Sheppard AFB - Child & Youth Programs Flight

School-Age Program
The School-Age Program (SAP) at Sheppard Madrigal Youth Center is an Air Force program that provides a safe, supervised healthy accountable and age appropriate environment for children in grades kindergarten through 6th grade. We promote experience and opportunities that enhance rather than duplicate the school day. Our programs maintain an atmosphere that encourage flexibility

and allows for freedom of choice within appropriate guidelines. We strive to reinforce family values and emphasize the uniqueness of each child by promoting positive attitudes
and validating self-worth. Open Recreation
In accordance to AFI 34-144, participation is limited to military, DoD civilian and contractor for children and family members ages 9 - 18 who are members of the Youth Programs -- Children are required to sign in and out on a daily basis at the front desk and bring their membership card. Children are allowed to come and go as they please. The Youth Programs is responsible for members that are in the facility and outside playground. All visitors, ages 9 - 18, must pay $2 to use the facility. All children must sign the Acknowledgment of Standards of Conduct and Computer Agreement. Each sport and instructional class has various age restrictions, depending upon base, local, and state requirements. Preschool children may participate in some leisure time programs sponsored by Youth Programs including base wide events and instructional classes such as piano.