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c. The Air Force program is for children ages 6 to 12.
d. The Marine Corps SAC program is generally for children ages 6 to 12.
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YOUTH PROGRAM AREA.
This program area includes the following spaces:
1-5.1
Commons.
This area is the heart of the program area, around which all other program spaces
generally revolve. It should accommodate social units of 12 to 15 youth gathering in
pockets, while allowing these groups to interact with and feel part of the larger space.
Subsets of the Commons include the Game Area, Snack Bar Eating Area, television
(TV) viewing, and general gathering and conversation areas. All these spaces are
generally in one open and inviting space, but the subset spaces may be defined by
variations in ceiling heights or finishes.
1-5.2
Activity Rooms.
There are two categories of Activity Rooms that are the same size, but have different
design characteristics. Each Service may specify General Activity Rooms, Special
Activity Rooms, or both, depending on the size of the facility and its program needs.
The General Activity Room may be configured for gatherings, club meetings, arts and
crafts (with the addition of a sink), or for other general uses. For these types of
activities, this room accommodates up to 30 youth with the appropriate staff
supervision.
The Special Activity Room is designed for active functions such as dance or martial
arts. As such, it may have a higher ceiling, different flooring, and features such as
dance bars and mirrors. For these types of activities, the room accommodates 10 to 15
youth with the appropriate staff supervision. This room is not intended for team sport
activities, however. Those activities are accommodated in the multipurpose room.
1-5.3
Homework/Computer.
The Homework and Computer functions are required as part of the Youth Program, but
the Services vary as to how they accommodate these functions:
a. The Army generally provides separate Homework and Computer rooms,
sized identically. For small programs/facilities, this function may be
combined into one space;
b. The Navy and Marine Corps provide a separate Computer Room and
typically accommodate homework activities in one of the Activity Rooms;
and
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