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ANNOUNCEMENTS, from 15 years old and must complete their activi- Find Rudolph: Dec. 7-11. Rudolph is course and registration, at Youth Center
ties before their 24th birthday. Participants hidden somewhere on Edwards. Stop by the (Bldg. 5210). Super Sitters courses are held
mation. earn Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Youth Center, School Age Annex or the Teen every so often when at least six students are
$ZDUG&HUWL¿FDWHVDQG%URQ]H6LOYHUDQG Center and pick up the daily clues at each on the list. The classes are taught in two,
Tae Kwon Do: Cost: A children’s monthly Gold Congressional Award Medals. Each center that will eventually lead you to where four-hour segments, location and times will
pass is $65, an adult monthly pass is $70, level involves setting goals in four program Rudolph is hidden! The lucky winner will vary on availability. The course is open for
and a daily pass is $9 per day. For more in- areas; Volunteer Public Service, Personal receive $100 CASH. For more information, youth and teens ages 11-18. Once registered,
formation, call Kumye Moore at (661) 860- Development, Physical Fitness, and Expe- call 661-275-TEEN. VWXGHQWZLOOEHQRWL¿HGRIWKHQH[WDYDLODEOH
9292. Use your PLAYpass here! dition/Exploration. Earning the Award is a course.
fun and interesting way to get more involved Boys & Girls Club Power Hour/Project
Personal Trainers: Cost is $40 per hour in something you already enjoy or something Learn: Monday-Thursday, 2:45-4 p.m. Pow- Youth Sports
session, $25 for a half-hour session. Call to \RX¶GOLNHWRWU\IRUWKH¿UVWWLPH<RXPRYH er Hour: making minutes count helps club
schedule your appointment and start reach- at your own pace – on your own or with members (ages 6-12) become successful in 24 Lathrop Dr., Bldg. 5210, 661-277-8961
LQJWKRVH¿WQHVVJRDOV)RUDSSRLQWPHQWV your friends. This is not an award for past school by providing homework help/ tutor-
call Jeff Walden at (210) 723-2052, Johnny accomplishments. Instead, you are honored ing while encouraging members to become Youth Basketball: Sign up by Dec. 4 at the
Johnson at (660) 233-2141 or Lauren Bran- for achieving your own challenging goals self-directed learners. See Ms. Jasmine for Main Youth Center. Cost is $75 for members
din at (210) 723-2052. Use your PLAYpass after registering for the program. details and to sign up. and $85 for non-members. Season begins in
here! January.
Regardless of your situation, you can earn Torch Club: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in
Massage Therapy: Cost is $40 for 30 the Congressional Award. The Congressional the Torch Room. Torch clubs are charter, Basketball Coaches: The Youth Sports
minutes, $70 for an hour, or $100 one and a Award has no minimum grade point aver- small-group leadership and service clubs & Fitness Department is looking for highly
half hours. Available 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon- age requirements. It accommodates young for boys and girls ages 9-12. It is a pow- motivated people to coach Basketball this
day, Tuesday and Thursday, by appointment people with special needs or disabilities who erful vehicle through which club staff can year. The season will start in January. Sign
only. Couples massage is also offered. For are willing to take the challenge. For more help meet the special character development up at the Main Youth Center. For more infor-
more information and appointments, call information about the Congressional Award, needs of younger adolescents at a critical mation, call Emil Graves at 661-277-8961.
Brittni Albrechti at (661) 317-2139. Use see Mr. Paul or call 661-275-TEEN. stage in their development. See Mr. Andrew Youth Basketball: Sign up by Dec. 4 at the
your PLAYpass here! for details. Main Youth Center. Cost is $75 for members
Teen Council: A Teen Council is being and $85 for non-members. Season begins in
Lunchtime Disc Golf at Mojave Greens: formed to give a voice for teens within the Super Sitters Course: Cost is $40 for January.
Wednesdays, noon, Mojave Greens Disc community. The Teen Center is looking
Golf Course, Hole 1. Join us for a round of for teens associated with other teen youth
lunchtime golf. Players of all skill levels are groups i.e. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Chapel
invited to attend. Experienced golfers will be Youth Groups, NHS, ASB, Home Schooled,
on hand to offer advice and work with begin- and any other teen youth groups. Represen-
ners. Equipment will be available for loan. tatives will meet once a month and discuss
Take this opportunity to meet other disc golf- teen issues on base. If interested, contact
ers on base and challenge each other on the Anthony Quinnert at Desert High School or
course! Mr. Paul at the Teen Center.
Equipment Orientation Classes: Tuesday, Teen Center Membership: Parents—
10-11 a.m., Wednesday, 4-5 p.m., and Thurs- memberships at the Teen Center are avail-
day, 7-8 p.m. Not sure how to use equipment able year round. Cost is $360 for an annual
RUZKDWLWGRHVIRU\RX"6WRSE\WKHIURQW membership. One of the worst times for
desk and sign up for this one-hour class. We a teen to make a bad decision is between
are here to help you get the most out of your the hours of 3 pm and 6 p.m. For a dollar
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ing that your son or daughter is in a safe,
Teen Center fun and developmental environment with a
caring staff that will make sure your son or
100 Kincheloe Ave., Bldg. 7211, 661-275- daughter feels right at home and have a great
8336 experience.
Find Rudolph: Dec. 7-11. Rudolph is hid- Youth & Teen Sponsorship: Are you new
den somewhere on Edwards AFB! Stop by WR WKH DUHD":LOO \RX EH 3&6¶LQJ VRRQ"
the Youth Center, School Age Annex or the Wouldn’t it be nice to have a friend to show
Teen Center and pick up the daily clues at \RXUNLGVDURXQGEDVH"7KH$LU)RUFH<RXWK
each center that will eventually lead you to Centers offer sponsorship for kids & teens
where Rudolph is hidden! The lucky winner so that every move is a seamless transition.
will receive $100 CASH. For more informa- For more information about Youth or Teen
tion, call 661-275-TEEN. Sponsorship, contact the Main Youth Center
at 661-275-5437.
YES (Youth Employment Skills): The
YES Program began in the 2015-2016 Super Sitters Course: Cost: $40 course
school year and helps teens earn money for and registration, at Youth Center, Bldg.
college. The program is open to teens whose 5210. Super Sitters courses are held every
parent is active duty Air Force. Teens can so often when at least six students are on the
earn up to a $1,000 towards their post high list. The classes are taught in two, four hour
school education. Contact the Teen Center segments, location and times will vary on
for more information. availability. The course is open for youth and
teens ages 11-18. Once registered, student
Keystone Club: Meets 2:15 p.m., Wednes- ZLOOEHQRWL¿HGRIWKHQH[WDYDLODEOHFRXUVH
days in the Teen Center. The Keystone Club
is a leadership club that performs community Youth of the Year: Do you have what it
service projects around the base. The club takes to represent Edwards AFB at the lo-
also helps teens to maintain focus in high cal, district, state, regional and potentially
school and graduate and prepare for college. QDWLRQDOOHYHO",IVR\RXFDQHDUQWKRXVDQGV
and thousands of scholarship dollars. Check
Congressional Award: The Congressional with your local teen center.
Award is the United States Congress’ award
for young Americans. It is non-partisan, vol- Youth Programs
untary, and non-competitive. The program
is open to all 14- to 23-year-olds; young 24 Lathrop Dr., 661-275-5437
people may register when they turn 13 1/2