Morale, Welfare & Recreation

Child and Youth Programs
The Navy New Orleans Child and Youth Programs (CYP) serve children 6 weeks to 18 years of age in high quality, nationally accredited programs.

Local instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are available to all patrons and are located in all facilities.
Policies and guidelines are coordinated through the Navy safety office, preventive medicine, fire department, family advocacy, and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC-912). Key indicators of quality that we adhere to include:
• child abuse prevention measures in place:
• two staff members with each group of children at all times.
• one hundred percent parent sign in/sign out and 100 percent ID check at pick-up time.
• closed circuit television recording in the child development centers (protects non-verbal children).
• low staff-to-child ratios and implemented maximum group sizes. • thorough background clearance and medical screening.
• early childhood education specialist on site to provide mandatory, ongoing professional staff development.
• mandatory continuous training for all CYP professionals to implement safe, healthy, educational, and developmentally appropriate programs and activities with the children.
• low staff turnover and competitive wages for CYP professionals.
• parent involvement program to include events, activities, education and board meetings.
• developmentally appropriate curriculum and staff to articulate the curriculum.

Mission Statement
Navy CYP assists parents in meeting their military obligation and the mission of the installation by creating a safe, enriched environment that promotes quality programming where children are encouraged to develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

Program Goals and Objectives
• Build physical development and skills
• Promote social competence and positive relationships with others
• Foster emotional well-being and a sense of trust and respect for self and others
• Encourage children to think, reason, question and experiment
• Develop initiative, problem-solving, and decisionmaking skills
• Advance creative expression, representation and appreciation for the arts
• Promote language and literacy development
• Develop self-discipline and the ability to seek out and complete self-selected tasks
• Cultivate respect and appreciation of differences and the uniqueness of diverse cultures and traditions
• Support sound health, safety and nutritional practices

Philosophy
Navy Child and Youth Programs provide high quality educational and recreational programs. Teams of caring, knowledgeable professionals plan developmentally appropriate programs that are responsive to the unique needs, abilities and interests of children. The staff fosters a sense of independence, trust and responsibility within each child through understanding and respectful interactions. Likewise, through positive relationships, our programs respect and support the ideals, cultures, and values of families in their task of nurturing children and youth. The CYP staff members are advocates for children, families, and the child and youth professionals within our programs and surrounding communities.

Eligibility
The central enrollment and waiting list office maintains eligibility requirements, priority for care categories, fees (based on total family income requirements), request for care forms, and information about contracts for special evening and weekend openings. As the demand for child care has increased in the military community, subsidized Child Development Homes (CDH) have become a viable alternative for the Navy New Orleans CYP to help bridge the gap between the needs of the personnel and the availability of center based care. CDH provides the only business authorized and sanctioned by the Navy in government owned or leased housing. Child development home providers care for up to six children in their housing units at both NASJRB and NSA. The CDH provides care for children whose parents prefer a home-like setting or work evenings, weekends, or shift hours. The CDH providers care for children six weeks to 12 years of age in a loving, learning, environment. Hours are listed in the individuals' Parent/Provider Contract.

CYP Facilities and Hours of Operation
The Child Development Centers (CDC) offer fullday, developmentally appropriate programs for children of active-duty and authorized civilian parents from infancy to five years of age (if not eligible for kindergarten).

The CDC is located in Building 528 behind the Naval Branch Health Clinic Belle Chasse and is open weekdays, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Youth and School Age Care (SAC) Programs offer before and after-school programs for children kindergarten to 12 years of age during the school year and full day care during school holidays and summer camps. Teen programs are offered for youth 13 to 18 years of age (18 if still in school) and a variety of youth sports. Navy Youth Programs have partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to provide core programs that build character through everyday leadership and guidance in behavior and attitude. The trained CYP professionals are positive adult mentors and role models, encouraging children to reach their full potential as responsible, productive citizens.

School Age Care (SAC) is offered in Building 561 and is combined with the Youth Center on NASJRB near Belle Chasse Academy (BCA). SAC hours are weekdays, 6 to 8 a.m. and 3 to 5:30 p.m. Holiday and summer camp hours are weekdays, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A variety of youth sports and cheerleading are offered throughout the year.

The teen center at NASJRB is open on Friday, 3 to 8 p.m. for youth 13 to 18 years.

All child and youth programs are closed on Federal Holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day). They are also closed for Mardi Gras and any other day sanctioned by the NAS JRB commanding officer.

Drop-in Care
Drop-in care is provided on a space available basis for all CYP Programs by calling each facility or the CDH office. Reservations for drop-in-care are also accepted. Please call on the day that care is required for availability status. Drop-in care is $5 per hour per child. Children are accepted for drop-in care throughout the hours of operation. Fees for drop-in care are due when the child/children are picked up from the program on the same day that care was provided.

Special Openings
Care outside normal hours for special events in the evening or weekends can be contracted for CDC or CDH settings through the central enrollment office.

Child Development Homes
Child development homes are an important part of the Navy's quality of life enhancement. The homes also provide a career opportunity for military spouses living in housing, a career that easily transfers from one duty station to the next. Providers can provide service in the evenings and weekends and can accommodate shift worker's schedules.

The CDH director, CYP staff, and command representatives:
• Help to ensure certified providers are successful and provide a positive experience for children.
• Assist providers in completing the certification process and support their continued professional growth.
• Provide assurance for parents by visiting each home at least monthly to verify all inspection standards are met.
• Support both parents and providers through home visits and a variety of ongoing training and parent involvement opportunities.

The CDH office and lending library provide resources and guidance for both parents and providers to enhance the total quality experience for families. Parents using CDH are assured that:
• Maximum group sizes ensure each child receives opportunities for love, encouragement, guidance and individual attention.
• Homes meet minimum health, fire and safety standards.
• Providers have successfully completed background screenings.
• Provider's family members are in good health, as are all the children in care.
• Providers are trained in developmentally appropriate practices to aid in the development of the whole child.

Because of legal implications and liabilities, CDH providers must purchase liability insurance before caring for children and are required to maintain personal liability insurance to protect themselves and the Navy against potential liability claims. Providers are required to carry insurance because they are independent private contractors and not employees of MWR or the U.S. Government.

Chain of Command
The Child and Youth Programs operate under OPNAVINST 1700.9E and local instructions. They appreciate feedback on customer service and welcome all comments or concerns. Concerns or issues should be addressed with the child's caregiver or lead education technician immediately. If it remains unresolved, parents should talk to the program director. Parents not satisfied with the response from the child's program director should contact the CDC director at NASJRB who has oversight of all Navy New Orleans CYP or the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Director who reports directly to the NAS JRB commanding officer.

Parents who feel the need to address a comment or complaint in writing may email the program director at firstname.lastname@navy.mil or mail it to:
Navy MWR
Building 305 Russell Avenue
NAS JRB New Orleans, LA 70143-5012

Fitness Center & Gymnasium
The base fitness center is a "state of the art" facility equipped with a full assortment of cardio equipment, free weights and weight equipment for a total body workout. The gymnasium features two side courts for basketball/volleyball within the full-length hardwood floor basketball court. The fitness center has an aerobics room, a racquetball court, Wallyball court and family fitness parent area where the kids can play while mom or dad watch them while they workout. The fitness center is equipped with full showers and locker room facilities. Dry saunas are located in the men's and women's locker rooms. Scheduled aerobics classes, spin classes and other like classes are offered. The fitness center offers personalized training and family fitness instruction and classes. Two running trails are available with distances ranging from one-half mile to five miles.

The fitness center also offers a year-round schedule of tournaments and leagues. All tenant commands are eligible to participate in the "Captain's Cup" competition for athletic supremacy among the military commands in the New Orleans area. The center's staff is happy to assist with organizing games or matches; i.e., racquetball, softball, basketball or softball games. Available at the fitness center:
• selectorized equipment with 22 individual stations which strengthens all major groups with free orientation.
• complete line of free weights including dumbbells, a variety of benches, a gravitron and a cable crossover.
• cardiovascular items include: treadmills, elliptical cross-trainers, three different kinds of bikes, stair climbers. Theater TV sound is available on most cardio equipment. There is a Krank Cycle and Matrix Functional trainer available for wounded and disabled warriors.
• athletic gear issue includes towels; weight belts; racquetball rackets, balls and safety eyewear; tennis rackets; basketballs; volleyballs; softball equipment and gloves; and party bags (includes volleyball, horseshoes, softball).
• Gatorade, water and a variety of Arizona Tea products for sale.
• courts include racquetball, basketball, volleyball and Wallyball.
• men and women's locker rooms and saunas.

Sports Complex Field
The Sports Complex is under construction. When completed, the Sports Complex will feature two standard size tennis courts, softball and football/soccer fields, a quarter mile track and restrooms. In addition, a pavilion and playground will be available. All will have lights for night time use.

Athletic Field
Located between Building 456 (Fitness Center) and Building 410 (Liberty Center) is the main multi-purpose field with lights for softball and football, a small playground area for the kids and a concession area with restrooms.

Swimming Pool
Traditionally, the pool is open Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day. The pool is 25-yards, L-shaped, with a water slide, children's water park and wading pool. Swimming lessons are available during select periods in the summer. Military lap swim is Tuesday through Friday, 6 to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Recreational swim is available seven days a week. The pool may be rented for special functions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday after normal operating hours. Swim class registration and pool pass purchase can be done at the pool during their hours of operation. Summer thunderstorms will impact hours of operation.

Bayou Fun Time Bowl
Recently, the center was renamed Bayou Fun Time Bowl. With the name change we introduced a new theme, exploring the rich and diverse culture of New Orleans. The Center is an 8-lane AMF/Qubica state-ofthe- art USBC Sanctioned Bowling Center and features a user-friendly and fully automated scoring system. All lanes have automatic retractable bumpers that will deploy and retract for individual bowlers, allowing parents and children to bowl together with bumpers up for the kids and down for adults. The center boasts "dinosaur bowling" for the very young, which allows the child to place the ball on the dinosaur's head and roll down its tail. If they are able to lift a four-pound ball, they can bowl!

All pricing at the center is at substantially reduced cost compared to off-base centers. A variety of year-round bowling leagues, clubs and events are available with full details and sign-ups posted. The center offers complimentary bowling for active-duty military every Monday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. Friday complimentary bowling is also open to military retirees.

On Friday nights the center showcases "Cosmic Bowling", a futuristic glow-in-the-dark event with more than 100 DMX controlled special effects lighting, laser lights and a diverse and extensive music data base of more than 5,000 songs. The center routinely hosts a variety of themed events to include Christmas in July; Haunted Bowling on Da Bayou, cookouts, and for the past several years, the Chris Paul Celebrity Invitational PBA sponsored fund raiser with professional bowlers and numerous music and sports celebrities. Many events are held on weekends, including tournaments; discounted bowling packages; parties; and family events, with schedules and details posted.

The center offers a full-service snack bar featuring a variety of short-order foods, and also includes a daily complete meal special. Our extremely popular and diverse party packages will meet the needs of any event for any age and can accommodate from five to 80 guests, to include by the hour, by the meal, or rental of the entire bowling center and including a buffet package for private parties. Additional discounts are offered for official command functions and approved fund raising events.

Rain or shine, day or night, blazing heat or freezing cold, young to old, we make sure that your needs are met, and stand by our name to ensure that fun is had at Bayou Fun Time Bowl & Grill. As we like to say in N'awlins "Laissez les bon temps rouler" (Let the good times roll!).

Bayou Fun Time Grill
Bayou Fun Time Grill, located next to the bowling center, is a limited service kitchen which includes eat-in or take-out service, or purchase your meal at the diner and eat in the bowling center to enjoy the comfortable environment. The grill offers breakfast from 6:30 to 10 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. weekdays, and on Saturday of major drill weekends. Breakfast items include eggs to order, omelets, pancakes, biscuits and gravy and a variety of side items and juices.

The lunch time menu is highlighted by their famous half pound all-beef burgers, and quarter pound smoked sausages and hot dogs. The burgers, dogs and sausage can be loaded with a variety of choices from Cajun, western, or mushroom swiss burgers, to chili cheese, peppers and onion, or sauerkraut and mustard for your hot dogs and smoked sausage. Add french fries and soft drink to any item for a small fee. The prices cannot be touched by any off-base food service franchise. The grill also boasts a daily full meal lunch special to fill you up, without draining your wallet. Choices to include red beans and rice on Monday, chicken parmesan on Tuesday, a variety on Wednesday, hamburger steak on Thursday and mouth watering 7-oz. cat fish on Friday.

Outdoor Recreation & Gear Rental
The Outdoor Gear Rental located at NAS JRB offers a wide and varied menu of gear to meet the needs of outdoor events. The following is a selection of gear available for your next indoor or outdoor party: coolers, canopies, tables, chairs, BBQ grills, crawfish pots and turkey fryers. Outdoor rental also offers the following camping and fishing equipment: propane accessories, tents, sleeping bag pads, sleeping bags, boats, canoes, life vests and a variety of box trailers.

Skeet/Archery Range & Paintball
The skeet range is open every Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other times are available for group reservations. The archery range features a variety of targets and is available for rent. Call for more information. The base has paintball courses open every Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and has everything needed. Call for private party and birthday party information.

Recreational RV Rentals
RV Trailers are available for on-site daily or monthly rentals only. RV Park fee is $10 a day with no reservations required for short term only. MWR offers several different models of campers for rent, from Tear drop basics to rigid tow behinds. Contact ODR for rates.

Vehicle Storage
Outdoor Storage with 24-hour access is available at NAS JRB for cars, campers, boats or any recreational vehicle. Call the NAS JRB Auto Hobby Shop at 678-3448 for all outdoor storage needs.

Pavilion Sites
Make reservations at Outdoor Recreation, Building 143. Phone 678-3142 Site One: Plaquedilla Park (Located next to Building 45) - This covered site accommodates 200 and has electricity, ceiling fans, water, picnic tables and inside restrooms. This site has access to the softball field, volleyball courts, playground and outdoor basketball court.

Site Two: (Located by Building 410) - This shadeddeck site accommodates 100 and has picnic tables, a grill and a volleyball court. Restrooms are within 100 yards.

Tickets & Travel (ITT)
ITT New Orleans has discount tickets to special events in the area, many tourist attractions locally and nationwide including swamp boat tours, steamboat cruises, and city tours, as well as a Ticketmaster outlet for your convenience.

At ITT you can also find a full service travel agency offering all inclusive vacations, Amtrak trips, cruises, Disney and Universal packages, and adventures to any destination you can imagine.

Liberty Program
The Liberty Program is available to service personnel E-5 and below stationed at NAS JRB and all other commands throughout the metro area. The Liberty Program is intended to develop and improve social skills and leisure needs of single enlisted service members. This program targets single, active-duty enlisted personnel between the ages of 18 and 24. These young adults are away from home, usually for the first time and the Liberty Program tries to meet the needs of young service members by planning both on and off-base parties, holidays, exciting trips and more.

The center offers wireless computers, video games (XBox, XBox 360, PS2, PS3 and Wii), movies, televisions, pool tables, board games, air hockey, ping pong and special events.

The center also offers a full kitchen used for cooking classes, demonstrations and holiday festivities. A quiet/ reading room that resembles a home living room is available for studying, reading and meetings. The Liberty Center is also home to a sound room equipped with drums, keyboard, guitars, and recording equipment.

Auto Care Center
The auto care center is for times when people prefer to "do it themselves." The shop has the equipment and tools for changing a spark plug or doing a major overhaul or restoration project. The facility provides equipment for routine car maintenance such as oil change/lube, tire mounting, brake service, tire repair, tire rotation/balance, and replacing belts, hoses, CV axles and struts. The center also offers two motorcycle lifts, tire balancer and tire changer and outdoor bays for extended jobs. A CD library of repair manuals, tools (including metric) are available to patrons. Other availabilities include radiator flushing, air conditioner recharging and computerized tire spin balancing equipment and hydraulic lifts. Trained MWR personnel are available to assist patrons in performing "do-ityourself" projects.

All fees are based upon work being performed and are available to active-duty, retired and reserve military members, DOD civilian employees and family members.

Frame Shop
This is a custom shop with a large selection of frames and mats. Professional custom framing is available for collectible or other valuable pieces and artwork. Catalogs are onsite for choosing art prints. The knowledgeable staff can repair frames and/or replace glass or mats. The staff has several years of experience and specializes in custom work. No job is too big or too small. In addition, throughout the year, the frame shop offers a variety of wreath making classes.

Library
The NAS JRB Library, located on Russell Avenue next to the Frame Shop, offers a growing selection of books for children and adults, Playaway audio books, magazines, Internet ready computers, Wi-Fi, printer and fax machine.

The children's reading room provides a fun environment for children to develop a lifelong love of reading. The library offers proctoring services as well as several web based services such as http://www.tutor. com, overdrive e-books, Gale research library, and Peterson's standardize testing assistance. The library is a quiet place to study, research information or just catch up on the news. There are many programs available to children and adults that bring together the community and patrons with similar interests. The library values the diverse community and strives to provide a wide array of services to fit every need. For more information on programs or upcoming events at the library please call 678-3078 during hours of operation.

Magnolia Terrace Conference Center
The Magnolia Terrace (Mag-T) is located in Building 40. Mag-T has recently been redecorated with beautiful new decor and a setting that makes your occasion a special one. The conference center is available to rent for all type of events, from retirement receptions to birthday parties. The Mag-T can support parties for up to 160 people and offers a full-service bar. The center also has a computer projector and podium with sound system available for use. Call for more information or reservations.

Macan's Pub
MACAN's Pub is an all hands pub located in Building 40. MACAN's features a wide selection of beverages and provides a great atmosphere for those just looking to relax. Pool table, darts, shuffleboard or foosball, MACAN's has it all. MACAN's offers sports and Pay-Per-View on five large flat screens, as well as special themed music events with a DJ.

Macan's Coffee Shop
Located in the MACAN's Pub, this full-service coffee shop features Starbucks Coffee products, including fresh-brewed coffee, iced coffee, teas and a variety of breakfast pastries. The area provides a relaxing atmosphere for studying or reading for both adults and children. Wi-fi is also available.  read more...

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