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  • Month of the Military Child

    Prairies Youth Calendar

    Don't miss out on all the fun events happening at the Prairies Youth Center this month!
    Youth Programs Calendar
  • Ages 7 - 18

    Youth Track Registration

    Youth Sports Track Registration opens February 19 and closes April 12! Register your child for only $65!
    Track Registration Info
  • Support Our Youth

    Coaches Needed

    Volunteer as a youth sports coach for basketball, track, softball, soccer, and more!
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  • Tuesday/Thursday - 5pm

    Taekwondo Classes

    Enroll your child in classes for $55/month
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  • Care Starts Sept. 6

    Before & After School Care Enrollment

    Register your child for Before & After School Care for the 2023-2024 School Year. For questions, contact School Age Programs.
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School Age Programs

About Us

School-Age Care (SAC) programs are offered for children ages 5-12. Programs are designed to meet community needs, reinforce family values, and promote the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of children. SAC programs are accredited by the Council of Accreditation (COA).

School age children are separated by age into two categories: primary (ages 5-8) and pre-teen (ages 9-12). Daily activities feature age appropriate activities including art, science, drama, outdoor play, homework time, and more.

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Childcare Options

School-Age Care offers several different options:

  • Before School Care
  • After School Care
  • Hourly Care

Also, during spring, summer and winter breaks, full time care is available and includes a variety of activities and fields trip.

Before & After School Care

Students are walked to and from Beverly Gardens Elementary (Mad River Local Schools), and transportation is provided to Fairborn City Schools.

Our location is also a bus stop for Spinning Hills (Mad River Local Schools). Please contact your child's school to see if transportation can be provided to the program as bus stops change frequently.

Before & After School Care Enrollment is currently open.
To sign your child up, visit MilitaryChildcare.com

Special Needs

The School-Age Care program welcomes students with special needs (medical/developmental). Prior to enrollment, forms must completed before beginning care. Stop by the School-Age Care center to pick up all necessary forms.

Enrollment & Fees

To enroll, please visit MilitaryChildCare.com to register. Once you are offered a slot, you will be sent an email to accept. You will then come to the program to complete all necessary paperwork. Your child must be current in all immunizations including the flu shot.

Fees are based upon income. Parents must provide proof of income to determine fees.

Register Now

Available Activities & Clubs

School Age Care is affiliated with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and local 4-H chapters. A variety of clubs are offered throughout the year using BGCA and 4-H as a basis for programming.

  • 4-H Club

  • Lifeskills

  • Night Hoops

  • Science Club

  • Tech Club

  • Drama Club

  • Imagemakers

  • Healthy Habits

  • Triple Play

  • Smart Girls

  • Passport to Manhood

  • & More!

Contact

Phone

(937) 656-8688

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Hours

Mon - Fri: 6:30 am - 5:45 pm
Sat, Sun, & Federal Holidays: Closed*
*Closed on some family days.

Address

156 Spinning Road, Bldg 6933
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433