Youth Services

Youth Sponsorship Program Youth sponsorship helps newly arrived youth become familiar with their new home in Hawaii. School-Age Services provides a sponsor or welcome packet for family members in grades K-5. Sponsors are matched to youth according to their gender, age and interests. The sponsor takes the incoming youth around the post to see the school the youth center and introduce them to the various activities offered by Child and Youth Services (CYS) and the Community Recreation Division. To participate please fill out a Army Hawaii Youth Sponsorship Request.

School Age Services (SAS) Program

Following is a list of programs offered through the SAS program:

• Before School -- The program operates from 5:30 a.m. until the children are dropped off at school or at the bus stop. A USDA approved breakfast is served and a variety of self-directed activity choices are offered.
• After School -- The program begins when the children are picked-up at the bus stop or arrive from school at the center. The program ends at 6 p.m. A USDA approved snack is served and a wide variety of directed and self-directed activity choices are offered. Activity choices include homework center, computer lab, outdoor and indoor games and play, music and dance, arts and crafts, physical fitness and sports and various nationally recognized programs from 4-H and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
• Before and After School -- A combination of the two previously mentioned programs with a standard monthly fee.
• Full-Day Program -- Full-day programs are offered from 5:30 am until 6:00 pm during school vacations, inter-sessions, state holidays, teacher training days and waiver days. Children in the After School or Before and After School programs are guaranteed a space in all full-day program days as part of their monthly fee. Children in only the Before School program or not currently attending a SAS program must register for full-day care on a space available basis and pay a separate daily rate. The same type of activity choices as After School, along with swimming and field trips, are offered.
• Day Camp -- Day Camp is a fast paced full-day care program that meets the childcare needs of military and DOD civilian parents. The program runs for ten weeks to cover the summer break periods of both year-round public school and traditional public school calendars

When space is available, "Occasional Users" can also take advantage of the various SAS care options. An hourly or daily fee will be charged for use of either before school, after school or full day care. "Occasional User" status will be determined by the SAS Director. Twenty-four hour notice and child record status will still be required before participation.

Middle School and Teen Programs

• Computer Lab -- This is a designated area in the center where teens may learn or practice computer skills.
• Leadership Program -- Teens may join the Middle School Torch Club, or the High School Keystone Club. These clubs help teens learn and practice leadership skills. Club members assist staff in making rules, planning programs, decorating centers, provide community service, and evaluate teen programs and services. Middle School and High School teens have opportunities to have their voice heard by community command leaders; High School teens have opportunities to represent Hawaii teens through off island forums and boards. All trips are free of charge. Teens within the leadership program have opportunities for college scholarships and grants.
• Special Interest Clubs -- Various clubs are offered to support individual special needs, such as the DJ Clubs and Dance Clubs. Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the 4-H Photo Clubs, Sewing Clubs, Cooking Clubs, and Fine Arts Clubs are also available. Teens within clubs have competitive opportunities throughout the year.
• Workforce Preparation -- Workforce Preparation helps teens prepare for youth employment and future careers. For Middle School Teens there is the Career Explorations Program. For High School teens there is the Workforce Prep program. Teens may become volunteers through Workforce Prep and gain valuable experience and awards, suitable for college scholarships or grants. Teens may also register to be commissary baggers at either Schofield Barracks or Fort Shafter. Teenage Hawaii State Work Permits services are also available.
• Educational Assistance -- The MS/T program has a certified secondary teacher available to assist teens with homework. Tutor services may be requested to assist home schooled youth. Assists teens with finding college scholarship and grants and helps teens prepare and complete all paperwork. Provides SAT and ACT classes, additional classes are added by need of the community. Our teacher will help parents and teens enroll and be part of our new Project Learn Program.

Schofield Barracks Teen Center, 808-655-0451; Fort Shafter Teen Center, 808-438-1487. Facilities provide state of the art computer labs, social and leisure recreation activities, table, board and video games, sports activities, volunteer community service and leadership activities and Workforce Preparation opportunities.