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Army Community Service Army Family Team Building & Deployment Readiness, 753-7439, All Classes at Main ACS, bldg. 311 5 @ 0900-1100, Family Readiness Group Key Caller Training @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 7 @ 0900-1100 NEO Preparation Training (Family Members) @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 12 @ 0900-1100, Family Readiness Support Assistant @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 12 @ 1800-2000, Family Readiness Group Meet and Greet, Master Resilience Overview @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 19 @ 0830-1430 Family Readiness Group Training @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 21 @ 0900-1230, Army Family Team Building Concept Block @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 26 @ 0900-1100, Care Team’s Training @ Main ACS, bldg. 311
Exceptional Family Member Program, 753-3271/6277 5 @ 1330-1430 Respite Care Seminar @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 11 @ 1200-1300 Focus Forward ADHD Support Group @ FRC, bldg. 1127 11 @ 1300-1400 Autism & Asperger Disorder Support Group @ FRC, bldg. 1127 11 @ 1400-1500 Asthma Support Group @ FRC, bldg. 1127 11 @ 1500-1600 Cancer Support Group @ FRC, bldg. 1127 18 @ 1830-2000 Free Bowling Night @ Strike Zone 19 @ 1400-1500 EFMP Gym Time @ Super Gym 24 @ 1030-1130, EFMP Respite Care On-Line Training and Respite Care Providers Package Review @ ACS, bldg. 311 31 @ 1130-1230, Traumatic Brain Injury Seminar/Focus Group, RSVP by 24 Jan, ACS, bldg. 311
Family Advocacy Program, 753-3742/6252, All Classes at Main ACS, bldg. 311 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 1330 Enhancing Relationships and Communication Skills @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 1530 New Leaders Mandatory Family Advocacy Program and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Brief @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 5 @ 1500 Parenting 1-4 Year Olds @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 1330 Anger Management @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 1330 Stress Management @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 12 @ 1500 Parenting 5-12 Year Olds @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 18 @ 1730-1830 The Marriage Garden @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 20 @ 1800 Single Parents Support Group @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 27 @ 1500, Parenting Teenagers @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 27-29 @ 1800-2100 Emergency Placement Care Training (Parts 1 & 2 & 3) @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 30 @ 0900-1200 Emergency Placement Care Training (Part 3) @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 31 @ 1330 Parents, Children, and Divorce @ Main ACS, bldg. 311
Master Resilience Training (MRT), 753-7439 12 @ 1800-2000, Family Readiness Group Meet and Greet, Master Resilience Overview @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 20 @ 0900-1100, MRT Introduction, Unit One: Resilience and MRT Competencies; Unit Two: Hunt the Good Stuff
New Parent Support Program, 753-6287/3742 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 1000 Tummy Time @ FRC, bldg. 1127 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 0900 Romp & Stomp @ Zoeckler Gym 7 @ 0900 OB Orientation @ Super Gym 3 @ 1300 (4 consecutive weeks) Childbirth Classes @ FRC, bldg. 1127 3, 10, 24, 31 @ 1000 Play Group @ Zoeckler Gym 11 @ 1330 Doctor Dad @ FRC, bldg. 1127 18 @ 1300 Breastfeeding Basics @ FRC, bldg. 1127
Army Volunteer Corps & Army Family Action Plan, 753-3266/8401 11 @ 1000-1130 Volunteer Organization Point of Contact Training @ FRC, bldg. 1127 13 @1000-1100, Furthering Your Education in the Mobile Army @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 14 @ 1130-1300, ACS Volunteer Recognition Ceremony @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 18 @ 1800, USAG Humphreys Volunteers of the Quarter Recognition Ceremony @ CAC
Financial Readiness Program, 753-8403/7479/6522 6 @ 1500-1630 Car Buying @ FRC, bldg. 1127 7 @ 1500-1630 ABC’s of Credit Reports and Credit Scoring @ FRC, bldg. 1127 3, 10, 31 @ 0830 Personal Financial Readiness Training @ FRC, bldg. 1127 13 @ 1300-1430 Money Management @ FRC, bldg. 1127 20 @ 1300-1430 Credit Management and Using Credit Wisely @ FRC, bldg. 1127 21 @ 1300 Thrift Savings Plan/Basic Investments @ FRC, bldg. 1127 19 @ 1500 First Term PCS “Money and Moving” @ FRC, bldg. 1127
NEEDED: EMERGENCY PLACEMENT CARE (EPC) FAMILIES
The ACS Family Advocacy Program is currently recruiting volunteer USAG-Humphreys Families residing on post who are interested in making a difference in the lives of children, by applying to become volunteer Emergency Child Placement (ECP) Families. On post families are needed to fill this very important mission of providing safe homes for children undergoing family crisis situations for short term periods of time. ACS provides all training and will tailor individual training around the volunteer Family’s schedule. For more information, please call the Family Advocacy Program Manager, 753-3742.
Employment Readiness Program, 753-8321/6522 4 @ 0900 Creating a Winning Resume @ FRC, bldg. 1127 7 @ 1300 Professional Development @ FRC, bldg. 1127 11 @ 0900 Interview Magic! @ FRC, bldg. 1127 14 @ 0900 Employment Opportunities Overview for Newcomers @ FRC, bldg. 1127 19 @ 0900 Resumix Preparation @ FRC, bldg. 1127 20 @ 0900 Korean National Recruitment System (KNRS) Application Assistance @ FRC, bldg. 1127
Relocation Readiness Program, 753-8804/8318/8401 12 @ 1330-1430 Re-Entry Workshop @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 5 @ 1330 Waiting Spouse Support Group @ FRC, bldg. 1127 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 1200-1300 Lunch Time Learning About Korea’s Culture and History @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 1800 Advanced Korean Language Instruction @ Main ACS @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 7, 14, 21 @ 1130 Advanced English Instruction @ FRC, bldg. 1127 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 0900 Learning About Korea and How To Use Public Transportation @ BBQ Pavilion Adjacent to Walk Through Gate 3, 10, 31 @ 1130 Basic English Instruction @ FRC, bldg. 1127 4, 11, 25 @ 0830 Newcomers Orientation @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 1800 Basic Korean Language Instruction @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 14 @ 1300-1430 Sponsorship Training @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 25 @ 1500 International Spouses Exchange @ FRC, bldg. 1127
Special Offering Open to the Entire Community 10 @ 1130 A-I-M (Achievement, Inspiration, Motivation) Professional Development Presentation: Staying Positive and Motivated” Explore the many challenges of the military lifestyle and learn about coping skills for maintaining high performance and a positive outlook. Bring your lunch and enjoy this great professional development workshop. Open to the entire community.
Humphreys Main ACS Bldg. 311 Director: Suzanne James 753-8401 TTY Hearing Impaired 753-3081
Humphreys ACS Family Readiness Center Bldg. 1127 TTY Hearing Impaired 753-3082 Coordinator: Philip Chang 753-6522/8321
Suwon ACS Bldg. 2200 Bill Spearman 788-5024 TTY Hearing Impaired 788-4880
acs3@korea.army.mil Information & Referral 753-8401/6761
Child Development Center Bang Jeong Hwan Motto: "Be a brave and genuine child and love and help each other."
Spouses Day and Military Spouses Day
January 26th When: Spouses Day is January 26th Military Spouses Day is held on the Friday before Mother's Day
Spouse's Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half. You can use this day as a prelude or warm up to Valentine's Day, perhaps. But, its not as much of a gift giving event. Rather, use it as a time to show your spouse that you care and appreciate all of the things that he/she does for you and for the household. Over the long years of a relationship, its easy to take for granted the many things your spouse does. He/she's always there. They do so many big and little things as a routine event. So, take today to notice and to say thanks. As for the "enjoyment" part of the day...we will leave that up to you to enjoy your Hourly Care spouse however the two of your desire.... Military Spouses Day is a day to recognize and honor the real backbone of the military..... the spouses of our Hourly Care is available 0800 - 1630 slots are available in all ages: Call 753 - 8601 to make soldiers. This day recognizes the contributions made by military spouses to the spirit and well being of soldiers an appointment ( your child must be and military communities. Where would military moral registered with CYS Services to attend ) be without their spouses behind them?
Call to make an appointment today!
Parent Date Night Reminder January 14 is Date Night! Make sure you Sign up by Jan. 10 to enjoy this opportunity to reconnect with your loved one without the worries of who will be doing the baby sitting or how much it will cost. Thanks to the Army Family Covenant Childcare is FREE of charge. Be sure your child is registered with the CDC and all CDC requirements are fulfilled. Dinner is served for your little one and best of all you get a breather from the craziness of everyday trials and tribulations. ENJOY
PAC PAC Parent Advisory Council, every third Wednesday at 12:00 at the CDC building 693 Win Points PAC*chair members (president, vice president and secretary) receive a 10% discount on monthly childcare fees. PAC attendees will receive a WIN point for each meeting they attend; once 5 WIN points are collected they will receive a 10% discount on that month’s childcare fees.
Strong Beginnings Strong Beginnings is a full or part day program designed to build up to Kindergarden and focus on academic excellence which will help children transition to Kindergarden. Using the building blocks children already have, Strong Beginnings refines their skills. This program is designed for 4 and 5 year olds and runs from 0900 to 1200 each day.
Call CDC for more info. 753-8601
Babysitting List CYS Services is the place where you can find
responsible & reliable teen babysitter in the community. To get the babysitting list, visit Bldg. 570 and bring photo I.D. with you. This list will not be given via e-mail. To obtain list please call 753 - 8274 New Addition WAITLIST Expecting a new addition (or two) to your family? CYS Services has childcare available for new born & infants. Call 753 - 3413
Read to your Children For young children, books that rhyme and have rhythm are excellent. Be sure to read Mother Goose Rhymes often. You will find your child learning the words or words that SOUND like those from the book, and saying them back to you. You might be tired of reading that book for the 50th time but your child loves to spend time with you this way. Books with few words and bright pictures are also great to keep his/her attention. Elaborate on other things on the page too.
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Take advantage of great Scholastic books and book club prices. Orders can be made online and shipped to CDC for pickup. Go to www.scholastic.com/bookclubs put in our personalized username and password: HumphreysCDC
Kiss Good Night A Gentle Bedtime Book for Young Children
Good children’s picture books weave artwork and text to create stories that children want to hear again and again. Such is the case with the children’s bedtime picture book Kiss Good Night, by Amy Hest, with illustrations by Anita Jeram. The mood of Kiss Good Night is set quickly in both the text and art. Public Service CDC staff and families have donated coats that will be given to the a local Korean orphanage Chairpersons; Amani Smith and Catherine Knotts
Please do not leave your child alone in the Car when you are picking up or dropping off a sibling to the CDC. Please no children left in the car alone CDC Director Coordinator -Bldg. 693 Joon H Auci 753-8284
Trainer and Curriculum Specialist Currently Vacant - 753-8507
Sharon Colmore 753-8601
CDC Administrators
Mihui kenyon 753-8601 Lori Johnson
Parent Central Services Yeji Smith Candi Wight
753-3413
1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 People born in the Year of the Rabbit are articulate, talented, and ambitious. They are virtuous, reserved, and have excellent taste. Rabbit people are admired, trusted, and are often financially lucky. They are fond of gossip but are tactful and generally kind. Rabbit people seldom lose their temper. They are clever at business and being conscientious, never back out of a contract. They would make good gamblers for they have the uncanny gift of choosing the right thing. However, they seldom gamble, as they are conservative and wise. They are most compatible with those born in the years of the Sheep, Pig, and Dog.
Domingo @ 1300 Freedom Chapel Annex #3 For more information please call 010-8972-0514 What You Get For Your Child Care Dollar
SY 2010-2011 GARRISON FEE CHART FOR:
CAT 1 CAT 2 CAT 3 CAT 4 CAT 5 CAT 6 CAT 7 CAT 8 CAT 9
Total Family Income Categories $0 - 29,400 $29,401 - 35,700 $35,701 - 46,200 $46,201 - 57,750 $57,751 - 73,500 $73,501 - $85,000 $85,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $125,000 $125,001+
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (CDC) SCHOOL-AGE SERVICES (SAS) Monthly FEE CHART Full Day
Part Time*
$210 $278 $338 $408 $478 $544 $546 $550 $556
$162 $212 $260 $312 $360 $406 $424 $434 $444
CAMP HUMPHREYS USAG-
Part Day Pre-School 5 Day 3 Hr 3 Day 3 Hr 2 Day 3 Hr $86 $52 $36 $132 $78 $54 $160 $94 $66 $192 $114 $78 $224 $134 $92 $254 $152 $102 $262 $154 $108 $264 $156 $110 $266 $158 $112
Category
CAT 1 CAT 2 CAT 3 CAT 4 CAT 5 CAT 6 CAT 7 CAT 8 CAT 9
Total Family Income Categories $0 - 29,400 $29,401 - 35,700 $35,701 - 46,200 $46,201 - 57,750 $57,751 - 73,500 $73,501 - $85,000 $85,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $125,000 $125,001+
Before/After School $114 $148 $182 $218 $252 $284 $298 $304 $312
Before/After Kindergarten $126 $164 $202 $242 $278 $314 $330 $336 $344
Sports
Your CDC fees provide a safe, secure, learning environment for your child Season Fee
Developmental Sports
Team Sports for Ages 3 - 5
$20
Category A
Soccer, Flag Football, Cheerleading, Basketball, Volleyball, Track & Field, Dodge Ball
$40
Category B
Baseball, Softball, Wrestling
Category C
Tackle Football, Lacrosse, Ice Hockey, Competitive Swimming, Golf, Field Hockey
STANDARD HOURLY RATE: $4.00 (Multiple Child Reductions and Total Family Income Categories do not apply to hourly care)
SCHOOL-AGE SERVICES (SAS) and KINDERGARTEN Monthly FEE CHART
Did You Know . . .?
YOUTH SPORTS (YS) Monthly FEE CHART Season FEE CHART
$45 >= $65
* Category C Sport Fees are locally determined but must be equal to or greater than amount shown OTHER SPORTS NOT LISTED: Contact FMWRC Sports POC to determine appropriate Category
Additional Information
Before
After
$46 $60 $74 $88 $102 $114 $120 $122 $126
$80 $104 $128 $154 $176 $200 $210 $214 $218
SAS/K Camp (Weekly) $40 $52 $64 $77 $89 $100 $105 $107 $110
OCCASIONAL USER RATES: Hourly Rate: $4.00, limited to 5 hrs./week. Part Time (< or = to 4 hrs./day) $16.00 ; Daily (> 4 hrs.): $30.00 MIDDLE SCHOOL/TEEN OCCASIONAL USER DAILY RATE: $16.00; Hourly Rate: $4.00, limited to 5 hrs./week. (Multiple Child Reductions and Total Income Family Categories do not apply to hourly, part time or daily care)
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Patrons who do not wish to disclose financial information will be placed in Category 9 . MULTIPLE CHILD REDUCTION (MCR): A 15% MCR is offered to the second and subsequent children in all regularly scheduled Army Child Care Programs. (Full fee is charged for the child in the most expensive care option, e.g., Full Day CDC care vs SAS care). A 15% MCR is offered to second and subsequent children in all Youth Sports programs occurring during the same season. LATE PICK-UP FEES: Family fee of $1.00 per minute/$15.00 maximum. Note: If Family has children at different sites, late pick-up fees are assessed per site. *PART TIME CARE: Applies to a specialized part time program; this may include Part Time Kindergarten Care (for children attending a part time [AM or PM] Kindergarten program). MIDDLE SCHOOL/TEEN (MS/T) Before School Supervision Monthly Fee = SAS "Before" Rate.
All Fees effective 1 October 2010
z Staff are trained to protect, nurture, and teach z Activities promote early learning and school readiness z Facilities have Regular fire, safety, health, and program inspections Security surveillance equipment to monitor activities Force Protection safeguards z Parent involvement is welcome and appreciated
Your CDC fees “go further” because the Army covers much of the cost z You pay your share and the Army funds the difference z Fee discounts are available when more than one child enrolls in CYS Programs z Off-post centers usually charge more for infants, supplies, food, and field trips
Your CDC fees buy… z z z z z
220 to 240 hours of full-day care each month 10 to 12 hours a day Monday through Friday, typically less than $2 an hour 44 nutritious meals and up to 22 snacks Field trips and skills development Two weeks of "child care leave" every year
Your CDC fees help make the military lifestyle a little easier z z z z
Operating hours at convenient locations are geared to the duty day Single facilities offer one-stop care for ages 6 weeks to 5 years Hourly care is available for respite/well-being purposes Services and standards are predictable wherever you're stationed
CDC fees are a GREAT value because your child receives the best care z Army centers are inspected more frequently than those licensed off-post z Most Army centers are nationally accredited; most off-post centers are not z Military Child Care is cited as "A Model for the Nation" by Congress and national experts
School Age Services MS/T will be open Jan. 17 from 1300 - 1800
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Parent Central (registration will be moving into the training room in the CDC building 693
Youth Center and CDC Will be closed Jan. 17 for MLK Day!
Upcoming Events
21 January (Friday) MLK Celebration (1600-1700), in SAS gym, parents are welcome to come and share in the celebration.
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All Children must be registered with CYSS in order to participate. Parents may reserve hourly care 48 hours in advance.
If your Child is registered with USAG-Humphreys CYS Services then he or she is also a member of the youth Birthday club. The month of their birthday all youth will receive six FREE coupons for the following MWR services: FREE Kids Meal or $2 off any AMC Meal FREE day of swimming @ Splish n' Splash FREE game of Bowling @ Strike Zone FREE game of Miniature Golf @ Augusta West FREE game of laser tag @ Outdoor Rec. FREE archery lesson @ Outdoor Rec.
Sarah L. Moore 1 Jan Samiah K. Leggett 1 Jan A’Sanni T. Wizzart 2 Jan Maliki T. Smalls 3 Jan Miriya A. Burke 3 Jan David M. Polaski 3 Jan Chelsea A. Williams 3 Jan Kayden Stafford 5 Jan Alexia C. Kwon 5 Jan Gracie K. Rizzotti 5 Jan CJ A. Harker Jan S.M.A.R.T. Girls (Skills, Mastery, And, Resistance, Training) 6 – Christopher T. Graham 6 Jan Meets on Wednesdays @1600-1700. SMART Girls is a health, fitness, Sebastian Maldonado 6 Jan Noah S. Hill 7 Jan prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program for girls. Katelin D. Green 7 Jan This is a new club that will meet on the 5th and 19th of January for 8 Tiffany E. Escobar Jan Khymahni M. Gibson 9 Jan girls in the 3rd- 5th grade who attend SAS. Allison E. Roberts 9 Jan ShaCourtney S. Jamerson 10 Jan Sophia Webster 10 Jan Jayden T. Stevenson Jan Thursdays 1600-1700) combines 4-H and BGCA learning models and 10 Kaelyn G. Florence 11 Jan offers members the opportunity to learn and explore technology. Youth will have the 12 Ethan R. Elliott Jan Emily Y. Moore 12 Jan opportunity to explore Computer Hardware/Software, Robotics, and Digital Photography Stephen B. Stone Jr. 12 Jan just to name a few. Please contact the CYSS Technology Specialist Casey Batchelor at 12 Treavor C. Sawyer Jan Kyle C. Desantels 13 Jan 753-8645. Jalayna K. Sanchez 13 Jan Anna M. Webster 14 Jan Arissa L. Erickson 14 Jan Breanna C. Hayek 14 Jan Esme R. Huey 14 Jan Silas A. Huey 14 Jan Jayden J. Mitchell 27 Jan Anderson G. Rust 15 Jan Shannon K. Mitchell 27 Jan William R. Wesch 27 15 Jan Lina (Angelina) Song Jan Jedidiah J. Bickle 16 Jan Madelyn K. Ramsey 27 Jan Diego A. Bearden 16 Jan Alexa P. Erickson 28 Jan Sidney A. Ward 16 Jan Olivia M. Barnett 28 Jan Tabitha Jones 16 Jan Adrianna L. Swafford Jan 28 Jacob A. Perez 17 Jan Andrea J. Atkinson 28 Jan Mya P. Robbins 17 Jan Marasia Amari Pitre 28 Jan Skylar E. Wood 17 Jan Owen M. Barenburg Jan 29 17 Jan David K, Fraser Sophia C. Phillipy 29 Jan 18 Jan Angel A. Gonzalez Matthew A. Horton 29 Jan 18 Joseph E. Ogle Jan Amanda P. Glidewell 29 Jan 19 Jayveon T. Hubbard 29 Jan Lilla A. Hinchliff Jan 19 Jocilen E. Thompson Jan Tiana R. Green 29 Jan Brand New Science Club will begin meeting on the 13th and 27th of 21 Jan Niklas N. Sujanani Kara C. Black 30 Jan Jan Shania K. Johnson Luke C. Clements 31 Jan January. Children will begin working on a science experiment which 21 will 22 Michael Musgrave Jan Gabriel Payne 31 Jan be used to demonstrate the powerful effects of CO2 on animals, plants, 23 Weyatta N. Kpinkpin 31 Jan Christopher Tung Jan 24 John R. Nichols 31 Jan Aubrey K. Rouse Jan and other living organisms whose habitats are our natural water sources. 24 Giovanni J. Gomez 31 Jan Natalie C. Guerrero Jan 25 Jan Natalie M. Thomas 26 Donovin W. Covington Jan 26 Jan Maddison A. Howell 26 Jan Cherrish L. Hudnall 27 Sanai M. McSwain Jan
Cooking Club Cooking Club (Mondays 1600-1700) - Will meet on the 3rd, 10th, 24th, and 31st of January. The cooking club will be learning to cook various dishes.
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Drama Club (Tuesdays 1600-1700) – The popular SAS drama club will begin meeting again in January. SAS drama club members will be creating a puppet play to perform. This club will meet on 6 and 20 January.
School Age Services Manager Karla Burke 753-8507
SAS/MST Administrative Assistant Carlisa Essex 753- 8507
Youth Sports Director Bradley Ficek 753-5602
Technology & Computer Lab Specialist
Casey Batchelor 753-8645
Work Force Preparation Specialist Shatoraca Morgan 753-5613
Middle School & Teen Are you 15-18 years old and want to make your own money? Do you want to get Hired! The â&#x20AC;&#x153;HIRED!â&#x20AC;? program can give you a clearer vision of your future and allow you to test different careers and see what fits you and your personality. Please come by Building 570 to pick up a packet from Shatoraca Morgan CYS Services Workforce Preparation Specialist shatoraca.t.morgan@us.army.mil DSN: 753-5613
The EDGE! Program Framework provides Child, Youth and School (CYS) Services-funded extracurricular enrichment options in Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program settings for child and youth in grades 1-12. Youth experience, develop, grow, and excel by participation in "cutting edge" art, fitness, life skills and adventure activities, known as Art EDGE!, Fit EDGE!, Life EDGE!, and Adventure EDGE!. Art EDGE! promotes learning-by-doing and focuses on the development of lifetime skills while exposing participants to the arts. ART EDGE! activities increase creative development while building self-esteem. Programs in the art area might include ceramics, computer graphic design, digital photography, drama, drawing, dance, theatre arts, and scrapbooking. FIT EDGE! educates and encourages children and youth to incorporate a healthier lifestyle through physical activity and nutritional awareness program. Programs in the fit area might include adventure sports, aerobics, body sculpting, bowling, fitness programs, nutrition programs, golf, strength training, stress management, and weight training. LIFE EDGE! imparts upon children and youth the skills needed for life-long growth as well as the exploration of future career fields. Programs in this area might include: basic cooking, baking and culinary art activities, auto maintenance and repair skills, computer skills, consumer skills, money management, pet care, study skills, and time management. ADVENTURE EDGE! encourages children and youth to embrace the outdoors and nature while being exposed to activities that stimulate relaxation. Programs in this area might include bowling, fishing, golf, hiking, skiing, swimming and rock or wall climbing. *For more information please contact Shatoraca Morgan the CYS Services Workforce Preparation Specialist at shatoraca.t.morgan@us.army.mil or DSN: 753-5613.
Middle School/ Teen January Events
MS/T will be open Jan. 17 from 1300 - 1800
CLEOS Director Vacant
Middle School & Teen Program Director Acting Director Casey Batchelor 753-5614
Child/Youth Program Assistant Barbara Hoover- Lead Allysa Lester
Brett Peters-Coker
Operating Hours Monday - Friday 1430 - 1900 Saturday 1500 - 2000 Sunday & Holidays Closed Bldg. S-427 753-5614
Instructional Classes
USAG-Humphreys Tax Center
Opening Opening Jan. Jan. 17, 17, 2011 2011
Gym Bugs
( $ 20.00 per month )
Tuesday
Location: Bldg. S751 ( right behind KATUSA snack bar ) Hours of operation: Monday - Wednesday & Friday: 0900-1700 Thurdays: 1300-2000
All preparers are IRS/VITA trained
Contact CPT. Joseph Steere for more information: joseph.steere@korea.army.mil To make an appointment please call 753-5680
Home School Corner Please Contact Brianna Hedgpeth for any classes for the month of January
Home School Support Group Meet with other home school families and discuss different strategies for balancing home schooling and daily life. For more information, contact Bri Hedgpeth at 010 3187 1196 or e-mail brianna.hedgpeth@yahoo.com *Sponsored by USAG-Humphreys Chapel For more information, contact Kristi Jones at kbjones74@yahoo.com or visit the homeschool group on yahoo HumphreysHomeschoolGroup@yahoogroups.com
FRIDAY ART GROUP
1000 - 1145 Pre-school 4 & 5 Yrs CDC
Wednesday
1615-1645 Toddlers, 18mo-3yrs old CDC
Creative Dance
Tuesday 8 week session 1515-1600 6 yrs and older $ 50 per session 1605-1635 2 & 3 yrs old $ 40 per session 1640-1710 4 & 5 yrs old $ 50 per session CYSS Building 570
Baton Twirling
Tuesday ( $ 25.00 per month ) 1715-1800 6 yrs and older CYSS Building 570
Sing & Dance With Me Tuesday 1000-1100 CYSS Building 570
(JANUARY 2011)
Taekwondo $ 60 per month
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5Yr Old/Kindergarden 1455-1540 (CDC) 1st -2nd Grade 1600-1645 (CYS Gym) 3rd grade +
SKIES Unlimited
is looking for instructors for the following classes: Ballet, Piano, Tutoring ( Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, & SAT Prep) Art ( Painting, Drawing) & Foreign Language. For more information, contact SKIESUnlimited at 753-8274/3413
1/7/11: Torn Paper Snow Scene: Tear white, or light colored paper into different sized pieces. With white glue, arrange the pieces of tissue paper and glue onto the black or blue paper to create snowy landscapes. Add other colors of construction paper shapes to make houses, trees etc. Little ones can practice fine motor skills by ripping and tearing. 1/14/11: Heart Garland: Cut several heart shapes from construction paper, decorate with markers, crayons, stickers etc. Punch two holes at the top of each heart, and string together to make a Valentines Day decoration! 1/21/11: Colorful Snowmen: Dip a blown up balloon in paint and dab them on a piece of paper to create a snowman...or just have fun painting with a balloon! 1/28/11: Collage: Place small pieces of paper, feather and other small objects to a square of contact paper to create a collage.
11 Free Family Bonding Activities to Do in 30 Minutes or Less
1. Read aloud. Read a fun book to younger kids, or take turns reading aloud from a chapter book with older children. Try reading aloud one paragraph at a time, switching to the next person each paragraph. (As a variation, have each person read one page before passing on the book.) Reading aloud as a family is a great way for kids to practice reading and get comfortable with not only reading to people, but public speaking as well. 2. Play a board game or card game. It doesn’t have to be a 4-hour game of Monopoly to be a smashing fun time! Pick a game that can be played in 30 minutes or less that’s appropriate for all the ages in your family to play together. Games that require partners or teams are an even better way to foster cooperation. 3. Play frisbee. Exercise, fresh air, and family fun… playing frisbee in your own yard can be a great frugal treat for parents and kids alike! 4. Play Hide and Seek. Hiding and seeking both take critical thinking and problem solving skills, making Hide and Seek a fun educational game for little ones. Indoors or outdoors, this old standby of a game is sure to please. 5. Test your knowledge with family flash cards or trivia cards. There are many fun varieties of flash cards and trivia cards that you can purchase, such a BrainQuest. It’s also fun to make your own flash cards as a family by allowing everyone to draw their own pictures and write out questions. Little kids will need assistance, but you’ll end up with memorabilia that will be loved for years and is unique to your family. 6. Play charades. Imagination, pretending and investigation all come into play in this age-old game. Choosing a theme, such as school or camping, to pick your charades words from will make it easier for young kids to guess them. 7. Watch a TV show episode that’s a favorite in your family. Pop some popcorn and huddle close together on the couch. 8. Have an impromptu "photo shoot". Have your kids "model" their dress-up clothes while you be the photographer and let them pose. 9. Let the kids give you a makeover. Whether it’s painting dad’s toenails to look like Easter eggs or giving mom a new hairstyle and makeup, this fun project is free and takes little time… and the kids will LOVE it! Don’t forget to take a picture of the "makeover" for the scrapbook. 10. Cook together. From baking cookies to cooking dinner, there are many fun kitchen projects that will bring family members together. Added bonus: the kids will be learning the valuable life skill of cooking while being helpful and feeling important. 11. Have a dance party. Put on the radio or iPod and blast your favorite family-friendly tunes while everyone boogies down in the living room. Dancing is not only great exercise and fun, but also releases endorphins (feel-good chemicals) in the body. Endorphins released during a family dance party will permanently link feel-good emotions to family time in their minds. Exercise, fun silly dancing, great music, and family bonding all in one. What more could you ask for? Those 11 great activities should give you a quick reference list to use the next time you find an extra 30 minutes in your schedule. Building closeness in your family, whether between parents and kids or between siblings, doesn’t have to be a big production. Family-building activities can be free and quick, with little preparation and without even leaving home. Try one out today! What fun activities do you do as a family when you only have 30 minutes or less?
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