Recreation at Beale is limited only by your imagination and desire. This section of the guide lists some of those activities already established. For up-to-date information on recreation activities and events, call the 9th Force Support Squadron Marketing office at (530) 634-2283.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER
Situated in the middle of a recreational paradise, Beale's 5-star Outdoor Adventure Center provides information, expertise and equipment for all patrons to take advantage of the diverse opportunities available. California's Gold Country offers leisure opportunities for every individual from hiking, camping, biking or skiing in the Sierras, to whitewater rafting, swimming, sailing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boating on the many lakes and rivers or the Pacific Ocean. The goal of the OAC is to make your California experience a memorable one. Weekly trips offer the opportunity to participate in many of these great opportunities, all at a very reasonable rate. The rental operation at the OAC has just about everything you could possibly need to make your recreation experience enjoyable. When visiting, you will Ind a huge selection of camping equipment from trailers to backpacking gear and everything in between. Whether you fish or water-ski, the OAC has the boat for you.

For chores around the house, they have equipment to make the job easier. Whether it is a roto-tiller or lawn mower, an aerator or a wood splitter, the rental equipment at the OAC can help. Hitting the slopes? They have downhill skis, cross-country skis, snowboards and other winter equipment available for reasonable rental rates. The OAC also house one of the first bike repair facilities in the Air Force. Beale's "Bike Barn" specializes in all types of repairs, maintenance and inspections, plus offers a wide variety of specialty resale gear to outfit your bike. They can also custom order almost any bike related gear you'd need and offer cycling clinics and sponsor the Beale Bike Club.

The ITT (Information, Tickets & Travel) office is also located in the OAC facility and offers a variety of weekly leisure trips to popular California destinations like, San Francisco, the Wine Country, Lake Tahoe, amusement parks and so much more. A plethora of discount tickets to California's most popular venues, hotels, amusement parks and sporting events are available for purchase. The ITT staff is available to set up a custom trip has a trip or plan an activity of your own choosing. You can get your state and base fishing and hunting licenses, as well.

The maintenance technicians can tune-up and repair your privately-owned equipment. Let the OAC do the necessary repairs on your lawn mower, marine engine, bicycle or snow skiing equipment, all at very reasonable prices. Stop by the OAC at 17630 Doolittle Drive, or call them at (530) 634-2054 for information on programs and services offered.

SWIMMING POOLS
Base people can relax and enjoy the California sun at either of two pools. The "Lakehouse Pool" is located adjacent to the housing area behind the VOQ and the Main Pool is located next to the Harris Fitness Center. Pools are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Main Pool provides fitness swimming swim team, while both pools offer private and base wide parties, swim lessons and open swim. For more information, call the Outdoor Adventure Center at (530) 634-2054 or the Main Base Pool at (530) 634-2262.

FAMCAMP
Beale's Famcamp has 41 full hook-up sites and a small overview area to accommodate all types of RV's. The Famcamp is located in a peaceful setting adjacent to Lower Blackwelder Lake and is close to Main Base amenities. The park has a laundry facility, as well as a wonderful recreation room complete with a full kitchen, internet hook-ups, Wi-Fi and TV. Clean restrooms with full showers are also available for guests.

RYDEN PARK
You will find Ryden Park at the foot of Ridge Drive in a wooded area near Dry Creek in the military family housing area. The park offers a barbecue area with picnic tables, pavilion and a playground for families living in housing. Reservations for groups of 30 or more can be made through Outdoor Adventure at (530) 634-2054.

YOUTH CENTER
The Youth Center is located at 15160 Gavin Mandery and is an affiliate of the Boys and Girls Club of America. The facility includes a gymnasium, pre-teen room, teen room, computer room, snack-bar and School Age Care classrooms. Our programs are as follows: School Age Program: Accredited by the National School Age Care Alliance, the program enables each child to learn and explore in a warm and safe environment.

Children must be attending Kindergarten through sixth grade and parents must be employed or full-time students. Fees are based on total family income.

Youth Sports: The Youth Center offers yearround sports for ages 3 to 4 (Start Smart) and 5 to 18. Sports include basketball, recreational cheer, competitive cheer, swim team, track and field, soccer and numerous summer camps and clinics.

Youth Programs: The Youth Program offers various programs for ages 9 to 18 through the Boys and Girls Club and Air Force. There are five core programs that offer various programs in each field:

Sports, Fitness and Recreation: Program develops fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills. Fine Arts: Program enables youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing. Health and Life Skills: Program develops youths' capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well being, set personal goals and live successfully as self sufficient adults.

Character and Leadership Development: Program empowers youths to support the youth programs and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others and develop a positive self-image.

Education and Career Development: Program enables youths to become proficient in basic educational discipline and apply learning to everyday situations.

FAMILY CHILD CARE
There is a need at Beale for infant care, care for shift workers, evening and weekends, children who need small group settings and special needs care, for mildly ill children and for full-time and part-time childcare. The Family Child Care meets these needs and offers spousal employment. Spouses will go through a training program to become licensed to provide child care in their own home, either on base or off, as an affiliate home provider. The advantages to being FCC providers include: working in your own home, our own children are a part of your child care business and you can set your own hours. The training you receive can help your own parenting skills and is recognized by Air Force child care professionals if you decide to work in a different type of child care or school age program. You can participate in the FCC USDA Food Program and can use the FCC lending program for needed supplies and equipment. For parents needing childcare, the FCC office has a list available 24-hours-a-day at their location at 5114 D Tern Court. Vacancy listings are also available by requesting them by phone at (530) 634-5655. All FCC homes are inspected monthly.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The CDC, located at 5190 Camp Beale Highway, offers full-day care to children 6 weeks to 5 years of age as well as before and after school care for kindergartners, part-day enrichment for 3 to 5 year olds, hourly care, and the Give Parents a Break Program (offered the second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). The staff and environment at the CDC are there to assist children and families in their development.

The CDC is certified by the Department of Defense. In addition, it is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The staff at the CDC can be contacted at (530) 634-4717.

ROD AND GUN CLUB
The Beale Rod and Gun Club is a membership club that offers a variety of entertainment for the sports enthusiast. The clubhouse offers food and drink with a TV and two professional dartboards. The pro shop features shooting and reloading supplies. Outdoor facilities include two skeet ranges, a trap range, a small bore pistol range and paintball field. Paintball guns and paint balls are also available at the club. During the summer, enjoy the outdoor patio and barbecue facilities. The Rod and Gun Club is always available to host your special party too.

The club, located at 4950 D St., conducts a variety of shooting programs and holds weekly shoots for women and a junior training program. "Cowboy Shoots," with participants decked out in garb of the Old West, is the newest activity on the calendar. For membership rates and other information, call (530) 634-2008.

COYOTE RUN GOLF COURSE
Coyote Run is an 18-hole championship course that features a driving range and putting green, a pro shop with a full line of professional gear and golf apparel. A few of the many services offered include individual and group lessons, a computerized handicap program, golf club repair and a wide range of tournament competitions for men, women and junior golfers.

There is something for golfers of all ages at Coyote Run. Call (530) 634-2124 for more information or to make a tee time reservation, call (530) 788-0192.
RECCE POINT CLUB
Recce Point Club, located at 17440 Warren Shingle Road, next to the Coyote Run Golf Course, is home for the officers' and enlisted lounges, a full-service dining room and ballroom, and provides a complete catering service for large and small special functions including weddings, receptions, awards banquets and change of command receptions. Karaoke and DJs in the Pub are some of the favorite entertainment programs on the calendar of events. Members enjoy discounted prices on all food specials and many other activities. For times, prices and/or a schedule of these or other special events, call (530) 634-4948. Membership is open to all active duty and retired military, DoD civilians and contract civilians.

COYOTE PUB AND GRILL
Coyote Pub and Grill, located on the south side of Recce Point Club, overlooks the Coyote Run Golf Course. They offer a great selection of food to include pizzas, sandwiches, salads, wraps and hamburgers. For times, prices or to place an order by phone, call (530) 788-0936.

RAMONEDA GRILL
The Ramoneda Grill is located at 19501 Edison Ave. near the flight line. Access through the center set of gates and turn right, sets on top of the hill overlooking the flight line. Open for breakfast and lunch with a wide variety of food choices, but our most popular favorite is the Asian Cuisine. The Ramoneda is available for special functions like Hail and Farewells, Commanders Calls, and meetings. Outside seating available. Call in orders welcome, call (530) 634-9154.

COMMUNITY CENTER
The Community Center ofUcially opened its doors to the Beale community June 13, 1998 after a $2.1 million renovation. Beale's Community Center, offers a game room with pool, ping pong, darts, air hockey, basketball, foosball, shuffleboard, Ms Pac Man, and a juke box. The computer room offers 6 quality of life computers where you can check your personal e-mail accounts with free printing and 4 XBox 360s and over 75 games for your use. We have 1 conference room with seating for approximately 18 with projection capability. The largest area is the ballroom, offers a theatre-style stage with a large screen and seating for 350 participants. For your recreational needs, the Community Center offers a multitude of board, card and table games. Beyond the facility itself, the Community Center staff hosts programs and classes for all ages. Some of the current classes include KinderMusik, Guitar, Piano, Japanese and Dance lessons. They eagerly await your call to assist you with planning, coordinating and scheduling your special event. For questions concerning community events, please contact our staff at (530) 634-3165.

LIBRARY
The Hub Zemke Memorial Library is located at 16th and B Street in the Education Center. The library provides mission support to base and tenant organizations and also supports the Education Center. A library card allows active duty, retired military, DoD civilians and family members a wide range of products and services. The library has over 200 periodical titles, including children's magazines, to browse and check out, as well as current best-selling books, both fiction and non-fiction. Many new books arrive each month and the NetLibrary online Web site offers over 40,000 eBook titles. The library also hosts a paperback exchange book program. A computer lab offers numerous online resources, e-mail and free printing. Online databases, which allow access to thousands of magazines, books and newspapers, include: Country Watch, EBSCO, Facts.com, First Search, Gale Group, Jane's Online, Lexis- Nexis, NetLibrary, News Bank, Reference USA and Sirs. Practice CLEP, ASVAB, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL and SAT online tests are also available. The Education Section offers CLEP and DANTES study guides, language tapes and video/booklet kits. CSAF Reading List and Air War College books are provided. There are many adult and children's audio books, educational and recreational videos, and more than 1000 music CDs. Inter-Library Loan Services provides access to the collections of many other libraries. Story Time meets once a month for preschool children. A coin-operated, selfservice fax and copy machine is also available. You may contact the library at (530) 634-2314 for further information.

AERO CLUB
Join the Aero Club and learn to fly or upgrade your current license. Pilot training includes private pilot thought airline transport pilot. If you are already a pilot but your only flying lately has been with a 'mouse,' come fly with us and keep your skills sharp! Take a Discovery Flight or give one as a gift certificate. This is an hour long flight with an FAA certified flight instructor that allows you to the chance to see what it is like to be at the controls of your own aircraft. The Aero club also sells pilot's supplies and rents aircraft for personal use and TDYs. Safety meetings are held the last Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. and they are open to all interested. It is a great opportunity to mix fly time with social time. We are an approved FAA/FCC testing site for Aviation related testing. For more information, call us at (530) 634-9011.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Skills Development Center, located at 17651 Warren Shingle Blvd., is well equipped and staffed. A variety of classes in fine arts and general crafts are offered throughout the year. The retail sales store carries merchandise to back up the classes and monthly reviews of stock are made to ensure we keep abreast of the latest hobby trends. Special orders for unique craft supplies are welcome. The engraving shop carries a variety of plaques, clocks, calendar and desk accessories for awards, general gifts and farewells. Please allow sufficient time for your engraving needs. A custom frame shop, also located in the center, is the place to get favorite paintings or posters framed at a minimal cost. Mylar balloons and balloon bouquets are also available at the center. Embroidering is the latest addition to the Skills Development Center. Bring hats, shirts, jackets and more, to embroider the design of your choice. Be sure to visit the Skills Development Center or call (530) 634-2294.

AUTO SKILLS CENTER
The Auto Skills Center is located adjacent to the Skills Development Center. It has major and minor stalls for general work, four auto lifts, front-end alignment, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, an outdoor RV lift and a motor cycle/ATV lift. Services include detailing, painting and on-duty mechanics. Emergency on-base vehicle unlocking service is also available. We also manage the base RV storage area. The center has a direct computer link with parts stores off base for same-day delivery service. Marine and RV parts can also be ordered. Before you go anywhere else for auto work, call the Auto Skills Center at (530) 634-2296.