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Operation BOG (Be Our Guest)

Pick up your Be Our Guest Card at Airman & Family Readiness. (must bring copy of orders)

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The Be Our Guest (BOG) Program provides special activities and discounts on services for immediate family members of the military personnel involved in 30 day or more remote or deployment and is on official orders.
(Call 731-4900 for questions on eligibility)

BOG - Family Dinner & Movie

Friday, Sept.17, at 6 pm
Is someone you love deployed and you’re looking for something to do as a family? Then join us at the Youth Center for our “Family Dinner & Movie Night!” Come enjoy some great food and a great family movie on our projection screen.
Cost: $10 per family, $3 for YP members and $5 for non-members. FREE for BOG card holders. See you at the movies! Sign up by Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Youth Sponsorship Program

It’s tough to be the new kid in town, new school, new friends, and new neighborhood. Help get kids connected by being active in this program.

Military Youth on the Move

Great news for Military youth and families! DoD has launched a new website, Military Youth on the Move. This site is an easy to use resource that reaches out to youth with creative ways to cope with issues that arise in the face of a move, such as transitioning to a new school, saying goodbye to friends, and getting involved in a new community. To access this great new resource, visit MYOM

4-H Cooking Club

4H Clover

Wednesday, Sept 1, at 4 pm
Join us for a fun cooking project! Open to all interested youth – ages 6 to 18.

4-H Meeting

4H Clover

Thursday, Sept. 9, from 6 to 7 pm
Find out what 4-H has to offer. The meeting is open to all interested youth - ages 6 to 18. “Cloverbuds” will be starting in Oct – sign up now! (for ages 6-8). See what fun 4-H can be!

Parent Awareness

Tuesday, Sept. 14 & 28, at 4:30 pm
Sept.14: We will focus on children and separation issues of deployment.
Sept. 28: We will work on effective discipline for school-age children.
Parents - attend one or both of these helpful discussions presented by our Military Family Life Consultants.

Discover the Arts!

Every Tuesday in Sept. at 4 pm
Join us for a great art project each week. Learn how to make an eraser, make an origami project and a bird feeder.
Cost: Free to YP members; $4 for non-members.

School-Age Program

School-Age Program The School-Age Program (SAP) is full of age-appropriate designed programs and activities to foster learning and meet the individual needs of children. SAP offers children a safe place to play, relax, and to participate in enriching new experiences while in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment.

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Tween Late Nights are back!

Friday, Sept. 10 & 24, from 8 to 10 pm
(Teens can stay till 11 pm)
Celebrate BGCA Day for Kids on Sept. 24. Youth ages 9 to 12 are invited to our Tween Late Night.
Cost: free to YP members; $5 for non-members.

Party Time for Special Events!

The Youth Center is the place to hold that special party for children. Whether it’s a squadron event, birthday party or special event, call 731-4634 to find out what the Youth Center has to offer.

Teen Events

Teen Late Night

Friday, Sept. 17, from 8 to 11 pm
Calling all teens (13-18 yrs of age)! Bring a friend and compete in our Iron Chef Challenge at 9 pm.
Cost: free to current members and $5 for non-members.

Leadership Programs

If you are interested in being involved in the Torch or Keystone Club and would like more information call the Youth Center and talk to Stevie.

Torch Club Torch Club meetings are held on Fridays at 4 pm for youth ages 9 -12.

Keystone Club Keystone Club for youth ages 13-18. Meetings are held on Fridays, 10 p.m. at YP.

Join the Congressional Awards Program

Congressional Awards Thursday, Sept 2, at 5 pm
Those who are 13½ up to 23 years of age (and parents!) are invited to learn about the Congressional Awards Program. The program consists of setting goals in the areas of voluntary public service, outdoor exploration, personal development and physical fitness. Bronze, silver and gold medals are earned by each participant and are awarded by a member of Congress. For more information regarding the program, please contact the Youth Center at 731-4634.

Computer Center

Malmstrom Youth Programs encourages and strongly promotes the use of electronic information technologies for our members. The computer center has the latest in computer technology including digital arts program, digital printers, and headsets. Members must have parental permission in order to use the computer center and take part in programs offered. Parents must accompany the member to complete and sign the permission form.

Youth at Work

Youth ages 11-18 interested in earning extra money - sign up for Youth at Work. When people call in looking for baby-sitters, pet sitters or someone to shovel snow, we’ll refer you. Those interested in baby-sitting must have completed the Red Cross or equivalent baby-sitting course and present a certificate when registering. Open to ages 12-18. Applicants must be a YP member and parents must accompany you to register.

Y.E.S.

Do you want to earn money for college, learn a valuable job skill and have a great time doing it? Then you need to sign up for the Y.E.S. Program. If you are entering high school and are an active duty dependent stop by the Youth Center and see what the Y.E.S. Program is all about.

Teen Green

Interested in earning extra money - sign up for Teen Green. When people call in looking for baby-sitters, pet sitters or someone to mow your lawn, we’ll refer you. Those interested in baby-sitting must have completed the Red Cross or equivalent baby-sitting course and present a certificate when registering. Open to ages 12-18 years. Applicants must be a YP member and parents must accompany you to register.

Volunteers Needed!

We still need volunteers to run Passport to Manhood (promotes and teaches responsibility in boys ages 11-14). For more information, call the Youth Center at 731-4634.

Money Matters

Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 4:30 pm
Teens will learn ways to save, spend and invest the money they will earn. This program is open to eligible teens.
Cost: Free to YP members; $4 for non-members.