Youth

Dance Classes at the Youth Center

Dance Classes at the Youth Center

The Eglin Youth Center hosts weekly Dance Classes for ages 3 to 12, offering a variety of dance styles. Ballet, tap, and jazz classes are available, with each weekly class lasting 1 hour. Ages 3-4Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 โ€” Tap/JazzWednesdays, 3:30-4:30 โ€” Ballet/Tap Ages...

My Mini & Me Dance Classes

My Mini & Me Dance Classes

Join the Eglin Youth Center on Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning March 3, 2026 for a special dance program perfect for parents and their littles! Can your "mini" walk? Then this class is for them! And YOU! Jazz, tap, ballet, and creative movement with...

The Open Journal

The Open Journal

Wind down and carve out some space for creativity and calm at the Eglin Community Libraryโ€™s new program: The Open Journal. Join the library for a once-a-month evening of journaling for adults and teens every 3rd Monday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. An...

Mayroad Story Time

Mayroad Story Time

Join the Eglin Community Library librarian's as they bring story time to the base community with 2026 Mayroad Story Time! Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, story time will be hosted at the Mayroad Community Center from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Families are welcome to enjoy...

Teddy Bear Camp

Teddy Bear Camp

Children of all ages and their families are invited to participate in the Eglin Community Libraryโ€™s Teddy Bear Camp! This Spring Break, children can drop off their stuffed animal at the library for their fuzzy friend to have their own fun and adventure during Spring...

Arty Party

Arty Party

Itโ€™s an Arty Party at the Eglin Community Library this spring! In March and April, kids and teens can explore, create, and get messy using library-provided art supplies! Each month features a new theme or artist. A variety of art supplies based on that monthโ€™s theme...

STEAM Team

STEAM Team

Calling all young creators and curious minds! Join the STEAM Team, a hands-on monthly meet-up adventure designed specifically for school-age kids, homeschoolers, and teens during select months in 2026! Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and...

2026 Kidโ€™s Legoยฎ Club

2026 Kidโ€™s Legoยฎ Club

Children ages 5 and older are invited to participate in the Kidโ€™s LEGOยฎ Club, held the first Saturday of select months from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Eglin Library. Registration is required! Slots are available for 20 children. Registration is โ€œfirst come,...

Dinovember Take & Make Craft

Dinovember Take & Make Craft

Roar on over to the Eglin Community Library for a Dinovember-themed craft anytime between November 24 through November 26! Bring your young paleontologists and grab a small dino-themed crafting kit while supplies last. Share your creations on social media with the...

Give Parents a Break

Give Parents a Break

Give Parents a Break (GPAB), presented by the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) Child Care Program, supports Air Force and Space Force families with child care when life's challenges make a break essential. Program Benefits Financial Assistance: $40 per dependent child per...

Nature Walks with Seek by iNaturalistโ„ข

The Eglin Community Library invites you to explore your wild side! Join the community this summer from May 30 to July 24 with a nature-inspired scavenger hunt with the Seek by iNaturalist app! Identify local plants, animals, and fungi, earn badges, and join nature...

Putting the Pieces Together Harry Potter Display

Putting the Pieces Together Harry Potter Display

Join the Eglin Community Library the week of April 28th through May 3rd as they piece together a brand new Harry Potter puzzle in the form of an interactive display! Available for community participation during our regular operating hours, no registration is required....

Guitar Lessons

Guitar Lessons

Get ready to strum your way into a world of musical fun! The Eglin Youth Center is offering group guitar lessons, perfect for young musicians aged 9 to 18! Aspiring guitarists can gather every Monday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM to learn as a group. Whether you're a beginner...

Youth Basketball | Winter Sports

Youth Basketball | Winter Sports

Welcome back, sports fans! โ€” The Eglin Youth Center's Winter Sports program is opening registration for Youth Basketball from Tuesday, October 1 to Friday, November 15. Cost is $60 per child during early registration, October 1-31. Following those dates through...

Child & Youth Behavioral Program

The Child & Youth Behavioral (CYB) Program is a component of the Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) Program. The CYB-MFLCs provide broad-ranging support to military children and youth, and to the family members and other adults who support them. Issues...

Air Force Aid Society Education Programs

Concerned about the soaring cost of higher education for your children and spouse? Maybe the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) can help! Programs are open to dependent children of Active Duty, Title 10 Reserve, Title 32 AGR, Retired, Retired Reserve, and Deceased Air Force...

Youth Relocation

Youth Relocation

The Eglin Youth Center's Youth Relocation program provides pre-arrival, arrival, and pre-departure services for youth relocating to and from the installation. For Arrivals:Please fill out and submit the "Welcome to Eglin" Form (PDF) For Departures:Please fill out and...

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Teenagers looking for volunteer opportunities are invited to pitch in at the Eglin Youth Center! Help is needed with admin work, facility repairs, special events, and assisting in sports programs. Volunteer work is a great opportunity for teens to acquire valuable job...

Youth Center Membership Fee

The Eglin Youth Center membership fee is $30 per month for youth ages 9-18. That's just $1.50 per day for unlimited access during regular hours of operation. The Eglin Youth Center provides care in a safe, supervised environment by a professional, caring staff....