Wright-Patt Child & Youth Programs

05/27/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable summer! ☀️ The Wright-Patterson AFB Youth Programs Summer Camps for 2026 are here!

Our camps are open to all military and civilian dependent youth ages 9-17 and run from 9 AM to 1 PM daily.

Registration is NOW OPEN! Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up soon. All participants must register in CYPBMS.

Transportation Note: For the Pickleball and Culinary Arts camps, transportation is available. Campers using this option must arrive at the Youth Center by 8:30 AM. All other campers should arrive at their camp location by 9 AM.

Don't miss out on a summer of fun, learning, and new friends! Register today!

Check out our exciting lineup of camps:

05/20/2026

🇺🇸Child & Youth Programs Memorial Day Holiday Hours 🇺🇸

All Wright-Patt Child and Youth facilities will be open for the Liberal Leave Day this Friday, May 22 for the following hours:
FCC: Open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
New Horizons: Open 6:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. (May consolidate to one facility)
Prairies School Age: Open 6:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. (May consolidate to one facility)
Prairies Youth Center: Open 1:45 – 8 p.m.
Wright Field North: Open 6:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. (May consolidate to one facility)
Wright Field South: Open 6:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. (May consolidate to one facility)

All Child and Youth facilities will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25.

05/16/2026

⚠️ Due to weather, the Child and Youth Armed Forces Kids Run scheduled for today, May 16, has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

05/06/2026

See what's happening in this month with the Prairies Youth Center!

So many unique things are taking place with our youth center activities. Stay up to date with our events and be on the lookout for more things to come with the Youth Center.

For more information, email the Youth Programs at [email protected] or call at 937- 904 - 4700

05/06/2026

Have your kids be creative with the Wright-Patt Arts & Crafts Center for Kids Woodturning Class on May 16 | 9am - 2pm!

Let your kids shine with our Kids Woodturning Class on May 16 | 9am - 12 pm at the Consolidated Hobby Complex. 🎨

Students can come out and make a flint starter for this unique wood turning class.
Cost is $25 | open to ages 12 - 16.

For more details and information, call at 937-257-7025

05/05/2026

🌟Show your stars and stripes for the Youth Program Armed Forces Kids Run on Saturday, May 16 at the Jarvis Gym Track with Wright-Patt Fitness & Sports 🇺🇸

This FREE event is open to all Wright-Patt families. Adults are welcome to run with their kids. This run supports all abilities by offering walking and running lanes.
Registration is required.

Scan the QR code to sign up.
For more information, call Youth Programs at 937-656-8688

04/29/2026

Thank you to everyone that came and made Kids Fest a fun experience! 💜

04/27/2026

🪐2026 Youth Programs Residential Camps🪐

Explore the fun opportunities designed for teens to grow, learn, and experience new adventures.

🛩Teen Aviation Camp at USAF Academy
Ages 14 - 16
Estes Park, Colorado

🚀US Space & Rocket Center Camp
Ages 12-18
Huntsville, Alabama

For assistance with registration please reach out to the org box at : [email protected]

04/17/2026

🤩Bring your Kids out TONIGHT for Kids Movie Night at the Community Center from 6 - 9pm! 🍿

Enjoy the feature film Inside Out and snack on FREE popcorn and pretzels!

See you all this evening!

04/14/2026

Receive Monthly Membership with the Prairies Youth Center!

For $30 of monthly membership kids ages 9-17 can be a part of the youth center field trips, scholarship opportunities, youth community and homework help.

Prairies Youth Center is open Mon-Thurs 1:45-7pm and Friday 1:45 - 8pm.

For more information and to register, email Youth programs at [email protected] or call at 937-904-4700