Youth Services

The Falcon Trail Youth Center is located in Bldg. 5132, in the Community Center area, and can be reached at 719-333-4169. The Youth Center is a United Way organization and is affiliated with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and 4H.

*Some programs may be scaled back or not offered at this time. Please call for more information.

Some of the programs offered at the Youth Center include:

• Before and After School Program
• School-Out care (District 20 only)
• Teen Council & Keystone Club
• Torch Club
• Open Recreation
• Summer Camp
• Community Service Projects
• Youth and Junior Youth of the Year
• Soccer / Basketball / Flag Football
• Special Events to include Monster Bash, Lights on Afterschool, World Wide Day of Play, National 4H Science Day, Passport to Manhood and SMART Girls events, and babysitting classes.

Youth Sponsorship Program: The Academy's Youth Center coordinates this program. If you have children between the ages of 6 and 18 interested in corresponding with youth from the Academy prior to arrival, please contact: KIDS IN TOUCH WITH KIDS, 5132 Community Center Drive, USAF Academy CO, 80840. You can also call 719-333-4169 or DSN 312-333-4169.

- Write with your name, age, mailing address, hobbies, any questions you need answered, and your gaining unit.

OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

- School Age Program, 6:30 am-6 pm

- Teen Program, Mon-Fri, 3 pm-6 pm

- Open Recreation, Mon-Fri, 3 pm-6 pm

For more information visit https://www.usafasupport.com/youth-center.html

The Falcon Trail Youth Center is located in Bldg. 5132 and can be reached at 719-333-4169. The Youth Center is a United Way organization and is affiliated with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and 4H. Activities for children ages 5 to 18 are going on year-round at the youth center with specific programs and classes to "just hanging out." The facility features a full-size gymnasium and activity room. 

*Some programs may be scaled back or unavailable at this time. Please call for more information.

The four major concerns for relocating children and teens are:

• Leaving Friends -- The sooner they meet new friends, the easier it is to accept their new home. Meeting your new neighbors, and participating in school, church, and recreational activities will provide several avenues for your children/teens to meet new friends.
• School -- The quicker you can introduce your children/teens to their new school and teachers, the quicker they can adjust and accept. We highly recommend personally visiting the school with your children/teens as soon as possible. If your move occurs during summer vacation, take them by their school district to arrange a meeting if possible.
• Continuity -- Whether by involvement in church, scouting, sports, music, dance, or whatever, it is very helpful to get children/teens involved in activities that they enjoyed in their old home. Moving may also provide an opportunity to expand their activities into other fields.
• Stability -- Seemingly little things like decorating their new room similar to their old, eating at the same time, and doing other activities that were routine in your old home may prove very helpful in the adjustment process of your children/teens.

The Air Force Academy and Colorado Springs offers an abundance of youth resources which will help in their adjustment to a new home. Numerous youth activities are offered through the Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation Dept., El Paso County Parks Dept., area schools, churches, art groups, and athletic organizations in addition to on-base programs.

The Academy's youth programs encompasses school age programs for before and after school care, holiday camps, summer camps, sports, instructional classes, and membership program. Youth services provide a well-balanced learning atmosphere for children and youth. Each child will grow socially, educationally, and physically while participating in the recreational activities and educational opportunities offered in the open choice environment of the program. 

The center is Affiliated with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Accredited by the National After School Alliance (NAA).

Membership Program

The evening programs are offered to youth and teens for high yield learning opportunities. Some of the programs include:

• Character and Leadership Development
• Health and Life Skills
• Fitness and Recreation
• Fit Factor
• Fine Arts
• Education and Career Development
• Sports Programs
• Teen Aviation Camp

Sports programs include: Flag Football, Sep-Nov, ages 5-18; Cheerleading, Sep-Nov, ages 5-18; Soccer, Sep-Nov & Apr-May, ages 5-18; Basketball, Jan-Feb, ages 5-18.

Lil Renegades, ages 3-4: Basketball, Flag Football, and Soccer.

Please call for more specific information.

The Youth Center is open to all eligible youth in the Academy, Peterson, Buckley, Schriever, and Fort Carson community. This facility offers youth and teen recreation areas, gymnasium, and more.