Youth Programs supports dependents of active duty military, retired military, active reservists, DoD personnel, and Tierra Vista Residents. Youth Programs offers a variety of programs, services, and age appropriate activities, classes, trips, and events for youth ages 5-18 years. Youth Programs affiliates with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and 4-H to offer the following programs: School Age Care, Open Recreation and Teen Programs.
Upcoming Events
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 907314-H Healthy Lifestyles Cooking
Join us to learn new skills in the kitchen when cooking and eating with friends. Youth are encouraged to bring or send in recipes from their family favorites, or from cultural family traditions. Parents are always welcome and encouraged to share their culinary skills with the team. More Information Eligibility: Youth Program members, ages 9+ ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Fun Fitness Fridays
We challenge members to increase their physical fitness through exercise, games, and physical challenges following BGCA’s Triple Play curriculum. More Information When: Fridays 4-5 PM Eligibility: Ages 9+ Location: Youth Center Contact Youth Programs for more information at (310) 653-8383. Visit www.LAFSS.com/calendar for more events like this one. www.Facebook.com/61FSS www.Instagram.com/61FSS ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731We Own Friday: Fashion Show
Get ready to strut your stuff at our Fashion Show on March 19 at the Youth Center! Participants will take a field trip to Uptown Cheapskate, a trendy new and used outlet, where they’ll learn how to dress for success on a budget. Each participant will select and purchase an outfit to showcase during our ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Gardening
Participants will practice various gardening skills including planting, transplanting, pruning, and other gardening skills. Participants practice the following competencies: acquiring knowledge, using the scientific method, mastering technology, making career decisions, managing resources, and communicating. More Information When: Fridays at 5 PM Eligibility: Ages 9+ Location: Youth Center Contact Youth Programs for more information at (310) ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Teen Education
Get guidance on how to become a great student! Learn skills to help you with your future goals in school, career, and life. More Information Eligibility:Â Youth ages 9 years & older Location:Â Youth Center Date & Time: Ages 9-12: Tuesdays, 4-5 PM Ages 13+: Wednesdays, 4-5 PM Contact Info:Â For more information, call the Youth Center at ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Keystone Club & Teen Council Meeting
Keystone Club encourages character development, leadership skills, community service participation, individual growth, and emotional and social well being. Join us weekly on your path to becoming a great leader! More Information Eligibility: Youth ages 13+ Location: Youth Center Contact Info: For more information, call the Youth Center at (310) 653-8383. Visit www.LAFSS.com/calendar for more events like this one. ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731BGCA Torch Leadership Club
BGCA Torch Leadership Clubs focus on developing cognitive, leadership, socialization, and community awareness skills. Our foundation is based on teamwork and how to become a better team by improving our outlook. Join us weekly to become a part of this dynamic team. Your input is important to us. More Information Eligibility:Â Youth ages 9-12 years old ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731STEAM Center of Innovation
The STEAM room is open five days a week! Join staff for directed and other cool STEM projects, or just stop by for some solo time on a computer, using 3D pens, building robots, flying drones, and much more. More Information Date & Time: Tuesdays (Ages 5 to 8): 3 PM – 4 PM Tuesdays ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Music Lessons
Guitar | Drums | Piano Are you interested in learning to play an instrument? Join us for a virtual learning experience to learn how to play a guitar, the drums, or piano! Call the Youth Center to register for a time slot. More Information Guitar/Drums/Piano/Music Lessons (FREE LESSONS) By Appointment Eligibility: Ages 9-18 (younger may ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Fine Arts Program
Explore your inner creativity and learn new skills. More Information Eligibility: Youth ages 9-18 years old. Contact Info: For more information, call the Youth Center at (310) 653-8383. Visit www.LAFSS.com/calendar for more events like this one. www.Facebook.com/61FSS www.Instagram.com/61FSS ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Passport to Manhood
Join in the discussion about what you think it takes to become a young man displaying positive behaviors in today’s every-changing society. More Information Eligibility: Youth boys ages 8-17 years old Contact Info: For more information, call the Youth Center at (310) 653-8383 Youth Programs website: Youth Programs Visit www.LAFSS.com/calendar for more events like this one. www.Facebook.com/61FSS www.Instagram.com/61FSS ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Health & Wellness
We will discuss the varied aspects and approaches to stay emotionally and physically healthy. More Information Eligibility: Youth ages 9-18 years old Contact Info: For more information, call the Youth Center at (310) 653-8383. Youth Programs website: Youth Programs website: https://www.lafss.com/yp Visit www.LAFSS.com/calendar for more events like this one. www.Facebook.com/61FSS www.Instagram.com/61FSS ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 907314-H Healthy Lifestyles Cooking
Join us to learn new skills in the kitchen when cooking and eating with friends. Youth are encouraged to bring or send in recipes from their family favorites, or from cultural family traditions. Parents are always welcome and encouraged to share their culinary skills with the team. More Information Eligibility: Youth Program members, ages 9+ ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Fun Fitness Fridays
We challenge members to increase their physical fitness through exercise, games, and physical challenges following BGCA’s Triple Play curriculum. More Information When: Fridays 4-5 PM Eligibility: Ages 9+ Location: Youth Center Contact Youth Programs for more information at (310) 653-8383. Visit www.LAFSS.com/calendar for more events like this one. www.Facebook.com/61FSS www.Instagram.com/61FSS ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Gardening
Participants will practice various gardening skills including planting, transplanting, pruning, and other gardening skills. Participants practice the following competencies: acquiring knowledge, using the scientific method, mastering technology, making career decisions, managing resources, and communicating. More Information When: Fridays at 5 PM Eligibility: Ages 9+ Location: Youth Center Contact Youth Programs for more information at (310) ...
Joshua Tree National Park
6533 Freedom Way, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277Backpacking 101: Joshua Tree
Join us for an opportunity to trek into the back-country of Joshua Tree National Park to enjoy the incredible landscape with boulders to scramble in the day and a star-riddled night sky with hardly any light pollution for the ultimate star viewing pleasure. This will be a guided backpacking trip along a relatively level terrain ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Whale Watching
Join Youth Programs as we set sail on a harbor cruise excursion where we hope to see some whales, sea lions, and dolphins! Participants may bring money to purchase food and drinks from the snack bar on the boat. Register at the Youth Center front desk from March 10-24. More Information In-person Registration Eligibility: Youth ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Teen Education
Get guidance on how to become a great student! Learn skills to help you with your future goals in school, career, and life. More Information Eligibility:Â Youth ages 9 years & older Location:Â Youth Center Date & Time: Ages 9-12: Tuesdays, 4-5 PM Ages 13+: Wednesdays, 4-5 PM Contact Info:Â For more information, call the Youth Center at ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Keystone Club & Teen Council Meeting
Keystone Club encourages character development, leadership skills, community service participation, individual growth, and emotional and social well being. Join us weekly on your path to becoming a great leader! More Information Eligibility: Youth ages 13+ Location: Youth Center Contact Info: For more information, call the Youth Center at (310) 653-8383. Visit www.LAFSS.com/calendar for more events like this one. ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731BGCA Torch Leadership Club
BGCA Torch Leadership Clubs focus on developing cognitive, leadership, socialization, and community awareness skills. Our foundation is based on teamwork and how to become a better team by improving our outlook. Join us weekly to become a part of this dynamic team. Your input is important to us. More Information Eligibility:Â Youth ages 9-12 years old ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731STEAM Center of Innovation
The STEAM room is open five days a week! Join staff for directed and other cool STEM projects, or just stop by for some solo time on a computer, using 3D pens, building robots, flying drones, and much more. More Information Date & Time: Tuesdays (Ages 5 to 8): 3 PM – 4 PM Tuesdays ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Month of the Military Child
During the Month of the Military Child, we will be celebrating our youth with special activities, fun games, and challenges, on both the School Age Care Program and the Open Recreation Program. About Month of the Military Child The Month of the Military Child, observed in April, pays tribute to the resilience and sacrifices of ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Music Lessons
Guitar | Drums | Piano Are you interested in learning to play an instrument? Join us for a virtual learning experience to learn how to play a guitar, the drums, or piano! Call the Youth Center to register for a time slot. More Information Guitar/Drums/Piano/Music Lessons (FREE LESSONS) By Appointment Eligibility: Ages 9-18 (younger may ...
Youth Programs
2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Fine Arts Program
Explore your inner creativity and learn new skills. More Information Eligibility: Youth ages 9-18 years old. Contact Info: For more information, call the Youth Center at (310) 653-8383. Visit www.LAFSS.com/calendar for more events like this one. www.Facebook.com/61FSS www.Instagram.com/61FSS ...
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2901 Arthur MacArthur Rd, San Pedro, CA 90731Smart Girls
Learn “Smart Girl” skills to be the best you can be! Permission slips are required to participate in classes. Eligibility:Â Youth girls ages 9-12 years old. More Information Date & Time: Ages 9-12: Wednesdays, 4-5 PM Ages 13+: Thursdays, 4-5 PM Contact Info:Â For more information, call the Youth Center at (310) 653-8383 Youth Programs website: Youth ...
School-Age Program
Ages 5 to 12 years
The School-Age Program is certified by the Department of Defense and is accredited by the National AfterSchool Association (NAA). It provides before and after school care and summer camp programming to 5-year-olds in kindergarten to 12-year-olds. Fees for care are based on total family income and guidance from the Department of Defense. There is currently no waiting list for care in the School Age Program. Inbound families may place their children on the waiting list by faxing a completed DD2606 and a copy of the sponsor’s orders to the program at DSN 633-8384 or commercial 310-653-8384 prior to arrival.
Open Recreation
Ages 9 to 18 years
Open Recreation offers many BGCA and 4-H Programs for 9 to 12-year-olds and Teen Programs for 13 to 18-year-olds. An annual membership fee of $30 is required to participate in both programs and entitles the member to use of the facility for self-directed recreation and discounted attendance of field trips, dances, other scheduled events. Youth and teens are strongly encouraged to join in on the opportunity to lead their peers by joining either the Torch Club or Keystone Club. $30 per week ($30 per year).
Applying for Care
Visit www.MilitaryChildCare.com to create your account. Call us for questions or assistance.