Youth Services

The Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department at NWS Earle is an active, on going program that keeps the military children busy and involved. For more information contact the Youth Activities Center at 732-866-2148.

A wide variety of programs are available through the Navy Youth Program managed by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department. Primary programs include:

• sports and fitness
• before and after school programs
• recreational/social activities and skills
• day camps
• teen programs
• personal development classes

Programs are supervised and directed by a staff of qualified recreation professionals. Activities are designed to be fun and to promote physical fitness, encourage creativity and develop lifelong recreation skills.

Before and After School Program

The Before and After School Program (BASP) is designed to meet the needs of school-aged youth in the hours before and after school. Organized and supervised recreation activities are planned and conducted at specific times before and after regular school hours. Attendance is closely monitored at all times. Parents/guardians are required to sign the youth into and out of the program on a daily basis. A ratio of one staff member to fifteen children is rigidly enforced.

Summer Day Camp

During the summer the Before and After School Program is replaced with a day camp program. The day camp program is offered for youth between the ages of 6 and 12 (older teens may be included as teen leaders). Day camp activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, swimming, field trips, outdoor recreation, nature walks, cultural programs and special events.

Youth Sponsorship

To obtain a youth sponsor, contact the Youth Activities Director at 732-866-2148.

Youth Employment

The Youth Center particpates in Youth Summer Employment Program. For youth employment classes, seminars and individual guidance, contact the Youth Activities Director.

Youth Center

The Youth Center, located in Building C-62 offers youth ages 10-18 opportunities to engage in social recreational activities. The Youth Program is an affiliate of the Boys and Girls Club of America and particpates in 4-H Club as well. Supervised activities include:

• Internet accessible computer lab
• Game tables (pool and foosball)
• Large screen TV with cable
• Playstation 2, X-Box
• Movies through Navy Motion Picture Service

The Youth Center also offers the following Boys and Girls Club of America Programs:

• Money Matters -- Teens learn how to set financial goals. They learn how to manage a checking account, prepare a budget, save and invest. Money Matters meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
• Torch Club -- The Torch Club is a small group of youth ages 11-13 who engage in programs and activities that focus on development of character and leadership skills. The Torch Club meets the first and third Tuesday of the month.
• Goals for Graduation -- Sponsored by a grant from the JC Penney Afterschool Fund, this program introduces academic goal setting in a variety of one-on-one small group and large group sessions with youth development professionals.
• Keystone Club -- The Keystone CLub is a small group of youth ages 14-18  years of age who engage in programs and activities that focus on development of character and leadership skills by involving youth in community service and enhancing career goals and education skills. The Keystone Club meets every Friday.

Teen Night, for youth ages 13-18 (must be in high school), is Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Pre-Teen Night, for youth 9-12 years of age, is Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

There are no Youth Sports, Youth Religious Programs or Girl/Boy Scouts on NWS Earle. Please contact local schools and community organizations for information about these programs.

For additional information regarding any youth program sponsored by NWS Earle, please contact the Youth Activities Center at 732-866-2148.