American Red Cross The American Red Cross is an organization dedicated to its mission statement, "making a difference in people's lives." The Red Cross lives up to its mission by providing a helping hand to those in need on a daily basis. Among those helped are members of the armed forces and their families.
The American Red Cross, a nonprofit organization, is more than 100 years old and has the tradition of being governed by volunteers. Many contributions are given through the Combined Federal Campaign in partnership with United Way campaigns and independent fund campaigns.
The American Red Cross offers the following services for military members and their families: communications worldwide to verify family emergencies, financial assistance to meet emergency needs, disaster services, volunteer programs, health and safety classes, referral to other agencies for services and assistance for personal and family problems.
The American Red Cross office can be reached directly at (912) 573-3939.
Chaplain Services and Religious Activities
The Kings Bay Chapel is conveniently located across from the Navy Exchange and Commissary in Building 1049. Religious services are held each weekend. These services include Roman Catholic Mass during the week except Thursday at 11:15 a.m. Weekend Mass is 5 p.m. on Saturday while Sunday Mass is held at 9 a.m. Religious education classes on Sunday and on Monday during the school year (exact times depend on the age of the student). Protestant worship services are held at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday morning and Sunday school is held at 10:30 a.m. during the school year.
Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) The Defense Commissary Agency, located in the Navy Exchange complex, carries thousands of household necessities, including fresh meat and produce. The commissary prides itself on its wide selection of fresh meat and its tempting array of fresh produce. The commissary allows disabled shoppers access to the store 30 minutes before its regular opening hours and provides them assistance with their shopping if needed.
Special orders can be called in and will be available when you arrive at the commissary. Most meat special orders can be called in 24 hours in advance, but grocery and produce special orders require 72 hours notice, so they can be ordered and received from distributors. For additional details, call (912) 573-3310.
Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) offers a variety of social services to military members and their families. FFSC provides information and referral services, individual and family clinical counseling, life skills workshops, support groups, relocation assistance, transition assistance, employment assistance, retired affairs assistance, financial counseling and education, new parent support services, family advocacy services, victims assistance, deployment support and ombudsman assembly support. Workshops, presentations and general military training sessions are also available for more than 30 subject areas. For more information or to obtain services, call FFSC at (912) 573-4512.
Housing and Housing Referral
Family HousingKings Bay in partnership with Balfour Beatty Communities has 543 townhouse-style and single family homes with two to four bedroom units to choose from.The actual waiting time for a two bedroom enlisted unit is less than 30 days. Pets are allowed in family housing (two pet limit), restrictions do apply when occupying 2nd floor units. Leash laws for all animals are enforced and pets must be registered within 10 days of moving into family housing. Annual registration and micro-chipping for cats and dogs is mandatory. There is a nominal fee for each process and micro-chipping can be accomplished at the base veterinarian office.
All service members transferring to Kings Bay must contact the housing referral office before making any off-base housing commitments. The housing office also maintains lists of currently available apartments, houses and mobile homes for sale or rent. The free service is designed to save effort and expense during the house hunting stage of your tour. All service members accompanied by their family members are eligible for family housing. Service members without dependents are eligible for assignments to bachelor quarters. The Family Housing Office is located in the Family Housing Welcome Center at the corner of Andrew Jackson Drive and James Madison Road.
Bachelor's Enlisted Quarter The Bachelor's Enlisted Quarter has 1,138 rooms designated for enlisted personnel. Kings Bay does not provide berthing for geographical bachelors other than resident advisors in order to meet the Navy's priority berthing.
Navy Gateway Inns and SuitesThe Navy Gateway Inns and Suites is also part of the housing department and you can read about the Inn in the Temporary Lodging section of the base guide.
Legal Services Judge Advocate GeneralThe JAG advises the base commander on legal matters and provides advice to base personnel concerning ethics, military justice, commercial solicitations, outside employment, the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act and Standards of Conduct issues. The office can be reached at (912) 573-4732.
The Naval Legal Service OfficeLocated next to PSD, Navy legal provides active duty personnel, retirees and family members assistance with various legal issues. Some of the services NLSO provides include: notaries, powers of attorney, wills and estate planning, domestic relations, leases, real estate, non-support and paternity, taxation and other routine legal matters by appointment only. Defense and Mast counseling are also offered on an appointment basis. The office can be reached at (912) 573-3935.
Morale,Welfare and Recreation Auto Skills Center The Auto Skills Center provides patrons a quality, value-based program for the repair and maintenance of their vehicles. The center includes five indoor and two outdoor covered bays and a newly remodeled four bay coinoperated car wash with a vacuum island.
Equipment, tools and supplies are readily available for completing most major and minor automotive repairs. The center also offers a variety of pay services offered by appointment only. These services include changing oil, tire rotation and balancing, air conditioning system flush and cooling system flush. Auto Skills workers are on hand to provide technical assistance to all patrons.
Big EZ Complex The Big EZ offers the single Sailor and Marine DSL flat screen computers, flat screen televisions, a movie room with a 60" TV and surround sound, air hockey tables,CD juke box and a vending area.Wi-Fi access to all areas for the laptop wireless enthusiast is also available along with a 40-seat Home theater, pool tables, foosball and darts, four Sony PS2 and 10 Xboxes for Internet gaming. There is also a Direct TV sports package to including "NFL Ticket," "Fight Night" and "WWE Wrestling." The facility is free to all active duty military and their guests 18 years and older. The program provides single military and geographical bachelors with wholesome, exciting events and activities to enjoy. Child Development Center The CDC staff is dedicated to the goal of offering quality childcare and making a happy environment for your children. The full-time developmental program uses guidelines set by Navy instruction and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The center has been accredited by NAEYC since 1991 and its curriculum places emphasis on all phases of development.
Any military and DoD family member, six weeks to five years old, is eligible for enrollment in the center. Priority is given to single and/or dual active duty military and active duty military with a working or student spouse. A child is no longer eligible for the program at the end of the summer (August) preceding admission into kindergarten.
Located in the family housing area, hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They are closed weekends and all federal holidays. For more information about the Child Development Center, call (912) 573-3626.
Child Development Homes Program The homes program arranges for military spouses to care for children in Navy Family Housing units and private off-base military or civilian homes. The child-care provider and the home are certified before and after children are enrolled. Children of military and Department of Defense civilians, 6 weeks to 12 years old, are eligible for this program.
This program is a wonderful alternative to center-based care and can be used as an option for those children on the waiting list for the CDC or the Youth Center. The mission of the program is to offer safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate learning environments for children in a home care setting and to give guidance as well as assistance to providers who operate CDHs.
Conference Center The Conference Center is located in Building 1039 and is conveniently situated next to beautiful Lake Liberty for fabulous photo opportunities. This facility is available for rent by patrons for special occasions. Small to large areas are available, as well as a lounge complete with dance floor. Kitchen privileges are included with rentals, so patrons can prepare their own food and beverages or hire a caterer. The rental center carries an extensive assortment of tableware, special serving pieces, equipment and party items to be used in the conference center or anywhere a patron chooses to hold a special event or party.
Eagle Hammock RV ParkVoted by military RV'ers as the number two military RV park in the U.S., Eagle Hammock is nestled around a wooded 220-acre lake in the heart of Kings Bay. There are 60 RV sites inside the park. Each site has a 20' x 40' paved pad, water, sewage, 30 and 50-amp electrical hookups, a picnic table and fire ring. Five sites are ADA accessible. A cozy community center is available on the grounds providing a meeting area, ADA bathhouse and laundry room equipped with free washers and dryers also free Wi-Fi is available on the grounds. For reservations, call (800) 818-1815 or (912) 573-1161.
Fitness Center Complex ?e base fitness complex includes two NCAA regulation-size basketball and volleyball courts, as well as racquetball courts and wallyball courts.?e complex also has men's and women's locker rooms that are complete with saunas; a Cardio Theatre, Life Fitness exercise rooms, a junior Olympic-sized pool used year round for physical fitness training, lighted ball fields and a ΒΌ mile running track. The Fitness Center now offers the Family Fitness Program which provides an environment for promoting healthier lifestyles and allows family members to achieve their fitness goals together. All fitness programs are dedicated to the advancement of understanding the relationship between fitness and healthy habits and to providing excellence in leadership to implement the concepts necessary to enhance the physical and emotional well being of individuals.
Fitness Center Pool Complex
Located in the Fitness Center Complex, the Pool complex contains a 25-yard by 25-meter swimming pool with an exciting 150-foot double water slide and is open from May 1 through September 30. The pool complex also has a 14-foot diving pool, kiddy pool, sand volleyball areas, playground, horseshoe pits, shaded pavilions and vending area. Large and small private parties can be arranged.The pool offers family nights, entertainment, swimming and music during tropical summer evenings.
Seasonal lap swimming is available during the workweek. Call (912) 573-9574 for information regarding available arrangements with the community recreation center to support lap swimming between October and April. In addition, recreational swimming, water aerobics and learn-to-swim classes are also offered seasonally at the base pool.Call (912) 573-3001 for information regarding these programs.
Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT)Information, Tickets and Tours is located in the Navy Exchange complex. If your vacation plans include going to an attraction, make sure to check with ITT first. The office provides patrons with information; tickets from Six Flags in Atlanta to Busch Gardens in Tampa, Fla., entertainment and sporting event tickets at discount prices. The ITT office promotes the Armed Forces Vacation Club with significant discounts on vacation destination condominiums, provides access to the Navy-wide
MWR Leisure Travel Program and offersdiscounts on airlines, hotels, rental cars and cruise packages. ITT also has certified cruise line agents to assist patrons in booking their dream vacations. Call (912) 573-2289.
KB Finnegan's The Navy's very first authentic Irish pub is located in the bowling complex and within a short walking distance of the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites and bachelor housing. MWR and Finnegan's promote responsible drinking and increased safety by offering an on base option to other venues in Camden County and Jacksonville.
MWR EventsMWR arranges for a variety of recreational activities to enhance the leisure time of our fleet commands. Monthly events include golf tournaments, 5k runs, bowling tournaments and sand volleyball tournaments.
Quarterly events include KidsFest, National Kids Day, Military Family Appreciation and Light Up Kings Bay.Other events are scheduled and information can be found in the base paper.
Non-Appropriated Fund Personnel Office The MWR Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) employee office is located in the MWR administrative office. Interested applicants can review job listings and get information regarding employment by MWR.Call (912) 573-4583 or 8572.
Outdoor AdventuresOutdoor Adventures Center is located next to the Auto Skills Center at the corner of Stimson and Boone and has an assortment of equipment, at little or no cost to the patrons and access to recreational areas around the base. A large variety of rental items enhance leisure skill activities for our patrons such as campers, tents, rods and reels, boats, canoes and more. Base hunting and fishing licenses are available. Picnic areas with tables and grills are located at various sites around base. The center can make reservations for large groups at these areas. The Outdoor Adventure program provides outdoor trips and activities for MWR patrons such as canoeing, whitewater rafting, camping, horseback riding, deep-sea fishing, bass tournaments and more. Call (912) 573-8103
Recycling Center The MWR Recycling Center actively promotes a cleaner, safer environment by collecting, sorting and reselling recycled material to local vendors. Collections from base commands and the surrounding community supply a large variety of recycled material, which helps lower landfill costs and supply additional recreational funds to the base.
Rack-N-Roll Lanes
Located next to the Fitness Center Complex, Rack-N-Roll offers 16 lanes with state of the art AMF equipment.A pro-shop, lockers, video and an amusement game room are also available. Open bowling, leagues and special tournaments are also offered and bowling parties may be arranged upon request. To satisfy refreshment needs, Rack-N-Roll Lanes is home to a pizza eatery with grill favorites.
Trident Lakes Golf Club
Trident Lakes Golf Club is located on the Navy's Premier Submarine Base at Kings Bay, Ga.Originally opened in 1989, this ArthurHilldesigned course was once open only to service members and their guests. Now everyone can enjoy the gently rolling fairways bordered by areas of dense native trees and wildlife. The well positioned water hazards, located on nine different holes and four different tee locations challenge every golfer from beginner to professional. Sharpen yours skills on the driving range, the putting or chipping green and check out the pro shop for specials on bags, clubs, golf balls, hats and other items. The tranquil setting and serene atmosphere in a non-residential area provide a feeling of being one with nature. Come capture a golf experience you won't soon forget. Play Trident Lakes and golf with nature! For tee times or additional information, call (912) 573-8475/76.
Directions: Enter through Jackson Gate and proceed approximately 0.3 mile on Andrew Jackson Drive. Turn left onto USS James Madison Road and travel one mile, coming to a stop at USS Proteus Boulevard. Make a right onto USS Proteus Boulevard travel 0.3 mile and Trident Lakes Golf Club will appear on your right.
Veterinary ServicesMWR and the U.S. Army operate the Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) located behind the Navy Exchange Gas Island near the post office. The clinic is open during the week and provides patron's pets with their required annual check-ups, tests and inoculations at significant savings compared to veterinary services located in the community. The clinic also provides a microchip identification service, a mandatory requirement for all base residents. In addition, patrons may purchase popular retail items, also at a savings. To make an appointment, call the Kings Bay VTF at (912) 573-0755.
Youth Center The base's varied and flexible youth program serves the recreational needs of family members assigned to Kings Bay. Programs offered at the Youth Center include school-age care (school year and summer), bimonthly skating parties, special events and seasonal programs, a youth sports program, a teen volunteer program including a summer volunteer program and an active partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of America. The school-age care and teen programs require pre-registration.
The Youth Center contains an arts 'n crafts room, multipurpose gymnasium and skating arena, classrooms, game room, a computer and media room, outdoor play areas, snack bar and two lighted Little League ball fields with a concession stand. For additional information please call (912) 573-2380.
