Year of the Air Force Family
The Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force named July 2009 - July 2010,
Year of the Air Force Family.

>>> Deployed Team Beale Family Members! <<<
Take advantage of free or discounted services with the DePLAYment Tag Pass. As part of the Year of the Air Force Family initiative the DePLAYment Tag Pass program provides relief and support to the families of deployed servicemen.

Here’s How It Works
Eligible* members can pick up their DePLAYment Tag Pass Packs at Beale’s Airman & Family Readiness Center. These tag-pass packs contain numbered “dog tags” that can be removed and placed on a key ring; much like the ones used at stores to indicate a frequent shopper. The tag-pass serves as unique identifier for each family and each family member. You simply pick up your DePLAYment Tag Pass Pack, then log on to www.myairforcelife.com to register. Once registered, you may use your tag-pass for discounts or FREE programs at participating 9th Force Support facilities.

Look for the DePLAYment “dog tags” throughout the Beale Stratosphere for more details on these DePLAYment events!

*Air Force active duty members with qualified family members, Deployed Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve (AFR) personnel with qualified family members, Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) members with or without qualified family members, DoD ID card family members of Fallen Warriors, and Army/Navy/Marines Active Duty members ONLY when officially assigned (home station) to an active Air Force Base with qualified family members. For details contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 634-2863 or online at: http://www.myairforcelife.com/dePLAYment/index.cfm rev.012210

Deplayment Passes now available at:
Airman & Family Readiness Center [LINK] -
17800 13th Street, Suite 400. (530) 634-2863
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LIST OF DEPLAYMENT EVENTS - 2010
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- JULY -

July is Family Month!
Main Base Pool
6:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $3; season pass holders get in 1/2 off.
14 July - Pirate Night
21 July - Carnival Block Party
28 July - Barnyard Night
Wednesday nights at the Main Base Pool from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Come out and enjoy some fun for the entire family! 634-2262.

Month of July
Open Play Days
Coyote Run Golf Course
“Deplayment Tag” Holders are FREE.
Sponsored by the Community Center.
Call the Pro Shop for more information. 788-0192

10 July
Golf Clinics
Coyote Run Golf Course
10:00 am-11:30 am
Adults: $15, Children: $5. “Deplayment Tag” Holders are FREE.
Sponsored by the Community Center.
Clinic consists of the covering the full swing and the short game. 788-0192

10 July
Horseback Riding & Wagon Ride
Outdoor Adventure Center
6:45 AM–4:00 PM
Cost: $85
DEPLAYMENT EVENT!
Sponsored by the Community Center
Ages: 4+
Sign-up Deadline: 7 July
Horseback riding is one of the best ways to experience the Tahoe National Forest. This is not your run-of-the mill horseback ride, but will be one you’ll remember forever! Your day will be divided up between a 1-hour horseback ride and a 45 – 60 minute, old-fashioned wagon ride. There will also be pony horses for the little ones to ride! After your rides, the group will meet back at the stable where we will fire up the BBQ for some post trail grub and talk about the day’s events. So grab your cowboy hat for some good old-fashioned western fun and experience the land how the first settlers did. This adventure is fun for the whole family! One way Driving Time: 1-1/2 hours. 634-2054

11 July
Whitewater Rafting on the American River
Youth Program [SUMMER CALENDAR]
9:30 am-7:00 pm
Ages: 13-18.
$25 members, $30 non-members
>>DEPLAYMENT EVENT<<
Sign-up deadline: 2 July.
Class II & III Rapids. 634-4953

11 July
San Francisco/Pier 39
Outdoor Adventure Center
7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Cost: $30 Adults (13+), $15 Children (12 and under)
>>DEPLAYMENT EVENT<<
Sponsored by the Community Center
Sign-up Deadline: 7 July
Save your gas, avoid the traffic hassles, huge parking and toll fees while you sit back and let OAC do the driving for you! We will drop you off at Pier 39, where you can shop, tour Alcatraz, take a bay cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge or catch a bus, trolley or taxi to explore Chinatown, Japantown, North Beach, Coit Tower or any of the great landmarks this City by the Bay offers. Don’t forget to check out Union Square for some great shopping and any of the fantastic museums like the Exploratorium and the newly renovated California Academy of Sciences (discount tickets available at OAC) that are located throughout the City. If you would like to tour Alcatraz, we highly recommend you contact www.alcatrazcruises.com and pre-purchase tickets well in advance. One way driving time: 2 ½-3 hours. 634-2054

13 July
Advanced Cake Decorating
Arts & Crafts Center
4:30 pm-8:30 pm
Cost: $45, Free for spouses of deployed with DePLAYment Tag Pass Packs.
Ages: 16 yr +. Sign-up deadline: 9 July
Sponsored by the Community Center.
Students will delve into fun adornments and alternatives to buttercream icing. Get into the more intricate techniques in cake decorating. Bring an 8" or 9" cake to adorn. 634-2294

13 July
Basic Car Care Class
Auto Hobby Center
4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Cost: $20, Free for spouses of deployed with DePLAYment Tag Pass Packs.
Ages: 14 yr +. Sign-up deadline: 9 July
Sponsored by the Community Center.
Learn the basic car care; oil change, check fluids, belts, hoses, change a tire. 634-2296

14 July
Strikes Bowling
Youth Program [SUMMER CALENDAR]
1:30 am-5:00 pm
Ages: 9-12
Cost: $25 Members, $30 non-members
>>DEPLAYMENT EVENT<<
Sign-up deadline: 9 July
Enjoy an afternoon with your friends bowling, playing laser tag, climbing the rock wall and games in the arcade. 634-4953

15 July
Mother & Son ROCK N’ BOWL!
Youth Program [SUMMER CALENDAR]
$20. per couple, (ea additional child $8.50)
$25. after 12 July. Held at Beale Lanes.
>>DEPLAYMENT EVENT<<
Includes: 3 games, meal, shoes and crazy lights! Call Youth Center for more information 634-2142

17 July
Discovery Kingdom “Medusa Fun Day”
Outdoor Adventure Center
8:30 AM–10:00 PM
Cost: $45 (Ticket & Transportation)/ $15 (children 2 and under)
DEPLAYMENT EVENT!
Sponsored by the Community Center
Open to all ages
Sign-up Deadline: 14 July
Join us for a day of fun at Discovery Kingdom, as the park celebrates the 10 year celebration of the thrill ride “Medusa”- the first floorless roller coaster on the West Coast. Hold on tight as she takes you through 3,500 feet of twisted track and seven inversions, including a one-of-a-kind “Sea Serpent”, a set of back-to-back gut wrenching loops! You get a special “Medusa” FRONT OF THE LINE boarding pass valid to go to the front of the line on your first ride! If thrill rides are too extreme for you, there is still plenty to see and do at Discovery Kingdom! One way driving time: 2 hours. 634-2054
Want to go on your own? Purchase your special Discovery Kingdom “Medusa Anniversary” tickets at OAC, valid from 5-18 July for $25!

17 July
Dragon Lady Bowl
Beale Lanes
1200-1900
Sponsored by the Community Center.
All Day event - drop by the bowling center and bowl with the dragon lady. The mascot of Beale. Lots of Fun plenty of bowling, horseshoes, mini golf and karaoke the day away. We support our troop’s family members. Families, who don’t have “Deplayment Tags”, still get a fantastic deal $1.50 game/shoes $1. 634-2299

17 July
E-X-T-R-E-M-E Paintball
Youth Program [SUMMER CALENDAR]
8:30 am-3:00 pm
Ages 13-18 • $20 members, $25 non-members.
>>DEPLAYMENT EVENT<<
Sign-up deadline: 14 July.
An extreme and challenging action sport. 634-4953

17 July
OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING
Youth Program [SUMMER CALENDAR]
8:30 am -5:00 pm
Ages: 13-18
$25 members, $30 non-members.
>>DEPLAYMENT EVENT<<
Sign-up by: 9 July
Beginners to experienced climbers welcomed to experience the thrill of rock climbing. Gear included. 634-4953

21 July
Sacramento Zoo
Youth Program
8:00 am-2:00 pm
$10 members, $15 non-members
>>DEPLAYMENT EVENT<<
Sign-up 16 July
Come join us for a fun-filled day at the zoo. We will enjoy the sights and sounds of lots of really cool animals. 634-4953

22 July
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Youth Program
8:00 am-7:00 pm
Ages 13-18
$35 members, $40 non-members.
>>DEPLAYMENT EVENT<<
Sign-up deadline: 16 July.
The new Six Flags offers both up close encounter with exciting animals as well as the screaming thrill rides. 634-4953

26-30 July
SIDELINE SPORTS CAMP [FLYER]
Youth Program
Ages: 9-12 • 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Ages: 13-18 • 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Cost: $10.
>>DEPLAYMENT EVENT<<
Ages: 9-18.
SIGN-UP DEADLINE: 21 JULY.
A week long camp that expands and assist youths’ understanding of different sports, and an appreciation for those sports as a lifelong skill. Sports include: Ultimate Frisbee, Badminton, Water Polo, etc.

28 July
STAR ECO STATION
Youth Program
8:30 am-3:00 pm
Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members
Free with DePLAYer tag pass
>>DEPLAYMENT EVENT<<
Ages: 9-12
Sign up by: 23 July
Hands-on lessons of ecology and environmentalism-Experience breathtaking encounters with beautiful tropical birds, exotic reptiles, wildcats and beautiful ocean life in a tropical jungle setting. 634-4953

28 July-1 August
High Sierra Family Outdoor Experience [FLYER]
Youth Program
Campfires, hikes, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and much more!
Deplayment tag holders: FREE!
Active duty & dependents: $50/person
All other eligible categories: Varies (call for info)
Ages: 7-18, one parent must attend entire 4-day camp.
Enjoy a four-day fantastic learning adventure near Donner Lake.
The Youth Program has received funding from ACC to help families reconnect after deployment by offsetting the cost of sending kids to camp.
Limited space is available, so don’t wait until the last minute to register. First come, first served. Priority will be given to Deplayment Tag Holders. Also, one parent must attend entire 4-day camp. For more information call 634-4953.

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