Youth Services

Pope Army Airfield no longer has a Youth Program Facility. It is now located at Fort Bragg and the John J. Tolson II Youth Center is the largest youth center under one roof. The 64,000-square center features a variety of programs to include gymnasiums, computer lab, fitness center, game room and much, much more. You can contact the center at 910-396-5437 or 910-907-5437 for more information. Center is closed on weekends and holidays.

The Youth Center is located on Fort Bragg at the corner of Reilly & Normandy Drive, Bldg. 4-1431 and offers a variety of programs to our youth to incude Middle School/Teen programs, Specialezed Involvement Activities, and Youth Sponsorship. Please call 910-396-KIDS (5437) or 910-907-KIDS or visit their website for more information on other services they offer.  Please call for openings/closing during bad weather.

Youth Center

Pope Airmen and their families will utilize The Tolson Youth Activities Center located on Fort Bragg at the corner of Reilly & Normandy Drive, Bldg 4-1431. For more information on hours of operation, services and programs offered call 910-396-5437 or 910-907-5437.

School Age Program

The School Age Program is accredited through the National Afterschool Association, and has earned all 5 Stars through the North Carolina licensing agency. This developmental program offers care before and after school, and during school holidays.

The School Age Services (SAS) are located on Fort Bragg at the Soldier Support Center on the 5th floor. Please contact their office at 910-396-5780 or visit their website.

Youth Sports

Youth Sports teaches leadership, teamwork, skills improvement, and sportsmanship while having fun learning the various aspects of soccer, flag football, baseball, cheerleading and basketball. All coaches are specially trained and certified by the National Youth Sports Coaches' Association.

Recreation Program

The Youth Programs' Social Recreation Program includes health and fitness activities, learning about how to make smart choices, cooking, leadership, citizenship and just plain fun. Trained staff are on hand to facilitate exciting programs like lock-ins, field trips, carnivals and fun days.