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Operation BOG (Be Our Guest)

Dog Tag Pick up your DePLAYment tags at Airman & Family Readiness. (must bring copy of orders) Register for great prizes at MyAirForceLife.com

Operation Be Our Guest In support of the Year of the Air Force Family, the Be Our Guest (BOG) Program provides special activities and discounts on services for families involved in 30 day or more TDY; or 365-PCS in support of an active Operation and documented on official orders from January 1 through Jul. (Call 731-4900 for details on eligibility)

BOG EVENT - Make a Spring Craft!

Saturday, March 6, at 1 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 a fun afternoon of making a spring craft. Paint a flower pot, make some adorable butterflies, or make tissue paper carnations! Free with a DePLAYment tag. See you at the Youth Center!

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.

Tween Late Nights!

Fridays, March 5 & 19, from 8 to 10 pm (Teens can stay till 11 pm)
March 5 - we will be selling ice cream
March 19 - we will be selling root beer floats! Youth ages 9 to 12 are invited to our Tween Late Night.
Cost: Free to YP members and $5 for non-members.

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 Microwave Cooking Club

4H Clover

Wednesday, March 3, at 4 pm
Join us for a fun cooking project! Open to all interested youth – ages 6 to 18.

Parent Awareness

Tuesday, March 9 & 23, at 11:30 am
March 9 - learn how to recognize when a child is acting out through anger, when it is normal and healthy and how to recognize signs that something more serious is going on and should be addressed.
March 23 - learn the benefits of effective communication and how parents can develop healthy communication in their relationships to reinforce strong child/parent bonds. Each age level is addressed. Parents may attend one or both of these great presentations by our Military Family Life Consultants

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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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.

SMART Girls!

Wednesday, March 10 & 24, at 5:30 pm
SMART Girls is a small-group health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program designed to meet the developmental needs of girls ages 8-12 and 13-17. Through dynamic sessions, highly participatory activities, field trips and mentoring opportunities with adult women, girls explore their own and societal attitudes and values as they build skills for eating right, staying physically fit, getting good health care and developing positive relationships with peers and adults. Parents must sign a permission slip prior to attending meetings.

Teen Events

Teen Talk

Friday, March 12, at 8 pm
Learn how to handle peer pressure. This forum will take an inside look at peer pressure - what it is and why kids sometimes give in. You will also learn some ideas on how to say no to peer pressure.

Teen Late Night

Fridays, March 12 & 26, from 8 to 11 pm
Calling all teens (13-18 yrs of age)! Bring a friend and compete in Teen Iron Chef.
Cost: Free to YP members; $5 for non-members.

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.

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, March 5 & 19 at 8 pm and Fridays, March 12 & 26 at 4 pm for youth ages 9 -13.

Keystone Club Keystone Club for youth ages 14-18. Meetings are held on Fridays, 7 p.m. at YP.

Join the Congressional Awards Program

Congressional Awards Thursday, March 4 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.

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.

Exceptional Family Member/Special Needs Program Kick-Off Event

Family March 17 | 6 - 8 pm
Malmstrom Youth Center
Open to all EFMP or special needs children, adults, and elderly.
Come and enjoy a great time, meet other EFMP families and on/off base support agencies.
Bouncy castles will be provided!

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