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Fort Meade is
within 30 minutes of both Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. There are
many free and inexpensive activities for the whole family to
enjoy. Be sure to take advantage of them, as well as the numerous
attractions in the communities around Fort Meade. Fort Meade is proud of having
a very complete Morale, Welfare and Recreation Program. There are a
variety of exciting leisure activities available to active duty military
members, their family members, and DoD civilians working on
post. Everyone is encouraged to be part of the fun and adventure by
participating in organized sporting events, outdoor recreation, entertainment,
crafts and many other high energy and enriching programs. For
information about activities offered, read record listings below. More
information about MWR activities can be obtained by calling (301) 677-5822/DSN
622-5822. Fort Meade Youth Services plans numerous activities for all age
groups. Trips to amusement parks, roller skating, etc., are offered
as well. Classes are offered in gymnastics, tae kwon do and
dance. Many educational trips and programs are offered for all
youth. Fort Meade is conveniently situated between Baltimore and
Washington, DC; this gives youth the opportunity to see wonderful museums,
concerts, sporting events and other sites of interest.
Local clubs and
organizations located on Fort Meade include Boy and Girl Scouts,
drama and art clubs. Recreation and sports also include skating,
gymnastics, and music lessons.
There are many things to see and do
off-post. Be sure to review the "Local Community -
Activities" section of SITES.
Child and Youth Development
Services sponsor most recreation and sports programs on
post. Programs offered include: baseball, softball,
cheerleading, football, track, t-ball, basketball, clinic soccer, soccer,
competitive swimming and outdoor adventure.
Leisure and recreation
activities offered include: pre-teen and teen dances, art club, gymnastics,
computer classes, family night out, kids night out, late night w/teens,
ballet/tap/jazz, tae kwon do, young artists, teen center, arts and crafts, piano
lessons, girl/boy scouts, teen and pre-teen computer lab, mobile recreation,
open recreation.
Youth development programs offered
include: pre-teen and teen councils, car care clinics, cooking
classes, culture crafts, essay contests, orienteering, nature trips, photo
contest, bicycle safety, museum trips, drama club.
Most of the Fort Meade
chapel programs run from September - May. These programs include religious
education classes, children's choir, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and
special events such as retreats, lock-ins, and trips. For more
information, please refer to the "Support Services - Chapel Services" section of
SITES. For further information on any YS programs or special events during the
year please visit the Youth Services Center, Bldg. 909, pick up a monthly
calendar of events, take a tour of the facility, or call (301) 677-1437/DSN
622-1437. The Youth Services administrative offices are open Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
See contacts/links for additional
information