Youth Services

To conduct programs in an environment that is appropriate and consistent with the basic growth and development characteristics of youth. We emphasize fun, maximum participation, fundamentals, rules knowledge, and physical conditioning. Finally, we firmly support the “Win-Win” philosophy of play, established by the Department of the Army.

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Child & Youth Services Middle School & Teen (MST) Clubs

Youth earn Points just for coming into the facility and washing their hands. Youth also earn points for participating in staff led activities, good grades on homework and tests, bonus points are at staff discretion for good deeds and citizenship. These points may be redeemed for prizes.

Power Hour - Provides youth with the support, resources and guidance necessary to complete their homework with a sense of confidence and ability.

Youth of the Year - Since 1947, Youth of the Year has been Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Club members. Each year, one exceptional young person from a Boys & Girls Club rises to the role of National Youth of the Year. The National Youth of the Year serve as both an exemplary ambassador for Boys & Girls Club youth and as a strong voice for all of our nation’s young people. The journey to being named National Youth of the Year begins locally and progresses to state, regional and national levels, with an additional military phase for members of BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations.

Torch Club - Torch Clubs are chartered​ small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 10-13. A Torch Club is a powerful vehicle through which Club staff can help meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their development. Torch Club members learn to elect officers and work together to implement activities in four areas: service to Club and community, education, health and fitness and social recreation. The Torch Club Awards are presented annually to Torch Clubs with outstanding programs and activities in the four areas. Each year, Torch Club members from all over the country take part in a service-learning experience through the National Torch Club Project.

Keystone Club – Keystone Club is the Boys & Girls Club Movement’s most dynamic teen program. It affords teens an opportunity to gain valuable leadership and service experience. Teens conduct activities in four areas: academic success, career exploration, community service, and teen outreach. Aaron's Inc. sponsors the Keystone Club program as part of a multi-year teen initiative; a strategic partnership between Aaron's Inc. and BGCA provides Clubs with the tools and resources to create a positive place for teens as well as for kids.

National Fine Arts Exhibit - This competition, which encourages creativity through a variety of media, is made up of local, regional and national exhibits. Young people are encouraged to create artwork in any of the following categories: monochromatic drawing, multicolored drawing, pastels, watercolor, oil or acrylic paint, print making, mixed media, collage and sculpture.

Triple Play - Programs to improve youth’s knowledge of healthy habits, good nutrition and physical fitness, increase the number of hours per day they participate in physical activities, and strengthen their ability to interact positively with others and engage in healthy relationships. Programs include daily challenges, sports clubs, sports leadership camps, Triple Play games, Healthy Habits Nutrition Curriculum and social recreation.

Youth Sponsorship - The sponsorship program is designed to help newly arriving youth become familiar with the West Point community, schools, local towns, and the surrounding region. Tours, monthly Hail and Farewell parties and other special events are just a few examples of the ways for our youth to participate, meet new people, and do exciting activities. Youth sponsors are trained to help incoming youth adjust to their new community and make the transition to a new school and community easier.

Cooking Club - Youth learn basic and essential skills required to prepare nutritional meals, healthy smoothies, and delicious baked goods with daily hands-on cooking club sessions. Emphasis on fun, healthy choices/substitutions, safety and proper etiquette are also inherent in every planned lesson. Youth also get the chance to serve their creations to their peers and choose what they wish to learn how to cook.

Phone: 845-938-3727

Child Youth Services: Middle School & Teen Program

The West Point Youth Services staff is devoted to meeting the needs of middle school and high school students. The facility is located on 500 Washington Road. It has a full court gym used for sports, dances, and special events, a technology lab/homework area, art area, an area for eating, a game room for playing board games, pool and air hockey a dance studio, and a teen lounge.

Teens must be registered with CYSS to participate in Youth Services programs. Registration is free and there is no fee associated with participation in the youth services recreation programming.

We offer a wide range of positive options and environments that promote healthy development and ease youth transition to adulthood. We are an affiliate member of Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) which allows us to implement a variety of quality BGCA programs. We also offer opportunities for youth within chartered 4-H clubs to explore and pursue special interests. In addition, we offer monthly special events, filed trips, Youth Sponsorship, volunteer opportunities, and more.

Phone: 845-938-3727, fax: 845-938-7572

Facility Hours of Operation:

• Monday – Thursday 1 p.m. -8 p.m.
• Monday - Friday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Saturday noon - 9 p.m. *Currently Closed Saturday's

Homework Center & Computer Lab:

The MS/T Center boasts a fully equipped computer lab and homework center, which is facilitated by a fully qualified staff member and is available for use at all times during our hours of operation. Free Wi-fi is available throughout the building.

Homework Center:

• Monday – Thursday 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Monday - Friday 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Saturday noon - 9 p.m. *Currently Closed Saturday's

The West Point Youth Service staff is devoted to meeting the needs of middle school and high school students. The facility is located on Washington Street. It has a full court gym used for sports, dances, and instructional programs, a technology lab/homework area, art area, an area for eating, a game room for playing board games, pool and air hockey a music/dance studio, and a high school lounge. Call 845-938-3727 for more information.