Updated 12/21/07
Buses During Winter Break!
The Youth Center will be providing buses from SHA and Atsugi throughout
winter break! Cost is FREE!
December 26th-28th, 2007 & January 2nd-4th, 2008
Pick Up Times/Location:
-SHA Narita Bus Stop @ 1200
-Atsugi Theatre @1130
Return Bus Times/Location:
-to SHA @ 1700
-to Atsugi @ 1800
*Fridays the return bus will leave at 1900 for Atsugi
1st Snowboarding
Trip of the SEASON!
January 4th, 2008 to Nozawa Ski Trip. We NEED at least 10 youth by December
26th, 2007. You can pick up a permission slip at the Youth Center now. For more
information, click
here.
Updated 12/18/07
End of the Year
Lock In
Sign up now for our End of the Year Lock-In December 26th-27th from 2000-0700!
Cost is $4. Join us for a night filled with fun and excitement! We will be doing
lots of different activities from Laser Tag, Dodgeball, Basketball, Arts and
Crafts, Ping Pong Tournaments, Staff Challenges, and much much more! For more
information, call 263-4500
Youth Center CLOSED
The Youth Center will be closed on the following days: December 24th and the
25th. Have a happy holiday!! The Youth Center will also be closing early on
December 31st at 1800 and we will be CLOSED on January 1st, 2008. Have a happy
new year!
6th Grade
Happening
Attention all 6th graders from Shirley Lanham and Arnn Elementary, on
December 21st, 2007 from 1900-2200 you are all invited to join us for a night
of music, games, and lots of fun activities. Cost is $2.
Santa's Lost
Reindeers
Santa has lost his reindeers at the Zama Youth Center! Find a reindeer on
December 19th, 2007 and win a prize! Limited to one reindeer per youth.
Updated 12/03/07
Youth Center
Programs
Our December & January calendars have been updated. Check them out to see
what's happening at our center.
Snowboarding/Ski
Season
Check out our January Calendar to see our first 2 ski trips. Sign up early!
Seating is limited!
Christmas Around the World
Join us at the Camp Zama Community Club, December 12th, 2007 from 1730-2000 to
celebrate the holiday season with our 9th annual Christmas Around the World
program. Enjoy foods and performances from around the world. This event is Free!
There will be lots of door prizes for both youth and adults. Some of the prizes
include 2 round trip tickets back to the US (adults), Nintendo Wii, 3 ft Mickey
Mouse Doll, Nintendo DSs, 3 ft Stocking filled with goodies, and much much more!
For more information, call 263-4500
Movie Making
Basic Course
Introduction to movie making. Learn to make story boards, script writing,
acting, editing, and much more. For more information, contact Mr. Dan at
263-8573
Balloon
Volleyball
Join us at the Youth Center December 5th, 2007 at 1500 for a game of Balloon
Volleyball!
Ski Season Sizing
Class
Plan on going snowboarding/skiing this season? Don't have your own equipment?
Then come to the youth center to get fitted for your equipment to be rented from
Outdoor Rec. December 3rd, 2007 1500-1600
Updated 11/03/07
Digital Arts
Festival
The digital arts festival is a Boys and Girls Club program that gives youth
an opportunity
to be creative with technology. The 2007/2008 festival has already begun.
The Photo Illustration and the Music Festival is already done and
ready for judging. However, there is still time to participate in the many
upcoming festivals such as Movie Making, Web Design, and
Graphic Design. For rules and more information
click here.
Photo Festival
Regional Winner
Out of two entries who have won the local festival for the Photo portion,
one of them has won the Regional Festival. Her name is Krista Kendall. Good luck
to her in the National Level. If she wins the National Festival she will have an
opportunity to go to Minneapolis, Minnesota come summer. To see her picture
click here.
The Local Music
Festival
During Nov. 6-9, 2007, the local festival will be held for the Music portion
of the Digital Arts Festival. We will announce the winners of the local festival
on Nov. 10, 2007. The winners will then succeed to the regional level. You may
listen to the 10 entries by
clicking here.
Ping Pong Champs
Come out to the Youth Center on Nov. 5, 2007 to see Scott Preiss and his son
Austin. They will show us the way of the paddle in ping pong. See you there.
Youth Center Closed
The Youth Center will be closed on the following days: Nov. 9 for staff
training holiday and Nov. 11-12 to observe Veteran's Day. For more information, call the youth
center at 263-4500
6th Grade
Happening
Attention all 6th graders from Shirley Lanham and Arnn Elementary, on
November 16th, 2007 from 1900-2200 you are all invited to join us for a night
of music, games, and lots of fun activities. Cost is $2.
Updated 10/23/07
Cooking with
Hilary
Join us Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 at the Youth Center to make these
delicious scary treats: YUMMY MUMMIES! For more information, call the youth
center at 263-4500
Zama Trojans vs.
Yokosuka Red Devils in Yokosuka
Support our Zama Trojan's Football Team in Yokosuka, Friday, October 26th,
2007. Pick up a permission slip at the Youth Center. Seating is limited. Cost is
FREE! Buses will be departing at 1530.
6th Grade
Happening
Attention all 6th graders from Shirley Lanham and Arnn Elementary, on
October 26th, 2007 from 1900-2200 you are all invited to join us for a night
of music, games, and lots of fun activities. Cost is $2.
Pumpkin Carving
Come to the Youth Center October 24th, 2007 at 1500 to show off your pumpkin
carving skills!
Updated 10/04/07
Fujikyu Highlands
Trip CANCELLED!
Due to lack of participation...
Pick up a permission form at the Youth Center now, to attend another Fujikyu
Highland Trip on Friday, October 12th, 2007. Cost is $35. Bus will be departing
the youth center at 0800. We will spend the entire day at this amusement park.
Click
here to check out their
website to see what they have.
8 Ball Tourney
Come to the Youth Center Thursday, October 11th, 2007 to sign up for our 8
Ball Tourney. Sign up ends at 1515.
Youth Center
Closed
The Youth Center will be closed on Monday, October 8th, 2007 in celebration
of Columbus Day.
Youth Center
Closed
The Youth Center will be closed on Friday, October 5th, 2007 due to Training
Holiday.
Around the World
Tourney
Come to the Youth Center on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 at 1500 for the
Around the World Tournament. Win and get a prize.
Updated 9/12/07
6th Grade
Happening!
Attention all 6th graders from Shirley Lanham and Arnn Elementary, on
September 21st, 2007 from 1900-2200 you are all invited to join us for a night
of music, games, and lots of fun activities. Cost is $2.
Boys and Girls
Club of America Day for Kids
To all youth and parents, join us at the Camp Zama Youth Center for a Day of
fun. We will be having lots of great entertainment and carnival activities for
you to enjoy. The event will be from 1200-1600 on September 15th, 2007. For more
information about the event, click
here.
Zama vs. Edgren @
Zama
Come out and support your Zama Trojans Football Team as they take on the
Edgren Eagles this Friday, September 14th, 2007.
JV Game starts at 1630
Varsity Game starts at 1900
Updated 8/29/07
Closed!
The Youth Center will be closed on Monday, September 3rd, 2007 for
Labor Day. Hope everyone enjoys their 3 day weekend.
Zama vs. Yokota
Football game @ Yokota
The Camp Zama Youth Center will be providing free buses to the Trojans vs.
the Panthers game in Yokota on Friday, August 31st, 2007. Seating is limited.
Teen Bus: Departing the Youth Center at 1500
(Permission slips can be picked up at the Youth Center)
Community Bus: Departing the High School Gym at 1600
Welcoming New
Staff
The Camp Zama Youth Center would like to welcome two new staff to the YC
family- Ms. Rosalyn, our new Child and Youth Program Assistant and Mr. Dan, our
new Technology Lab Instructor. So if anyone sees our new staff, don't hesitate
to say HI!
Time for a new
school year 2007-2008
Hope everyone had a great summer. The Youth Center has lots of great
programs coming up. Keep checking out our website for more updates or call us to
find out more!
Updated 5/22/07
Closed!
The youth center will be closed on Friday, May 25th for holiday
training. We will also be closed on Monday, May 28th for
observance of Memorial Day. We will be open on Saturday May 26th.
Strata 3D
The tech lab now has Strata 3D CX program on computer #5. This
includes Strata foto 3d, 3d cx 5.1 and live 3d. For more
information on this software, please visit
http://www.strata.com/3dsuite.asp
Premiere Pro 2.0
The tech lab now has Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 on computer #5.
This program is great for movie makers. For more information on
this product, please visit
http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere/newfeatures.html
Updated 4/14/07
Earth day cleanup
Do you like staying clean? Then why not help out the earth by
keeping it fresh too? The Youth Center will be working with local
Japanese Teens to do their part by cleaning up the Sagami River. A
bus will depart from the Zama Youth Center at 1100 and return at
1600. We will have a barbecue and refreshments after the clean-up.
For more information call 263-4500.
11 May-.
CZAR Awards~ Just like the academy awards! Help support the
youth at the youth center and watch their videos played at the CCC
on May 11th starting at 1630. After the videos are
shown, the award ceremony will start. 7 trophies will be given out
to the best actor and actresses, best director, best video, Best
supporting actor and actresses and best screenwriters along with
certificates to all participants.
Alice 3D animation On every
Thursday in the month of May at 1530, learn how to make 3d
animation using the program Alice 3d. Participants will start off
learning the basics of this program and then learn how to add
voice, music and other cool stuff to create their video. There
will be a contest on May 31st for the best 3d animated
video created by Alice 3d.
The 4th Annual 4-H Fair
will be held Saturday April 28th from 1500 - 1800. This event is
free and open to the public. Come out and enjoy fun and exciting
features such as the Art and Crafts display, pimp up your computer
show, and 4-H photo contest and our wacky Iron Chef's Cook Off
(Pasta) (3 Parent/Child teams will compete). The winners of the
Iron's Chef's cook off will receive this awesome 4-h trophy. The
fair is open to youth ages 0-18. There will be door prizes, 4-H
trivia questions with prizes, music provided by our very own DJ's.
Grand prize (Digital Camera) will be drawn at 1800. So come out
and check out what we have to
offer and enjoy a few hours at the youth center.
The Youth Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
will be held Thursday April 19th from 1700 - 1800. All youth who
volunteered at the youth center this past year will be recognized
for their efforts to help make the Zama Youth Center the #1 Youth
Center in the Army. It's our way of saying thank you for a job
well done! Contact Mr. Ervin at 263-8573 or Mr. Mckibbin at
263-5441 for more information or visit our website.
Updated 03/30/07
Deadline to Register for CZAR is April 2nd!
If you want to be part of the
CZAR awards, then signup by April 2nd. It will be held on May
11th at the CCC. Just like the academy awards! Youth videos will
be shown on the big screen and then the award ceremony follows. 7
trophies will be given out to the best actor and actresses, best
director, best video, Best supporting actor and actresses and best
screenwriters.
Youth Sponsors Needed
We have a few youth coming to Japan and they need you to sponsor
them. Help these youth prepare for their move here and welcome
them. Youth 1: Female 6th grader who wants someone to show
around base and Japan. Youth 2: Female 6th grader arrives
in Aug, enjoys arts and crafts, music making, outdoor activites ,
bowling and much more. Youth 3: female 7th grader
originally from Philadelphia, Pa. She spent last four yearsin
Germany. She likes art such as painting, drawing, anime and other
stuff. She is hoping to meet new friends. To be one of these
sponsors, please call Mr. Ervin at 263-8573 or to sponsor future
youth, please go to our website at
www.zamayouthcenter.org/youthsponsorship and fill out the
form.
Camp Zama Youth Favorite Places
Do you have a favorite place that teens like to hang out? Want to
share them with fellow teens? Do you want to find out where the
cool places are? Well, we created a website just for you at
Youth Favorite Places Please send us the following information
so we can add it to our map.
Send the following information to tech@zamayouthcenter.org:
Updated 03/19/07
BGCA Digital Arts Regional Winner
Congratulations to Alysha Jones for winning the regional BGCA
Digital Arts Festival in Web Design. She will now try to win the
national level. This is the 3rd BGCA contest this year that a Camp
Zama youth won the regional level of a Digital Arts Festival.
Hurry, you might have enough time to participate in the last one
which is Graphic Design. Go to our website at http://zamayouthcenter.org/techlab/Graphicdesign07.htm
and get more information.
Spring Break Trip to Okinawa
The Zama Youth Center will be sponsoring a four day Spring break
trip to Okinawa from 09-12 April. The trip is open up to the first
12 registered teens in grades 9th-12th. The cost of the trip is
$350.00 which includes airfare, lodging, 8 meals and
transportation so don't hesitate the seats will go fast. Call
263-4500 for more information. Deadline is soon.
Attention all you photographers.
You think you have a picture you've taken that is awesome? Want to
share it with the world? Here is your chance. Cybernet.com is
looking for digital photos of your group participating in
any "Mission" activities since November 2006 (GIS treasure hunts,
space parties, digital media show-and-tell, Black History Month or
National Engineers Week, etc.), we'd love to have them. We may use
the images in the handout and/or poster, or in future support
materials for CYFERnet. Go to their website for more information.
http://www.cyfernet.org/4htech/mission
2007 4-H Communication Fair.
Hawaii's 4-h program has invited members of Camp Zama's youth
center to participate in the 2007 communication fair. Calling all
youth ages 5 to 19 to participate in the 13th Annual 4-H
Communications Fair sponsored by the Oahu County 4-H Program. The
Fair features speech and demonstration contests as well as
presentations from the prejudged photography, exhibit, poster,
creative writing, Video and PowerPoint entries. You may submit
Photographs, Posters, Creative Writing, Video, or Power Point and
the theme is "What 4-H Means" Deadline is soon, so please hurry.
For more information, contact Mr. Ervin at 263-8573 or go to our
website
http://zamayouthcenter.org/20074hcommunicationfair.htm
Torch Club
Camp Zama youth center is looking for motivated middle school
teens to join our community service based club. Torch Club gives
middle school teens the opportunity to make changes in their
community and have their voice heard. Torch Club meets on the 2nd
of 4th week Monday of each month. Members come together and
discuss different issues and upcoming events. If you are
interested in join Torch Club or just want to know a little more
about it
please stop by the youth center or call 263-4066 and ask for Mr.
Robert.
Canyoning Trip
Do you like adventure, open spaces, and waterfalls? If so, come
register for a Canyoning Trip offered by the Youth center on 13
April. All Youth Center members ages 13-18 can participate. It is
$75 for the experience of a lifetime. Sign up at Central
Registration. At least 10 people must sign up by 3 April 2007 with
maximum limit of 18. The bus will depart Zama at 0700 and return
around 2000. If you would like to see what exactly this is, check
out this video at http://canyons.jp/video_choose.html (click on
Canyoning
Hard)
Earth day cleanup
Do you like staying clean? Then why not help out the earth by
keeping it fresh too? The Youth Center will be working with local
Japanese Teens to do their part by cleaning up the Sagami River. A
bus will depart from the Zama Youth Center at 1100 and return at
1600. We will have a barbecue and refreshments after the clean-up.
For more information call 263-4500.
Movie Mondays in April
In recognition of the Month of the Military Child the Youth Center
will be showing great movies such as SGT Bilko, Renaissance Man,
In the Army Now and Major Payne. The movies will be shown every
Monday from 1500-1700 in April.
Parent and youth potluck picnic
The Zama Youth Center will also be hosting the first ever parent/
youth potluck picnic in front of the Zama Youth Center 6 April
from 1130-1400. We will play games such as volleyball, horseshoes
and much more all in celebration of the Month of the Military
Child. Come out and make this event be a blast! For more
information call 263-4500.
The
4th Annual 4-H Fair
will be held Saturday April 28th from 1500 - 1800. This event is
free and open to the public. Come out and enjoy fun and exciting
features such as the Art and Crafts display, pimp up your computer
show, and 4-H photo contest and our wacky Iron Chef's Cook Off
(Pasta) (3 Parent/Child teams will compete). The winners of the
Iron's Chef's cook off will receive this awesome 4-h trophy. The
fair is open to youth ages 0-18. There will be door prizes, 4-H
trivia questions with prizes, music provided by our very own DJ's.
Grand prize (Digital Camera) will be drawn at 1800. So come out
and check out what we have to
offer and enjoy a few hours at the youth center.
Cherry Blossom Fun Run
Sign ups for the Cherry Blossom Fun Run begins March 1st until
April 3rd .The first 75 kids to sign up will automatically receive
a Fun Run T-shirt. Come out and have a good time running 3k. The
event takes place on April 7th at 0830.
The
Youth Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
will be held Thursday April 19th from 1700 - 1800. All youth who
volunteered at the youth center this past year will be recognized
for their efforts to help make the Zama Youth Center the #1 Youth
Center in the Army. It's our way of saying thank you for a job
well done! Contact Mr. Ervin at 263-8573 or Mr. Mckibbin at
263-5441 for more information or visit our website.
6th
Grade Gala
Just a reminder that the 6th grade gala for March has been changed
from March 16th to March 23rd
CZAR Awards
Signup deadline for the Camp Zama Academy Review Awards is coming
soon. If you want to be part of the CZAR awards, then signup by
April 2nd. It will be held on May 11th at the CCC. Just like the
academy awards! Youth videos will be shown on the big screen and
then the award ceremony follows. 7 trophies will be given out to
the best actor and actresses, best director, best video, Best
supporting actor and actresses and best screenwriters.
NASA Space Camp
is a place where kids come together for a journey they will
never forget. Each child learns about astronauts and space travel,
and also experiences something even more important: developing
bonds of friendship. This is a microcosm of the life of military
children. They travel, they
learn, and they quickly bond into friendships that many times last
for life. The Bernard Curtis Brown, II Space Camp scholarships are
funded by the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) and other
donors. For more information on how to get the scholarship, got to
our website at
http://zamayouthcenter.org/NASA%20Space%20Camp%20Advertising.ppt
or to the Space Camp website at:
www.spacecamp.com
Scholarships available.
Looking for some scholarships? Try
http://www.thanksusa.org.
They offer a lot of scholarships. You must register online with
them. To view a PPT show of their program, go to
http://zamayouthcenter.org/ThanksUSA%20power%20point-final.ppt
ZTN
(Zama Teen News) website's new look
The ZTN website has a new look thanks to Alysha. She spent much
time redesigning it so it has a better look. Please go to
www.zamayouthcenter.org/ZTN and have a look for yourself.
Updated 03/16/07
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter egg hunt will be Sunday, April 1. Please come participated
in the CYS Easter egg which will be held at the youth center
starting at 2pm. Over 5000, yes I said 5,000 eggs will be up for
grabs. There will be other fun activities for youth and adults.
Somebunny will make an appearance.
Youth and Teen Talent Show
Can you sing, dance, play an instrument? If so the Youth and Teen
Talent Show is for you. The talent show is open to all SOFA
sponsored youth at Zama and Atsugi. Participant age is 6 to 18.
You must enter by March 23rd by signing up on the
website, emailing
CDHarris@atsugi.navy.mil
or call 264-6381 Preliminary Competition is Sat March 31 @ 1300
Finals are Sat April 28th at 1800. On 28 April, The
Zama Youth Center will be providing a bus to the 2006 Youth and
Teen Talent Show at the Atsugi Theater. The bus will depart from
the Zama Youth Center at 1730 and SHA commissary at 1800. Who
knows, you may be the next Youth and Teen Idol!!!
The National Keystone
Conference
is this week, March 15th through the 18th,
in Minneapolis Minnesota. The Camp Zama Youth Center’s Keystone
Club sent 13 of their members to the conference. These members
represent Camp Zama and were selected to have the opportunity to
experience a leadership forum where they will engage and socialize
with peers, explore relevant issues and develop skills to enhance
their efforts in their Boys and Girls Club and communities. We
will have more information on their trip when they come back.
Updated 02/22/07
Teen AFAP
Do you have any concerns or recommendations to help improve
Camp Zama? Let your voice be heard at this year's Teen Army Family
Action Plan. March 2nd-March 4th! Contact Mr. Chris for more
details.
Hakuba 47 Ski Trip
There is still two spaces available for March 10th, Hakuba
47 Ski Trip. If you would like to go snowboarding or skiing, sign
up at Central Registration ASAP.
National Keystone Conference; Minneapolis, MN
Congratulations to the 13 youth who will be attending the National
Keystone Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. March 15-18.
Zama Talent Show
March 16th, 2007. More information to come.
Hakuba Goryu Ski Trip
There are 8 spots left for the March 24th Hakuba Goryu Ski Trip.
If you would like to go, please sign up at Central Registration
ASAP! Spots fill up fast.
New
Robotics Program
The new robotics program will start on Feb 2nd.
Youth Center members who are in the 6th and 12th grades, meet
every Friday from 1630 - 1730. The tech lab has a new program (Robolab)
that they will be using. Members will be learning new skills
weekly and testing their knowledge by having weekly challenges.
You may join this club at anytime.
New
Computers
Thanks to Joshua and Kyoko, our new computers are now up and
running. Stop by and check out the new computers. We now have 20
in wide screen monitors for the 14 computers (3.0 Ghz with 2 Gb
Ram memory) and two 24 inch wide screen monitors for the
multi-media computer (Quad 3.73 mhz with 1 TB storage and 3 Gb
Ram)
STRUT Class
Our next
STRUT (STudents Recycling Used Technology) will be Feb 9-10.
Youth will receive a computer, take each part out and learn what
it does, put the computer back together, trouble shoot it and
install Linux OS. They then get to take it home with them. The
Tech club will be teaching the class along with adult volunteers.
Microscope in Tech Lab
We now have a microscope in the tech lab that is hooked up to
the computer so you can take a picture of the specimen or even a
video. It is located at computer #1.
Under Construction
Starting February 7th, 2007, the Youth Center’s main entrance will
be blocked for construction. Therefore, no body will be allowed to
walk thru the front entrance of the Youth Center. Our new
temporally entrance will be the back door of the Youth Center, so
please sign in there. During the two months of construction, the
bathrooms will be unavailable, so there will be potable bathrooms
located in the back of the facility as well. The youth center
would like to say sorry for any inconveniences.
Youth Center Closed
The Youth Center will be closed Friday, February 16th
due to a Training Holiday.
6th Grade Gala Feb. Date change
Due to the 3rd Friday in Feb being a training holiday (We're
closed) the 6th grade gala will be held on Friday, Feb 23rd, 2007;
1900-2200 $2.00
Updated 1/23/07
Updated 1/19/07
ZTN
Debut
ZTN weekly news made it's debut today on the MWR channel. It will
be aired hourly and only available on Camp Zama for now during its
testing period. If you are not able to watch it on TV, it will
still be available on our
website.
Updated 1/16/07
PCSing?
If you are going to be PCSing to a new Army location, please let a
staff know. We would like to give you your Youth Center
Registration packet so you can take it to your next location.
Updated 1/10/07
New
Computers in Tech Lab
The tech lab will be replacing it's computers this month. We
are looking at starting the process next week. We will have a
super computer with dual 3.73 mhz processors, 1 TB storage and two
24 in. Monitors. This computer will help youth produce videos and
3d animation.
STRUT Class
Our next
STRUT (STudents Recycling Used Technology) will be Feb 9-10.
Youth will receive a computer, take each part out and learn what
it does, put the computer back together, trouble shoot it and
install Linux OS. They then get to take it home with them. The
Tech club will be teaching the class along with adult volunteers.
Updated 1/8/07
Support the undefeated Trojans!
Bus is provided by the youth center to Yokosuka on Jan 16th
departing at 1530 from the youth center. Also there will be a bus
provided to Yokota on Jan 19th at 1530. Seats are limited and are
first come first serve. Sign up today at the youth center.
6th
Grade Gala Feb. Date change
Due to the 3rd Friday in Feb being a training holiday (We're
closed) the 6th grade gala will be held on Friday, Feb 23rd, 2007;
1900-2200 $2.00
Ski
trips in January are SOLD OUT!!!
BGCA Digital Arts Festival in Movie Making.
Youth will create a 1 - 3 min video and enter the
contest. Theme is "In the News" Check with Mr. Ervin for audio
clips and backdrops you can use along with a blue screen. Youth
can also create a movie script. Last year we had a local youth who
won the national contest and won a free trip to Atlanta to attend
the movie fest. Submit your videos/scripts to Mr. Ervin by Jan
24th. Judging is on Jan 25th at 1800.
Ski
Trips in February
If you missed the ski trips in January, make sure you sign up
for the ones in February early! Going to Echo Valley on
Saturday, Feb 3rd and Nozawa on Monday Feb 19th. Go to
www.zamayouthcenter.org/Skitrips.htm for more info.
CZAR awards
Camp Zama Academy Review
Awards will be held on May 11th at the CCC. Just like the
academy awards! Youth videos will be shown on the big screen and
then the award ceremony follows. 6
trophies will be given out to the best actor and actresses,
best director, best video, Best supporting actress and actresses
and best screenwrite.
Signup by April 2nd.
Updated 12/12/06
6 Grade Gala
Is on Friday, Dec 15th. from 1700 - 2200. Not on Saturday! Cost is
$2. The first 20 six graders coming to the gala that tells Mr.
Ervin what is happening on Thursday, Dec 21st from 1630 - 2000
will receive a prize. Good only this Gala.
New Year's Eve Lock In
(2200-0700) New Years Eve. Cost is $10.00 First 45 paid registered
youth can attend. We will be going to the temple again this year
to mark the new year. Also, plenty of games and prizes throughout
the night.
Last day for sign up
Friday Dec 15th is the last day to sign up for the Naeba
Overnight Ski Trip to receive free rental equipment. Hurry, only a
couple spots left. On Dec 27-28 join us on a two day trip to the
beautiful ski resort in Naeba. Cost is $150 which includes your
hotel, ski/snowboard equipment, meals and transportation.
Click here for more info and signup sheet
Holiday Closures
Youth Center will be closed on the following days to enjoy the
holidays. Dec 25-26 Jan 1
Updated 12/5/06
Naeba Overnight Ski Trip
On Dec 27-28 join us on a two day trip to the beautiful ski resort
in Naeba. Cost is $150 which includes your hotel, ski/snowboard
equipment, meals and transportation.
Click here for more info and signup sheet
Ski Schedule 2006-7
This year we have 6 trips to day ski/snowboarding trips. Cost is
$45 for each trip.
Click here for schedule
Updated 12/2/06
New Year's Eve Lock In
(2000-0700) New Years Eve. Cost is $10.00
Holiday Closures
Youth Center will be closed on the following days to enjoy the
holidays. Dec 25-26 Jan 1
NFL Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders
The Colts Cheerleaders are coming to the Youth Center and will be
holding a clinic starting at 1600 on Thursday Dec 7th.
Updated 11/20/06
Christmas Around the World
Enjoy an evening sampling free food and entertainment from around
the world. Wednesday Dec 6th from 1700 - 1930 at the CZCC.
More info
Hoops Against Hunger
Bring 2 canned goods to the Yano Fitness Center and be prepared to
be coached by the Harlem Ambassadors. Friday, Dec 8th from 1700 -
1800
More info
Lego Robotics Obstacle Course Challenge
Any YS member may join in this fun and challenging event.
Contestants will be divided into evenly teams, build a robot in 5
hours and then compete in an obstacle course. May the best robot
win. 1300-1900
Updated 11/02/06
Holiday Closure
Just a reminder that the Youth Center will be closed on Friday,
Nov 10th to honor Veterans Day.
AFN Visit
AFN Tokyo visited the ZTN video crew yesterday and did a story on
them. The story will aire on AFN pacific and the Pentagon Channel
soon.
New Computers in Tech Lab
To stay up with technology, we are replacing our computers soon.
So if you thought we had fast awesome computers already, just wait
till the new ones come in. We also have a super computer with dual
processor for video editing and 3d animation. If you have anything
on the computers now, please stop by and save it on a disk before
it gets erased.
BGCA Music Contest
Thursday Nov 9th at 1700. Most news
programs have theme music. Create an up-to-date version that could
accompany a local or national newscast. Incorporate lyrics or
voiceovers (“This is the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric.”) or
simply create a music-only track. Prizes will be given to
the winner. Each winner from each age group will be sent to the
regional contest. Registered members ages 10-18
are eligible to participate in this contest.
http://zamayouthcenter.org/techlab/DAF/2007/digitalmusic.htm
Haunted House Success
Thanks to all the youth and adult volunteers that helped to make
our Haunted House a great success. Job well done!
Updated 10/26/06
Haunted House
Don't miss out on our Haunted House at the Music Theatre and
Workshop on Oct 28th and 29th from 1800 - 2200 and Oct 31st from
1800 - 2100. Last tickets sold one hour prior to closing. It is
the best one yet!! Guaranteed to scare the pants off of you!
Contact Mr. Robert for more info at 263-4500
Early Closure
The youth center will be closing at 1730 on Thursday Oct 26,
Friday Oct 27, Saturday Oct 28 and Tuesday Oct 31st as we will be
at the Haunted House frighting everyone. So stop by at the Music
Theatre Workshop.
BGCA Music Contest
Thursday Nov 9th at 1700. Most news
programs have theme music. Create an up-to-date version that could
accompany a local or national newscast. Incorporate lyrics or
voiceovers (“This is the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric.”) or
simply create a music-only track. Prizes will be given to
the winner. Each winner from each age group will be sent to the
regional contest. Registered members ages 10-18
are eligible to participate in this contest.
http://zamayouthcenter.org/techlab/DAF/2007/digitalmusic.htm
Holiday Closure
The youth center will be closed on Thursday, Nov 23rd for
Thanksgiving and on Friday Nov 24th for training. Have a safe and
happy holidays.
Updated 10/4/06
ZTN Zama Teen News
Join us on our very own news
show. Club members in grades 6 - 12 will meet on Wednesdays from
1530 – 1800. They will learn how to film, edit and produce their
own news show which will be shown on our website and on the MWR TV
channel. We are looking for youth anchors, reporters, camera
persons, editors, and producers. Youth may join in at any time.
Volunteers are needed to help make this program a success. Contact
Mr. Ervin at 263-8573 or e-mail at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org for more info. More information on
our ZTN program can be seen at
www.zamayouthcenter.org/ZTN
Robotics Program Club
Robotics Program Club Members,
who are in the 6th and 12th grades, meet every Friday from 1400 -
1700. The participants co-operate with adult mentors in creating
robots according to their own interest. The participants start by
using pre-existing instructions for building their robot, followed
by a programming and investigation session that defines the
blueprints for the robot's performance. As their expertise
increases, youth get involved with designing the robot using a
Lego Computer Aided Design (CAD) application--creating detailed
building instructions from the CAD design, and completing the
programming and investigative tasks that are necessary for its
performance. Youth may join in at anytime. Contact Mr. Ervin at
263-8573 or e-mail at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org for more info. More information on
our Robotics program can be seen at
http://www.zamayouthcenter.org/techlab/robotics.html
Photography Program
An 8 Week class is being offered in the tech lab starting Monday,
16 Oct from 1530 - 1630. Mr. Smith, a professional photographer,
will teach you how to take great photos for yourself, contest or
even becoming one of our photographers at the .... Click
here for more info
BGCA Photo Illustration Contest
Thursday Oct 12th at 1700. Emphasis in artwork should
be on photos, not text. Judges will consider how members use photo
software to overlap, change and crop and edit photos to create a
new image. Prizes will be given to the winner. Each winner from
each age group will be sent to the regional contest in Washington
State. Registered members in grades 6th thru 12th
are eligible to participate in this contest.
http://zamayouthcenter.org/techlab/photoillustration06.htm
Haunted House
Don't miss out on our Haunted House at the Music Theatre and
Workshop on Oct 28th and 29th from 1800 - 2200 and Oct 31st from
1800 - 2100. Last tickets sold one hour prior to closing. It is
the best one yet!! Guaranteed to scare the pants off of you!
Contact Mr. Robert for more info at 263-4500
Zama Trojans Homecoming Game
Support the Camp Zama Trojans in their homecoming game on Oct 20th
at 1900. GO TROJANS!!!
Interaction with Japanese Youth
Come and interact with our Japanese youth on Thursday Oct 12th.
Here is your chance to meet some new friends.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
We have over 50 pumpkins to carve. Can you make the best one?
Contest starts at 1500 on Wednesday, Oct 25th.
Updated 9/29/06
Zama
Trojans vs.
Yokota
Panthers
The Youth Center is providing a bus to Yokota on Friday, Oct 27th
to support the Zama Trojan Football Team. Cost is FREE! Pick up a
permission slip form at the youth center, if you would like to go!
Limited to 25 youth. The bus will depart the center at 1530, so
don't be late.
Middle School Homecoming
Grab your dancing shoes and head over to the Zama Youth Center,
the host of the 2006-2007 Middle School Homecoming Dance! Friday
Oct 21st.
For more information, click
here.
Education for Weight Lifting
If you are interested in attending the 3 day weight lifting
clinic, then come to the youth center on October 16th. This
program is only for high school students-9th~12th grade and will
be from 1500-1600. Mr. Deric will tell you about the theory on how
each exercise hits a particular muscle group and he will explain
how each exercise is performed. Oh yeah, Mr. Deric is that big
musclar guy you see in the center. For more information, call
263-4500.
Smash Drugs
Volleyball
In celebration of Red Ribbon week, the youth center along with
youth sports will be having a Smash Drugs Volleyball tournament to
show that you can have a good time without drugs through fitness
and fun. There will also be a Cool Police Drug Dog demonstration
and a short anti-drug message. Come to the Youth Center for Smash
Drugs Volleyball on October 13th, 2006 from 2000-midnight!
All youth co-ed ages 9-18 (and any parents who wants to come play)
are invited!
Paintball in Ikego
CANCELLED 10/4/06
The Youth Center will be taking a trip to Ikego for some
Paintballing!!! on October 7th, 2006 from 1000-2000. Cost
is $30. If you would like to go, please pick up a permission slip
at the Youth Center and pay at Central Registration Bldg. 533! For
more information, call 263-4500.
6th Grade Happening
For the month of October the 6th grade happening has been moved
from October 20th to October 6th! We repeat! The 6th Grade
Happening will be on October 6th,2006 from 1900-2200. Cost
is $2. Hope to see all 6th graders from Arnn Elementary and
Shirley Lanham Elementary there!!!
Robotics Week Intro 7/8/06
Robotics Week Introduction classes to Lego robotics will be given
during the week of July 10 – 14 from 1400 – 1700. Club members in
grades 6 – 12 will spend the week learning the basics of Lego
robotics, build a robot and then program it. There will be a
robotics competition on Friday, July 14th from 1300 – 1700.
Competition is open to all youth. Contact Mr. Ervin at 263-8573 or
e-mail at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org
for more info. More information on our Robotics program can be seen
at
http://www.zamayouthcenter.org/techlab/robotics.html
BUSES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER!
6/6/06
The Zama Youth Center will be sponsoring a bus from Atsugi Navel
Base every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer to the Youth
Center. The Bus will pick up at 1200 and return at 1730 in front of
the theater.
The Zama Youth Center will be sponsoring a bus from SHA Housing
Monday thru Friday throughout the summer to the Youth Center. The
Bus will pick up at 1200 and return at 1730 in front of the Narita
Bus Stop. For more information call 263-4500.
June 14th~End of
School BBQ
The Youth Center is having a "Kiss
Your Books Goodbye BBQ Bash!" Come to the Youth Center for some
food, good music, activities, and more! The event s from 1500-1800.
The cost is FREE!
June 15th~Lock In
The Zama Youth Center will be having a LOCK In from 2000-0700! Cost
is $3. Sign up now! We will be having LOTS OF GREAT ACTIVITIES FOR
YOU, such as a Texas Hold Em' Tournament, Deal or No Deal, Capture
the Flag, Dodgeball and more! For more information, call 263-4500
June 26th~Atsugi Pool
Trip
Want to get out of the sun and have
some fun? The Youth Center is providing a bus to the Atsugi Pool,
throughout the summer! We will leave Zama at 1200 and will be
returning around 1500. Seating is limited so sign up early! Cost is
$3.
June 30th~Fujikyu
Highland
The Teen Center is providing a
Summer Break Outta School Fun Trip! Stop by Central Registration and
sign up for Fujikyu Highland. We will only be taking 35 Teen Center
Members. The fee is only $35. We need at least 10 youth prior to
June 23rd. You will need to bring extra yen for lunch and souvenirs.
Bus departs the Teen Center at 0900. Please call 263-4500 for more
information.
July 5th~Canyoning
Would you like to ride down rivers
and slide on waterfalls? If so, the Youth Center is offering an
exciting adventure for all Youth Center members ages 13-18. It will
only cost you $75 to come and have a great time. Sign up at Central
Registration, at least 10 must sign up by June 29th. Only
the first 18 youth will be able to attend. Bus will depart at 0700
and return around 2000. For more info call 263-4500/5441
July 7th~Izu Beach
Trip
Have you ever been to a white sandy
beach in Japan? Well the Zama Youth Center is sponsoring a trip to
the Izu Peninsula. The Izu Peninsula is the “Hawaii” of Japan. We
will have a BBQ and lots of fun activities for you. Seating is
limited so sign up Know!!! We need at least 10 youth to sign up
before 5 July 2006. Cost is $20.00
July 17th~Atsugi Pool
Trip
Want to get out of the sun and have some fun? The Youth Center is
providing a bus to the Atsugi Pool, throughout the summer! We will
leave Zama at 1200 and will be returning around 1500. Seating is
limited so sign up early! Cost is $3.
July 21st~Yokosuka
Marina
The Youth Center will be providing a trip to the Yokosuka Marina.
Here you can do anything from sailing, snorkeling, kayaking,
canoeing, and more! Seating is limited so sign up now! Cost is $25.
We will be leaving at 0900 and returning at 1600. For more
information, call 263-4500
July 24th~Yokosuka
Pool Trip
Want to get out of the sun and have some fun? The Youth Center is
providing a trip to the Yokosuka Pool! We will leave Zama at 1200
and will be returning around 1800. Seating is limited so sign up
early! Cost is $5
July 26th~Yokosuka
Paintball Trip
This goes to all you paintball lovers or those who are looking for a
little thrill. This summer we are offering a paintballing trip in
Yokosuka. Invite all your friends so you can plays as teammates or
against each. Need at least 10 youth by the 19th of July to make
this trip happen! We will be leaving at 1000 and returning at 1700.
Summer Tech Camp 6/6/06
The youth center's tech lab is having a 3 day "Tech Camp" July
26-28. Youth in grades 6th to 12th will
participate in tech classes, fun activities and a community project.
The cost is $75 and includes food, place to sleep, class materials
and transportation. Limit of 60 youth. In order to be successful, we
need volunteer instructors. The classes range from 1-3 hrs. Classes
offered are "web designing, GPS, Movie Making, Adobe Premiere,
Digital Photography, Flash, 3D animation, Lego Robotics, Digital
Music, Taking Photos, Editing Photos, Video Cameras, Graphic arts
and intro to Mac Computers. If you can help us out with any of these
or other topics, or just want to help volunteer with the setup or
organizing the program, please contact Mr. Ervin at 263-8573 or
e-mail at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org Sign-up on our
website at
www.zamayouthcenter.org/techcamp
Robotics Program Club 6/6/06
Robotics Program Club Members, who are in the 6th and 12th grades,
meet every Thursday from 1400 - 1700. The participants co-operate
with adult mentors in creating robots according to their own
interest. The participants start by using pre-existing instructions
for building their robot, followed by a programming and
investigation session that defines the blueprints for the robot's
performance. As their expertise increases, youth get involved with
designing the robot using a Lego Computer Aided Design (CAD)
application--creating detailed building instructions from the CAD
design, and completing the programming and investigative tasks that
are necessary for its performance. Youth may join in at anytime.
Contact Mr. Ervin at 263-8573 or e-mail at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org
for more info. More information on our Robotics program can be seen
at
http://www.zamayouthcenter.org/techlab/robotics.html
Robotics Week Intro 6/6/06
Robotics Week Introduction classes to Lego robotics will be given
during the week of July 10 – 14 from 1400 – 1700. Club members in
grades 6 – 12 will spend the week learning the basics of Lego
robotics, build a robot and then program it. There will be a
robotics competition on Friday, July 14th from 1300 – 1700.
Competition is open to all youth. Contact Mr. Ervin at 263-8573 or
e-mail at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org
for more info. More information on our Robotics program can be seen
at
http://www.zamayouthcenter.org/techlab/robotics.html
ZTN Zama Teen News 6/6/06
Join us on our very own news show. Club members in grades 6 - 12
will meet on Tuesdays from 1400 – 1700 during the summer months and
learn how to film, edit and produce their own news show which will
be shown on our website and on the MWR TV channel. We are looking
for youth anchors, reporters, camera persons, editors, and
producers. Youth may join in at any time. Volunteers are needed to
help make this program a success. Contact Mr. Ervin at 263-8573 or
e-mail at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org
for more info. More information on our ZTN program can be seen at
www.zamayouthcenter.org/ZTN
Check out our Programs! 6/2/06
Click here to print out a printable version of the Summer Calendars
2006
June
July
August
BGCA Regional Photo Contest 5/22/06
Photos from other military bases around the world are on display at
Eda's Restaurant on 5/24/06 from 1500 - 2000. Judging will be
conducted at 1300. Please come out and take a look at all the
wonderful photos.
CZAR Awards 5/22/06
The CZAR Awards (Camp Zama Academy
Review) will be shown at the youth center at 1600 on
Friday May 26th instead of the CCC. Sorry for the inconvenience.
SUMMER
TRIPS!!! 5/11/06
Want to do something fun during summer? The Youth Center will be
having LOTS of fun trips throughout the summer! We will be having
Canyoning Trips, Fujikyu Trips, Beach Trips, Toshimaen Trips, and
more!!! Sign up now to reserve a spot! For more details, check out
our Calendar or call us at 263-4500.
Mimic your music video contest 4/12/06
This is very popular now days and you can find many examples on
video searches. Create your own music video and enter it in our
4-h fair contest on April 29th
and all winners will be shown on the big screen at the CCC on May
26th. See Mr. Ervin for more details or to find out how you can make
one.
Volunteer recognition Ceremony 4/10/06
We appreciate your volunteering at the youth center this past year.
With out the youth like you, we wouldn't have the #1 youth center in
the Army. If you did not get an invitation to go to the ceremony on
Thursday April 27th at 1700, please contact Mr. Richard or Ervin at
263-4500 or e-mail us at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org.
Photo contest 4/8/06
Enter your favorite photo either digital or 35 mm film for the
4-h fair contest on April
29th. All winners will be featured on our website. Contact Mr. Ervin
at 263-8573 or e-mail at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org
URGENT!!! Adult Volunteer(s) Needed
3/29/06
The tech lab needs an Adult volunteer to help out with ZTN (Zama
Teen News). NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Need an adult chaperone on
every Wednesdays from 1500 - 1630 at the CCC to be 2nd adult ratio.
Contact Mr. Ervin at 263-8573 or e-mail at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org
Tech Camp Instructors Needed
3/29/06
The youth center's tech lab is having a 3 day "Tech Camp" July
26-28. In order to be successful, we need volunteer instructors. The
classes range from 1-3 hrs. Classes offered are "web designing, GPS,
Movie Making, Adobe Premiere, Digital Photography, Flash, 3D
animation, Lego Robotics, Digital Music, Taking Photos, Editing
Photos, Video Cameras and Graphic arts. If you can help us out with
any of these or other topics, or just want to help volunteer with
the setup or organizing the program, please contact Mr. Ervin at
263-8573 or e-mail at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org More info will
be available soon for signups.
Youth Center Closed 3/29/06
Youth center will be closed on Saturday, April 8th due to Cherry
Blossom Festival.
Fujikyu Highland Amusement Park Trip
3/29/06
The youth center is
providing a Spring Break out of school fun trip. So stop by resource
and referral office and sign up for Fujikyu Highland. We will only
be taking 35 Youth Center members. The fee is only $35 for an all
day pass and bus ride. We need at least 10 signups prior to April 4.
You will need to bring extra yen for lunch. Bus departs the Teen
center at 0900. Please call 263-4125 for more info.
Spring Break Trip To Guam
3/28/06
Has been Cancelled! Due to not enough kids signed up.
3rd
Annual Iron Chiefs Cook Off
3/23/06
Want to have fun cooking? Join us on
our 3rd annual Iron Chief's Cook-off at the youth center. 3 lucky
teams of parent/child will compete.
Go to
http://www.zamayouthcenter.org/4-hfair06/index.html
and apply.
4-H
Fair 3/23/06
Just like back home,
4-h fair
is open to ALL youth on Saturday April 29, 2006 from 1200 - 1800.
Photo, fashion, movie making, cooking and much more.
There will be
door prizes, trivia questions with prizes, music provided by our
very own DJ's. Grand prize (Digital Camera) will be drawn at 1800.
So come out and check out what we have to offer and enjoy a few
hours at the youth center.
CZAR Award 3/20/06
Welcome to the Camp Zama
Academy Review where movie debuts of the aspiring dreams of young
teen movie-makers come true. This is our
first and soon to be annual Academy Review for Camp Zama, Japan,
which is open to all teens in the local community of Camp Zama,
including Atsugi to participate .This event will be sponsored by the
Tech Club and will be held at the Community Cultural Center in Camp
Zama. For more information on the event go to guidelines
section of this
webpage.
March ZTN 3/8/06
March Zama Teen News is now on line for viewing. Please click
here to view. We are in need of an
adult volunteer to help our program out on Wednesdays from 1500 -
1800. If your interested, please contact Mr. Ervin at 263-8573 or
e-mail at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Summer Tech Camp 3/6/06
The youth center's tech lab is having a 3 day "Tech Camp" July
26-28. In order to be successful, we need volunteer instructors. The
classes range from 1-3 hrs. Classes offered are "web designing, GPS,
Movie Making, Adobe Premiere, Digital Photography, Flash, 3D
animation, Lego Robotics, Digital Music, Taking Photos, Editing
Photos, Video Cameras and Graphic arts. If you can help us out with
any of these or other topics, or just want to help volunteer with
the setup or organizing the program, please contact Mr. Ervin at
263-8573 or e-mail at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org More info will be available soon for
signups.
BGCA Image Makers National
Photo Contest 03/03/06
Time is getting short!
Get ready for our local photo contest on March 9th. Local winners
will then enter the regional (Asia, Hawaii, Guam, Alaska) contest
which will be held here. More information will be available soon.
Photo Contest
STRUT Program
02/28/06
We need your used computers to support the STRUT Program. We accept
any used computers and monitors.
Students Recycling Used Technology -
StRUT is a program where students take donated computers and
computer components and upgrade them. They then have a chose to take
it home or donate back to us to give to someone else who needs a
computer... MARCH 10th and 11th.
Click
here for more info.
We're going to GUAM!! 02/24/06
9th thru 12th graders are invited to go to Guam with us during
Spring Break.
We leave on April 11th and arrive back April 14th. Hurry seats are
limited! Must sign up by March 10th to guarantee your spot and to
have the minimum of 10 youth.
BGCA Graphic Design Festival 02/19/06
Each participating Club member will create an original poster that depicts
the Boys & Girls Club of the future. Members will create poster designs that
imagine a Boys & Girls Club in the year 2106. Members should not include
their names anywhere in the artwork and keep local Club identification as
minimal as possible. Artwork should focus on the graphic design of visual
elements, not on text. More info at
Last two Ski Trips 02/16/06
The last ski
trips of the season will be March 11 to Echo Valley departing at
0500 and returning at 2100. March 25 to Hakuba 47 departing at 0400
and returning at 2100. Each trip will cost $45 and will include
lunch, lift tickets, and rental equipment. The trips are almost sold
out and you must sign up at least 10 days prior to trip to get
rental equipment at no cost.
Youth to Youth Cultural
Exchange 02/16/06
March 12 we will be having our youth cultural exchange at the Zama
Youth Center at 1500-1800. We will be playing dodgeball with
Japanese teens and there will be pizza and drinks after the event.
This is the last cultural exchange for the school year.
Needs
Assessment Survey 02/15/06
Please go to the link and do the Needs Assessment located on the top
left hand side. This assessment will tell us how we are doing in CYS
and what needs parents have that we are not meeting. It is a great
resource for parents to identify where they feel CYS should be going
in the future.
http://zamayouthcenter.org/CYSneeds.htm
BGCA Image Makers National
Photo Contest 02/15/06
Get ready for our local photo contest on March 9th. Local winners
will then enter the regional (Asia, Hawaii, Guam, Alaska) contest
which will be held here. More information will be available soon.
Photo Contest
STRUT Program
02/14/06
We need your used computers to support the STRUT Program. We accept
any used computers and monitors.
Students Recycling Used Technology -
StRUT is a program where students take donated computers and
computer components and upgrade them. They then have a chose to take
it home or donate back to us to give to someone else who needs a
computer... DATES HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO MARCH 10th and 11th.
Click
here for more info.
BGCA Digital Arts
Festivals in Web Design 02/11/06
On Feb 23rd, judging of club members websites. Club members will
create Web sites that tell the history of their local Club. Sites
may only contain two pages—a home page plus a linked supporting
page...
Click here for more info
Thanks for participating in the Summer Program Survey 02/15/06
With your input we will create a fun and exciting program for you this
summer.
February ZTN 2/8/06
Due to a hard drive crash, the February ZTN has been cancelled. Some of
the stories will be aired in the March addition of ZTN. We apologize for
the inconvenience this may cause.
Summer Program Survey 01/19/06
You have three choices for the summer.
A. Go to the states
B. Stay home and be bored
C. Click here and
have a blast with us at the youth center.
Please help us help you enjoy your summer with us by filling out the
survey.
Digital Arts Movie Festival 01/18/06
Hurry, deadline is
soon here. January 27: BGCA'S BGCA Digital Arts
Movie
Festival. All registered youth center
members can compete in either the screenplay writing or the movie making
portion of the festival.
Guidelines to creating
your Screenplay: Each participating Club member will write an
original screenplay that focuses on life in a Boys & Girls Club today.
Screenplays must be at least five, but no more than 15, pages typed in
Microsoft Word.
Click here for more info.
Guidelines to creating
your Movie making:
Movie shorts
(1 - 3 minutes) should tell a story about life in a Boys & Girls Club
today. One or more groups of Club
members ages 10–13 and/or 14–18 work together to create movie shorts.
Click here for more info.
Oakland Cheerleaders coming 1/18/06
That's right, the Oakland Cheerleaders will be here at the youth center
on Superbowl Monday from 1600 - 1730. They will do a 15 minute show
followed by a cheerleading clinic and finally a photo shoot and
autograph session. Open to the public.
Click here for more info.
January 2006 ZTN 01/05/06
The newest, Hottest ZTN is now on the air. If you want to be part
of the program, please e-mail Mr. Ervin at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org.
January 2006
Dial Up Modem
18 Mb
ISDN/ASDL 59 Mb
LAN/Cable 120 Mb To watch the
videos is segments, please go to
ZTN
The Zama Youth Center Fantasy Football League
01/03/06
Who has the greatest Fantasy Football Team? Who is the only girl to
play in this league? Who is the champion of this "man's game"? Who
has one year of bragging rights!? Who has the best
consultant/advisor for her team!? Who is going to win the BIG
TRUCK?!...
Click here to
FIND OUT WHO!!!!???
ZTN's Christmas Shoutout Video 12/06/05
Send
your friends and family a video holiday greetings. Taping will be on Friday Dec 9
from 1500 - 2000. Will air on ZamaYouthCenter.org on Dec 19th for all to view.
See last years Christmas Shout outs by going to
www.zamayouthcenter.org/xmas
shoutouts.wmv
Adobe Premiere Class 12/06/05
Learn how to
create
video scenes such as the "Matrix". Every Thursday in December
from 1530 - 1630.
December ZTN 12/05/05
The newest, Hottest ZTN is now on the air. If you want to be part
of the program, please e-mail Mr. Ervin at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org.
Dial
up Modem 8 Mb
ISDN/ASDL 28 MB
LAN/Cable 60 Mb
Youth Center Fantasy Football League 12/01/05
Check out the latest standings from our
Fantasy Football League. 9 youth and 3 staff are participating.
Our staff Mr. Rich thinks he has the championship in the bag. Hmmm
Sunday Closure 12/01/05
The youth center is now closed on Sundays so we can open the Depot
Group Home. The Group Home will be open every Sunday from 1400 -
1800 for all 6-12 graders.
ARAI overnight Ski trip FULL!!!! 12/01/05
Washington
Redskins Cheerleaders 11/30/05
will be visiting Camp Zama. They will be holding a cheer clinic, 7
Dec, at the Zama Youth Center from 1630 to 1730. Introductions will
start at 1620. Please bring cheer appropriate clothes if you plan
to participate in the clinic. After the clinic they will be heading
over to Yano Fitness Center to do a show which starts at 1830.
Doors will open at Yano at 1800. Following the show will be an
autograph session for about 25 minutes.
Christmas Around
the World 11/16/2005
Celebrate Christmas Around the World at the youth center on
Tuesday, Dec 6th, from 1830 - 2030. This program is open to the
community! FREE FOOD from different countries...LOTS of performances
from all sorts of clubs, such as the Hui-O-Hawaii, Fil-Am, a
Japanese group, and more!!! There is also going to be PRIZES, such
as PSPs, Nintendo Micros,
Nintendo DSs, a BIG screen TV, and
much more...You must be
present to win! For more details click here
Christmas Around The World...
Arai Overnight Ski Trip 11/16/05
Overnight Ski trip is filling up fast. Enjoy 2 days of
skiing/snowboarding on one of Japan's best known ski resort.
Arai Overnight Ski Trip
*Packing
List
*Permission
Slip
November ZTN 11/8/05
The newest, Hottest ZTN is now on the aire. If you want to be part
of the program, please e-mail Mr. Ervin at
techlab@zamayouthcenter.org.
To view, click
ASDL
(.wmv 68mb)
Dial up (.wmv 18mb)
The
Firm 11/4/06
Today's Hottest Pop - n' - B and the future of Hip Hop group will
visit the youth center on Nov 8 and 9. A certified choreographer
will give a demo and training for all teens interested in pop or
R-n-B dance moves from 1500 - 1700 on Tues. Nov 7th and the group
will perform live in the Gym from 1500 - 1700 on Wed. Nov 8th.
The Firm
Scholarships Available 11/4/05
Wondering how you are going to afford college? One way is to receive
a scholarship. We have a
list of a few scholarships available.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN 10/31/05
Happy Halloween Everyone! Thank
You~!!! Zama Youth Center, CCC, BOSS, and all the YOUTH that
participated in this event. It couldn't have happened without you!
THANK YOU!
If you would like to see pictures from the Haunted House, click
here
Haunted House 10/20/05
Don't miss out on our Haunted House at the CCC on Oct 28th and 29th.
It is the best one yet!! Guaranteed to scare the pants off of you!
For sneak preview watch the commercial!
High speed internet
Slow speed internet
Nov ZTN (Zama Teen News) 10/20/05
Get ready to watch our all new season of ZTN starting Nov 1st. Over
20 youth are involved in this project and it will have new
characters, stories and look. This will also be the first one to be
put on the MWR channel starting Nov 1st. Interested in helping?
Contact Mr. Ervin at 263-8573 Looking for both youth and adult
volunteers.
Haunted House 9/21/05
We need youth to
help design the community haunted house as well as become an actor
in it. If you have questions or want to sign up to become involved,
talk to Mr. Rich at 263-4500. The Haunted House will take place on
October 28th and 29th at the CCC.
Ski Season 2005/6
9/21/05
Winter is around the corner which means time to go boarding. Join
one of our
ski/snowboard trips this year.
New Robotics Program
started 9/20/05
Club Members, who are in the 6th and 12th
grades, meet every Wednesday from 1530 - 1730. The participants
co-operate with adult mentors in creating robots...More
Info
Video Crew Club
9/16/05
Meets every Thursday from 1700 to 1800. Looking for camera
operators, video editors, writers, actors, anchor persons and much
more to do ZTN
(Zama Teen News),
commercials, and other
video projects.
Tech Lab Promotional
Video 9/13/05
Look what's happening in the tech lab!
http://www.zamayouthcenter.org/techtoonlab.wmv Join the
video crew club to learn how to make videos like this.
Photography Program
8/31/05
8 Week class is being offered in the tech lab starting Monday, 19 Sept from
1530 - 1630. Learn how to take great photos for yourself, contest or
even becoming one of our photographers at the .... Click
here for more info
STRUT Class 8/18/05
DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR OLD COMPUTERS!!!! Give them to us and we will
recycle them in our next
STRUT
class. Students Recycling
Used Technology. Our next class will be Sep 23-25.
Each youth participating will enter a drawing for computer to take
apart, learn what each part does, put it back together, program and
trouble shoot it. Best part about it, it's theirs to take home (If
wanted) Any youth that did not receive a computer will be teamed up
with some to participate in the program. See Mr. Ervin for more
information on giving or receiving a computer.
FREE TICKETS!!
8/15/05
We have some 40 free basketball tickets for upcoming games on August
20 and 21 at Saitama Super Arena. First come first served. 20 Aug
1300 Gates Open 1630 Lithuania vs. Turkey 1900 Japan vs. South Korea
No Bus Provided! 21 Aug 0900 Gates open 1230 Korea vs. Lithuania
1500 Turkey vs. Japan Bus transportation provided. 263-4500 for more
info.
Register Now 8/8/05
www.zamayouthcenter.org/Register.htm to join our new website
www.ZamaTeenTech.org
This member only website is for youth only which will include a
bulletin board, an online colaboration page,
and other useful information for teens. Each youth will have the
ability to create their own website and enough storage space to
prepare them for college. (Such as www.zamateentech.org/JohnDoe)
They will also have their own e-mail. (Such as
JaneDoe@zamateentech.org)
August ZTN 8/4/05
Click
here to view
Summer Camp to Misawa
is Full 8/4/05
Seats are still
available for Expo 2005 8/4/05
For more info, see
expo2005.
New website 7/26/05
www.zamateentech.org
release date is Aug 15th. This member only website is for youth only
which will include a bulletin board, an online colaboration page,
and other useful information for teens. Each youth will have the
ability to create their own website and enough storage space to
prepare them for college.(Such as www.zamateentech.org/JohnDoe)
They will also have their own e-mail. (Such as
JaneDoe@zamateentech.org) To register for your account, go to
www.zamayouthcenter.org/Register.htm
Summer Camp to Misawa 7/22/05
Only couple of more spots are available for this years summer camp.
Enjoy 3 days at Misawa at the beach including waters skiing and
tubing, hiking trip, shopping and attending a teen dance at the
Misawa Teen Center. Cost is $65 for all your food, travel and fun
stuff. Sign up NOW!
Registration form. itinerary
Expo 2005 7/22/05
Enjoy this once in a
lifetime trip to the
World's Fair on Aug 23rd.
Seats are limited so sign up now. Cost is $40 which includes
transportation and all day ticket. Sign up at central
Two Game shows 7/21/05
Who
wants to be a winner Aug 16th and
Teen
Jeopardy Aug 18th. Each game show will be filmed and aired on
our website later this month. You must register online prior to Aug
12th at 1700.
www.zamayouthcenter.org/whowantstobeawinner.htm and
www.zamayouthcenter.org/jeopardy.htm Participants will be
notified after 1800.
Congrats to Name the Baby Contest
Winner 7/8/05
Congrats to Rebecca Flowers for guessing the closest to the birth of
Mr. Ervin's child. The official nickname is Joseph. Christopher Ryo
"Joseph" Lawrence was born on 4th of July at 1846.
Tech Camp 101 7/7/05
Aug 8-12 learn basic robotics, movie making, photo manipulation and
GPS from 1300 - 1800. There is no cost to attend this class.
YLF 2005 6/25/05
Seven Youth were chosen to participate in a Youth Leadership Forum,
taking place in Hilo, Hawaii. They will be teaching and learning
more about Character Education. They will also be doing a service
learning project. If you would like to send any of these seven youth
a message: Jenna, Chris, Lara, Jackie, Maria, Justin, and Anna,
click on the link below.
www.paroylf.org or see updated photos/videos at
www.zamayouthcenter.org/YLF2005
Congrats to Class of
2005 6/14/05
The staff at the youth center congratulate all the seniors for
pursuing and earning their high school diplomas. We wish you good
luck with your future. If you stay here during the summer, stop by
and say hi. For the ones who are leaving, drop us a line to let us
know how you are doing.
shoutouts@zamayouthcenter.org
Summer Programs
6/14/05
You have three choices for the summer.
A. Go to the states
B. Stay home and be bored
C. Click here and have a blast with us at the youth
center.
Summer hire? Click here
Boston Video Crew 5/23/05
4 youth from Camp Zama Tech team are in Boston to participate in the
CYFAR conference. They are teaching video and robotics classes,
doing a 90 minute "Life as a teen in a foreign country" and creating
a grand finale video of the whole conference. For pictures and more
info on their travels to Boston, http://zamayouthcenter.org/cyfar.
2006 4-H Conference
Planning Team 5/3/05
Here is
a wonderful opportunity for a youth that is 16 and older to serve on
the 2006 4-H Youth Conference planning team. This group of youth
will help plan a week long youth conference in March/April of 2006.
If you interested, please see Mr. Ervin and apply by May 9th. Funded
by National 4-H council.
Name Mr. Ervin's Baby
Contest 5/2/05
The youth
guessing closest to the time and date of the birth of his child will be
able to name the baby.
http://zamayouthcenter.org/baby.html
Congrats to our first
BGCA National Winner! 4/19/05
We are proud to announce that Anna Sattler of Camp Zama Youth Center
is the BGCA National Winner for Screenplay Writing for the 14-18 age
group. Her screenplay "Eyes So Bright" is #1 in the nation.
Congrats to Regional BGCA
National Fine Arts Exhibit Winners! 4/19/05
Tiffany Sigo and Gene Leybag competed against 43 other youth centers
with 329 entries to win the Overseas Regional BGCA National Fine Arts
Exhibit Program held in Osan Air Base, Korea. Their artwork will be
entered into the BGCA National Fine Arts Exhibit Program at the
National Level Click here to see their artwork.
http://zamayouthcenter.org/wac.htm
Camp Zama Youth Center
BGCA Youth of the Year 4/19/05
Anna Sattler was named the BGCA Youth of the Year for Z
