Youth Center
Hours of operation
M-F: 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Closed: Weekends, Holidays & Family Days
Location
333 Houx St.
Whiteman AFB, MO
Contact Us
660-687-5586
Fax: (660) 687-5341
About The Youth Center
Whiteman Air Force Base Youth Programs is chartered through Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Missouri 4-H. We focus on sports, fitness recreation, education and career development, the arts, health, life skills, character and leadership development. We also offer field trips, fun nights, games, specialty camps, dance, archery, instructional classes, sports clinics, lock-ins and more.
School Age Program
Kindergarten – Age 12
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday
6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Non-School Days
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Pre-Teen Open Rec
Age 9 – 12
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday:
3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday:
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Non-School Days:
1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Teen Open Rec
Age 13 – 18
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday
3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Non-School Days
1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Membership & Fees
School-Age Program: Fees are based on total family income and what type of care is needed. Visit https://www.militarychildcare.com to request Before/After School Care for the School-Age Program. Hourly care is offered on a space-available bases at a rate of $10 per hour with prior registration. For hourly care please call the center at 660-687-5586 to receive further instructions.
Pre-teen & Teen: Memberships may be purchased at any time throughout the year. Memberships provide additional discounts.
Mission
To assist DoD military and civilian personnel in balancing the competing demands of the accomplishment of the DoD mission and family life by managing and delivering a system of quality, available, and affordable programs and services for eligible children and youth birth through 18 years of age.
Policies
Youth Programs complies with AFI 34-144, the AF Youth Programs Inspection Criteria, and with Council for Accreditation. Immunizations, including the flu shot are required for all programs. In addition, a parent agreement and handbook is maintained outlining additional policies that are more specific to Whiteman AFB Youth Programs.
Staff Training
Staff are continuously trained in youth development, CPR, and First Aid.