All Youth Services programs may be used by all eligible youth (6
to 18 years old) of active duty military, retired military and DOD
civilians. Programs are offered for the youth at the Child and Youth
Services Center, building 469. Our services include programs and
activities following the Framework for Army Youth Programs. The
School Age Services (SAS) program for 1st through 5th Graders is part of the
Youth Services program and provides before school care, after school care and
full day care on non-school days to include winter, spring and summer camp
programs. The Middle School and Teen (MST) program for 6th through
12th Graders provides programs after school and full day camps during winter,
spring and summer school breaks during the year.
Youth ages 6 to 18 years
can participate in a wide variety of programs and activities through Youth
Services. Sports and Fitness programs include basketball, baseball,
softball, tee ball, bowling, lessons, participation in national sports contests,
weight lifting and physical fitness. Arts, Recreation and Leisure
program includes participation in Boys and Girls Club activities, 4-H Club
activities, Gardening Club, Cooking Club, roller skate nights, holiday theme
parties, special events and trips. Life Skills, Citizenship and
Leadership programs include computer center, youth sponsorship for arriving and
departing youth, volunteer opportunities, youth council, career development
programs, and involvement with Teen Discovery. Mentoring,
Intervention and Education Service program include SAT Prep course, homework
center, home alone skill classes, and personal health and safety
programs.
The Youth Services Center, building 469 has a Multipurpose Room
for basketball games and large group activities, Game Room with game tables,
billiard table, tables to play board games and Nintendo. Activity
Room for talking with friends, drawing, reading, free play and a television with
VCR and DVD players. Computer/Homework Center for completing and
obtaining assistance with homework and computers with Internet
access. Middle School/Teen Lounge for socializing with friends,
billiards table, Nintendo, television with VCR and DVD players, and stereo
system with surround sound.