Youth Programs supports dependents of active duty military, retired military, active reservists, DoD personnel, and Tierra Vista Residents. Youth Programs offers a variety of programs, services, and age appropriate activities, classes, trips, and events for youth ages 5-18 years. Youth Programs affiliates with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and 4-H to offer the following programs: School Age Care, Open Recreation and Teen Programs.
Upcoming Events
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Health Care Awareness
Take a proactive stance on your health this March/April! This month we will focus on daily calisthenics to get our hearts pumping and bodies moving. The Youth Center has a new exercise area established with age-appropriate equipment for them to use under staff supervision. We will utilize this new area to do calisthenics and other ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Healthy Lifestyles Cooking
Join us to learn new skills in the kitchen when cooking and eating with friends. Youth are encouraged to bring or send in recipes from their family favorites, or from cultural family traditions. Parents are always welcome and encouraged to share their culinary skills with the team. More Information Date/Time: Friday’s, 4-5 PM Location: Youth ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Celebrating Cesar Chavez
Learn about Cesar Chavez and his accomplishments as an American labor leader and civil rights activist. He famously said, “There is no turning back… we will win. We are winning because ours is a revolution of mind and heart.” More Information Eligibility: Youth Program Members, ages 9-18 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM Location: Youth Center ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Recognizing Our Military Youth
During the month of April, we celebrate our Open Rec youth members for the Month of the Military Child! We recognize there are unique challenges children in military family’s face. To honor their resilience, Youth Programs will have special activities, games and prizes all month long to show our appreciation! Youth are also encouraged to ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731“We Care so We Share the Love” Care Packages
Bring in items that will be packaged and mailed to deployed family members currently overseas. Non-perishable items needed:Candy, note pads, cards with envelopes, pens, socks, toothpaste, floss, nuts, gum, chapstick, sanitizer wipes, and personal sanitizers. Youth will also include handwritten thank you notes. This program will help the youth develop positive character and leadership traits by participating. ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 907314-H Cloverbuds Explorers Club
Explore areas of healthy lifestyles, earth/environment, citizenship, plants & animals, consumerism, personal development, and community expressive arts with the goal to promote children’s healthy development-mentally, physically socially, and emotionally. Weekly activities that alternate between art, cooking, and fitness.Eligibility: Youth ages 6-8 years old More Information Date/Time: Monday’s 4-5 PM Location: Youth Center Contact Info: For ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Teen Education
Get guidance on how to become a great student! Learn skills to help you with your future goals in school, career, and life.Eligibility: Youth ages 9-12 years old. More Information Location: Youth Center Contact Info: For more information, call the Youth Center at (310) 653-8383 Youth Programs website: Youth Programs Visit www.LAFSS.com/calendar for more events like this one. www.Facebook.com/61FSS ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Keystone Club & Teen Council Meeting
Keystone Club encourages character development, leadership skills, community service participation, individual growth, and emotional and social well being. Join us weekly on your path to becoming a great leader! More Information Date/Time: Mondays, 4-5 PM Location: Youth Center Eligibility: Eligibility:Â Youth ages 12 (in middle school) – 18 (in high school) years old Contact Info: For ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Torch Club
Torch Clubs focus on developing cognitive, leadership, socialization, and community awareness skills. Our foundation is based on teamwork and how to become a better team by improving our outlook. Join us weekly to become a part of this dynamic team. Your input is important to us. ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Fine Arts Program
Explore your inner creativity and learn new skills. More Information Date/Time: Tuesday’s 4-5 PM Location: Youth Center Eligibility: Youth ages 9-18 years old. Contact Info: For more information, call the Youth Center at (310) 653-8383. Visit www.LAFSS.com/calendar for more events like this one. www.Facebook.com/61FSS www.Instagram.com/61FSS ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731State Flag Craft
Youth members will create a large, colored state flag from where they were born. The kids will carry and display their flag during the YP Month of the Military Child Parade on April 5. Don’t forget to wear purple! More Information Location: Youth Center, Fort MacArthur Eligibility: Youth Programs Ages 9-18 Contact Info: For more ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Smart Girls
Learn “Smart Girl” skills to be the best you can be! Permission slips are required to participate in classes. Eligibility:Â Youth girls ages 9-12 years old. ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Health & Wellness
We will discuss the varied aspects and approaches to stay emotionally and physically healthy. Eligibility: Youth ages 9-18 years old. More Information Date/Time: Wednesday’s 4-5 PM Location: Youth Center Contact Info: For more information, call the Youth Center at (310) 653-8383. Visit www.LAFSS.com/calendar for more events like this one. www.Facebook.com/61FSS www.Instagram.com/61FSS ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Healthy Lifestyles Cooking
Join us to learn new skills in the kitchen when cooking and eating with friends. Youth are encouraged to bring or send in recipes from their family favorites, or from cultural family traditions. Parents are always welcome and encouraged to share their culinary skills with the team. More Information Date/Time: Friday’s, 4-5 PM Location: Youth ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Youth Parade
Youth are invited to join us for a parade around Fort MacArthur to celebrate the Month of the Military Child! The youth will be displaying their state flag artwork that represents their birthplace and wearing the color purple. Enjoy a delicious purple smoothie after the parade. More Information Location: Youth Center, Fort MacArthur Eligibility: Youth ...
Santa Ana River Lakes
4060 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim Hills, Anaheim, CA 92807Kid’s Fishing Trip
For the Month of the Military Child, Outdoor Recreation will reserve rods and bait at Huckleberry Pond, a fishing center designed for kids, to fish for rainbow trout and catfish! All fish caught will be brought home to enjoy for dinner. Registration begins March 1. NOTE: There is no catch and release. Each pound of ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 907314-H Cloverbuds Explorers Club
Explore areas of healthy lifestyles, earth/environment, citizenship, plants & animals, consumerism, personal development, and community expressive arts with the goal to promote children’s healthy development-mentally, physically socially, and emotionally. Weekly activities that alternate between art, cooking, and fitness.Eligibility: Youth ages 6-8 years old More Information Date/Time: Monday’s 4-5 PM Location: Youth Center Contact Info: For ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Teen Education
Get guidance on how to become a great student! Learn skills to help you with your future goals in school, career, and life.Eligibility: Youth ages 9-12 years old. More Information Location: Youth Center Contact Info: For more information, call the Youth Center at (310) 653-8383 Youth Programs website: Youth Programs Visit www.LAFSS.com/calendar for more events like this one. www.Facebook.com/61FSS ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Keystone Club & Teen Council Meeting
Keystone Club encourages character development, leadership skills, community service participation, individual growth, and emotional and social well being. Join us weekly on your path to becoming a great leader! More Information Date/Time: Mondays, 4-5 PM Location: Youth Center Eligibility: Eligibility:Â Youth ages 12 (in middle school) – 18 (in high school) years old Contact Info: For ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Torch Club
Torch Clubs focus on developing cognitive, leadership, socialization, and community awareness skills. Our foundation is based on teamwork and how to become a better team by improving our outlook. Join us weekly to become a part of this dynamic team. Your input is important to us. ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Fine Arts Program
Explore your inner creativity and learn new skills. More Information Date/Time: Tuesday’s 4-5 PM Location: Youth Center Eligibility: Youth ages 9-18 years old. Contact Info: For more information, call the Youth Center at (310) 653-8383. Visit www.LAFSS.com/calendar for more events like this one. www.Facebook.com/61FSS www.Instagram.com/61FSS ...
Community Center
210 W 29th St, (Bldg. 403) San Pedro, CA 90731Appreciation Banner Craft
Youth members will create a banner to display in the Youth Center reception foyer to thank parents for their commitment to our country and the life they provide for their families. For more information Eligibility: Youth Program Members, ages 9-18 Time: 4-5:30 PM Location: Youth Center, Fort MacArthur Contact Info: For more information, contact Youth ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Health & Wellness
We will discuss the varied aspects and approaches to stay emotionally and physically healthy. Eligibility: Youth ages 9-18 years old. More Information Date/Time: Wednesday’s 4-5 PM Location: Youth Center Contact Info: For more information, call the Youth Center at (310) 653-8383. Visit www.LAFSS.com/calendar for more events like this one. www.Facebook.com/61FSS www.Instagram.com/61FSS ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Junior Staff Hospitality Day
Practice your leadership and socialization skills as a junior staff member! Youth will set up a table in the Youth Center reception foyer to greet parents and hand out treats as they enter. For more information Eligibility: Youth Program Members, ages 9-18 Time: 4-5:30 PM Contact Info: For more information, contact Youth Programs at (310) ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Healthy Lifestyles Cooking
Join us to learn new skills in the kitchen when cooking and eating with friends. Youth are encouraged to bring or send in recipes from their family favorites, or from cultural family traditions. Parents are always welcome and encouraged to share their culinary skills with the team. More Information Date/Time: Friday’s, 4-5 PM Location: Youth ...
School-Age Program
Ages 5 to 12 years
The School-Age Program is certified by the Department of Defense and is accredited by the National AfterSchool Association (NAA). It provides before and after school care and summer camp programming to 5-year-olds in kindergarten to 12-year-olds. Fees for care are based on total family income and guidance from the Department of Defense. There is currently no waiting list for care in the School Age Program. Inbound families may place their children on the waiting list by faxing a completed DD2606 and a copy of the sponsor’s orders to the program at DSN 633-8384 or commercial 310-653-8384 prior to arrival.
Open Recreation
Ages 9 to 18 years
Open Recreation offers many BGCA and 4-H Programs for 9 to 12-year-olds and Teen Programs for 13 to 18-year-olds. An annual membership fee of $30 is required to participate in both programs and entitles the member to use of the facility for self-directed recreation and discounted attendance of field trips, dances, other scheduled events. Youth and teens are strongly encouraged to join in on the opportunity to lead their peers by joining either the Torch Club or Keystone Club. $30 per week ($30 per year).
Applying for Care
Visit www.MilitaryChildCare.com to create your account. Call us for questions or assistance.