be sure and check out the Fleet and Family Support Center as an excellent source for job information! Whether you're looking for a job to buy some new clothes, to help pay for college, or just to have some money in your pocket, the FFSC employment counselors can assist you in getting information on what jobs you can expect to find and who to contact for summer employment.

Want to earn money babysitting? The FFSC offers a one-day training class that will give you step-by-step instructions on how to be the best sitter ever! Your services will be in demand from everyone in the neighborhood.

For more information, please contact the FFSC at 540-653-1839. For Teen Employment at the Youth Activities Center please call 540-653-8009 or visit: https://www.navymwrdahlgren.com/programs/a80f0818-6e9c-4171-a338-20e3243a65fb.

The Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department at Dahlgren has an active, ongoing program that keeps the military children busy and involved. The Youth Activity Center (YAC) at NSASP Dahlgren has billiards, ping-pong, board games and more. The center offers programs such as dances, pool parties, and paintball tournaments. Before and after-school care and a summer day camp are offered at the YAC for school age children ages K-12. For more information call the Youth Activity Center (YAC) at 540-653-8009.

Teen Programs are recreational programs that provide quality “out-of-school” activities for pre-teens and teens. The programs provide important social/emotional growth opportunities that focus on character development, leadership skills, communication and self-esteem.

The mission of the Navy's Youth Sponsorship program is to alleviate educational disruptions by empowering all youngsters through a stream of continuous support. The program provides stability, academic learning, a connection between school and peers, and support to produce competent citizens. It identifies and reaches out to incoming/outgoing youth to help them adjust to their new surroundings.

For more information please contact the YAC at 540-653-8009.

There are local Boy and Girl Scouts troops in the area. To locate a Boy Scout troop please visit Boy Scouts of America. To locate a Girl Scout troop please visit Girl Scouts of America.

Dahlgren Aquatics Center is open year-round includes a full-size indoor swimming pool and a separate training pool.  MWR offers swimming lessons for all ages. The Aquatic Center hosts local swim meets and has an active swim team club for youth. Open swim is available Monday through Friday from 1100-1300 and 1500 -1800 and Saturdays 1200-1500. During the warm weather months an outdoor children's water play area is open and the hours of operation are extended. For more information call 540-653-8088.

King George Parks and Recreation offers a range of activities for children and teens including a Before and After School Program. King George County Sports program includes: Soccer, Basketball, Football, Flag Football and Volleyball. Note: the youth baseball and softball programs are sponsored by King George Little League and several independent teams. Youth football (flag and tackle) is coordinated by the King George Youth Athletic Association. For more information call 540-775-4386. 

Rappahannock Area YMCA:  The King George Branch of the YMCA offers a range of activities including camps, sports, swimming lessons and seasonal classes. For more information call 540-775-9622.

The Dahlgren Chapel has the following available Religious Services:

Sunday: Holy Communion at 10 a.m., followed by fellowship.

Monday-Friday: Lay Lef Salat (Islam) at 1:30 p.m.

The Community Pantry is open Thursdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information on services offered at the Dahlgren Chapel and surrounding area churches call the Chaplain's duty cell at 540-413-7029 or e-mail dahlgrenchapel@navy.mil.