Help support military families by becoming a Family Child Care Provider

As you prepare for the new school year, let your child’s school know they’ll be attending Columbus AFB’s nationally accredited after-school program—designed to support families with quality care, enrichment, and convenience.

Our School Age Care (SAC) program offers:

• Homework assistance

• After-school skill development

• District-provided transportation

• Low weekly fees with meals included

• Priority childcare during school breaks and intersessions

Sign up now at MilitaryChildCare.com 

Questions? Call the Youth Center at (662) 434-2504.

Designed for youth and teens ages 9–18, youth programs offer various engaging, educational, and enriching experiences. From instructional classes to exciting field trips, the Youth Center provides a safe, fun environment led by caring and professionally trained staff.

What We Offer:

• Family Friendly

• Enrichment programs that support learning and development

• Access to a computer lab

• A dedicated Teen Room for ages 13+

• Field trips to local attractions and events

• Classes in ballet, gymnastics, martial arts, and more

• Skill-based summer camps

Academic Success

• Power Hour (Homework Help & Tutoring)

• Photography

• Fine Arts

• 4-H Programs

• Robotics Club

Good Character & Citizenship

• Torch Club

• Keystone Club

• Youth of the Year

• Youth Sponsorship

• Gardening

• Lights On Afterschool

• BGCA Day for Kids

Healthy Lifestyles

• Smart Girls

• Sports & Fitness Programs

• Family Color Run

Dependents of active duty military personnel, retiree’s, DOD Civilians, NAF employees and permanent contractors are eligible for Youth Programs membership. Youths, age 3-5 may participate in those activities organized specifically for their age group. Youths 6-8 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or sibling over 16 years of age unless they are participating in an activity that includes continuous adult supervision. All youth must be registered on an AF Form 88.

Sponsorship Information Requested

Letter to Incoming Youth

Links:

Ref AFI 34-249

• Youth five years of age may not utilize the center except when participating in supervised activities.
• Youths ages 6-8 must be accompanied by a parent or a sibling of at least 16 years of age.
• Youth ages 9-12 may enter the center unaccompanied but must leave by 7:00 PM on a school night, except for supervised programs that may extend beyond 7:00 PM.
• Youth ages 13 and older may enter the center unaccompanied at any time during open recreation hours.

Who are Military & Family Life Counselors?

• Masters or Doctorate level licensed counselors
• Available at no cost to assist children, parents, and staff
• Available to provide short-term, non-medical counseling to military children and families

Our Child and Youth Military & Family Life Counselor is available to offer a wide range of support to military families to include, but not limited to:

• Providing behavioral interventions
• Modeling behavioral techniques
• Providing feedback to staff and parents
• Deployment and Reunion adjustments
• Communication and social skills
• Emotion regulation skills
• Counseling for fear, grief, and loss
• Referrals for local resources for families and children

Consent forms must be on file with the CDC or Youth Center before services can be provided. All services are private and confidential with the exception of child abuse, neglect, domestic abuse, and other duty-to-warn situations.

For questions about MFLC services, the Columbus AFB Child and Youth MFLC can be reached at 662.435.1408