Youth Center
Hours
of
Operation
Office:
Mon. - Fri.
6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
School Age Program Hours
Mon. - Fri.
6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Open Recreation:
Mon. - Fri.
2:30 - 6 p.m. - School Days
12-6 p.m. - School Out Days
Closed Federal Holidays
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.
Dance Classes. Classes are held on Wednesdays at the Youth Center. Ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop for ages 3 to 13. $48 for 1/2 hour class, $64 for 1 hour class. Call 333-4169 for the next session dates and for more information.
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 the Youth Center at
333-4169.
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.
Upcoming Events
Family Fun Nights at the
Falcon Trail Youth Center!
Come join us every Friday
for games, movies, fun activities and more! No sign ups necessary, just come enjoy some
family time with us. Fridays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 333-4169 for this
week's activity.
Start Smart Indoor Soccer, Saturdays, March 2 - April 13, 10-10:50am at the FTYC Gym. Start Smart Soccer is a developmentally appropriate introductory soccer program for children 3-5 yrs old. The program prepares children for organized soccer in a fun, welcoming environment. Cost is $55 per child. Registration 2 January - February 15, 2013.
Open Recreation for youth 9 and older at the Youth Center, Monday through Friday from 2:30-6pm and on school out days from Noon to 6. Come join us for fun activities!
Youth Sponsorship at USAFA - New to Colorado Springs/Air Force Academy or moving here soon? Would you like a Pen Pal? Or maybe you live here already and would like to share all of your favorite places and things to do with newcomers? Join our "Kids in Touch with Kids" Pen Pal Program!