Our mission is to provide safe, stimulating and developmentally appropriate programming for youth ages 3-18. Our vision is to help active duty military personnel and DoD (Department of Defense) civilians perform their duties more effectively with less concern for the well-being of their children. Programs will provide opportunities for youth, to develop their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive abilities and to experience achievement, leadership, stability, enjoyment, friendship and recognition.

Description:
The Grand Forks AFB Youth Center offers a wide array of programs/activities/events for the Grand Forks AFB Community and surrounding areas. Specific programs which are offered include: Youth Recreational Sports Leagues (Baseball/Softball/T-Ball/Outdoor & Indoor Soccer/Floor Hockey/Flag Football/and Basketball), Traveling Sports Teams, a Before & After School Program, a Summer Day Camp Program, Instructional Classes (Piano, Dance and Gymnastics), Open Recreation Activities, Field Trips, Boys & Girls Clubs of America Programming, 4-H Programming and a wide variety of weekly summer camps. For a majority of our programs, success depends on the number of quality volunteers that support and lead our programming. Volunteer opportunities available are: Head and Assistant Coaching, Officiating, Tutoring, Program Assistance and Chaperoning.

History:
Grand Forks AFB is located 15 miles west of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota. We are one of two Air Force Bases located in North Dakota (Minot AFB). We currently support the mission of KC-135 Refueling Tankers.

Contact people:

Dawn Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, (701) 747-3151, (email) Paul Frushour, Assistant Director, (710) 747-3152, (email) Eric Hammonds, Program Director, (701) 747-3150, (email)

Office fax number: (701) 747-2517

Address:

1707 J. Street Building 121 Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.gf-services.com

Directions:

All off-base volunteers must be vouched on by a Youth Center staff member if they do not have access to GFAFB.   Nearest Bus Stop: N/A, N/A minute walk