CYS SERVICES NEWSLETTER FORT BELVOIR FEBRUARY 2013
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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) 805–1908
Little League Enrollment Dates: Jan. 2nd—Mar. 8th Ages: 4-15 years Cost: $60 Season Runs: Apr-Jun
Start Smart Soccer* Enrollment Dates: Feb 25th—Apr 12th Ages: 3 – 5 years Cost: $20 Classes Run: May-Jun
Girl’s Softball Enrollment Dates: Jan. 2nd—Mar. 8th Ages: 7-13 years Cost: $60 Season Runs: Apr-Jun
Start Smart Golf* Enrollment Dates: Feb 25th—Apr 12th Ages: 3 – 5 years Cost: $20 Classes Run: May-Jun
Spring Soccer Enrollment Dates: Jan. 14th—Mar 22nd Ages: 5—12 years Cost: $55 Season Runs: Apr—Jun
Start Smart Baseball* Enrollment Dates: Feb 25th—Apr 12th Ages: 3 – 5 years Cost: $20 Classes Run: May-Jun
Track & Field Enrollment Dates: Jan. 18th—Apr 12th Ages: 5—18 years Cost: $55 Season Runs: Apr—Aug
*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 .
Swim for Your Health & Run for Your Health Sign-up procedures : All participants must register at Parent Central Services. It is FREE!!! (703) 805-1908 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: Please Contact the Youth Sports Health & Fitness Director (703) 805-9138
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Youth CENTER FREE Activities FRI Feb 8 FRI Feb 1 1600-1700 Valentine's Day 1600-1700 Stained Glass Scavenger Hunt Hearts 1700-1800 Crab Soccer 1700-1800 Snow Globes 1800-1900 Friendship Box 1800-1830 Buddy Lee Jump 1900-2030 Indoor Roller Rope Contest Hockey 1830-2030 Basketball "Around the World” Contest SAT Feb 9 1400-1500 Friendship Box 1700-1830 Kickball SAT Feb 2 1830-2130 Valentine’s Day 1400-1500 Snow Globes Skate Party 1500-1630 Valentines for Veterans 1500-1730 Roller Skating FRI Feb 15 1800-2000 Movie Night 1600-1700 Mardi Gras masks 1700-1900 Dodge-ball 1900-2030 Air Hockey Tourney!
SAT Feb 16 1300-1600 Girls’ Day Out!! Manicures, Baking, and Crafts!
1400-1530 Artistic Techniques with Acrylics 1530-1630 Mardi Gras Masks 1700-1800 Twister Challenge
1800-2030 Movie Night FRI Feb 22 1600-1700 Watercolor Painting 1700-1900 Indoor Soccer 1900-2030 Basketball SAT Feb 23 1400-1530 Create your own art
1530-1630 Continuous Lines 1630-1800 Indoor Hockey 1800-2030 Movie Night
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.
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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.
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February 9 , 2013, 1700-2200 Reservations must be made by February 6th at 1730.
February 9 , 2013, 1700-2200 Reservations must be made by February 8th at 1730.
March 9th, 2013, 1700-2200 Reservations must be made by March 6th at 1730.
March 9th, 2013, 1700-2200 Reservations must be made by March 8th at 1730.
Month of the Military Child **Only $5 per child** April 13th, 2013, 1700-2200 Reservations must be made by April 10th at 1730.
Month of the Military Child **Only $5 per child** April 13th, 2013, 1700-2200 Reservations must be made by April 12th at 1730.
Child, Youth & School Services On The Road Staff from CYS Services will provide enrichment activities at the Housing Community Centers. 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.
February Peace & Love
March Bunny Time
Tues. Feb. 5th @ Fairfax Village
Tues. Mar. 5th @ Lewis Village
Thurs. Feb. 7th @ Lewis Village
Wed. Mar 13th @ Vernondale
Wed. Feb. 13th @ Woodlawn
Fri. Mar. 15th @ Woodlawn
Fri. Feb. 15th @ Vernondale Village
Tues. Mar. 19th @ G. Washington
Tues. Feb 19th @ G. Washington
Thurs. Mar 21st @ Dogue Creek
Thurs. Feb. 21st @ Dogue Creek
Wed. Mar. 27th @ Fairfax Village
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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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: Tuesdays Times: 1815 or 1845 30 minute session Location: SKIES Room @ School Age 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
Taekwondo Ages: 6-18 years Cost: $55 per month Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Times: Beginners: 1830-1930 Advanced Belts 1930-2030 Location: Youth Center Saturday Sparring: 1100-1200 Location: School Age Center Gym
Jr. Taekwondo Ages: 4-5 years Cost: $50 per month Thursdays Only Time: 1815-1900 Location: Youth Center
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 703-805-1908 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!
Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions a parent makes for their children. Child care should fit a parent’s idea about parenting and learning, as well as their child care needs.
As each child learns at their own pace, Family Child Care providers offer a program that includes activities to support each child’s development and social skills. A daily schedule
The Family Child Care program at Ft. Belvoir (FCC) offers a safe home like environment, professionally trained providers, nutritious meals and snacks, smaller ratios, Creative Curriculum Standards of Learning and multiple child care options that meet regular and mission readiness child care requirements. FCC homes on and off post comply with Army regulations (AR 608-10) in reference to adult to child ratios, the USDA Food Program nutritional requirements and training guidelines.
center offerings and educational experiences with other providers. Parents are encouraged to be a positive part of the child’s care experience and are welcome to visit their FCC programs during operating hours, go to Parent Advisory Board meetings and attend parent trainings and field trips. For registration or enrollment information contact Erica Henry at 703-805-9135 or Parent Central Services at 703-8051908.
offers a consistent routine and lesson plans which build upon the child strengths. Providers are encourage to take the children out to various on post activities such as bowling, story time at the library, community
Interested in long lasting portable career? Become a Family Child Care Provider! For more information, please contact the FCC Office at 703805-9137/ 9134/9132/9135 or visit our website at http:// belvoirmwr.com/Facilities/CYS/ FamChildCare.php.
School Support Services The School Liaison Officers are 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. Wendy O’Sullivan Or Megan O’Day
School Liaison (703)805-9119 ena.w.osullivan.naf@mail.mil megan.r.oday.naf@mail.mil
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/
FORT BELVOIR
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)805-1908 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) 805-1908.
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 703-805-1909