The palmetto is the state tree in South Carolina and you will see it EVERYWHERE.. on bumper stickers, soccer balls, t-shirts,flip flops, you name it!

Just arrived in South Carolina? Or perhaps you’re still at another installation and your family is coming to Fort Jackson?  If you want to learn more about Fort Jackson and the surrounding area, this is the place! We provide a sponsor for family members in grades 1-12th.  Let us help you make your transition to South Carolina  and Fort Jackson an awesome experience!

General Information
Youth Sponsorship is here to help relocating youth become acquainted with their new surroundings as quickly and painlessly as possible. Sponsors are matched to youth according to age and gender and work with new youth to show them around their new “home.”

To Contact Us:
Youth Sponsorship @ Fort Jackson
c/o Beverly Metcalfe
YESS Director
3392 Magruder Avenue
Ft. Jackson, SC 29207