20th Force Support Squadron, Shaw AFB
"Provide, project, and sustain combat ready forces... any challenge, any time, any where."
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The Youth Center can accommodate approximately 120 children ages 5-12 in the School Age Program. We offer a diverse activity schedule to meet the needs and interests of Shaw's youth. The center is equipped with a gymnasium, outdoor basketball court and playground, art studio, and a variety of activity rooms. Our Youth Annex located in the 5000 Housing Area provides activities for Tweens (ages 9-12) and Teens (ages 13-18). The center also operates the Youth Sports Complex located on the far side of the flight line by the FamCamp.
If you can not find the information you are looking for on these pages check our Youth Programs Brochure.
- Events
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Special Family Events are important to military families. The military has often emphasized the vital role families play in support of the Air Force mission. We offer many family events to allow children of all ages to participate in a variety of activities with their family. These events include, but are not limited to:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Family Bingo Night
- Family Talent Show
- Fall Festival and Costume Contest
- Month of the Military Child Carnival
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| For more information on USAF Youth Programs visit: http://www.afyouthprograms.com |
| FAMILY INVOLVMENT Family First http://www.familyfirst.com/ Family.Com www.family.go.com National Education Association www.nea.org National School-Age Care Alliance www.nsaca.org NACCRRA www.naccrra.org |
| SPORTS Sports Illustrated for Kids www.siforkids.com National Alliance For Youth Sports www.nays.org USAF FitFactor http://www.afgetfit.com/Home.aspx |
| SCIENCE/MATH/HISTORY National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ Cool Math.com www.coolmath.com |
Referrals are made to on or off-base agencies when youth are identified as needing special services such as counseling, medical care, clothing, food, etc. If staff or regular volunteers identify youth that need health, dental, or vision examinations or treatment, the Youth Director of flight chief consults with the parents and offers assistance in obtaining services.
USDA Food Program - this facility is operated in accordance with the US Department of Agriculture policy which does not permit discrimination because of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any USDA related activity should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250.
All Youth Programs prohibit the use of alcohol, illegal substances and tobacco.