C YS SE RVICE S NEWSL E T TE R F O RT BE LVOIR APRIL 2012
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Youth Sports & FITNESS A current Sports Physical (which must be updated annually) and Birth Certificate are required to register for all sports programs, except for the Start Smart Programs, which require current immunization records. For Sports information call: (703) 805-1257/9139 For Registration information call: (703) 806-0791
Golf Clinic
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Enrollment Dates: Apr 2 — Jun 22 Ages: 7-15 years Cost: $65 Session Begins: July 11th Meets every Wednesday for six weeks.
Track & Field
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Enrollment Dates: Jan 30 —May 18 Ages: 5 – 18 years Cost: $55
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Season Runs: Apr-Aug Start Smart Soccer* Enrollment Dates: Feb 27th—Apr 13th Ages: 3 – 5 years Cost: $20 Classes Runs May-Jun Start Smart Baseball* Enrollment Dates: Feb 27th—Apr 13th Ages: 3 – 5 years Cost: $20
*Smart Start classes are designed to teach the basic motor skills necessary to participate in organized sports while working one-on-one with a parent .
America’s Armed Forces Kid Run
Enrollment Dates: April 9th - May 11th Age Groups: 5-13 years Cost: $5 (register on-line) * http://www.americaskidsrun.org Run: May 21st @ Pullen Track *Registration is completed on-line and the $5 payment is made onsite the day of the race.
Swim for Your Health & Run for Your Health Sign-up procedures All participants must register at Parent Central Services. It is FREE!!! (703) 806-0791 Eligibility: Active Duty Personnel Children (17 years & under); Retirees Children (17 years & under); DOD Civilians Children (17 years & under) Purpose To promote physical fitness and wellness for the Fort Belvoir Community Children. For Rules/Procedures:
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Mondays—Life EDGE! Cosmetology
free!
Learn the finer points of beauty from Ms. Kristol Williams.
Tuesdays— Adventure EDGE! Kayaking Explore the beauty of Tompkins Basin, learn about kayaking and get some exercise!
Wednesdays—Life EDGE! Italian Language 101 Want to tackle a new language? This course will introduce middle school and teens to the Italian language by easing into the basics!
Thursdays—Fit EDGE! Bicycling Get your exercise and enjoy the beauty of Fort Belvoir!
Fridays—Fit EDGE! Double Dutch 101 Learn to move your feet faster than you ever thought possible!
Programs take place between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. and are open to youth in grades 6-12th that are registered with CYS Services. Transportation is provided from the Youth Center (bus departs at 3:15 p.m.). Youth may join the program at the location. No fees are required to participate. enrollment If your youth is already registered with CYS Services they can be enrolled into the activity over the phone at 703.806.0791 or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/belvoircyms.html
information 703.805.1906 ~ www.belvoirmwr.com
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Youth CENTER Activities APRIL Monday 2nd– Friday 6th Spring Break Camp at YC Saturday 7th 1400-1500 Healthy Habits 1600-1700 Easter Glitter Art 1900-2100 Movie Night Thursday12th 1500-1600 BGCA Money Matters: What do you want? 1600-1700 Hired!; Work Behaviors: How to Keep a Job and Get a Great Reference. Friday 13th 1600- 1700 Scrabble Day: Scrabble Tournament
Friday 13th 1630-1800 Basketball 1900-2100 Karaoke Saturday 14th 1400-1500 NBA 2K11 Tournament 1600-1700 Clay Art 1900-2200 MOMC Dance Thursday 19th Fruit Carving Exhibit 1500-1600 BGCA Money Matters: The Power of Budgeting 1600-1700 Hired!: Resumes: Get it right from the Start! Friday 20th 1530-1700 National Up-side down cake 1730-1830 Rock Wall 1800-2000 H-O-R-S-E
Saturday 21st: 1000-1400 TeenFest 1400-1500 Rock Art 1600-1700 Healthy Habits 1900-2100 Movie Night Thursday 26th 1500-1600 BGCA Money Matters: Put your Money to Work: the Power of Saving. 1600-1700 hired!: Answer to Questions that can nail the Interview! Friday 27th 1630-1730 Tell a Story Day 1800-1900 Baby Food Jar Garden 1900-2100 Soccer Saturday 28th 1400-1500 Clay Art 1600-1800 Sidewalk Chalk 1900-2100 Roller Skating
For more information on these activities and more, please contact the Youth Center at (703)805-4515.
Hired! Apprenticeship Program A workforce preparation and apprenticeship program designed to meet the employment and career-exploration needs of CYSS teens 15-18 years of age. Hired! Apprentices commit to working (15) fifteen hours per week with employers on the installation while concurrently participating in workforce preparation/career exploration workshops over a (12)twelve week term. Terms occur during Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Youth must complete the necessary application process and meet all prerequisites to be eligible for the program. For additional information contact Wendy O’Sullivan, Hired! Program Coordinator, 703.805.4515 or visit the Fort Belvoir Youth Center.
Hired! Workshops Held on Thursday’s from 4pm-5pm covering Workforce-Preparation (resumes, applications, job searching, interviewing) and Post-Secondary Education Exploration (interest inventories; exploring jobs; college/scholarships)
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Parent’s Night Out & Kid’s Night Out South Post Child Development Center offers Saturday Kid’s Night Out for grades K-6th will be held at Markham evening childcare on the second Saturday of each School Age Center on the second Saturday of each month for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Tickets are month . Tickets are $20.00 per child, this does include a $20.00 per child, this does include a light meal. No light meal. No Money will be taken at the door. All Kid’s Money will be taken at the door. Children must be regis- Nights out Party-Goers must be registered with CYS Sertered with CYS Services. For more information call 703- vices. For more information call 703-805-9100. There will 806-4344. There will be no refunds. be no refunds.
DATES:
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April14 , 2012, 1700-2200 ONLY $5 Reservations must be made by April 13th at 1730.
April14 , 2012, 1700-2200 -ONLY $5 Reservations must be made by April 13th at 1730.
May12th, 2012, 1700-2200 Reservations must be made by May 11th at 1730.
May12th, 2012, 1700-2200 Reservations must be made by May 11th at 1730.
June 9th, 2012, 1700-2200 Reservations must be made by June 8th at 1730.
June 9th, 2012, 1700-2200 Reservations must be made by June 8th at 1730.
Child, Youth & School Services On The Road Staff from CYS Services will provide enrichment activities at the Fort Belvoir Community Center. All events are free and take place between 1000-1200. Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult. For more information please call 805-1906.
April is Month of the Military Child!
Center every weekday! Please see the complete schedule on Page 11
We will be in the housing community centers & the Fort Belvoir Community
Hope to see you there!
Fa m i ly c o m p u t e r t i m e @ s c h o o l Ag e S e rv i c e s Markham School Age Center invites you and your family to come use their computer lab. The lead teacher of the computer lab will be present for any questions.
The lab will be open on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month from 0930-1330. For more information please contact the Markham SAS at (703)805-9100. Family Computer Time!
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Ballet/Jazz Combo Classes meet once per week for six weeks - July 9th—August 17th SESSION COST: $80.00 — LOCATION: Markham SAC Yellow Room
DAY: Mondays
DAY: Thursdays
AGES: 5-6 Years TIME: 1530-1630 AGES: 7 and up TIME: 1630-1730
AGES: 3-5 Years TIME: 1630-1730 AGES: 5-6 Years TIME: 1730-1830
Summer Dance Workshop Descriptions Happily Ever After
Ballet Stars
Princess stories, coloring, crafts, and ballet dancing is the perfect combination for your ballerina princess.
Come be the Prima Ballerina! Learn some of the most beloved Classical Ballet Stories. We will plie, releve, and leap to the stars!
Pop Princess An upbeat jazz class, with all the fun of being a princess. Dance activities, coloring, crafts, and lots of fun!
Broadway Kids It's time for your little stars to shine! Have fun singing, dancing, and acting.
Jazz/Pom Learn basic jazz technique and a Pom routine.
Tutu Cute *Parent Participation Required* A mommy and me class with fun props and movement. It will be Tutu Cute!
Ballet/Jazz Learn basic ballet and jazz technique and choreography.
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Summer Dance Workshop Schedule Week 1 — July 9th-13th
Week 4 -July 30th-Aug. 3rd
10:00-11:00 Happily Ever After Ages 3-5 Cost:$65.00
10:00-11:00 Ballet Stars Ages 3-5 Cost:$65.00
11:00-12:00 Broadway Kids Ages 3-5 Cost:$65.00
11:00-12:00 Ballet Stars Ages 5-7 Cost:$65.00
Week 2 - July 16th-20th 10:00-11:00 Broadway Kids Ages 3-5 Cost:$65.00 11:00-12:00 Pop Princess Ages 5-7 Cost:$65.00
Week 3 - July 23rd-27th 10:30-12:30 Ballet/Jazz Ages 7-12 Cost:$105.00
Summer classes & workshops are subject to change
Week 5 -
Aug. 6th-10th
10:15-10:45 Tutu Cute Ages 2-3 Cost:$45.00 11:00-12:30 Jazz/Pom Ages 7-12 Cost:$85.00
Week 6 -
Aug.13th-17th
10:00-11:00 Happily Ever After Ages 3-5 Cost:$65.00 11:00-12:00 Happily Ever After Ages 5-7 Cost:$65.00
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Karate
Jujitsu
Ages: 6-18 years Cost: $55 per month Days: Mondays and Thursdays Times: Beginners: 1830-1930 Advanced Belts 1930-2030 Location: School Age Center Gym
Ages: 6-18 years Cost: $55 per month Day: Wednesdays Time: 1900-2000 Day: Saturdays Time: 1000-1100 Location: School Age Center Gym
Lil Dragons Karate Ages: 3-5 years Cost: $40 per month Day: Saturday Times: 1000, 1045, 1130 or 1215 Location: SKIES Room @ School Age Center
Taekwondo Ages: 6-18 years Cost: $55 per month Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Times: Beginners: 1815-1915 Advanced Belts 1915-2015 Summer Hours Beginning June 15th: Times: Beginners: 1900-2000 Advanced Belts 2000-2100 Location: Youth Center Saturday Sparring: 1000-1200 Location: Youth Center
Junior Jujitsu Ages: 3-5 years Cost: $55 per month Days: Wednesdays Time: 1815-1900 Day: Saturdays Time: 0915-1000 Location: School Age Center Gym
While we strive to have up-to-date information in our Newsletter, please be aware that all classes, activities, sports and other programs listed in the Newsletter are subject to change. Please call 703-806-0791 with any questions or visit our website at www.belvoirmwr.com/cys for more information.
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Fa m i ly C h i l d C a r e ‌ Your child’s home away from home!
FCC homes serve children 4 weeks to 12 years of age in a homelike environment that allows siblings to be in care together. Parent fees are based on total family income and follow DoD fee guidance as in other Ft. Belvoir CYSS programs. The Fort Belvoir Family Child Care (FCC) program offers a variety of flexible care options that meet regular and missionrelated child care needs to include full day, hourly, before/ after school, extended care (overnight and weekend), special needs, and on and off-post care. Off-post care is offered in the counties of Fairfax, Prince William (Woodbridge, Manassas, Dumfries) and Stafford. Homes off-post must comply with AR608-10, to include ratios, training requirements, and USDA nutritional guidelines.
Only the best qualified applicants are selected to become certified providers. FCC applicants must complete a screening process before certification. They attend 40 hours orienta-
tion training, including child abuse, CPR and First Aid, medications/communicable diseases, business practices, nutrition and developmentally appropriate practices. Background clearances are performed on applicants, spouses, and children 12
years of age and older. An inhome family interview is conducted by the FCC Director. The homes are inspected by fire, health, and safety officials to ensure all operational requirements are met. After certification, providers receive on-going training, technical support, and unannounced inspections by the FCC Director, Training and Curriculum Specialist, and other proponents. Training and educational opportunities can lead to a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Home Accreditation by the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). If you are interested in becoming an FCC Provider, new provider training classes are offered on a regular basis. For information about the FCC Program please call 703-805-9137/ 9134/ 9112.
School Support Services The School Liaison Officer is available to assist military Families with transitions to the local schools. Child, Youth and School Services encourages parents to utilize these services as we are dedicated to maintaining a positive and productive relationship between our Families and the schools that serve them.
Fairfax County Public Schools Serving Fort Belvoir: Fort Belvoir Elementary School http://www.fcps.edu/FtBelvoirES/
Woodlawn Elementary School http://www.fcps.edu/WoodlawnES
Whitman Middle School http://www.fcps.edu/WhitmanMS/
Mount Vernon High School
http://www.fcps.edu/MtVernonHS/
Mary Jo Chapman School Liaison (703)805-9119 Maryjo.chapman@us.army.mil
Surrounding County Websites Prince William County: www.PWCS.edu Stafford County: www.stafford.schoolfusion.us/
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Eligibility Requirements for CYS Services Programs Open to current DOD Personnel- active duty, retirees (Sports & Youth Activities) and DOD civilians. Fort Belvoir CYS Services fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Multiple child discounts and 2 weeks vacation credit per year are also given. Note: retirees are only eligible for our sports and SKIES Unlimited programs. Please call (703)806-0791 for more information.
Registration We’re on the Web!
Registration is required to participate in all CYS Services programs and activities.
(https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/ webtrac/belvoircyms.html
Registration is FREE!
Web-Trac is here!! All Child, Youth & School Services payments can now be made online. By logging into the new Web-Trac site, you can view your current billing and make payments on your account. If you have not received your User Name and Password please contact. BelvoirCYSS_WEBMASTER@conus.army.mil
He lp Wa nt ed Reasons to become a substitute “Teacher” for CYS Services: Good Pay Get experience CYS Services is a great place to work No teaching experience needed Have a positive impact in the lives of children Flexible work hours Call (703)704-3032 for more information
To help facilitate the registration process, please bring with you the following information:
3 local emergency contacts (other than parents) Shot records Physical (we can give you 30 days to bring this in) LES/pay stubs (only needed for childcare) Cash, Check, or Visa/MasterCard for program fees
For Sports programs the following is also required:
Birth certificate Sports physical
To make an appointment or for more information on our programs and upcoming events please contact Parent Central Services at (703) 806-0791.
Sports volunteers needed
Volunteers needed
CYS Services Youth Sports program is looking for volunteers to help as Sports Coaches, Assistant Coaches, as well as general volunteers that could assist with concessions, time clock, score keeping, etc. Please call the Youth Sports Office for more details at (703)8059138/9139/1257.
Child, Youth & School Services is looking for volunteers to help educate our children by reading to them and encouraging interest in various activities such as cooking, sewing, woodworking, photography, painting etc. If you have an interest or hobby that you would like to share with our youth, please call Parent Central Services for details at 703-805-9117