CAMP WALKER, Republic of Korea — With the cut of a ribbon, U.S. Army Garrison Daegu staff officially opened the doors to a newly renovated teen center March 25.
The updated teen center directly reflects the input of Camp Walker's youths. USAG Daegu’s Command Team spearheaded a series of information forums at Daegu Middle High School last fall and winter gathering ideas and input on how to make the garrison environment more inclusive and supportive for teens. Almost everything in the center is a direct reflection of input received from the teenagers themselves, said Garrison Commander Brian P. Schoellhorn during a recent tour.
"They wanted an arcade room, they wanted a café space, they wanted a place to work out in because they can't go to the gym without supervision if they're of certain ages. Now they have all those things and more," added LaToya Cardwell, Child and Youth Services Coordinator.
The USAG Daegu youths also have many other additional amenities including computer stations, foosball, and a selection of tabletop games and board games.
Although the garrison staff has made significant updates to the previous teen center, they have been careful to leave room for more changes.
"We have deliberately left some areas so that they can be decorated by the teens themselves. This is their space, and we want them to feel like they can make it their own," added Cardwell.
USAG Daegu is committed to being an Assignment of Choice and making the installations Great Places to Live and Work by providing excellent quality of life support and programs for military communities.
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