CYSS Sensations Jan-Mar 2011

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FORT HOOD CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES

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CYSS SENSATIONS MAGAZINE VOLUME 1 • NUMBER 1 • 2011Contents2 Family Benefits

4 Parent Central Services Registration Services CYS Services Online Special Needs Accommodation Process (SNAP)

6 Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) School Liaison Sevices Army Children in Your Neighborhood CYSS: Building to Serve! Child Development Services Child Development Centers

7 Family Child Care Parent Central Services Kids On Site

8 School Age Care I Have A Dream Essay Writing/Drawing Contest

12 Youth Services Computer Tech/ Type That Tune Comanche YC NBA Game

19 Youth Sports & Fitness

20 SKIESUnlimited

27 The Edge Take The Plunge

31 Youth HIRED!

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Child, Youth and School Services Sensations is the unofficial official quarterly magazine of Child, Youth and School Services activities within Fort Hood. Contents are not necessarily the offi-cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Fort Hood Command. All programs and and activities listed in this magazine shall be made available for use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical/mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the user, or patron. www.hoodmwr.com

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Garrison Commander COL Mark Freitag

Director FMWR Nicholas R. Johnsen

Deputy Director FMWR Lorenzo J. Westbrook

Child, Youth & School Services Chief J. Yveta Phillips

Child Development Services (CDS) AdministratorKim Bleakley-Sias

Youth & School Age Care (YSAC) AdministratorSheila R. Curtis

Parent & Outreach Services (P&OS) AdministratorPeggy Stamper

Program Operations SpecialistsTonia Zimmer and Myrna Hurst

Lead Training SpecialistTami Dorsey

MWR Partnership SpecialistKoy C. Grant CYSS Division, Lead Administrative AssistantDonna Ingram

G re e t i n g s Fo r t H o o d Famil ies , Fr iends , and Neighbors! Welcome to the first edi-t ion of Chi ld , Youth & School Services (CYSS) Sensations! We will publish CYSS Sensations seasonally. Each edition will be full of activi-ties, classes, programs, ser-vices, and special events

information and schedules. This handy, dandy little booklet will be your quick reference for what ís happening in CYSS now and in the near future. We have really great activities for children, youth, teens and Families! Check out Shadow Science with School Age Care, Family Nights at High Chaparral Youth Center, Extreme Graphics Designs at Bronco Youth Center, the Middle School Mardi Gras Dance at the Comanche Youth Center, Tae Kwon Do classes with SKIESUnlimited; experience one of our exciting EDGE! Programs; sign your youth up for our HIRED! Apprentice Program, or our nationally accredited hourly, part or full-time care! We’ve got it all. We also provide on-site child care, personalized school liaison services, and offer a variety of parent education and involvement activities. There are sports opportunities abound, as well as opportunities to volunteer as youth sports coaches. Special Events are truly special when CYSS hosts them- and host them, we do, with style, energy and fun! New special events are planned each season, often free of charge, and will be announced in CYSS Sensations. So, be sure and check out CYSS Sensations every season and share it with your friends; they will thank you for it. We certainly appreciate your feedback on our programs and services, and invite you to visit the Fort Hood MWR website CYSS page to complete a customer survey. We would also appreciate your feedback on this publication. Please email your comments to [email protected].

Respectfully,

J. Yveta Phillips Chief, Child, Youth and School Services Division

Fort Hood Chief of Child Youthand School Services

Jan-Mar 2011From the desk of J. Yveta Phillips

The information in this issue is current at time of publication. Activities and events are subject to change. For confirmation please call the activity.

enior Army leaders signed the Army Family Covenant in October 2007 and pledged to support Soldiers’ Families while they defend the nation. “The health of our all-volunteer force, our Soldier-volunteers, our Family-volunteers, depends on the health of

the Family. The readiness of our all-volunteer force depends on the health of the Families,” said Mr. Pete Geren, Secretary of the Army. “I can assure you that your Army leadership understands the important contribution each and every one of you makes. We need to make sure we step up and provide the support Families need so the Army Family stays healthy and ready.” Chief of Staff of the Army, General George W. Casey, said the Army wants to provide Soldiers and their Families with a level of support commensurate with their level of service, and the covenant is in direct response to concerns from Army Families. “We recognize the commitment and increasing sacrifices that our Families are making every day. We recognize the strength of our Soldiers comes from the strength of their Families. We are committed to providing Soldiers and Families a Quality of Life that is commensurate with their service. We are committed to providing our Families a strong, supportive environment where they can thrive. We are committed to building a partnership with Army Families that enhances their strength and resilience. We are committed to improving Family readiness by:

z Standardizing and funding existing Family programs and services z Increasing accessibility and quality of healthcare z Improving Soldier and Family housing z Ensuring excellence in schools, youth services, and child care z Expanding education and employment opportunities for Family members z For Child, Youth & School Services, this means we can provide an array of benefits to Families, as outlined below:

Deployed - must have orders z Free child care during Mandatory Deployment Meetings z Free child care for FRG Meetings, not to exceed 2 hours (paid by ACS) z 16 Free child care hours per month per child (30 days before to 90 days after return) z $2.00 hourly care rate beyond Free child care hours

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z 20% Reduction in fees for full/part day care for employed and full-time student spouses (30 days before to 90 days after return)

z Up to $300 in SKIESUnlimited Classes per child during deployment

z Up to $100 in team or individual sports per child during deployment

Temporary Change of Station, Unaccompanied Permanent Change of Station or TDY (90-179 days) - must have orders

z Free child care during Mandatory Deployment Meetings z Free child care for FRG Meetings, not to exceed 2 hours

(paid by ACS) z 16 Free child care hours per month per child (during TCS/

PCS/TDY only) z $2.00 hourly care rate beyond Free child care hours z Up to $150 in SKIESUnlimited Classes per child (during

TCS/PCS/TDY only) z Up to $50 in team or individual sports per child (during

TCS/PCS/TDY only)Wounded Warriors-Warriors In Transition - see your SFAC Liaison for details

z Free child care during Support Group Meetings z Free child care for FRG Meetings, not to exceed 2 hours

(paid by ACS) z 16 Free child care hours per month per child (during

designated eligible period) z $2.00 hourly care rate beyond Free child care hours z Unlimited Free child care for Medical Appointments z Category 1 fees for full/part day care z Up to $300 in SKIESUnlimited Classes per child (during

designated eligibility period) z Up to $100 in team or individual sports per child (during

designated eligibility period)Survivors of Fallen Warriors - see your SOS Representative for details

z 16 Free child care hours per month per child z $2.00 hourly care rate beyond Free child care hours z Free child care during Support Group Meetings z 40 Free child care hours per child (valid from notification until 4 weeks after burial) z Category 1 fees for full/part day care z Up to $300 in SKIESUnlimited Classes per child z Up to $100 in team or individual sports per child

Rear Detachment or WT Cadre – must provide documentation z Free child care during Mandatory Deployment Meetings z Free child care for FRG Meetings, not to exceed 2 hours (paid by ACS) z 5 Free child care hours per month, per child (during support assignment) z $2 Hourly Care rate beyond Free child care hours z Up to $150 in SKIESUnlimited Classes per child (during support assignment) z Up to $50 in Team or Individual Sports per child (during support assignment)

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Parent Central Services In order to access outstanding child care and enrichment programs, your first stop will be with the friendly folks at Parent Central Services, where you will register your children with CYSS. Registration is FREE, but individual services may require a fee. Bldg 121, 761st Tank Battalion, across from Mega Food Court - 287-8029

Registration Services Registration is available Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am – 3 pm and Friday, 7:30 am – noon. Participation in any CYSS activity requires a completed, annual CYSS registration. Registration packets are available for download at www.hoodmwr.com. Documents required for registration include:

z Military/Civilian Identification Card z AKO email address for Active Duty Members only z Child’s Social Security Card z Shot Records z LES z Health Assessment or Well Baby Check Up z 3 Local Emergency Designees

CYS Services OnlineWe also offer CYS Services Online: https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/hoodcyms.html

z Make payments for full-day/part-day care and select on-going SKIESUnlimited classes (outstanding balances only; pre-payments cannot be made)

z Sign up and pay for EDGE Classes, SKIESUnlimited Classes, and view youth sports activities z Make reservations for hourly care (for registered patrons at Chaffee CDC only) z View and print childcare statements, receipts, and tax statements z View and print documents required for EDGE!, SKIESUnlimited and Youth Sports z View Family Activity Calendars

Special Needs Accommodation Process (SNAP) Special medical needs may require a SNAP and must be updated annually. SNAP forms must be completed by a medical professional and are available for download at www.hoodmwr.com. SNAP forms take 7-10 business days for processing once received by Parent Central Services. Patrons seeking to complete an annual registration up-date are recommended to turn in the required SNAP forms at least 14 days in advance to Parent Central Services. Fast Lane Services: Fast lane services include child care wait list placements, class and team sports enrollments, payments and childcare placements. Fast lane services are available Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm.

Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS) exists to serve Families. Check out all of the terrific programs and activities offered!

Overview


Child, Youth & School Services

Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) - The CYSS SFAC Liaison is available to assist Soldiers assigned to the Warrior Transition Brigade (WTB) and their Families with all their CYSS needs. Families can register with CYSS and get information about CYSS programs and activities. Child care is also available for all SFAC appointments. SFAC is located at the Bldg 36042 Darnall Loop and is open Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm. Call 254-287-8659 for more information.

School Liaison Services (SLS) - School Liaison Officers (SLO) work with, and help support, eight surrounding school districts in the Fort Hood area. These include Belton, Copperas Cove, Florence, Gatesville, Killeen, Lampasas, Salado and Temple. The SLO office is located in the Rivers Bldg, across from the Mega Food Court, and is open Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm. Call 254-288-7946 to talk with a School Liaison Officer.

Army Child Care in Your Neighborhood (ACCYN) - The U.S. Army and the National As-sociation of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) have joined forces to help Army Families find and pay for quality off-post child care through Army Child Care in Your Neighborhood (ACCYN). The Army sup-ports developing high-quality child care spaces in off-post child care centers that have the potential to become nationally accredited. The objective of this project is to ensure civilian child care programs provide care to Army Families that are comparable in quality to Army operated on-post spaces. As with any child care program made available by the Army, one of the most important aspects of child care for parents is to have peace of mind know-ing that their children are in safe, nurturing child care settings while they work, attend school or are deployed. Call Parent Central Services, at 254-287-8029, for additional information and referral.

Child Development ServicesFour weeks to five years old

Child Development Centers (CDCs): CDCs offer full-day, part-day, and hourly care programs for children 4 weeks - 5 years. A developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children is planned by the teaching staff with attention to the different needs, interests, and developmental levels of children attending.

Hourly care services are available at Chaffee Child Development Center. Hourly care is short-term child care for children whose parents have a medical/dental appointment, volunteer commitment, or just need some respite time. Reservations may be made up to one month in advance. The CDC part-day programs change every year as the needs of the patrons change. The program for preschool age children normally follows the Killeen ISD school year calendar. All CDCs offer trained teaching staff, balanced meals, age-appropriate developmental activi-ties and are nationally accredited!

z Chaffee Child Development Center -- Before/after for pre-kindergarten children attending Meadows and Venable Elementary Schools, hourly care, Bldg 198, TJ Mills Boulevard, 254-287-4749

z Clear Creek Child Development Center -- Monday - Friday, Before/after for pre-kindergarten children attending Clear Creek Elementary, full-day care, part-day care, Bldg 4819/4820, Washington Avenue, 254-288-5222

z Comanche Child Development Center -- Before/after for pre-kindergarten children attending Clarke, Hobby, and Duncan Elementary, full-day care, part-day care, Bldg 52024, Tank Destroyer Boulevard, 254-287-4848

z Fort Hood Child Development Center -- Full-day care, Bldg 113, TJ Mills Boulevard, 254-287-6037

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Family Child Care: The Family Child Care (FCC) program is a professionally managed network of adult individuals certified to provide child care in on-post government quarters and in their off-post homes for chil-dren ages 4 weeks through 12 years. The FCC program offers more individualized child care than may be avail-able in center-based programs such as extended hours [for parents who must go on temporary duty (TDY) or field assignments] or special needs care. FCC homes may also offer hourly care services, part-day care, or before and after school care. FCC providers are certified after meeting basic regulatory requirements and their homes are regularly monitored by FCC staff and inspected for fire, health and safety compliance. In addition, FCC pro-viders work to obtain National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) accreditation using the same level of standards as those of the centers. Parents are always welcome to drop in at any time to visit with their children and are encouraged to participate in special activities. Contact the Family Child Care Administrative Office Bldg 283, Battalion Avenue and 37th Street 254-287-5448

Child Development Home: An alternative program to the regular Child Development Center and Family Child Care home is available to parents at the Child Development (CD) home. The CD home, in a set of government quarters, offers the best of FCC in the home environment while being staffed by Child and Youth Program Assistants as in a Child Development Center. It is specifically designed to offer infant care, respite care, hourly care, extended hours care, emergency care and transition care with special needs and services. The CD Home is staffed by a team of professional’s who are well-trained and have either Child Developmental Associate credentials or Associate Degrees in Early Childhood Education, are flexible, demonstrate leadership, and have made the CD Home a safe and nurturing environment for children. Their professionalism and dedication make

this child care option a quality program.

Kids on Site (KOS): Kids on Site (KOS) provides on-site child care for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years. Call us to make arrangements for your next FRG meeting, social event, retreat or other gathering! KOS also provides child care at Abrams Fitness Center and the Resiliency Campus. Call 254-288-2141

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School Age Care School Age Care (SAC) has seven sites, open to children kindergarten-5th grade. School Age Care’s rates are based on total Family income and include all trips, activities and meals/snacks.Î

School Age Care Sites:

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z Clarke SAC - 254-539-8692, after 2:30pm daily, Bldg 51612, Comanche Avenue, Comanche II

z Clear Creek SAC - 254-554-3667, after 3:30pm daily, Bldg. 4800, Hwy 190, access road near Clear Creek Drive

z Duncan SAC - 254-287-4362, after 2:30pm daily, Bldg 52808, on Muskogee Road, Comanche III

z Montague SAC - 254-539-8695, after 2pm Bldg 84001, Clements Drive, West Fort Hood

z Venable Village SAC - 254-616-5943, after 2:30pm, Bldg 60616, Venable Village Drive, Venable Village

z Walker-Meadows SAC-254-287-7950, Bldg 85018, next to Warrior Way Commissary

z Hobby SAC – 254-200-6510, after 2pm Bldg 53210, Lost Moccasin, Comanche III

I Have A Dream Essay Writing/Drawing Contest Date: Jan 10-14 Time: 3:30 - 6:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: What are your dreams? Honor Martin Luther King Junior’s birthday by sharing your dreams for the future in our “I Have A Dream” essay writing contest. Winners will be announced Jan14.

January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968

www.hoodmwr.com/childandyouth.htm 9Activity: Technology Activities - Project Learn New Year’s Resolution CalendarDate: Jan 3 - 7 Time: 3:30pm - 6:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: New Year, New You! What are your goals for 2011? Decide on your goals and make a calendar to keep up with your accomplishments. Track them and get Project Learn points for reach-ing your goals!

Activity: E-JournalsDate: Jan 20Time: 3:30pm - 6:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Writing a journal is a great way to express how you feel. Come and create an E-Jour-nal to record all of your feelings and then decorate it using clip art!

Activity: Give Parents a Break/Super Saturday Date: Jan 8 Time: 12:00pm-6:00pm Cost: $4.00/hourDescription: Project Learn: My Own “I Have A Dream Speech”, 4-H Creative Creations: Self-Por-traits, Better Living for Texans: Fruit Slushes, Triple Play: Character Counts! Shuffle

Activity: Give Parents a Break/Friday Late NightDate: Jan 28 Time: 6:30pm-11:30pm Cost: $4.00/hourDescription: Feed the Hungry: Donate non-per-ishable items or canned goods. Torch Club: New Year Resolutions, Better Living for Texas – Honey and Cornbread, Triple Play: Giant Connect 4

February SAC Special Activities Activity: Trinkets for the Troops Date: Feb 1-4Time: 3:30pm-6:00pmCost: FreeDescription: Let’s show our troops how much we care. Come out and put together a Survival Kit with a special note to a soldier.


Activity: Dental Health MonthDate: Feb16 Time: 3:30pm-6:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Get down and dirty with SAC while learning about keeping your pearly whites healthy. We have plenty of hands on activities that keep the fun high and the cavities low.

Activity: Black History MonthDate: Feb Time: 3:30pm-6:00pm Cost: FreeLet’s use this opportunity to emphasize the history, accomplishments, and achievements of African Amer-icans. Each site will celebrate Black History Month by offering special activities from programs and plays to having youth create their own inventions.

Activity: Black History Tech FairDate: Feb 16 Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Youth will use technology labs to cre-ate timelines, picture stories, music, and movies about their favorite famous figure in Black History.

Activity: Shadow ScienceDate: Feb 2 Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: What better way to celebrate Punx-sutawney Phil than to have some fun with shadows? What is a shadow? Investigate shadows inside and outside. Learn about the sun and how its motion across the sky changes the size and direction of shadows.

Activity: Give Parents a Break/Super SaturdayDate: Feb 12 Time: 12:00pm-6:00pmCost: $4.00/hourDescriptions: Project Learn: Black History Month Trivia, 4-H Creative Creations/ Better Living for Tex-ans: Rice Krispie Treats, Triple Play: Suitcase Relay

Activity: Give Parents a Break/Friday Late NightDate: Feb 25Time: 6:30pm-11:30pmCost: $4.00/hourDescription: Feed The Hungry: Donate non-perish-able items or canned goods. Torch Club: Newspaper Collection, Better Living for Texas: Soul Bowl, Triple Play: Get Knotted

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March SAC Special Activities

Activity: St. Patrick’s Day Fun!Date: Mar 1-11 Time: 3:30pm-6:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Let’s Paint SAC Green! We are using Mar to learn about to St. Patrick and the Luck of the Irish. We’ll make green treasure boxes, create shamrocks, write a few limericks, and even try a green tasty treat….or two.

Activity: Seussical Comic Strips!Date: Mar 1-8 Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Create comic strips based on your favorite Dr. Seuss books, or create one from scratch.

Activity: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!/Read Across America WeekDate: Mar 2 Time: 3:30pm-6:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Let’s celebrate the original “Sam I am!” Some of the day’s events include, Rhyme Time who can talk in rhyme for the longest. Next you have the chance to put some of your wackiest rhymes on paper while you create your own Silly Rhyme book; followed by acting out some of our favor-ite Seuss stories. Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Activity: On this Day in HistoryDate: Mar 2011 Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: On each day in Mar, youth will have a chance to investigate and record different historical events. Youth will use their research results to create a flipbook, timeline, or calendar.

Activity: Give Parents a Break/Super SaturdayDate: Mar 12 Time: 12:00pm-6:00pm Cost: $4.00/hourDescription: Project Learn: Chia Pets, 4-H Creative Creations: Month of the Military Child Posters, Better Living for Texans: No Bake Cookies, Triple Play: Relay Races

Activity: Give Parents a Break/Friday Late NightDate: Mar 25 Time: 6:30pm-11:30pm Cost: $4.00/hourDescriptions: Feed The Hungry: Donate non-perishable items or canned goods, Torch Club : Pet Food Donations, Better Living for Texas: Spinach Salad, Triple Play: KuJenga

My Spring Break with Green Lantern! Mar 14-18

Monday Mar 14 Project Learn – Make Super Hero Trading Cards

Tuesday Mar 15 Character Counts – Super Heroes and the Six Pillars of CharacterWednesday Mar 16 4-H Creative Creations – Make your own Comic Strips

Thursday Mar 17 Triple Play – Green Lantern Relay Races

Friday Mar 18 Fabulous Family Food Friday – Microwave Cooking, Food Diary, Green Treats


High Chaparral Youth Center: MS “I Have a Dream” Freedom Dance & DinnerDate: Jan 14Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pmCost: $3 members and $4 for non members Description: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great leader who implemented a change that made our world a more peaceful place. Join us at High Chap-arral in the celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a dance and cultural dinner. Be sure to stretch before you come because we plan to dance the night away!!

Bronco Youth Center: Teen Hair and Poetry Glam-SlamDate: Jan 14 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Cost: $2.00Description: Here is YOUR Invitation!! All middle school and high school teens come out and ex-press yourselves through poetry and hair styles. So turn on your creativity and bring your favorite poem to show off what you got! Sign-up at any youth center, beginning Oct. 25, 2010.

Youth Services (YS) is open 6th - 12th Grade youth at no charge. Fees for special trip/activities will vary.

Youth Centers: z Bronco Youth Center - 254-287-6745; Bldg 6602 Tank Destroyer Blvd z Comanche Youth Center - 254-554-3667; Bldg 52019 Tank Destroyer Blvd z High Chaparral Youth Center - 254-287-5646; Bldg 5485 Hoover Hill Road, Pershing Park Village

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January Youth Services ActivitiesBronco Youth Center: Midnight BowlingDate: Jan 7Time: 7:00pm-2:00amCost: $10.00 Description: Calling all Teens! Come and experience a night of midnight bowling and spend time just hanging out with your friends. Do you have the skills to compete against your peers? Save some of your energy for a few teambuilding activities. The highest score or should I say the “Best Bowler” will be awarded a prize.

Comanche Youth Center: College TourDate: Jan 15Where: University of Mary Hardin BaylorTime: 10:00am Cost: FreeDescription: Have you begun thinking about higher education? What college will you attend? Come and take a short ride to UMHB! You’ll find a calendar full of activities, from recreational sports to concerts, to student organizations and special events. Come out and learn about the different degree pans and endless opportunities.


Bronco Youth Center: “Hoop It Up”Date: Jan 21 Time: 6:00pm Cost: Donate a canned food item Description: Inviting all middle school and high school youth to show what skills you have in the great game of basketball while supporting your community in a canned food drive. This is a way to have fun while giving back to the community.

High Chaparral Youth Center: University of Texas at San Antonio Date: Jan 22 Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm Cost: Must provide own mealDescription: Are you interested in a future at University of Texas at San Antonio? Come take a tour and explore the awesome campus UTSA, where you can discover a world of ideas, diversity and culture. You just might find out if UTSA is in the future for you.

Comanche Youth Center: MS/HS Passport to Manhood Lock-inDate: Jan 28 Time: 6:00pm – 7:00am Cost: FreeDescription: Comanche Youth Center is hosting a Passport to Manhood Lock-in, dinner, games, bowl-ing and breakfast. All teen males, build up your en-durance so you can engage in challenging activities with the youth center’s positive male role models.

High Chaparral Youth Center: Dave and Buster’s Date: Jan 29 Time: 10:00am – 7:00pm Cost: $15.00Description: Escape into PlaySM at Dave & Buster’s, the only place with a restaurant serving everything from wings to New York Strips, a bar with the best happy hour and a Million Dollar Midway filled with the latest interactive and video games. Bring all of your friends out to enjoy food, games and to social-ize at Dave and Buster’s.

Comanche Youth Center: Computer Tech/ Type That TuneDate: Jan 7 Time: 5:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Come out and learn how to use the computer keyboard to play musical instrument and putting sounds together to make melodies. You won’t find a cool activ-ity like this in school; you don’t want to miss it!

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January YS Activities (con’t)

Comanche Youth Center: NBA GameDate: Jan 22 Time: TBACost: 35.00Description: Have you ever been to a live NBA game? Well get to Comanche Youth Center and grab a seat on the bus. You will truly learn from the pros by joining the live action of a NBA game. Be sure to sign up today so you can get in on the excitement!

Bronco Youth Center: Dr. King Essay ContestDate: Jan 1-14 Time: 4:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Teens will write an essay on the Past and Present of the vision Dr. King and how it has impacted the future. They will prepare a PowerPoint presentation to reflect how Dr. King has contributed to America of today.

Bronco Youth Center: Design a Day of Service T-ShirtDate: Jan 10-13 Time: 4:00pm Cost: $7.00Description: Teens will create a t-shirt in support of A Day of Ser-vice utilizing computer software and image transfer technology. After this cool activity, you can design t-shirts for any fun event, your family or even a family pet.

High Chaparral Youth Center: “I Have a Dream” Essay ContestDate: Jan 13 Time: 5:00pmCost: FreeDescription: What dreams do you have for your life, our nation, or the world? Come out and partici-pate in writing an essay on your own great dreams. This essay will be 200 words and 1st and 2nd place winners will be awarded prizes. This contest is right around the corner so start dream-ing today!

High Chaparral Youth Center: Build Your Youth Center IIDate: Jan 27Time: 5:00pmCost: FreeDescription: Come and create a replica of your youth center, but design it with style. Create Your Place using Your Voice and plan Your Future! Design room by room of what you want your youth center to look like and you never know when your design will become a reality.

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Comanche Youth Center: Black History Family CelebrationDate: Feb 17 Time: 4:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: All youth, invite your family out to enjoy a great opportunity to bond and enjoy each other while socializing with other families. This is annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans is a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in history. This will be an event to remember!

High Chaparral Youth Center: Black History Program & Soul Food FestDate: Feb 18 Time: 5:00pm -8:00pm Cost: Free Description: All Families, be sure to attend this spectacular event which will bring Families together for laughter, shar-ing and the best food.

February Youth Services ActivitiesHigh Chaparral Youth Center: HS Late Night BowlingDate: Feb 4 Time: 7:00pm-11:00pmCost: $6.00 Description: Calling all High School Teens!! Come and experience a night of midnight bowling and spend time just hanging out with your friends. Do you have the skills to compete against your peers? The high-est score or should I say the “Best Bowler” will be awarded a prize.

High Chaparral Youth Center: Family NightDate: Feb 10 Time: 5:30pm-6:30pmCost: FreeDescription: Bring the whole family out to enjoy a delicious dinner and compete in Wheel of Fortune. This night will include fun games, good food and a round of karaoke.

Bronco Youth Center: Valentine Dinner and Sweet Heart ShotsDate: Feb 11 Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm Cost: $5.00Description: Show your sweetheart you care by enjoying a delicious dinner with sweet Valentine’s Day desserts. Get ready to capture the moment when the camera flashes your way. Bring your sweetheart or just a group of friends and celebrate Valentine’s Day in style.

Comanche Youth Center: Valentine Dinner and MovieDate: Feb 14 Time: 4:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Youth come out and enjoy a Valentine dinner, watch a movie and socialize with your friends. Invite all of your friends out, the more the merrier!

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Bronco Youth Center: Extreme Graphics DesignsDate: Feb 10 Time: 4:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Teens, come out, unleash your talent and create your own fashion designs. Design a print press, computer-aids and learn how to market your own creations.

Bronco Youth Center: “Teen-Tube”Date: Feb 17 Time: 5:00 pm Cost: FreeDescription: Teens will use the flip camera to create and make their own movie clip to share with family and friends. Teen shots and expressions from the past, present and future cultural events will be captured for all to see.

High Chaparral Youth Center: Ronald McDonald HouseDate: Feb 26 Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm Cost: FreeDescription: Youth will really make the difference in the lives of all the families that are coping with ill children facing a serious medical crisis by listening, reading stories, being nurturing, by simply being there. This will be a community service event others will want to hear about!

Famous black inventor and scientist Lonnie G. Johnson probably didn’t have that little scenario in mind when he invented the Super Soaker squirt gun, but it is one of the countless memories that can be recalled by those who were young enough to enjoy the Super Soaker after its release in 1989.

Bronco Youth Center: Music ExpoDate: Feb 25 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Cost: $2.00Description: Here is YOUR Invitation! All middle school and high school teens come out and express yourself through poetry and hair styles. So turn on your creativity and bring your favorite poem to show off what you got! Sign-up at any youth center beginning Oct 25, 2010.

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Technology Activities

Comanche Youth Center: African Americans & TechnologyDate: Feb 4 Time: 5:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Have you ever thought about in-venting something? Come out and learn how the technology in the past and technology being used today is from African American inventors. Be sure to come on time because some of these facts will just blow you away. High Chaparral Youth Center: Creating a Black History JournalDate: Feb 10-16 Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pmCost: FreeDescription: It is time to capture historical Afri-can American figures and their contributions to American society. Youth come out and design an awesome journal using a comb binder machine. After 5 days of collecting, youth can share their binder with friends and family or even take this binder to school and impress your teachers.

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Bronco Youth Center: Texas Teens “Chili Blast”Date: Mar 4 Time: 5:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Teens will compete in a Chili cook-off showing their talents in preparing mild, hot and spicy chili. After this event, you can go home and compete with your parents.

Bronco Youth Center: Teen “Mardi Gras” Fashion ShowDate: Mar 11 Time: 5:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Turn on your creative thinker so you can show off your fashion design in the hair and make-up in celebration of Mardi Gras.

Comanche Youth Center: Breakfast Late NightDate: Mar 11 Time: 6:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Comanche invites you out to a fun filled night with unusual breakfast items that are weird but still tasty to the tongue. Youth will also enjoy a night of video games and basketball fun.

Comanche Youth Center: Horseback RidingDate: Mar 16 Time: TBA Cost: $20.00Description: It’s time to get back on the saddle at BLORA Ranch! Whether you are an experienced horSeperson or a beginner, BLORA Trail Rides offer trails for folks of all riding levels! Over 1,200 beau-tiful acres spread along BLORA Ranch for riders to explore and horses are available for an hour long experience through each guided trail.

High Chaparral Youth Center: MS Mardi Gras DanceDate: Mar 18 Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Middle Schoolers, this is YOUR night. Come out to celebrate Mardi Gras, where you can enjoy games the latest music with a hype DJ. The music won’t stop so be prepared to move to the beat all night!

Bronco Youth Center: CinergyDate: Mar 25 Time: 2:00pm -5:00pm Cost: $15Description: We can never get enough of Laser Tag. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of fun games, mov-ies and laser tag with your friends.

High Chaparral Youth Center: Creating Your Future HomeDate: Mar 10 Time: 5pm -7pm Cost: FreeDescription: Do you think architects are creative? Well, you can be an architect for a day when you use computer programs to design your own future home. Once completed, you will be able to build a model in the center. Think of how awesome your finished prod-uct will be; everyone will want to see this!

Bronco Youth Center: Virtual Vacation PlanningDate: Mar 11 Time: 4pm Cost: FreeDescription: Teens will use the internet to explore some of the most beautiful places in the world and create a graphic design on the computer showing off their dream spring vacations.

Comanche Youth Center: Technology Energy in a BottleDate: Mar 11 Time: 5pm Cost: FreeDescription: Youth will be tAught the different levels of energy contained in a bottle when other compo-nents are used to stir up a reaction inside. You want your goggles on for this action. Come on time so you don’t miss it!

March Youth Services ActivitiesHigh Chaparral Youth Center: HS Late Night KaraokeDate: Mar 4 Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm Cost: Free Description: Calling all High School Teens!! Come and experience a night of fun and talent. You will have a chance to test your skills on this Karaoke late night. Your peers will vote “Best Talent” to determine who will have bragging rights until the next karaoke night.

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High Chaparral Youth Center: Create A CDDate: Mar 24 Time: 4pmCost: FreeDescription: Teens, join us in the lab to create your own CD. Youth will design a front and back cover for their CD, represent-ing their personal style and values. This is a skill you won’t forget.

Bronco Youth Center: Virtual Vacation PlanningDate: Mar 24Time: 4pmCost: FreeDescription: Youth will learn how to create a video movie production by using the software “Movie” and explore im-puting, pictures sound, and video graphics to produce these videos.

SUPERSaturdayHigh Chaparral Youth Center: Dallas AquariumDate: Mar 12Time: 8 am-8pm Cost: $20.00Description: Youth will really enjoy a day at the Dallas Aquarium learning about exotic animals and socializing with peers. The Aquarium includes marine species from around the world. You will even see large raptors, sharks and rays. Sign up today so you don’t miss out on this awe-some trip.

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Youth Sports & Fitness (YS&F)‚ is open to kindergarten - 9th grade

Need a way for the Family to combat cabin fever this winter? Youth Sports and Fitness has something to offer for the entire Family. We have a variety of sports from basketball to zumbatomic! Register for all sports at the Youth Sports and Fitness office, Bldg 6602. For more information, please call 254-288-3770.

Activity: Zumba-ThonDate: Jan Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cost: FreeLocation: Abrams Physical Fitness CenterDescription: Bring your whole family out to fuse the traditional Zumba Fitness with the new Zumba-tomic to create a fun family atmosphere of fitness. This will be an experience you will never forget.

Activity: ZumbatomicDate: Mondays at Bronco YC and Wednesdays at Walker YCTime: 5:00pm Cost: FreeDescription: Zumba-tomic is a crazy-cool dance-fitness workout for youth and Family set to Hip-Hop, Salsa, Reggaeton and more.

Activity: Run/Walk for your HEART!Date: Feb 12Time: 10:00am -12: 00pmLocation: Bronco Youth Center Gym/Outdoor TrackCost: FreeDescription: You make my heart melt…..Well, how well does your heart work? Does yours beat fast or slow? Come and make your heart and soul lAugh with a variety of wacky races and a 1 mile walk/run. Giveaways will include a pedometer and a water bottle. The intention of the event is to encourage families to be active and improve their cardiovas-cular fitness level. Open to youth k-12th grade and their parents.

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Activity: Junior Olympics Soccer Skills EventDate: Mar 26Time: 9am-12pm Cost: FreeLocation: Bronco ParkDescription: Don’t miss out! The next Olympian could be in your community, waiting to be discov-ered by the Jr. Olympic Skills Competition. Join the Olympic movement today!

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Title: Art – Pencil, Pastel & BeyondDate: Tues 4:30pm- 5:30pm, September-MayCost: $55 per monthAge Group: 3-5 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Discover the rewards of art working with charcoal, pastel & watercolor mediums.

Title: Art – DrawingDate: Tues 4:30pm-5:30pm, Sep-MayCost: $55 per monthAge Group: 6-8 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Learn to draw using perspective, com-position & shading.

Title: Art – SculptureDate: Tues 4:30pm-5:45pm, Sep-MayCost: $55 per monthAge Group: 9-12 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Create sculpture using plaster, wood & soapstone.

Title: Art – DrawingDate: Wed 5:45pm-6:45pm, Sep-MayCost: $55 per monthAge Group: 3-5 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Learn to draw using perspective, com-position & shading.

Title: Art – AnimationDate: Wed 5:45pm-6:45pm, Sep-MayCost: $55 per monthAge Group: 6-8 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Animate with stop motion & claymation.

SKIESUnlimited Academy The Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills: SKIESUnlimited offers a wide variety of classes for toddlers to teens. To enroll in SKIESUnlimited classes, children must first be registered with Child, Youth and School Services. Just think, you may have a prima ballerina, a martial arts super star, or even a concert pianist in your Family and don’t even know it yet! Call 254-287-4592 for more information or see the following class schedule.

SKIESUnlimited Activities

Title: Art – Pencil, Pastel & BeyondDate: Wed 6:00pm-7:15pm, Sep-MayCost: $55 per monthAge Group: 9-12 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Discover the rewards of art working with charcoal, pastel & watercolor mediums.

Title: Art – AnimationDate: Wed 7:00 pm-9:00pm, Sep-MayCost: $55 per monthAge Group: 13-18 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Animate with stop motion & claymation.

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Title: Art – AnimationDate: Thur 4:30pm-5:45pm, Sep-MayCost: $55 per monthAge Group: 9-12 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Animate with stop motion & claymation.

Title: Art – 3 D SculptureDate: Sat 10:15am-11:15am, Sep-MayCost: $55 per monthAge Group: 3-5 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Create 3-D sculpture using plaster, wood & soapstone.

Title: Art – Pencil, Pastel & BeyondDate: Thur 4:30pm-5:30pm, Sep-MayCost: $55 per monthAge Group: 6-8 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Discover the rewards of art working with charcoal, pastel & watercolor mediums.

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Title: Art – Pencil, Pastel & BeyondDate: Sat 10:15am-11:15am, Sep-MayCost: $55 per monthAge Group: 6-8 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Discover the rewards of art working with charcoal, pastel & watercolor mediums.

Title: Art – Pencil, Pastel & BeyondDate: Sat 10:30am-11:45am, Sep-MayCost: $55 per monthAge Group: 9-12 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Discover the rewards of art working with charcoal, pastel & watercolor mediums.

Title: Art – Painting & DrawingDate: Sat 12:30pm-2:30pm, Sep-MayCost: $55 per monthAge Group: 13-18 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Sketch & paint your creation.

Title: Art – Homeschooler ArtDate: Thur 1:00pm-2:15pm, Sep-MayCost: $55 per monthAge Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Designed to fulfill Art Curriculum re-quirement for homeschoolers.

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Title: Creative MovementDate: Wed 2:45pm-3:15pm, Aug-MayCost: $37 per monthAge Group: 2-3 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: This parent & child class explores music, dance, & imaginative play

Title: Ballet – Tiny DancerDate: Mon 3:30 pm-4:00 pm or Sat 9:00am-9:30am, Aug-MayCost: $37 per monthAge Group: 3-5 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Beginner Ballet

Title: Ballet – Tiny Dancer AdvancedDate: Mon 4:00 pm-4:40pm or Sat 9:30am-10:10, Aug-MayCost: $37 per monthAge Group: 4-8 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Ballet for those with previous dance experience.Title: Jazz Level 1Date: Mon 4:40 pm- 5:30 pm, Aug-MayCost: $37 per monthAge Group: 6-9 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Jazz for beginners or those too young for Hip-Hop.

Title: Ballet/Tap Level 1Date: Mon 5:30pm- 6:10pm, Aug-May Cost: $37 per monthAge Group: 6-9 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Beginner Ballet/Tap

Title: Ballet/Tap/Jazz TEENDate: Mon 6:10pm-7:10, Aug-May Cost: $42 per monthAge Group: 11-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Ballet is the foundation for all dance; hone your skills here.


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Title: Tap – Tiny DancerDate: Wed 3:30pm-4:00pm, Aug-May Cost: $37 per monthAge Group: 3-5 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Beginner Tap

Title: Tap/Jazz – Tiny Dancer AdvancedDate: Wed 4:00pm-4:40pm, Aug-May Cost: $37 per monthAge Group: 6-9 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Tap/Jazz for those with previous experience.

Title: Tap/Jazz Level 2Date: Wed 4:40pm-5:40pm, Aug-May Cost: $42 per monthAge Group: 8-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Previous dance experience required.

Title: Ballet Level 2Date: Wed 5:40pm-6:40pm, Aug-May Cost: $42 per monthAge Group: 8-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Previous dance experience required.

Title: Acting-InteractiveDate: Wed 6:40pm-7:40pm, Aug-May Cost: $42 per monthAge Group: 11-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Explore acting through improvisa-tional situations.

Title: Ballet Level 1Date: Sat 10:10pm-11:00pm, Aug-May Cost: $37 per monthAge Group: 6-9 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Previous dance experience required.


Title: Tap/Jazz Level 1Date: Sat 11:00pm-11:50pm, Aug-May Cost: $37 per monthAge Group: 6-9 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Previous dance experience required.

Title: Hip Hop Date: Sat 11:50am-12:50pm, Aug-May Cost: $42 per monthAge Group: 8-11 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Learn all the latest moves.

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Title: Piano for the young beginnerDate: days and times vary- 30 min sessions, year roundCost: $47 per monthAge Group: 4-5 years oldLocation: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Group instruction combining piano & kindermusik.

Title: Piano LessonsDate: days and times vary- 30 min sessions, year roundCost: $47 per monthAge Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Group instruction for piano.

Title: Beginner GuitarDate: Mon 6:00pm-7:00pm, year roundCost: $53 per monthAge Group: 8-18 years oldLocation: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Group guitar instruction for beginners.

Title: Intermediate GuitarDate: Tues 6:00pm-7:00pm, year roundCost: $53 per monthAge Group: 8-18 years oldLocation: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Students advance at teacher’s discretion.

Title: Advanced GuitarDate: Fri 6:00pm-7:00pm, year roundCost: $53 per monthAge Group: 8-18Location: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Students advance at teacher’s discretion.

Title: Kindermusik in GermanDate: Wed 3:30pm-4:15pm, year roundCost: $47 per monthAge Group: 2-4 years oldLocation: CTC bldg 3200 room 114Description: Learn basic words and German songsTitle: Kindermusik for ToddlersDate: Wed 10:00am-10:45am, year roundCost: $47 per monthAge Group: 1-2 years oldLocation: CTC bldg 3200 room 114Description: Parent & child experience music & movement

Title: KindermusikDate: Wed 10:45am-11:30am, year roundCost: $47 per monthAge Group: 2 – 4 years oldLocation: CTC bldg 3200 room 114Description: Children experience music & movement.

Title: KindermusikDate: Wed 5:45pm-6:30pm, year roundCost: $47 per monthAge Group: 2 – 4 years oldLocation: CTC bldg 3200 room 114Description: Children experience music & movement.

Title: Family Musik TimeDate: Wed 6:30pm-7:15pm, year roundCost: $47 first child, $13 second child, third child free!Age Group: 6 months – 4 years oldLocation: CTC bldg 3200 room 114Description: Both parents and up to 3 siblings may participate.

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Title: Tae Kwon Do-BeginnersDate: Tues & Thur 4:25pm – 5:00pm ongoingCost: $45 per monthAge Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Build confidence, respect & skills.

Title: Tae Kwon Do-Intermediate 1Date: Tues & Thur 5:05pm-5:40pm, ongoing Cost: $45 per monthAge Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: students advance at teacher’s discretion

Title: Tae Kwon Do-Intermediate 2Date: Tues & Thur 5:45pm-6:25pm, Sep-JunCost: $45 per monthAge Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Students advance at teacher’s discretion.

Title: Tae Kwon Do-AdvancedDate: Tues & Thur 6:30pm-7:15pm, Sep-JunCost: $45 per monthAge Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Students advance at teacher’s discretion.

Title: Start Smart-General SportsDate: Sat 9:00am- 9:45am (6 weeks) or Tues & Thur 5:45 pm- 6:30 (3 weeks) or Mon & Thurs-day 10:30 am-11:15 am (3 weeks at Walker SAC)Cost: $63 per sessionAge Group: 3-5 years oldLocation: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Parent & child introduction to sports.

Title: Start Smart-individual sports (sport varies each session)Date: Sat 9:45am-10:30am (6 weeks) or Tues & Thur 5:45pm-6:30pm (3 weeks) or Mon & Thurs-day 10:30 am-11:15 am (3 weeks at Walker SAC)Cost: $63 per sessionAge Group: 3-5 years oldLocation: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Children learn the fundamentals for sports such as baseball, soccer, football or basketball.

Title: Parent & Child TumblingDate: Tues 9:30am-10:00am or 10:00am-10:30am, Wed 10:00am-10:30am, or Thur 6:15pm-6:45 pm, Sep-JunCost: $35 Age Group: 12-35 months Location: Walker SACDescription: Child must be able to walk to tumble with parent assistanc

Title: Preschool TumblingDate: Tues or Wed 10:45 am-11:30 am or Thur 6:50 pm-7:35 pm, Sep-JunCost: $50 per month Age Group: 3-4 years old Location: Walker SACDescription: Develop gross motor skills & coordination while having fun!

Title: Gymnastics-Beginner GirlsDate: Tues 6:15pm-7:15 pm or Sat 9:00am -10:00 am, Sep-JunCost: $50 per monthAge Group: 5-18 years oldLocation: Walker SACDescription: Learn tumbling and the balance beam, horse and other apparatus.

Title: Gymnastics-Intermediate GirlsDate: Wed 6:15pm-7:15pm, Sep-JunCost: $50 per monthAge Group: 5-18 years oldLocation: Walker SACDescription: Students advanced at teacher’s discretion.

Title: Gymnastics-MaleDate: Mon 6:15pm-7:15pm, Ongoing Age Group: 5-18 years oldLocation: Walker SACDescription: Build strength, coordination and balance through tumbling and gymnastics

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Title: Swim levels 1-6Date: Mon & Wed or Tues & Thur or Sat & Sun (8 ses-sions) ongoing Cost: $42 per sessions Age Group: 5-18 years oldLocation: Abrams PoolDescription: Red Cross Certification Swim classes in skill levels 1-6

Title: Costuming & Make Up Date: Wed 7:40 pm-10:40 pm Aug-MayCost: $42 per month Age Group: 11-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Students learn to create their own cos-tume & make up from design, to pattern, to fabric, to sewing.

Title: Aquatic Science – Subject variesDate: Mon 4:30 pm- 6:00 pm year roundCost: $32 one time courseAge Group: 6-18 years old Location: C&J DiversDescription: Sea Turtles, Coral Reefs, Sharks, Naming Nemo, Volcanoes, and more.

Title: Academic TutoringDate: Thur 4:30 pm- 6:30 pm (30 min sessions) Oct-MayCost: $42 per month Age Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: Bldg 121Description: One on one tutoring for any subject.

Title: Mommy & Me Sign LanguageDate: Mon 11:00 am-11:45 am year roundCost: $42 per monthAge Group: 12-24monthsLocation: Resiliency CampusDescription: Communicate with your toddler through sign


Title: Mommy & Me Sign LanguageDate: Mon 12:00 pm-12:45 pm year roundCost: $42 per month Age Group: 3-4 years oldLocation: Resiliency CampusDescription: Communicate with your toddler through sign

Title: Sign LanguageDate: Tues 7:00 pm- 7:45 pm, year roundCost: $42 per monthAge Group: 10-18 years oldLocation: Resiliency CampusDescription: Learn the basics of sign language

Title: Parent & Child GermanDate: Wed 5:00 pm- 5:45 pm, year roundCost: $60 per 6 week sessionAge Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: CTC bldg 3200 Room 114Description: Introduction to German language, culture and etiquette

Title: Continuing GermanDate: Wed 4:15 pm- 5:00 pm, year roundCost: $47 per monthAge Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: CTC bldg 3200 Room 114Description: Learn conversational German from a na-tive speaker

Title: First Tee GolfDate: Tues 4:30 pm-5:30 pm or 5:30 pm-6:30 pm (10 week sessions)Cost: FREE! Age Group: 5-18 years oldLocation: Wellness Center on the Resiliency CampusDescription: Children learn golf and benefit from character building activities.

Title: First Tee Golf-AdvancedDate: Thur 4:30pm-5:30 pm or 5:30 pm-6:30 pm (10 week sessions)Cost: FREE! Age Group: 5-18 years oldLocation: Wellness Center on the Resiliency CampusDescription: Children learn golf and benefit from character building activities.

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The Edge – Experience, Develop, Grow and Excel with the Edge program!

The Edge Program is designed to provide unusual, exciting after school extracurricular experiences for youth 6th - 12th grade. Edge offers programs in the interest area’s of Life, Art, Fit and Adventure that will peak your youth’s interest and expand their social and educational development.

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Throw A Pottery (Pottery Making) Let your creativity f low as you create works of arts with pottery enthusiasts from Apache Arts and Crafts Center. The class starts with the basics – the materials and

safety, then participants can unleash their creative genius.

T-shirt Extreme (Apparel Graphic Design) Are you the next Ed Hardy or Kimora Lee Simmons? Unleash your fashion talent by

designing unique apparel. More than a print press, students will have the opportunity to

use computer-aided graphic design to make their mark in fashion.

Capture the Moment (Digital Photography)

Dive into the world of visual arts and capture priceless moments. Learn the basics of digital photography, head to

the field to capture the moments and frame your favorite picture. The class will culminate with a gallery showing at Apache Arts and Crafts Center of all of the photos.

Glass Fusion (Melted Glass) A high-end craft in the arts and crafts world, melted glass or glass fusing is an emerging popular craft. Youth will learn the basics of glass fusing and create four projects—tile, square plate,

round bowl and draping. The class will conclude with a gallery showing of the youth’s creations.

Accessories by You (Intro to Jewelry Making) Interpret your creativity through designing accessories. Youth will create necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more. This class will include creating designer beads similar to the beads sold in custom jewelry stores. Youth will be allowed to let their creativity flow.

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Paint like the Masters (Intro to Acrylic Painting) Let your imagination be your guide as you explore the use of color, value, shape, contrast, and blending using acrylic paint. Youth will become acquainted with the use of brushes, mediums and surfaces. They will work toward creating a landscape masterpiece that will be worthy to hang with the Masters!

LifeLights, Camera, Action…(Intro to Video Production) Ever wonder what went into television or film production? Go behind the lens of the camera to produce your own commercials and movie shorts. The program will include filming at various locations and editing of the video. No previous experience is necessary and all equipment is provided.

DJ 101(introduction to DJing) Ever wonder what it is like to step behind the turntables and mix? This introductory class will teach the fundamentals of DJing. Whether you want to dj parties, battle or learn a new hobby this class if for you.

Design Your Own Deck(Skateboard Design) Express your graphic and design talents on a unique canvas– a skateboard deck. Youth will take a blank skateboard deck and use a variety of mediums to create their own design! At the completion of the process the youth will have the opportunity to keep their custom designed board.

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Get Styling (Introduction to Cosmetology) Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a cosmetologist? Is it just hair styling or does it encompass more? Learn the basics of cosmetology to include the history of the profession, maintaining healthy hair, styling, make-up application and more! The final class students will have the opportunity to display their talent for all to share.

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LifeTop Chef Kid Edition (Intro to Culinary Arts) Central Texas College’s Culinary Arts professionals have joined forc-es with CYS services to provide a unique cooking experience for our youth. Youth will have the opportunity to learn the ins and out of the culinary environment to include safety, sanitation, food prep and more. The program will conclude with the youth catering a meal for their families.

Top Chef Kid Edition II (Intro to Culinary Arts) Youth have the opportunity to take their cooking skills to the next level in Top Chef Kid Edition II. Building on the fundamentals of Top Chef Kid I, youth will expand their skill set and prepare more challenging meals. The pro-gram will conclude with the youth catering a meal for their family members.

Let’s Get Baking (Introduction to Baking) Taught by the talented chefs of the Central Texas College culinary program, youth will be introduced to the fun and exciting world of baking! The program will cover the fundamentals of baking, and youth will have the op-portunity to bake cookies, cakes, and more. Each week the youth will bring home a tasty treat for their families to sample.


Tee Off Build character and integrity in this gentlemen’s game. Learn the FUNdamentals from golf pro Chuck Mcphilomy and receive hands on guidance by one of the best. This program is for beginners and an op-portunity to introduce newcomers to the sport. Hone your skills, because the final round will include a competition and the chance to win prizes.

Strike…Strike up an interest and polish your game of bowling at Phantom Warrior Lanes. Work with certified instructors to practice your grip and form and in no time you will be bowling strikes. Fun and excitement won’t be spared with a pizza and ice cream party to conclude the program.

Edge Fit Club Challenge Kick off the new year with a healthy outlook on life. Take on the Edge Fit Club Challenge featuring the following activities: Zumba, Walk-it-Out, Floor, Core, and More and Aerobic Kickboxing. Total body fun fit-ness will be the focus of this program. Class participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. All levels of physical abilities are invited to participate.

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Splash Science (Intro to the world of Aquatics and Scuba Diving) Splash into the world of aquatics with C&J Divers and explore some very cool and wet stuff! Splash Science will introduce youth to the aquatic wonders that many have wondered about, but very few people have seen. This program is packed full of information, such as ongo-ing projects of research and discovery of our aquatic world. For instance, what percentage of the water is drinkable and where does 80 percent of the world’s oxygen come from? Youth will also have the opportunity to Discover Scuba—including getting fitted with scuba gear and learning how it is used. The final class we will splash into Abrams pool to discover how you can become an aquanaut.

Are you ready to take the plunge? (Scuba Diving) Dive into the unique experience of an underwater adventure. Learn open water SCUBA diving from the certified dive masters of C&J Divers. Through this program students will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. They will also have the opportunity to receive an open water PADI certification and college credit. Students are required to provide their own bathing suits, towels, and must be able to swim.

Climb to New Heights (Rock Climbing) Rocks, Boulders, and more, oh my! Overcoming obstacles is just part of the challenge in this activity. Climb to new heights, as you develop the basic skills of indoor rock climbing. Learn the basics of rock climbing and climber etiquette, to include how to tie knots and belay your fellow climbers.

Bullseye (Intro to Archery) You’ll hit the target as you develop the FUNdamental skills of archery. Learn that safety comes first in this action-packed activity, hone your shooting skills (short and medium distance), have a little tar-get practice, and pay close attention to your instructor because the final day you will have the opportunity to compete for prizes.

Reel ‘em In! (Intro to Fishing) Get hooked on fishing. Learn the ins and outs of becoming a great fisherman, to include respecting the environment, learning about the equipment, fish identification, tying lures, and more. This hands-on adventure will be taught by an experienced outdoorsman from Fort hood’s own Sportsman Center.


Edge Package Pricing: 6th grade $20 for a one day a week program $40 for a two day a week program 7th - 12th grade: Free

Sign Up: Stop by the Parent Central Services Office, Bldg. 121 on 761st Tank Battalion Avenue and sign your youth up now! Programs start at 5 pm at a designated CYS Services site. Note: Space is limited; pro-gram offerings may be subject to change. Programs are offered at various locations and times. For detailed information, log on to www.hoodmwr.com/edge.htm, call 254-553-3995 or email [email protected].

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YouthHIRED! Apprentice ProgramThe Youth HIRED! Apprentice Program provides 15-18 year old youth with professionally-managed career exploration opportunities in Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation operations (FMWR). Participants receive valuable paid work experience, training and skills needed for the highly-competitive job market.

How It Works:Teens may participate in a maximum of two (12-week) appren-tice terms per year* and will receive a stipend check at the end of the completed term. Youth are required to complete 15 hours of work in a seven day period. As part of the program, youth will receive college and work preparatory workshops.

Career Experience:12-week apprenticeships Youth 15-18 years of age Fun, interactive career and college prep workshops throughout the 12-week program Paid Stipend Positions in sales, outdoor recreation, childcare and more!

2011 HIRED! Spring and Summer Term Dates:February 28-May 20th May 30 – August 19th August 29th – November 18th

*Application must be received two weeks prior to the beginning of the term

How to Get HIRED! Youth must be registered with Child, Youth and School (CYS) Services.School documentation showing a GPA of 2.0 or higher must be provided.Youth must submit a completed signed application to the Youth Workforce Prep Specialist. Applications must be re-ceived two weeks prior to the beginning of the term.Applications are available online at:http://www.hoodmwr.com/youthHIRED!/ and click on Apprenticeship Application to download application or pick up at the address below.

Youth Workforce Prep Office Rivers Building, Bldg 121 Rm 134E761st Tank Battalion Avenue 254-287-9658

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Teen Taxi is an after school (Monday-Friday) pick-up service which transports youth to designated Fort Hood Youth Centers. This service is FREE and open to middle school youth and high school teens who are eligible to attend the Fort Hood Youth Centers.

Process for Service:1. Call designated Youth Center for taxi pick-up2. CYSS veri�es registration and permission slip on �le3. Appropriate time and location of pick-up will be given to youth4. Youth will be picked up at one of the locations listed and delivered to the designated Youth Center

Permission slips are required for this service. Please stop by the respective youth center to pick-up these permission slips!

Comanche YC254-287-5834Copperas Cove HSSmith MSAudie Murphy MSSC Lee Junior HSCopperas Cove Junior HSShoemaker HS

Bronco YC254-287-6745Rancier MSLive Oak Ridge MSLiberty Hill MSCharles Patterson MSUnion Grove MSKilleen HS

High Chaparral YC254-287-5646Palo Alto MSManor MSNolan MSEastern Hills MSEllison HSHarker Heights HS

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Army Family Covenant

We recognize...

...The commitment and increasing sacrifices that our Families are making every day.

...The strength of our Soldiers comes from the strength of their Families.

We are committed to...

...Providing Soldiers and Families a Quality of Life that is commensurate with their service.

...Providing our Families a strong, supportive environment where they can thrive.

...Building a partnership with Army Families that enhances their strength and resilience.

We are committed to Improving Family Readiness by:

• Standardizing and funding existing Family programs and service• Increasing accessibility and quality of health care• Improving Soldier and Family housing• Ensuring excellence in schools, youth services and child care• Expending education and employment opportunities for Family Members