Youth Program- Travis AFB

The mission of Air Force Child and Youth Programs (CYP) is to assist DoD military and civilian personnel in balancing the competing demands of the accomplishment of the DoD mission and family life through the delivery of a system of quality, available and affordable programs and services for eligible children and youth birth through 18 years of age.

The Youth Center offers before and after school and interim care for children from kindergarten to 12 years of age, including organized activities, breakfast, lunch, and a snack. Instructional classes in martial arts, dance, tap and ballet, piano, arts and crafts, drama, guitar, violin, and sewing are also available. There are field trips for athletic events, theatrical performances, amusement parks, and outdoor recreational activities.  The older youth have a separate hangout place at the Teen Zone, located in the BX Mini-Mall. Teens can stop by to finish homework, socialize, or be part of organized activities. Phone: 707-424-3131.

• Youth Recreation and Sports -- Youth Sports include flag football, baseball, soccer, and basketball. All sports cost $75.00 and include uniforms as well as pictures.
• Youth Social Programs - The Teen Zone and Youth Programs offer a variety of Boys & Girls Club social programs such as the Keystone Club, Torch Club, Passport to Manhood, Smart Girls, and Youth of the Year.
• Youth Instructional Classes - Youth programs offer instructional classes in drama, ballet, taekwondo, piano, guitar, and sewing.
• School-Age Program - The School-Age philosophy is to provide opportunities for youth to develop their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive abilities and to experience achievement, leadership, enjoyment, friendship, and recognition. The Program is open Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Affiliation - The Youth Programs is affiliated with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 4-H, and COA (Council on Accreditation accredits the School Age Program).
• Teen Zone - The Teen Zone assists teens with personal development and leadership skills through BGCA, 4-H, and Air Force Programs. The Teen Zone is a place where teens can hang out or study, be involved in structured activities and community events, or just play games with friends. The Teen Zone is open during the school year from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and in the summer from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Call 707-424-3131 for additional information. The Teen Zone is located at 489 Sky Master Drive, Bldg 650.