Youth Center

School Age Care promotes children’s cognitive, social, emotional, cultural, language, and physical development through programs and services that recognize differences in children and youth and encourage self-confidence, curiosity, creativity, self-discipline, and resiliency.

Before and After School Care:

• Before and after school care is available for children enrolled in Kindergarten through age 12.
• Fees are based on total family income. LES and/or the latest pay stub will be required at the time of registration. Automatic payment is done weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly through our Child & Youth Program Business Management System (CYPBMS).
• Advise the front desk clerk of which payment frequency you desire.

Late Fees:

• Late payment fees for Before and/or After and Camps are $5.00 per day per family. Childcare services will no longer be provided if the family has missed two consecutive payments.
• Late pickup fees for Before and/or After and Camps are $2.00 per minute per child and will be assessed for late pickup following a 10-minute grace period (5:40 pm/1740).
• Families will only be authorized to use the grace period 3x during the fee year. After the 3rd time, the late pickup fee will become effective.

Transportation:

Shuttle service is provided for drop off and pick up to the Biloxi and Harrison County school year calendar.

Schools currently supported are:

• Back Bay Elementary
• Biloxi High
• Biloxi Junior High
• Biloxi Upper Elementary
• D’Iberville Elementary & Middle School
• Popps Ferry Elementary
• North Bay Elementary
• Creekbend Elementary
• Creekbend Middle

*Transportation is subject to change based on participation.

Additional Programs

Give Parents a Break

A monthly event that offers childcare at the Child Development Center and Youth Center for Air Force Families experiencing the stress associated with deployment, a new baby, illness, or other issues impacting family life. Must be referred to by a base helping agency such as the Military & Family Readiness Center, Chaplain, etc. Must have current paperwork on file and register prior to Wednesday of each month’s event.

Parents Day/Night Out

Parents Day/Night Out is held in conjunction with GPAB. The Child Development Center and Youth Center offer childcare for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Registration is required by the Wednesday before each month’s event, as space is limited.

Department of the Air Force Youth Programs (YP) offer opportunities for positive youth development by supporting the skills, interests, qualities, and abilities of all youth.

Open Recreation

Youth Center Open Recreation is for ages 9-18 years old that participate in a variety of Boys & Girls Club and 4-H programming. A monthly calendar of events is available at the Youth Center. Transportation services are available to pick up from Biloxi and Harrison County schools.

Youth Program Membership

Open recreation membership options are offered yearly or monthly.

Clubs:

• Career Launch
• Cooking Club
• Fine Art Club
• Junior Staff
• Keystone Club (ages 14-17)
• Life Skills 101
• Passport to Manhood
• S.M.A.R.T. Girls
• S.T.E.M.
• Torch Club (ages 9-13)
• Triple Play

PIANO
Mon. Tue. & Wed | 5:30 – 7 pm
Students learn how to read music and play the piano. Music theory, including notes, scales, chords, rhythm, melody, harmony, and form.
Ages | 4-18
$100 | Per Student | Four 30 minute private lessons
$200 | Per Student | Four 60 minute private lessons
$120 | Per Student | Four 60 minute group lessons

TUMBLING
Wednesdays | 5:45 – 6:45 pm
Basic tumbling skills and cheerleading jumps.
Ages | 5-13
$50 | Per Student | Four 60 minute lessons

MAJORETTE
Thu | 5:45 – 6:45 pm
Dancing skills, building confidence when performing, creativity, and coordination. Styles may include a combination of Jazz and Hip Hop, baton and flag twirling included in instruction.
Ages | 5-18
$85 | Per Student | Four 60 minute lessons

VOICE LESSONS
Tues | Wed | Thu 5:30 – 7 pm
Sat | 10 am – Noon
Voice lessons focus on singing fundamentals, including notes, scales, melody, and harmony.
Ages | 7-18
$120 | Per Student | Four 60 minute group lessons
$ 160 | Per Student | Four 60 minute private lessons

JIU-JITSU
Mon | 5:30 – 7 pm
Jiu-Jitsu teaches self-defense skills, self-control, breath control, and confidence.
Ages | 4-14
$120 | Per Student | Four 60 minute lessons
$100 | Initial uniform fee.

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