M o r a l e P r o g r a m s
Resiliency programs at JBER are designed to provide all uniformed Service Members
opportunities to enrich their lives through activities that promote physical health, mental fitness and overall well-being.
Resiliency programs at JBER are designed to provide all uniformed Service Members
opportunities to enrich their lives through activities that promote physical health, mental fitness and overall well-being.
Warrior Adventure Quest:
• PROVIDES- Soldiers / Leaders / Unit mitigation and coping skills that can address
unresolved transition issues, common high risk behaviors, reintgration to the unit,
building unit cohesion, increased morale, and contributing to combat readiness.
Program utilizes guided high adventure activities to bridge real world events with WAQ
activities in a “safe environment.”
• FUNDING – Includes $96 per Soldier. Program is centrally funded and free to the
requesting active Army unit.
For more information regarding the WAQ program, view the brochure here:
Unite
• PROVIDES – Air Force unit commanders with funding to initiate unit cohesive
programs that benefit their squadron. Aids the commander to build and strengthen
Air Force units and foster mission success. Squadron leadership will appoint a Unite
POC to coordinate directly with the Community Cohesion Coordinator (C3). Units
must coordinate with local C3 to plan events, schedule reservations, and gain funding
approval from AFSVA no later than one month prior to proposed event date. C3 will
make all payments required to ensure event success. This program will benefit all
Airmen in a unit. Unite is a component of CSAF Focus area #1 “Revitalizing Squadrons.”
• FUNDING – Funding offsets cost of activity and food support.
Recharge for Resiliency
A centrally funded resiliency program that is open to all uniform service branches on JBER.
• REC*ON – Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) operated program to provide reduced cost trips/classes to active duty uniform members and dependents. Events include but not limited to: white water rafting, ATV/Snowmobile rides, Glacier Ice Climbing/Traversing, Indoor/Outdoor Rock Climbing, Fat Tire/Mountain Biking, and Kayaking.
Located inside of the Outdoor Recreation Center Bldg. 7301
Mon.-Fri.: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat. & Sun.: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Holidays
• SINGLE SERVICE MEMBER PROGRAMS (SAP) – Free or $5.00 cost program to single service uniform members. Events include – Bowling, Skeet and Trap, Paintball, Wingman Golf, OAP Trips/Classes, and Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding/Tubing.
Located inside of the Outdoor Recreation Center Bldg. 7301
Mon.-Fri.: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat. & Sun.: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Holidays
• DEPLOYED AFFECTED – Offers unique events and programs for families of a deployed
service member. Operated in conjunction with Military Family Readiness Center (MFRC)
and Army Community Services (ACS).
For more information on the JBER MFRC, visit https://jberlife.com/mfrc/
MFRC Bldg. 600 | Room A139, JBER-R
FSS Bucks
An FSS giveback to Airmen and Soldiers to promote Unit cohesion.
• FUNDING – Includes $4 per person in the squadron / company for both active duty and civilians. FY20 bucks expire 30 Sept 2020. Contact the JBER Life! marketing office at 552-5900 for more info.
HOW TO USE THAT MONEY
(Click “How to Use that Money” for FY20 ideas or toggle through suggestions below)
• Information, Tickets, and Travel, Bldg. 9497
See a movie, ride the trolley, or other attraction tickets
Located inside the Arctic Oasis Community Center. Bldg. 9497, JBER-E
Mon. – Fri.: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sat. & Sun.: CLOSED
Family Days: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m
(907) 552-0297 or (907) 753-2378
• Outdoor Recreation Center / OAP, Bldg. 7301
Go ATVing, ice climbing, biking, kayaking, or rent with us
Located inside of the Outdoor Recreation Center Bldg. 7301
Mon. – Fri.: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat. & Sun.: 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Closed Holidays
• Arctic Oasis Community Center, Bldg. 9497
Blacklight mini golf, food from paradise café, or have a party
Bldg. 9497, JBER-E
Mon. – Fri.: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sat. & Sun.: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
PACAF Family Days: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• PermaFrost Pub, Bldg. 9387
Private and military functions
Bldg. 9387, JBER-E
Fri.: 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.
• Polar Paradise Pool. Bldg. 690
Pool party
Bldg. 690, JBER-R
*Please call for up to date pool hours each week.
(907)-384-1301
• Polar Express Arts & Crafts Center, Bldg. 755
Private classes, parties, or auto skills
Bldg. 755, JBER-R
Sun. – Sat.: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
*Wood Shop CLOSED Mon. – Fri.
• Youth Centers, Bldg. 297 & 6104
Kids’ day for the squadron / unit
2Rivers, JBER-R
9-12 (youth) 13-18 (teen)
Bldg. 297, 907-384-1508
Youth Center: Mon. – Fri. 2 – 6 p.m.
Teen Center: Mon. – Fri. 2 – 8 p.m.
Kennecott, JBER-E
9-12 (youth) 13-18 (teen)
Bldg. 6104, 907-552-2266
Youth Center: Mon. – Fri. 2 – 6 p.m.
Teen Center: Mon. – Fri. 2 – 8 p.m.
• Moose Run Golf Course, Bldg. 27000
Golf tournaments, driving range, lessons, or
private and military functions
Bldg. 9497, JBER-E
Seasonal Hours: May – October
(weather dependent)
Sun. – Sat: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Warrior Xtreme Paintball, Upper Otter Lake
Reservation fees, equipment rentals, or private
and military functions
Upper Otter Lake Road
(Just past Otter Lake boat house)
Open Memorial Day – September 30
Reservations Only. (Same-day reservations available)
• Hillberg Ski Area & Lodge, Bldg. 23400
Lift tickets, rentals, skiing, tubing, snowboarding and more.
Bldg.23400, JBER-E
Season Hours:
December – March (weather dependent)
Thurs. & Fri.: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sat. & Sun.: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
*building opens 1 hour prior
* We are open 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. on all holidays and Anchorage School Breaks
• Skeet, Trap & Archery Range, Bldg. 45-100
Fees, rentals, or private and military functions
Bldg. 45-100
Thurs.-Sun.: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Otter Lake & Lodge, Bldg. 65536
Boat, cabin, or lodge rental
Otter Lake Road, JBER-R
Mon. – Fri.: 12 – 7:30p.m.
Sat. – Sun.: 10 a.m. – 7:30p.m.
In-Season, May – Sept.
(907) 384-6245
Off-Season, Sept. – April
(907) 854-1734
You cannot use FSS Bucks…
• to purchase alcohol • to purchase FSS gift cards • for child care • for league fees • at lodging • at the Wilderness Inn • at the BX/PX • at the Commissary • No cash / change will be given