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- New to the Hillside Youth Center or JBLM?
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Not registered yet? Find a friend who’s registered and tag along on a one-time pass. If you like what you see, fill out an application. The Hillside Youth Center will do all the behind-the-scenes work, including verifying with parents for permission, to get you registered.
New to JBLM? Fill out the Youth Sponsorship Request Form and be paired up with a Youth Center regular who will help ease your transition into your new home and youth center. Email completed forms to Hillside Youth Center.
- Academics
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There are so many reasons why you should come to the Hillside Youth Center after school! Besides the great camaraderie, you can maintain and improve your academic goals – quietly read, study and compare notes. There is also a designated lab just for homework, where you’ll find all the resources you need. At the Hillside Youth Center, young students can get homework assistance and peer tutoring, use the state-of-the-art computer lab and multimedia tools for projects and presentations, prep for the SAT & ACT and fill out college applications, career launch and earn Power Hour points.
Computer Lab
Work on school projects or play the latest online game (parents, there’s an approved list of Internet sites). Integrate your work from the computer lab into other aspects of the Hillside Youth Center, and turn regular snapshots into memorable scrapbooks: edit your photos and layout pages before heading to the arts and crafts area to jazz them up.
College preparedness and employment coaching
Hillside Youth Center staff members are dedicated to helping teens enter adulthood – whether their chosen paths take them to college or the workforce. Heading to college? Perform Internet searches for the right school for you, fill out applications for enrollment, search for financial aid and prepare FAFSA applications. Joining the workforce? Fill out applications, prepare your resume and practice for interviews.
- Citizenship
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Community outreach programs are geared toward enriching our community while offering youth the opportunity to connect with others and fulfill community-service requirements. Possible projects include adopting a street on base, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, mentoring, tutoring and volunteering. By volunteering and exhibiting positive choices at the Hillside Youth Center, youth can earn Teen Bucks that may be exchanged for prizes.
- Recreation
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Lounge, game room and field trips
At the Hillside Youth Center, there are so many places to hang out! Head to one of two lounges that boast oversized projection TVs, or snag a quiet space for talking, reading, relaxing or playing your favorite board game. The Hillside Youth Center also has pool, ping-pong and foosball tables.Experience all the Pacific Northwest has to offer with awesome field trips with your friends. Check out a game of one of the minor and major league teams that call the area home, explore trails with Mount Rainier as the backdrop and visit local landmarks. Shop, sightsee and visit local amusement parks and zoos – there’s plenty to do
Leadership
Sign up for the 4-H Club when you register for CYS. The 4-H Club at the Hillside Youth Center offers many programs to enrich your character – Operation Military Kids, Hero Packs and Purple Camp are just a few. The Boys and Girls Club of America offers leadership opportunities for youth ages 11-18 – Torch Club for ages 11-13 and Keystone Club for ages 14-18. Active participants are encouraged to attend local and national youth conferences.
Sports & Fitness
The Hillside Youth Center has a full-sized indoor basketball court, as well as an outdoor court. Plus, with a little setup, there’s an indoor volleyball court, too. Just next door is the large youth sports field complex.
Challenge your friends to a run of the obstacle course, which is right outside the Hillside Youth Center's back door, along with a challenging playground. The covered patio area is the perfect place to relax or enjoy a barbecue. On select summer weekends, the patio becomes the hub for an open-air movie theater.
Late Nights at Hillside Youth Center are a designated evening of hoops, brackets and food. Get your team together and sign up for the next tourney.
Leisure Activities
From drawing, painting, sewing and anything your imagination can come up with, you can create it in arts and crafts area. Check out the selection of materials and supplies, and get started on your project!
If you enjoy the culture and beauty of dance, literature and song, join the Hillside Youth Center on trips to local theaters and studios. Plus, bring your talent and help put on a show with the drama club or host a talent show.
Summer time Open Rec starts at 1 p.m.!
Open Recreation is FREE! Not only that, but we will pick you up/drop you off AND feed you dinner! Hillside Youth Center Summer Highlights Call 253-967-4771 for more details.
Hillside Youth Center is open year-round and offers a wide range of recreational, academic, and leadership-building programs designed specifically for students in grades 6–12. Whether your child is looking for after-school care, social activities, or ways to develop real-world skills, Hillside Youth Center provides it all. With daily healthy meals, safe supervision, and on-base transportation provided for pick-up and drop-off, Hillside makes it easy for teens to stay active, social, and engaged all year long.
In the Middle School Program, students (grades 6–8) can take part in after-school programming during the week and open recreation during school breaks. Youth in grades 9–12 are invited to participate in the High School Program, which supports leadership and service-based programs like Keystone Club, Torch Club, Power Hour, and more, all offered through partnerships with respected organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of America, 4-H, Red Cross, and Character Counts.
To take advantage of all Hillside Youth Center has to offer, youth must be registered with Child & Youth Services (CYS) and Hillside Youth Center. Registration is simple and opens the door to a year’s worth of fun, learning, and leadership opportunities.
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MST Shuttle Schedule - Hillside Youth Center
CYS Youth Program Registration Form
Hillside Youth Center is out of this world!
