Hello,
We just moved to Kadena. I was wondering if any other Mom's might have ideas of some after school activities for My Daughter who's turning 6 at the end of the month.
I have been looking for ways for her to meet new friends to play with. So far we only know our 2 neighbors and one of them is moving soon.
Thanks,
L.
Hello..
Thanks for all your responses..I have checked into the Youth center..and yes the wait lists are long..especially for gymnastics..I have enrolled her in Girl scouts and I am waiting on the youth center..Hopefully ,I can get her into something for the summer! Maybe Swim lessons,*which i hear fill up * extremely quickly*..Lets be hopeful! we find something for her to do over the summer. Keep the Ideas coming.I appreciate them!
Hi. Have you tried the youth center? They have a really nice center. I know they have drama, karate, and gymnastics.
You can log onto www.kadenaservices.com which will give information for the base and kids activities.
Kadena youth center:
http://kadenaservices.com/youthcenter.html
Kadena sports:
http://kadenaservices.com/youthsports.html
The facility is in bldg 499.
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone# ###-###-####
Welcome to Okinawa. We've been here a year ourselves. We have a daughter who is 7. She started seidokan (karate) about 6 months ago. She really enjoys it. It has really gotten her out of her shell and she has met some great kids there. She also does taiko drumming through her school (KES). We got introduced to the karate through her taiko teacher who is also her sensei. It's located off base, fairly priced and a very flexible schedule. I've also heard that the youth center has a lot of available activities like dance, piano, and gymnastics. But when we tried there was always a waiting list. It's also a lot more expensive.
We're on Kadena as well, with a 2yr and 2 mo, I know that it can be hard to get your kids into a lot of the programs here, there are wait lists for just about everything, so sign up as soon as you hear about something. The only activity that I have real knowledge about is an offbase Brazilian martial arts guy, he runs a Capoiera academy above Obliggato's mexican restaurant on 58 just south of gate 1, and he has kids classes. (he used to be in our unit)
Hi Rhiannon!
We live on Okinawa as well but on Kinser. I spend alot of time on Kadena. Have you checked out the youth center? They have alot of great events and programs.My children are enrolled in the homeschool gymnastics there. They also have after school gymnastics and dance there for a reasonable cost. Also there is free mini golf at the Schilling community center.
Kim
Hello L.,
I am on Camp Mc T about 20 mins away from you but if you go to Kadenaservices.com and look under youth/teen and child there should be links to after school programs and youth sports. Check those out also check out arts & crafts they have things there too. My daughter is nearly 3 years old and we plan to start some sports this summer I am excited! Welcome to the island my personal email address is ____@____.com if you have any questions, I would be happy to try and help!
Jennifer Townsend
www.marykay.com/jenntownsend
Hi,
My name is A. and I am a military spouse as well. We live on Camp Foster, but we are stationed at Kadena. I have a 2 year old son. I don't know of many activities for after school other than maybe signing her up for the school age program for a few hours a week for after school. She should meet lots of kids that way and they pick them up from school also. Also, there are cheer squads and sports that she could sign up for. I think the school age program would be the best thing for her though. She will get a chance to interact with other kids in a safe and friendly environment. I don't know the policies over here, but I worked at a school age program at our last base, and the kids loved coming there and playing with each other. It was structured almost like school, with lesson plans and everything, just not as strict. The kids are free to go from place to place to play and have fun with each other. Anyway, I am a SAHM, working on my bachelors degree in Web Design/Developement, so if you need someone to talk to or if you just want to have someone to explore the island with, I am available. I have been on the island for 2 years and almost 4 months, so I may be able to help you out a little. Just email me if you would like to chat or get together sometime. Oh, and check out my website. http://adorablehandmadegifts.webs.com and take a look at the hairbows I make for little girls(you may find something you like for your daughter). Please sign my guest book and sign up for my mailing list because I am currently adding new items to my business. I hope this helped you some. Have a beautiful, blessed day.
A.
Adorable Handmade Gifts &
Web Design
e-mail: ____@____.com
Hello L.:
You might want to check out the Kadena Youth Center...they have some classes for preschool aged children. The phone number is ###-###-####.
Welcome to Okinawa!
