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ANNOUNCEMENTS, from 15
between the hours of 3 and 6 p.m? The Youth and Teen
Lunchtime Disc Golf at Mojave Greens: Wednesdays, cordance with DOD and HQ AFMC policy. Centers offer social opportunities and structured program-
noon, Mojave Greens Disc Golf Course, Hole 1. Join us ming from affiliated agencies such as the Boys & Girls
for a round of lunchtime golf. Players of all skill levels are Boys & Girls Club Power Hour/Project Learn: Mon- Clubs of America and the 4-H Club. For more information
invited to attend. Experienced golfers will be on hand to day-Thursday, 2:45-4 p.m. Power Hour: making minutes about youth and teen memberships, contact the main youth
offer advice and work with beginners. Equipment will be count helps club members (ages 6-12) become successful center at 661-275-5437.
available for loan. Take this opportunity to meet other disc in school by providing homework help/ tutoring while en-
golfers on base and challenge each other on the course! couraging members to become self-directed learners. See Super Sitters Course: Cost: $40 course and registration,
Ms. Jasmine for details and to sign up. at Youth Center, Bldg. 5210. Super Sitters courses are held
Equipment Orientation Classes: Tuesday, 10-11 a.m., every so often when at least six students are on the list.
Wednesday, 4-5 p.m., and Thursday, 7-8 p.m. Not sure how Torch Club: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Torch The classes are taught in two, four hour segments, location
to use equipment or what it does for you? Stop by the front Room. Torch clubs are charter, small-group leadership and and times will vary on availability. The course is open for
desk and sign up for this one-hour class. We are here to service clubs for boys and girls ages 9-12. It is a powerful youth and teens ages 11-18. Once registered, student will
help you get the most out of your fitness routine. vehicle through which club staff can help meet the special be notified of the next available course.
character development needs of younger adolescents at a
Teen Center critical stage in their development. See Mr. Andrew for Youth Sports
details.
100 Kincheloe Ave., Bldg. 7211, 661-275-8336 24 Lathrop Dr., Bldg. 5210, 661-277-8961
Youth & Teen Centers Memberships: For about a dollar
YES (Youth Employment Skills): Gain valuable work a day, you could have peace of mind knowing that your Soccer Sign Ups: June 22-July 31. Open to youth aged
experience and earn money for College, up to $1,000. son or daughter is in a safe environment—an environment 5-14. Cost is $75 for members, $85 for non-members.
Open to teens whose parent is active duty Air Force. Call that fosters development in many different areas and offers Physical needed upon registration and must be valid thru
the Teen Center for more information. constant supervision, tutoring and fun! Did you know that soccer season.
the most dangerous time for youth, especially teens, are
Keystone Club: Meeting 2:10 p.m., Wednesdays at the
Teen Center. The Keystone Club is a leadership club for
teens who are interested in learning or improving their own
leadership skills. The club focuses on leadership, commu-
nity service, academic success, career preparation and teen
outreach. Come by the Teen Center for more information.

Teen Council: A Teen Council is being formed to give a
voice for teens within the community. The Teen Center is
looking for teens associated with other teen youth groups
i.e. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Chapel Youth Groups, NHS,
ASB, Home Schooled, and any other teen youth groups.
Representatives will meet once a month and discuss teen
issues on base. If interested, contact Anthony Quinnert at
Desert High School or Mr. Paul at the Teen Center.

Teen Center Membership: Parents—memberships at
the Teen Center are available year round. Cost is $360
for an annual membership. One of the worst times for a
teen to make a bad decision is between the hours of 3 pm
and 6 p.m. For a dollar a day you can have peace of mind
knowing that your son or daughter is in a safe, fun and
developmental environment with a caring staff that will
make sure your son or daughter feels right at home and
have a great experience.

Youth & Teen Sponsorship: Are you new to the area? Embry-riddlE is bringing
Will you be PCS’ing soon? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a
friend to show your kids around base? The Air Force Youth thE classroom to you!
Centers offer sponsorship for kids & teens so that every
move is a seamless transition. For more information about At Embry-Riddle’s High Desert – Edwards Campus, we want to help you achieve your goals
Youth or Teen Sponsorship, contact the Main Youth Center and advance your career even if work responsibilities prevent you from attending classes on a
at 661-275-5437. traditional college campus.

Super Sitters Course: Cost: $40 course and registration, now availablE as/bs in aEronautics
at Youth Center, Bldg. 5210. Super Sitters courses are held as/bs in tEchnical managEmEnt
every so often when at least six students are on the list. at Edwards afb as/bs in aviation maintEnancE
The classes are taught in two, four hour segments, location mastEr of aEronautical sciEncE
and times will vary on availability. The course is open for
youth and teens ages 11-18. Once registered, student will high dEsErt – Edwards campus
be notified of the next available course. 140 Methusa ave., Building 2453
edwards aFB, Ca 93524
Youth of the Year: Do you have what it takes to repre- p: 661-258-1264
sent Edwards AFB at the local, district, state, regional and E: edwards@erau.edu
potentially national level? If so you can earn thousands
and thousands of scholarship dollars. Check with your lo- worldwidE.Erau.Edu
cal teen center.

Youth Programs

24 Lathrop Dr., 661-275-5437

School Age Programs Summer Camp: Letter of Intent
submissions being accepted now! Sign up at School-Age
Annex, Bldg. 6459. Children must be 12 years of age or
younger and have completed Kindergarten in order to be
eligible. Eligibility and priority of placement are in ac-