Youth Center

5132 Cathedral Drive
(719)333-4169
SN 333-4169

Falcon Trails Youth Center provides a much-needed service for area military and civilian families.  Activities for children ages 3 to 18 are going on year-round at the youth center with specific programs and classes to just hang out. The facility features a full-size gymnasium and activity room.

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Baseball 2012 - Register before April 30, 2012

Baseball Camp -  For ages 9-18, $15 for the week.

Calisthenics & Fitness -

Before and After School Age Program

has openings! Enroll your child ages 6-12 years now! Call Elena at 333-4169.

Kempo Karate
is for the whole family!! First class is FREE. Taught every Tuesday and Thursday evening in the Milazzo Center

 

Teens-Need money for college??
The Youth Employment Skills (YES) Program is for you. Earn $2-$4 per hour of volunteer time as dollar credits for college. Only open to Active Duty Air Force dependents. Call Chris at the Youth Center at 333-4169.

 

COACHES ARE NEEDED!!
For Youth Programs upcoming sports season. Cadets and active duty are welcome! A FREE First Aid and CPR class is given to coaches. All coached must be certified. Call Greg at 333-4169 for more info.

 

SCHOLARSHIP NEWS Leadership Scholarship for Military Daughters For the third year in a row, The Julie Foudy Leadership Foundation will continue to honor and support families who are serving our country by offering full scholarships to military daughters interested in attending the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy.  These scholarships have been generously funded by TriWest Healthcare specifically for military families. Applications for 2011 will be available at the Foundation's Web site, www.foudyleadershipfoundation.org. The application is a PDF file, which will need to be downloaded, printed, completed, and then mailed to the address provided.  Interested applicants with questions about the Foundation and/or the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy before the first of the year can contact Kerri McClellan at kerri@foudyleadershipfoundation.org or at (949) 338.5544.

 

FAMILY NEWS

Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) Support:
Educational and Career Counseling Services are provided by career consultants at no cost to you - Ask for skill and career interest self-assessments, career exploration information, education and training program referrals and more, available to all military spouses. MyCAA Financial Assistance for education and training programs leading to a license, credential or associates degree for spouses of service members in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2 and O1-O2 who are pursuing portable career employment - up to $4,000 with a $2,000 annual cap that must be spent within three years of the first course.  Visit the MyCAA Web site to see if you are eligible and to establish your MyCAA Account: https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa.

Local military installation Spouse Employment Program
Offers a wide variety of support services including resume assistance, interview tips, information on federal employment, job fairs and local employer information.  Find your nearest program by visiting: http://www.MilitaryINSTALLATIONS.dod.mil.

Care Package Information Available
Family care packages are always a welcome treat for our deployed service members and especially so during the holidays.  Are you looking for postal information?  Go to www.ourmilitary.mil; see the box on the right for "Holiday Mail for Troops."  In addition, DoD's Office of Community Relations provides some helpful guidelines.