PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
Before School
The program
operates from 5:30 AM in the morning until the children are dropped off at
school or at the bus stop. A USDA approved breakfast is served and a variety of
self-directed activity choices are offered.
After School
The
program begins when the children are picked-up at the bus stop or arrive from
school at the center. The program ends at 6:00 PM. A USDA approved snack is
served and a wide variety of directed and self-directed activity choices are
offered. Activity choices include homework center, computer lab, outdoor and
indoor games and play, music and dance, arts & crafts, physical fitness and
sports and various nationally recognized programs from 4-H and the Boys &
Girls Clubs of America.
Before and After School
A combination of
the two previously mentioned programs with a standard monthly
fee.
Full-Day Program
Full-day programs are offered from 5:30 AM
until 6:00 PM during school vacations, inter-sessions, state holidays, teacher
training days and waiver days. Children in the After School or Before and After
School programs are guaranteed a space in all full-day program days as part of
their monthly fee. Children in just the Before School program or not currently
attending a SAS program must register for full-day care on a space available
basis and pay a separate daily rate. The same type of activity choices as After
School, along with swimming and field trips, are offered.
Open
Recreation
Open Recreation is available for CYS registered children in
grades 1-5. The program is offered free of charge each Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 PM,
at each of the four SAS centers. Parents must register at least 24 hours in
advance to determine space availability. Health records and emergency contact
numbers must be on file at the youth center. When space is available,
"Occasional Users" can also take advantage of the various SAS care options. An
hourly or daily fee will be charged for use of either before school, after
school or full day care. "Occasional User" status will be determined by the SAS
Director. Twenty-four hour notice and child record status will still both be
requirements before participation.
Summer Day Camp
Day Camp is a
fast paced full-day care program that meets the childcare needs of military and
DOD civilian parents. The program runs for ten weeks to cover the summer break
periods of both year-round public school and traditional public school
calendars.
Piano Lessons
Piano lessons are available at Schofield
Barracks, Fort Shafter and AMR during the after school hours. Contact your
nearest youth center for information on days, times and monthly fees. CYS
registration is a requirement before participation.
YOUTH
SPONSORSHIP
Youth sponsorship helps relocate youth to become familiar
with their new home in Hawaii. School-Age Services provides a sponsor or welcome
packet for family members in grades K-5. Sponsors are matched to youth according
to their gender, age and interests. The sponsor takes the incoming youth around
the post to see the school the youth center and introduce them to the various
activities offered by Child & Youth Services and the Community Recreation
Division. To participate please fill out a Army Hawaii Youth Sponsorship
Request.
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND TEEN PROGRAMS INCLUDE (Activities, Events and
Projects that are age appropriate)
COMPUTER LAB
This is a
designated area in the center where teens may learn or practice computer skills.
Leadership. Teens may join the Middle School Torch Club, or the High School
Keystone Club. These clubs help teens learn and practice leadership
skills. Club members assist staff in making rules, planning programs, decorating
centers, provide community service, and evaluate teen programs and services.
Middle School and High School teens have opportunities to have their voice heard
by community command leaders; High School teens have opportunities to represent
Hawaii teens through off island forums and boards. All trips are free of charge.
Teens within the leadership program have opportunities for college scholarships
and grants.
SPECIAL INTEREST CLUB
Various clubs are offered to
support individual special needs, such as the DJ Clubs and Dance Clubs. Boys and
Girls Clubs of America and the 4-H Photo Clubs, Sewing Clubs, Cooking Clubs, and
Fine Arts Clubs are also available. Teens within clubs have competitive
opportunities throughout the year.
TEEN SPONSORSHIP
Teen
Sponsorship helps relocate youth to become familiar with their new home in
Hawaii and assists teens when moving to a new post. Each quarter a Hail &
Farewell event is held. Teen Centers are always looking for new teen sponsors.
To participate please fill in the Army Hawaii Youth Sponsorship Request. Visit
this new website to find out more about Youth Sponsorship.
WORKFORCE
PREPARATION
Workforce Preparation helps teens prepare for youth
employment and future careers. For Middle School Teens there is the Career
Explorations Program. For High School teens there is the Workforce Prep program.
Teens may become volunteers through Workforce Prep and gain valuable experience
and awards, suitable for college scholarships or grans. Teens may join the AFFES
Teen Board, where they provide guidance to the AFFES management within teen
desired retail items; provide Teen Days at AFFES. Teens may also register to be
commissary baggers at either Schofield Barracks or Fort Shafter. Teenage Hawaii
State Work Permits services are also available.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
The MS/T program has a certified secondary teacher available to assist
teens with homework. Tutor service may be requested; assists home schooled
youth, by appointment. Assists teens with finding college scholarship &
grants and helps teens prepare and complete all paperwork. Provides SAT &
ACT classes, additional classes are added by need of the community. Teens have
fun, educational special activities offered. Our teacher will help parents and
teens enroll and be part of our new Project Learn Program.
Scholarships.
2004 applications are now available for scholarships, awards, and
assistance programs designated for military dependents attending a college or
university. Please contact 655-2263 for applications and eligibility
requirements.
For Youth Centers, Teen Centers and Youth
Sponsorship contacts click on "Contacts/Link" on the left-side.