Sagamihara Housing Area

The main commissary for the Camp Zama community is located on SHA. Larger than the commissaries of Camp Zama and Sagami Depot, the SHA commissary stocks approximately 6000 items.[1] The pay at the pump gas station with a small attached convenience store is located in the same shopping area as the commissary.

SHA has large lawns and park areas that give families plenty of room to play. There are several parks for younger children throughout the housing area. There is also a pool on the post, which is open seasonally. Tennis courts are located near the school. The gym at SHA is small in comparison to the Yano Gym at Camp Zama. However, it does have the added bonus of being accessible 24 hours.

On-post dining options include a Taco Bell restaurant and the Pacific Rim restaurant which serves general American-style cuisine. There is also a small bar called The Blue Moon Lounge. The single screen movie theater plays four nights a week, and the standard AAFES shopette carries movie rentals. Many families also travel to the Naval Air Facility Atsugi, which offers a wider variety of movies. The Hob Knob Inn (currently closed - no reopening date is scheduled) was a small bar located near the entrance of SHA. It boasted a game room filled with slot machines and a karaoke machine for entertainment.

The city of Sagamihara and the command of the United States Army Medical Activity - Japan (MEDDAC-J) have come to an arrangement that in case of a medical emergency, a host nation hospital will provide services for American patients. This can be confusing at first, but is necessary because Camp Zama and its satellite posts do not offer urgent or emergency care. The BG Crawford F. Sams Army Health Clinic located on Camp Zama offers acute outpatient care only. There is a fire team on post for rapid response to fire emergencies, as well as military police (MPs).

Though many of the seasonal celebrations and holiday recognitions take place on Camp Zama, the SHA community does have its fair share. At the beginning of the winter holiday season, there is a tree lighting for the SHA tree located near the gate. SHA also hosts its own Easter egg hunt and trick-or-treating during the appropriate times.

Students from Camp Zama, Sagami Depot, and SHA attend John O. Arnn Elementary School (Preschool - 6th grade) in SHA as there are no elementary schools in the other two posts. A new school was built and opened in 2004. It two stories and more recreation and classroom areas. It is complete with a large playground area, a grass field, basketball court with two full courts and 3 "mini courts" that cover the sides, and a running track that is specifically designed for running a mile during physical education.

Also known as SAS, this program is devoted to keeping kids pro-active and teaching them how to be responsible adults. SAS is a fun place for kids from ages 6–12. They are located across the street from the School.