ExploreJBLM Summer 2023 e-Guide, Issue 3 by Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR Marketing

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SUMMER 2023

EXPLOREJBLM Welcome to JBLM! Enjoy outdoor hangouts Pages 12–15

Soak up summer fun Pages 16–19

Discover more MWR activities Pages 20–29

Prep for the upcoming school year Pages 38–39

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JBLM MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION GUIDE

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Director, Family & MWR Venicia Morse Marketing director Kimberly Perrenot Editor/Writer Patti Jeffrey Contributors Antoinette Walker, JBLM MWR Facebook followers Contributing photographers Amanda Anderson, Kelsey Ferguson, Emiliano Hernandez (cover and inside), JBLM Public Affairs, Patti Jeffrey, MWR staff Graphics Toby Bartley For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries,

off-base businesses, call 253-966-2256. EXPLOREJBLM is an unofficial information source. Activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family & MWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government endorsement. NOTE: Events mentioned in this issue may be canceled or revised after publication date. For current updates, visit JBLM.armymwr.com.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME, NEWCOMERS!

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT JBLM MWR?

ENJOY OUTDOOR HANGOUTS

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FEATURES

16 Soak up summer fun You don’t have to travel far to have fun this summer! JBLM offers plenty of outdoor experiences for you soak up the sun with family and friends right on base. Whether you’re looking to cool off with a dip in the pool or get out on the water in a kayak, MWR has everything you need to have the best summer staycation. Don’t forget a hat and your sunscreen!

30 Remembering MWR’s roots As an integral part of JBLM, Family & MWR is a daily part of a military member’s need for rest, relaxation and renewal. Though all the transitions since the 1890s, learn how the Army integrated new ways to bring troops — and eventually their families — the renewal they needed.

38 Prepping for the upcoming school year Help reduce your youth’s stress (and your own) by planning ahead for the upcoming school year. JBLM School Support Services offers you some insight into how to prepare your students for a smoother start.

RAMP UP YOUR BODY’S ENGINE

DISCOVER YOUR JBLM LIBRARIES

START A HOME BUSINESS WITH FCC

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord I N S TA L L AT ION MAN AGEMENT COMMAND Family and MWR

Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Go to JBLM.armymwr.com Family and MWR for more information. Phone area code is 253.

LM = Lewis Main |for LN more = Lewis North | MF = McChord Field Go to JBLM.armymwr.com information.

Phone area code is 253. LEISURE RESOURCES

LM = Lewis Main | LN = LewisAQUATICS North | MF = McChord Field

BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE LEISURE RESOURCES SERVICE MEMBERS (BOSS) 11592 17th OPPORTUNITIES & D St. LN 967-5636 BETTER FOR SINGLE LEISURE SERVICES SERVICE TRAVEL MEMBERS (BOSS) 8050 967-3085/2050 11592NCO 17thBeach & D St.Rd. LNLN 967-5636 739 Battery Rd. MFTRAVEL SERVICES982-2206 LEISURE WARRIOR 8050 NCO Beach Rd. LN ZONE967-3085/2050 11592 17th & D MF St. LN 477-5756 739 Battery Rd. 982-2206 WARRIOR ZONE OUTDOOR 11592 17th & D St. LNRECREATION 477-5756 HOLIDAY PARK MF OUTDOOR RECREATION Pavilion Info & Reservations 982-7744 Holiday Park/Fam-Camp HOLIDAY PARK MF 982-5488 PARK Pavilion Info & FREEDOM Reservations 982-7744 2275 Liggett Ave. LM 982-5488 Holiday Park/Fam-Camp SPLASH PARK FREEDOM (Summer only) 967-4661 PARK NORTHWEST ADVENTURE 2275 Liggett Ave. LMCENTER 8050(Summer NCO Beach SPLASH PARK only)Rd. LN 967-4661 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMS CENTER LN 967-7744 NORTHWEST ADVENTURE EQUIPMENT8050 RENTAL (NAC) LN Rd. LN 967-7744 NCO Beach TRAVEL CAMP & CABIN RENTAL LN LN 967-7744 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMS RUSSELL LANDING EQUIPMENT RENTAL (NAC) LN MARINA967-7744 (Open MayRENTAL 28–Sept. TRAVEL CAMP & CABIN LN30) 967-7744

8981 American Lake Ave. LN MARINA 967-2510 RUSSELL LANDING SHORELINE PARK30) (Open May 28–Sept. Memorial Day) 8981(Open American LakeDay Ave.through LN Labor967-2510 Shoreline Beach Rd., PavillionPARK info LN 967-2510 SHORELINE VEHICLE (OpenOFF-ROAD Memorial Day throughPARK Labor Day)

2 miles past the Skeet Range info 967-7056 access Shoreline Beach Rd., Pavillion LN for 967-2510

RIFLEOFF-ROAD & PISTOL RANGE VEHICLE(RANGE PARK 15) 0015 Rd. LM 2 milesEast pastGate the Skeet Range 967-7056967-9803 for access SHOTGUN SHOOTING COMPLEX RIFLE & PISTOL RANGE (RANGE 15) 3969 Range Rd. LM 967-7056 0015 2nd East Div Gate Rd. LM 967-9803 SHOTGUN SHOOTING COMPLEX 3969 2nd Div Range Rd. LM 967-7056

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KEELER POOL AQUATICS 9993 Garfield St. LM 967-6652 KIMBRO POOL KEELER POOL 2161 LM 967-5026 9993 Liggett GarfieldAve. St. LM 967-6652 McCHORDKIMBRO FIELD OUTDOOR POOL POOL summers only) 967-5026 2161 Liggett (open Ave. LM 736 5th St. MF FIELD OUTDOOR POOL 982-2807 McCHORD SOLDIERS HOUSE (openFIELD summers only)POOL 3236 2nd 967-5390 736 5th St.Div. MF& Handrich LM 982-2807 SOLDIERS FIELD HOUSE POOL SPORTS & FITNESS 3236 2nd Div. & Handrich LM 967-5390 PT occurs between 6:30–7:30 a.m. SPORTS & FITNESS JENSEN FAMILY HEALTH & FITNESS PT occurs betweenCENTER 6:30–7:30 a.m. 2022 Liggett Ave. &FAMILY Div. LMHEALTH 967-5975 JENSEN McCHORD FITNESS CENTER & FITNESS CENTER 729 St. MF 982-6707 20225th Liggett Ave. & Div. LM 967-5975 McCHORD FITNESS CENTER ANNEX McCHORD FITNESS CENTER 726 982-6700 729 5th St. MF 982-6707 McVEIGH SPORTS & FITNESS McCHORD FITNESS CENTER CENTER ANNEX 2160 Liggett Ave. LM 967-5869 726 5th St. MF 982-6700 SHERIDAN SPORTS&&FITNESS FITNESSCENTER CENTER McVEIGH SPORTS 3759 967-3797/4467 2160 Stryker Liggett Ave. Ave. LM LM 967-5869 SOLDIERS FIELD HOUSECENTER SHERIDAN SPORTS & FITNESS 3236 Div.Ave. & Handrich LM 967-3797/4467 967-4771 3759 2nd Stryker LM WILSON SPORTSFIELD & FITNESS CENTER SOLDIERS HOUSE 11596 D St. & 41st Div. LNLM 967-7471 3236 2nd Div. & Handrich 967-4771 INTRAMURAL OFFICE WILSON SPORTS SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER 3236 Div. Handrich 966-0635 115962nd D St. && 41st Div. LNLM 967-7471 INTRAMURAL SPORTS OFFICE BOWLING 3236 2nd Div. & HandrichCENTER LM 966-0635 BOWL ARENA LANES BOWLING CENTER 2272 Liggett Ave. LM 967-4661 BOWL ARENA LANES 2272 Liggett Ave. LM 967-4661

GOLF COURSES

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

EAGLE’S PRIDE GOLF COURSE Located off I-5, Exit 116 967-6522 WHISPERING FIRS GOLF COURSE 895 Lincoln Blvd. MF 982-2124

BEACHWOOD CDC 8300 American Lake Ave. LN 967-2600/477-5379 CLARKMOOR CDC 2095 Bitar Ave. LM 967-2300/5455 HILLSIDE CDC 6396 Garcia Blvd. LM 477-3125/3126 MADIGAN CDC 6995 Jackson Ave. LM 967-2800 McCHORD CDC 578 Lincoln Blvd. (EAST) MF 982-0413/982-4903 McCHORD CDC 560 Lincoln Blvd. (WEST) MF 982-4166/4178

ARTS & CRAFTS McCHORD ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER 1121 Barnes Blvd. MF 982-6719

AUTO McCHORD AUTO CENTER 1120 Barnes Blvd. MF 982-7226 LEWIS MAIN AUTO CENTER 4043 West Way LM 967-3728

YOUTH PROGRAMS

GRANDSTAFF MEMORIAL 2109 N. 10th & Pendleton LM 967-5889 BOOK PATCH CHILDREN’S LIBRARY (inside Grandstaff) 2109 N. 10th & Pendleton LM 967-5533 McCHORD LIBRARY 851 Lincoln Blvd., Ground Floor MF 982-3454

CASCADE SCHOOL AGE CENTER 2402 Bitar Ave. LM 966-8977/8978 HILLSIDE YOUTH CENTER/TEEN ZONE 6397 Garcia Blvd. LM 967-4441 LEWIS NORTH SCHOOL AGE CENTER 8584 American Lake Ave. LN 966-7166/7167 McCHORD SCHOOL AGE CENTER 3032 Dogwood St. MF 982-2203 YOUTH SPORTS 6398 Garcia Blvd. LM 967-2405

DINING & CLUBS

OTHER CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES

MWR CENTRAL 8085 NCO Beach Rd. LN 966-7466 AMERICAN LAKE CONFERENCE CENTER 8085 NCO Beach Rd. LN 966-4998/3987 HABAÑERO MEXICAN GRILL at WHISPERING FIRS GOLF COURSE 895 Lincoln Blvd. MF 982-3271 McCHORD CLUB 700 Barnes Blvd. MF 982-2795 Catering Office 982-8175 STRIKE ZONE CAFÉ 2272 Liggett Ave. LM 967-4661 WARRIOR ZONE CAFÉ 11592 D St. & 17th LN 477-5835/5833

PARENT CENTRAL SERVICES 2295 12th & Bitar LM 966-2977 FAMILY CHILD CARE 2275 Liggett Ave. LM 967-3039 SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES 2295 12th & Bitar LM 967-7195

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Anyone can apply! Work Perks:

• Commissary benefits for CYS. • Morale/team-building activities. • Professional development and training. • Shopping privileges at the Exchange. • Gym and pool access. • Full access to leisure activities (bowling, golf, skate parks, beachside picnic areas, on-base dining, special events and festivals). • Discount tickets to popular attractions across the U.S., movies, sports and more. • Affordable recreational rentals. • Access to MWR ranges, marina, cabin rentals, travel camps and more. • Use of self-help auto center, arts & crafts center, library programs and more.

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to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a big base with a lot of services! We’ll help you get to know who we are and how we can help make your stay here fun, adventurous, creative, fulfilling and memorable. After you’ve settled in and become oriented, you’ll start to discover that we have a robust and active community, with a lot of choices of how to spend your free time. MWR is always here for you, because you matter the most to us! Learn more about us by visiting JBLMmwr.com and fb.com/ JBLMmwr.

Base services that support you If you’re a mom or dad, MWR services you can use right away are child care, free activities for parents and preschoolers, family recreation, youth sports, fun extracurricular classes at youth centers and the Teen Zone, library events and services and a host of other resources. Your school-age children can transition more smoothly to a new school with the help of our School Support Services office. If you’re a single Service member, BOSS is here to better acquaint you with JBLM. Here, both Soldiers and Airmen go on fun trips, volunteer for events (earn promotion points!) and plan new events together. Call BOSS headquarters at 253-967-5636 for more details. JBLM’s Directorate of Human Resources offers comprehensive resources to assist everyone here. They help you with your résumé and interview skills, family life, relationship-building, child-rearing, finances, car or house buying and much more!

Take time for fun & exploration MWR also offers indoor and outdoor recreation, including group adventure trips, bowling, golf, sports leagues, races and fun runs, free concerts and events, discount tickets and vacations.

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We asked what you loved about us, and we received an avalanche of answers! Here are just some of them. Thanks, and we love serving you, too! Heidi: Hands down, I love the Auto Skills Center! It’s one benefit I will never take for granted. Krista: Probably all the events at the library! We have kids ranging from ages 1–13 and the events are really great for all ages! Robin: We really enjoyed the Oktoberfest event we were able to go to this past year! Dannielle: We really loved the availability for catering our Thanksgiving meal. The food was great and it was nice to celebrate the day without the stress of having to cook. Probably the best Thanksgiving day we’ve had as a family! Kristina: So far, the fitness classes! Samantha: Leisure Travel Services — we went on our first family vacation last summer to Disneyland! What a great trip! Shaun: I appreciate the opportunity to purchase Seahawks tickets. We had just moved here and my son is a Hawks fan. It was his first pro football game. It was awesome! Jeannie: I love the Arts & Crafts Center! Crystal: Movies on the lawn at the library during the summer. And all of the other summer outdoor programs the library does. Marina: Sports programs for kids. Mathew: Warrior Zone. I don’t live on post but those fight nights are worth the trip. I’m also glad it gives single Service members something to do that’s close by. Taina: The libraries hands-down have been a true blessing to our family. We are always there and this resource makes homeschooling that much easier. Lauren: The trips you can take. My friend and I did one of the kayaking trips. While we wish we were in the water longer, it was so much fun. Reyn: Leisure Travel Services and special

events! We were able to take our daughter to Disneyland for her birthday (with the discount tickets) and she is still talking about the McChord Club Luau from last year! Samantha: The amazing staff working at CYS! Always friendly, knowledgeable and respectful! Raul: All the events JBLM MWR hosts throughout the year — Haunted Crooked Road, Octoberfest, Beach Bash, outdoor movies and many more. Thank you. Erin: I haven’t been to an MWR like JBLM MWR that has so much to offer, including Discover passes, slope tickets and fly fishing classes. Amanda: The sports and amazing events especially by the library in summer. My kids were able to integrate and feel part of the community so much faster when we PCS’d here last summer! Jenny: I really love all the resources available for Service members and their families: Free passes for museums and anything at the MWR Fest Tent, especially Oktoberfest! Jennifer: Our family has been using MWR here at JBLM for over 20 years. From the stories, games, Easter egg hunt, cabins, fun runs, tickets — you name it. Savannah: We loved Parent and Tot swim lessons! Stefanie: I love all the trips offered, like snowshoeing or visiting Leavenworth. It’s especially great if you’re alone at the moment and don’t know many people here, so you don’t have to go and adventure alone. I’m also in awe with everything the libraries are offering — events, Check Out Washington backpacks and so much more. Meghan: Libraries! Especially when you’re a new arrival staying in TLF. They’re so welcoming and have great resources. Jaie: Library events, American Lake, CYS youth sports programs and family events! Shaylee: So far, I have loved the library! I

love that there’s a book club and a lot of events to keep people included here! Nicole: We have loved the fun runs! Sonja: I love the pulled pork quesadilla at Whispering Firs Golf Course and the staff. Summer: We love the special events! My girls were able to experience going fishing and rock climbing! I was in charge of our Juneteenth celebration last year and I was able to rent so much from MWR! Valerie: It is extremely hard to pick one over the other but we have definitely been loving the Arts & Crafts Center, special events and outdoor rec! Stephany: We love the outdoor rentals and camper rentals! Kristin: My kids and I really enjoy going bowling and the parks. We have always had great experiences with the staff, too! Thanks, JBLM MWR! Jamie: I really love the special events like Beach Bash and Winterfest. Leslie: RV storage and camp spots. Ale: Oof, hard one: 1. Libraries; 2. Bowling; 3. Warrior Zone. My family came to visit me one summer and the little ones had a blast at the library activities. Thank you for that! Goldie: We loved staying in one of the cabins on the lake and fishing. Mandy: MWR here is awesome! We love the trips and fun runs especially, Loveleen: The Outdoor Recreation program and trips! Juwan: Warrior Zone video games. Alicia: What I love most about MWR is the events — they are seasonal, well planned and advertised well, and it’s always a good time. They encourage you to get out and explore, meet people, be active and learn a new hobby. Kareena: McChord outdoor pool in the summer! Brian: Golf. NichMi: The 24/7 access to the gyms. Thank you for allowing us to have that privilege.

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Enjoy outdoor hangouts JBLM offers incredible scenic escapes for your pleasure Shoreline Park Open during the summer, Shoreline Park offers swimming and recreational pavilions for rent. Younger children can enjoy the 2-foot wading area while older youth will want to venture to the 4-foot depth. Shoreline Park is at the end of Shoreline Beach Road at Lewis North. For more information on pavilion rentals, call 253-967-2510.

Summer Cove A picturesque waterfront park on American Lake with shallow wading area, Summer Cove also has a sandy beach, trails and playground. It’s an ideal spot to sun and wade in American Lake. With a scenic view of Mount Rainier, you can bring the kids to romp on a playground and splash park with age-appropriate zones. Have a picnic on one of the picnic tables and walk the trail between Summer Cove and Shoreline Park! Summer Cove is just a short walk away from Russell Landing Marina at the end of American Lake Avenue at Lewis North.

Russell Landing Marina Open April through September, Russell Landing Marina is the place to stop to enjoy a day on American Lake. Rent a pontoon boat, motorboat, kayak or stand-up paddleboard

along with picnic pavilions for unit or family picnics. Moorage and dry storage slips are available if you own a boat. Plus, there’s a great selection of bait and tackle. For details, call 253-967-2510. The marina is at 8981 American Lake Ave. at Lewis North.

Travel Camps & cabins Welcome to the JBLM MWR Travel Camp, open all year long with 48 full hook-ups with cable TV and six tent sites. The campground is located on the shore of American Lake. Swimming is authorized only at Shoreline Park, which is a short drive or walk away. Fishing is allowed from the banks of American Lake year-round. Fishing licenses are required and can be obtained at Northwest Adventure Center. For your convenience, the campground provides: • Washers & dryers (coin-operated). • Lounge area with color TV. • Sewage dump station. • 30- and 50-amp sites (adapter may be required for 50-amp sites). • Two popular fishing docks. • Cable TV hook-up. • Women’s and men’s shower rooms. • Sewer hook-up on all sites. Continued on next page.

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Log cabins Our state-of-the-art outdoor recreation facility, featuring a beautiful community of recreational cabins, is an absolute hit with the military and their families looking to get away and experience the great outdoors. Our cabins are nestled in a quiet corner of American Lake at Lewis North. American Lake is a recreational dream with fishing, boating and swimming as major attractions. Most of the recreational cabins feature unobstructed views of the waterfront. Ducks, geese and mating pairs of bald eagles can often be seen enjoying this quiet oasis along the I-5 corridor. Choose from four cabin sizes: • One-, two-, or three-bedroom cabins with a separate sleeping area and hide-a-bed couch in living area. • Studio with bed and two comfy chairs. The three-bedroom cabin sleeps eight adults. The two-bedroom cabins sleep six adults. The one-bedroom cabins sleep four adults and feature a separate bedroom plus a hide-a-bed sleeper couch. The smaller studio cabins sleep two adults. For your safety, health and comfort, all cabins are nonsmoking and non-pet, except for service animals with proper paperwork.

Holiday Park Holiday Park is located at McChord Field, in a natural setting of Douglas fir with a wide variety of vegetation and wildlife unique to the Pacific Northwest. It provides family camping with a variety of camper and tent spaces. Campers have sites that provide water, sewer and electricity (W/S/E) with 30-amp or 50-amp hook-ups, dry camping spots and tent sites; reservations can be made one year in advance. Support facilities provide restrooms, showers, laundry with soap or bleach machine, sewage dump station, jogging track, hiking trails and grills, plus a full range of nearby base services.

Storage lots Need to store your RV or boat? Northwest Adventure Center has covered and uncovered storage spaces available. For additional information, call the NAC at 253-967-7744.

Rifle, archery & pistol ranges Enjoy one of three outdoor ranges at Lewis Main if you’re a shotgun, pistol or archery shooting enthusiast. The Shotgun Shooting Complex has a standard five ranges with a sixth for five-stand shooting. You can shoot skeet, trap

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and wobble skeet from a 60-foot duck tower. Monthly 100-target sporting clays events are held all year. Instructional shooting is available if you’re new to the sport or want to improve your aim. Rental guns are available and shooting supplies are available for purchase. The range is located at 3969 2nd Division Range Rd. just outside the Scouts Out gate. The Archery Range is open to long-bow, compound and traditional shooters and is adjacent to the Shotgun Shooting Complex. It offers four static archery lanes with 10-, 20-, 30and 40-yard distances with aero-archery targets. The Rifle & Pistol Range (Range 15) is at 0015 East Gate Road at Lewis Main. This range is a safe, relaxing place to perfect your marksmanship. Pistol shooters can take advantage of 10- and 20-yard berms, while rifle shooters can shoot at targets to 300 yards. All shooters are invited to try action targets, available on request starting at 100 yards. Tracer rounds and Magnum caliber rifles aren’t allowed. Call 253-967-9803 for more information.

Adventuring off-base with our ODR program Adventure programs Outdoor fun with our Outdoor Recreation program experts is practically limitless. Seasonal options include sea kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. For more information, call 253-967-7744 or 253-982-2206.

Retail & rental store The retail store inside the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North carries everything you need for a wonderful day skiing, fishing or camping, as well as gun sales. There’s a great selection of equipment rentals for camping, hiking, outdoor parties and seasonal outdoor endeavors. Call 253-967-7744 for more information.

Equipment rental Everything you need for camping, backyard fun, a family adventure and more is available to rent. Choose from tents, coolers, stoves, grills, party canopies, camping trailers, motor boats, fishing equipment, crab rings, cots, folding chairs, tables, life vests, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and sports equipment, plus other seasonal equipment.

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ou don’t have to travel far to have fun this summer! JBLM offers plenty of outdoor experiences for you soak up the sun with family and friends right on base. Whether you’re looking to cool off with a dip in the pool or get out on the water in a kayak, MWR has everything you need to have the best summer staycation. Don’t forget a hat and your sunscreen!

Picnic & splash at the park Take the kiddos out to the splash park and adjacent playground at Freedom Park for hours of relaxation and water play. Located at Lewis Main across from Bowl Arena Lanes and the MWR Fest Tent, the park has every type of fountain and spray for maximum outdoor fun! Open through the summer, the splash park is free for use by our JBLM community. Just touch any of the red poles to start the water. While you’re there, make it a picnic with a packed lunch at the shaded picnic area with tables and benches. Food is also available for purchase from the nearby Strike Zone Café in Bowl Arena Lanes, serving delicious burgers, sandwiches, daily specials, pizza, salads and snacks. There’s also space for your own lawn chairs and blankets to spread out and enjoy the day. Summer Cove by Russell Landing Marina at Lewis North also offers a splash park adjacent to its playground. Though the splash park is smaller than Lewis Main’s, it’s still just as fun, and best of all, it’s next to the beachfront at American Lake. Continued on page 18.

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Get out on the water after work After a long day at work, relax and enjoy some stand-up paddleboard or kayak paddling with rentals from the Outdoor Recreation program on American Lake.

Plan the ultimate cookout Gather your friends and family with a party at one of JBLM’s six pavilions— Lakeview, North Shore Sunrise, Tall Firs Small, Tall Firs Large or Summer Cove. Shoreline Park also boasts a variety of outdoor amenities for you to have the ultimate cookout with something for everyone in the family to enjoy! • Swimming area. • Beach volleyball. • Basketball court. • Horseshoes. • Playground equipment. • Pedal boats. • Fishing docks. Reservations are required for all covered pavilions; call 253-967-2510 for more information. Picnic tables and grills are also located throughout Shoreline Park and Russell Landing Marina on a first-come, first-served basis to host smaller gatherings.

Enjoy a day on American Lake Get everything you need for a day out on American Lake at

Russell Landing Marina, from boat rentals and fishing poles to refreshments and snacks. If you have a need for speed, you can rent a motor boat. If you’re looking for a more relaxing experience, pontoon boats are also available. Boaters in Washington must have their Washington State Boater Education Card while operating a motor-driven boat of 15 horsepower or greater. Take the free online Boating Safety Course at boatus.org/ washington. After a long day at work or during the weekend, relax

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and enjoy some stand-up paddleboard or kayak paddling with rentals from the Outdoor Recreation program on American Lake. For more information on American Lake watercraft rentals, call 253-967-2510. Russell Landing Marina is at 8981 American Lake Ave., Lewis North.

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It’s not summer without a few swim days! McChord Field’s outdoor pool is open for supervised swimming with lifeguards on staff. McChord’s outdoor pool also has various fitness training equipment such as kickboards, pull buoys, paddles, fins and life jackets, as well as a wading pool for the little ones. It’s at 736 5th St. between McChord Fitness Center and McChord Fitness Annex.

For locations, photos, maps and other details on MWR parks and recreation, visit JBLM.armymwr.com. Also stay current on the latest summer happenings at fb.com/ JBLMmwr.

Besides American Lake, JBLM offers several smaller lakes to catch a variety of fish, including trout, salmon and many warm-water species. Visit JBLM.iSportsman.net to view regulations and learn about how you can fish (and hunt and recreate) at JBLM.

Left: Rent a boat from Russell Landing Marina for cruising around American Lake. Top: Sgt. Ronald Ordonez teaches his daughter Helena how to reel in a line at Russell Landing Marina.

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Ramp up your body’s engine If you want to get in shape or stay in shape, we have the program for you Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Join us at a number of fitness events that can take you from a beginner’s nerves to fabulous fun. Our certified aerobics instructors are committed not only to excellence but to helping you become accustomed to new ways of working out, whether it’s through dance fitness or bootcamp. They help you start with the correct form and pace so you stay encouraged and keep coming back. Best of all, classes at JBLM are free (except iStroll). For the complete schedule and locations, visit JBLMsfa.com.

Water play & fitness Work all your major muscle groups at Kimbro Pool next to McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center at Lewis Main! The pool features 25-yard lap lanes, two water slides into deep water, a wading pool with spray features and fitness training equipment.. Soldiers Field House offers 25-meter lap lanes and a diving well with a 1-meter springboard and a 3-meter platform, open to unit PT, fitness training and swim lessons. Keeler Pool is open for military training. Units can reserve pool space and time for training needs.

Also take to the water outdoors at McChord Field’s outdoor pool and wading pool when it opens seasonally. The pool offers: • One 25-meter lap lane during recreational swim times. • Various fitness training equipment such as kickboard, pull buoys, paddles, fins and life jackets. See complete information at JBLMsfa.com under Aquatics.

Races & fun runs Races at JBLM are fun for beginners to elite runners, families and groups of friends. We offer a variety of runs that range from strollerand kid-friendly courses to 10-milers. Sign up for as many runs as you can to experience all the types of runs we offer. Find more details at JBLMraces.com.

Intramural sports at JBLM Sign up for seasonal open intramural and Commander’s Cup sports! Open league sports include basketball, flag football, volleyball, soccer and softball. Commander’s Cup sports are open to active duty military personnel assigned to JBLM. For current sports information, visit JBLMsfa. com or call 253-967-6420.

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Get more from MWR activities Find recreation, arts & crafts, discount tickets, auto care & more with us! Bowling Bowling is popular for group and family fun! Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main features well-maintained lanes and stateof-the-art scoring equipment. Rent a room with birthday party packages that include food, plates and cutlery, balloons, ice cream, soda and shoe rentals. Get reduced pricing on bowling events with 15 or more people. See other pricing at JBLM.armymwr.com that includes special weekend event prices. Bowl Arena Lanes is located at 2272 Liggett Ave., Lewis Main. Questions? Call 253-967-4661.

Arts & Crafts Center The Arts & Crafts Center is here for you to create anything you want — awards, custom gifts, laser engraving, matting and framing or other custom projects! Here are just a few ideas of what you can do with a little expert help: • Custom-engraved gift items. • T-shirt printing for events, reunions, parties and groups. • Custom picture framing. • Craft kits. • Photo-printing kiosk. • Team-building or resiliency events and birthday, painting or craft parties. • The “Paint & Go” ceramics studio for dabbling in underglazes and acrylic paints, then leaving your items for firing and picking up your finished piece the following week. Your Arts & Crafts Center is at 1121 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field. For more information, call 253-982-6719. Continued on page 25.

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Leisure Travel Services When it comes to great vacation deals, entertainment and savings on famous tourist spots and theme parks around the country, you’ve hit the jackpot at Leisure Travel Services. Take advantage of their Military Salute discount tickets and share in the celebration of any special occasion with the gift of Disneyland Resort tickets. Also purchase local sports teams home game tickets for the Seattle Mariners, Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Seahawks and Tacoma Rainiers. Ask the staff how to save money on hotels, flights, car rentals, cruises and packages. They’ll point you toward MWR’s money-saving website, AmericanForcesTravel.com. Before you look anywhere else, look first for current deals with LTS at JBLM.armymwr.com.

Golf Did you know that JBLM has two Auduboncertified golf courses? Both Eagle’s Pride and Whispering Firs golf courses go to great lengths to preserve the natural environment and beauty or the surrounding areas. With its impressive design and perfectly groomed layout, Eagle’s Pride Golf Course championship course features exceptional greens, manicured fairways and forgiving rough with tee boxes designed for all levels of golfers. Whispering Firs Golf Course at McChord Field is well-manicured with tree-lined fairways, tough rough, several water hazards and small greens. Overall, the golf course is a challenging, yet fair course. See more details at JBLM.armymwr.com.

Auto Centers A simple and smart choice for vehicle maintenance is to book a spot at the Auto Center at McChord Field or Lewis Main. For a small fee,

you can rent a stall or lift and change the oil in a warm, dry place and have the staff safely dispose the used oil and other fluids for you. Even more, you can tap into staff members’ expertise on how to better maintain your vehicle. Call the McChord Auto Center at 253-982-7226 or the Lewis Main center at 253-967-3728 for more information.

Warrior Zone Want a place to hang out? Warrior Zone offers competitions and recreation for adults: • Watch sports on our big screens and overhead TVs. Grab a strategic spot after you grab a burger and brew to watch your favorite team. • Join us for Wednesday Trivia every week starting at 7 p.m. — it’s free to play! Trivia questions will be displayed throughout the facility and players use your personal devices to answer. Play for bragging rights and café food vouchers. • Compete for prizes in our pool tourneys Thursdays at 7 p.m. • Get in on Fighting Games Night Fridays starting at 7. Compete and show off your slick skills on our gaming stations! • Saturdays, come out for Anime Night at 7. • Join us for PlayStation VR all day Sundays. Warrior Zone events are open to DOD ID card holders ages 18 and older and is located on the corner of 17th and D streets at Lewis North. Questions? Call 253-477-5756.

Why buy from us? MWR activities and services need to charge you in order to cover operating costs, but every penny you spend goes directly back into MWR funds that keep your families employed and activities open — a worthy investment in your new community. Next time you’re tempted to buy off-base, check our MWR recreation, rentals, discount tickets, sales and services first!

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Service member recreation Spend your off-duty hours right around the corner with us Hang out at Warrior Zone Want a place to hang out after work or on weekends? Join in on friendly competitions, eSports and pool tourneys at JBLM’s Warrior Zone. Also come in and watch UFC fights, eSports, boxing and movies in the theater with 15-foot screen, HD projector and surround sound. Get in on pool tourneys on 9-foot billiard tables, board games, shuffleboard and more. Game stations feature 55-inch HD monitors for both Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Computer stations offer Origin gaming computers, internet surfing computers, plus free WiFi throughout the facility. HD TVs are equipped with DirecTV. Warrior Zone is open to ages 18 and older and is on the corner of 17th and D streets at Lewis North. Call 253-477-5756 for more information.

Volunteer & recreate with BOSS Better Opportunities for Single Service members aims to improve your quality of life while you’re stationed at JBLM, including your personal growth and development and living environment. When you join BOSS, your voice will be heard, since BOSS serves as a representative for single Service members by assisting the chain of command and other agencies with identifying and addressing your quality-of-life issues.

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Volunteer opportunities and community service, combined with fun events, are enjoyed by both Soldiers and Airmen. Past and present opportunities include: • Easter egg hunt. • Drive-through or walk-through Halloween events. • Blood drive. • JBLM Earth Day and clean-up events. • Santa’s Castle. • Designated Driver program. By volunteering, you can earn your Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal worth 10 promotion points! Join us for monthly recreation and leisure activities, planned by our own members for single Service members, single parents and geographical singles ages 18 and older. For more information, call the BOSS office at 253-967-5636. The BOSS headquarters is located inside Warrior Zone. See current information on Facebook and Instagram: @jblmBOSSteam.

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Discover your JBLM libraries S

ee how JBLM libraries can entertain, educate and delight you with all we have to offer! Join JBLM libraries’ summer reading program for kids, teens and adults that starts in June and ends with a huge party wrap-up and celebration in August. Sign up at your library of choice, pick up your registration packet and begin logging your reading time to earn awesome prizes! Find details on JBLM Libraries’ facebook page at fb.com/JBLM Library for weekly fun and activities. Some of the other special events you can expect throughout the year are themed parties, free gaming tournaments, engaging classes, movie nights, school break activities and winter reading programs. Weekly events include clubs for different ages, storytimes with crafts for prereaders, hands-on creative clubs for school-age and high school students and more. JBLM library resources (e-books, e-Audio-

books, movies, magazines and more) are available online 24/7. If you would like to access our resources but don’t have an account yet, visit your nearest JBLM library to sign up for a full-service library account that allows you to access our collections: • DVDs (including new release titles and TV series). • Music CDs. • Test study guides (including CLEP, DANTES, ASVAB, SAT, ACT and more). • Video games on the latest players. • Fiction and nonfiction books. • Children’s and young adult books. • Audiobooks. • Military Science books and DVDs. • Roku 2s preloaded with hundreds of DVD titles for you to enjoy. • Over 46 online resources including e-books and language learning apps. To check for a specific item or to put something on hold, please see our catalog at JBLM libraries.com under “Search the Catalog.”

Grandstaff Library 2109 N. 10th St. Lewis Main 253-967-5889

Book Patch Children’s Library 2109 N. 10th St. Lewis Main 253-967-5533

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A new commissary, theater, golf course, s an integral part of JBLM, Family & sports fields, family housing and more were MWR is a daily part of a military mempart of the new construction. Other older ber’s need for rest, relaxation and renewal. structures were converted into clubs, a PX and The need for war-weary troops to rest, Red Cross convalescent housing. refresh and reinvigorate was evident from the Just three years later, an airfield north of founding of the U.S. Army in 1775 with the Fort Lewis was established, which 10 years Revolutionary War. Informal types of troop later became what is now McChord Field. support, such as meals, laundry, goods and services, were provided by post traders who Army adapts to families’ needs set up shop at Army camps and forts throughOver the years, families slowly began to be out the U.S. included in morale, welfare and recreation proNot until 1895 did the Army post exchange grams. In the late 1960s, the Army began to become a permanent establishment with Army seriously consider the needs of Service memheadquarters and profits were used to support ber families as a whole unit, not as separate troops’ recreational activities. from married Service The Army began to Through all the transitions, the members’ well-being. set up and maintain not philosophy of balancing work In the 1980s, the Army only PXs but libraries, and play while staying fit to Family Action Plan took schools, recreation cenfight has emerged and underlies effect to highlight the ters and gymnasiums for importance of Service all our services and programs. its troops during the first member families actively half of the 20th century influencing their Service member’s and their as a new part of the Army Special Services. community’s morale and resilience. Building for the future Today, more than ever, families are recogThrough Pierce County’s donation of land to nized for their service and contribution to the the U.S. government for military use in 1917, Army. As we welcome new families as well as Camp Lewis was constructed in less than 90 single Service members, we invite all retirees, days, just as World War I broke out. vets, military members, civilian personnel and In addition to Army facilities, volunteer orgafamily members to celebrate the many meannizations — the Salvation Army, American Red ingful changes and accomplishments that Cross, Knights of Columbus and the YMCA — cannot have happened without their presence built recreational and entertainment facilities and sacrifice. for the thousands of Soldiers in training, who Though all the transitions, the philosophy would enter the war in June of 1918. of balancing work and play while staying fit Camp Lewis’s buildings fell into disrepair to fight has emerged and underlies all our after the end of the Great War, but Congress services and programs. called for a 10-year rebuilding effort and, in Sources: armymwr.com, militaryonesource. 1927, it became property of the federal govmil/mwr, SR 8627 2017–18, myjblm.cityof ernment and was renamed Fort Lewis. lakewood.us

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Arts & Crafts Center

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Here’s a to-do list that’s easy to finish: check out what the Arts & Crafts Center can do for you. Need to get something engraved? Let our master engraver wow you with the results. Looking to custom frame family photos? We have endless options to fit any taste. Want to show off your business or unit in style? Give us your business, unit or command logo or design and choose the garment, style and color and we’ll do the rest. When you work with the us, you get professional staff who are eager to work with you on any project you may have. Step up your game with the Arts & Crafts Center this year! The Arts & Crafts Center is at 1121 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field. Call 253-982-6719 for more information.

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Start a home business as an FCC provider It’s easy with free FCC training & resources

ooking for a fun and rewarding home business? If you live on base at JBLM, become a Family Child Care provider and make a difference in the lives of military children and their families. FCC providers may qualify for subsidies and receive free resources for your business. Learn about FCC at the monthly evening orientations at the FCC office (no children allowed at the orientation due to space/discussion topics). Full-day training classes will meet weekdays following the orientation. All classes are required for FCC certification. FCC has unique qualities that make it a preferred choice for many families. It offers flexible hours — full-day, part-day, extended or overnight, weekend and hourly care in a comfortable home setting. FCC providers are vetted and only the best qualified candidates are recommended for certification. Providers must complete background checks and regular home inspections as a part of certification. They also receive paid ongoing training for professional development. We’re offering two bonuses to qualified FCC providers:

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Relocation Bonus: Up to a $1,000 relocation bonus will be provided to FCC providers who successfully relocate their home business to a gaining installation. Providers will receive payments over a 12-month period. Payments will begin upon home certification and enrollment of at least two children who are unrelated to the provider. Payments will be disbursed monthly with an initial payment of $120 and $80 thereafter (for the next 11 months). If the home closes or certification is lost during this time, all remaining payments will be forfeited. Recruitment Bonus: Up to a $1,000 recruitment bonus will be provided to FCC providers who successfully open their homes. Providers will receive payments over a 12-month period. Payments will begin upon home certification and enrollment of at least two children who are unrelated to the provider. Payments will be disbursed monthly with an initial payment of $120 and $80 thereafter (for the next 11 months). If the home closes or certification is lost during this time, all remaining payments will be forfeited. This is a one-time incentive. The FCC Office is at 2275 Liggett Ave., Lewis Main. Call 253-967-3039 to reserve a spot. Visit JBLMcys.com for more details.

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Prep for the upcoming school year By Antoinette Walker, School Support Services ummer break is here, but a new school year will begin before you know it! It will be a fresh start for some and a new school and new teachers for others. Students anticipate new classmates, a new classroom and the chance to see their friends again. Some students may be nervous about how hard the work will be and if they will make new friends. As their parents, you’re also excited for your youth’s fresh start and might be nervous about whether the services and supports your child needs will be in place. You can help reduce your youth’s stress (and your own) by planning ahead and establishing a positive relationship with the classroom teacher and the school. JBLM School Support Services offers you some insight into how to prepare your students for the start of the upcoming school year.

Helping your child get ready for school in mid-August Here are some tips on preparing your youth for their new school or grade: • Talk positively about school and remind them what they liked last year. • Ask questions to find out what your child is looking forward to and what might be worrying them. Provide reassurance. • Walk or drive to school to visit the school grounds.

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• Post a calendar where the daily and weekly assignments can be recorded. Mark special events on the calendar. • Establish a daily routine. A week before school starts, make sure your youth goes to bed and gets up earlier. Follow these tips for your elementary school student: • Move bedtime back a half-hour each week about four weeks before school starts until you reach the desired bedtime for your child. • Talk to your child about expectations for the school year. • Organize your child’s school supplies and backpack a week before school starts. • Help them pick out clothes for school. • Keep talk about school positive and point out the good things about going to school. For your middle and high schoolers: • Go shopping together to get school supplies. • Talk about after-school activities they would like to participate in and make necessary arrangements. • Address any concerns your youth may have about going back to school. • Focus on the parts of school that they enjoy. Remind them of different extra-curricular activities they can join. • Ensure they have a designated space for homework. When schools, parents and students work together, school can be an opportunity for

tremendous development. Students who feel comfortable in their new environment are able to learn and grow effectively.

School registration Registration for most school districts is being conducted online only. The following documents are needed: • Proof of residency (housing lease/utility bill). • Birth certificate (kindergarten only). • Immunization records. • Last report card from previous school (if applicable). • IEP/504 plan (if applicable).

If you’re just arriving Let the School Liaison Officer know you

are here — we can help you get into a district school. Get a youth sponsor who can help you maneuver all the things you want to know about JBLM and schools locally. You can email us to get started (details on page 41). Regardless of whether you’re leaving or arriving at JBLM, remember to bring the school name, address and telephone number of the school you just left.

Our contact information Contact the JBLM School Liaison Office at 253-967-7195 or email us at usarmy.jblm. imcom-fmwrc.mbx.slo@army.mil. You also can come by our office at Parent Central Services, 2295 12th St. (at Bitar Street), Lewis Main.

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HILLSIDE YOUTH CENTER IS OUT OF THIS WORLD! Hillside Youth Center’s Values • Trustworthiness

• Respect

• Caring

• Responsibility

• Fairness

• Citizenship

Youth Programs: • SMART Moves • Passport to Manhood • Healthy Habits • Diplomas 2 Degrees • Babysitting Course • Funky Fit • Keystone • Youth Sponsorship Program • Youth of the Year • Youth of the Month • Junior Staff

Open Recreation Monday–Friday, 2:30–7 p.m.

Our Facility Offerings Meals, full court gym, music and dance room and video game room.

After-School Activities We offer “Power Hour” homework help, Book & Writing Club, Anime Club, STEM Club, Money Matters, Hail & Farewell, crafts,cooking, field trips, service projects and more.

Adventures Special field trip on a Saturday once a month.

For more information, call 253-967-4441. See our monthly calendar of activities at JBLM.armymwr.com.

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How to connect with the Youth Sponsorship Program G

etting ready to PCS or just arriving? Get connected with Youth Sponsorship so you can get to know your new installation before you move or if you’ve just arrived here! The CYS Youth Sponsorship Program is peer outreach designed to help incoming youth make a smooth transition from their previous installation to the new installation and community. A sponsor is an experienced, energetic youth who provides regular outreach with new students through welcome packets, face-toface communication and email. Peer sponsors communicate information about school resources, provide encouragement and support, develop trust, provide appropriate referrals and are a point of contact within the Youth Sponsorship Program, including Hillside Youth Center/Teen Zone, community activities and events and so much more! If you have a youth who excels at creativity, problem-solving and patience with a desire to help and serve others, let them know about Youth Sponsorship and invite them to join our team and become a sponsor and a leader in your community! To request a youth sponsor or apply to become a sponsor, contact School Support Services at 2295 S. 12th St., Lewis Main, or call 253-967-7195. You also can call Hillside Youth Center/Teen Zone at 253-967-4441.

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olunteering at JBLM allows you to explore new career fields or update your existing skills and accumulate experience. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to meet others who are active participants in the JBLM community. You’ll receive free training, can earn service award points (for military promotions) and are provided worker’s compensation (as a statutory volunteer). If you volunteer as a youth sports coach for Child & Youth Services, you may receive household credit. Call 253-967-2405 for details. If you’re a single Service member, join Better Opportunities for Single Service members at JBLM. Call BOSS at 253-967-5636 for details. For information about other volunteer opportunities within MWR, such as MWR Marketing, Outdoor Recreation or JBLM libraries, call the Installation Volunteer Corps at 253-967-2324. Visit JBLM.armymwr.com/ partner-with-us for more information.

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What do you love about JBLM CYS? Comments from

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Julia: The sports! I encouraged my daughter to try sports for the first time last year because she was homeschooled, and wanted to make some new friends. It grew into a great love of hers! Tammy: The CYS staff are amazing! Most are caring and passionate about children. Frieda: Before and after school child care program. Unfortunately, we were suplanted. My son misses his care providers. Also, we have been missing on-base events since he goes to off-base school now. Sara: The sports! My 5-year-old has loved his first time playing soccer and basketball! Jessica: My son loved playing soccer this past fall and looks forward to the start of spring soccer! VA: We enjoy the teachers and all the sports offered! Our daughter enjoys going to the CDC every day and it gives us ease of mind to know she enjoys being at the CDC. All the MWR staff has been very friendly and welcoming. Samantha: All the on-the-job training that’s provided. CYS tries to educate and guide their employees as much as they possibly can. Ashlea: I’m still waiting on child care so I can go to work, but one thing that I enjoy the most working with the whole CYS is being able to help children grow and become strong individuals. At Fort Wainwright, I enjoyed working the Parents Night Outs because as a parent myself, I know parents need that one-on-one time with their spouses. So it’s nice allowing the parents have that break and creating activities for the kids so they can have fun. Brittney: The CDCs are excellent! Our son loves baseball season. The whole MWR staff is so friendly and welcoming!

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New to JBLM? Join CYS! Parent Central Services is

Registration is easy It’s easy to register your family in Child & Youth Services to access before- and after-school programs, child care, youth sports, Hillside Youth Center and more. Once you arrive at JBLM, you should register your children as soon as possible with CYS to take advantage of all the programs offered during the school year and beyond. Find a registration checklist at JBLM.armymwr.com under Parent Central Services. Call 253-966-2977 for an appointment. If you need child care, you can place your family members on the waitlist at MilitaryChildCare.com even before you register at JBLM’s Parent Central Services. You’ll manage the waitlist by checking in once a month to reconfirm your request. You’ll receive reminder and placement offer emails to help you see where you are from month to month. If you only want to register for youth center programs or youth sports, you won’t need to register at MilitaryChildCare.com. Parent Central Services is located at 2295 S. 12th St. at Bitar Avenue, Lewis Main.

at 2295 S. 12th St. (at Bitar Avenue), Lewis Main; call 253-966-2977 for an appointment. Family Child Care is at 2275 Liggett Ave., Lewis Main; 253-967-3039. Hillside Youth Center/Teen Zone is at 6397 Garcia Blvd., Lewis Main; 253-967-4441. Youth Sports is at 6398 Garcia Blvd., Lewis Main; 253-967-2405.

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Enrolling in child care at JBLM... As easy as

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Register with MilitaryChildCare.com. Register from anywhere in the world at MilitaryChildCare.com to request care at a CYS center at JBLM and get placed on the waitlist. • Once registered, the site provides an anticipated placement time based on family priority, spaces available for specific age groups and requested location. This is only an estimate — placement times can fluctuate both down and up. • Parents are responsible to manage the waitlist and are required to reconfirm request every 30 days.

• MilitaryChildCare.com generates all notifications — placement offers and reminders — via email. • Once offer is extended by the site via email, parent must contact Parent Central Services by phone or in person within two business days to make an appointment to complete enrollment requirements. • It’s important to remember that MilitaryChildCare. com is a waiting list management data system that allows you to manage your own wait list. It does not enroll you at JBLM CYS. You’ll need to go to Parent Central to register (step 2).

Register your children at Parent Central Services. As soon as possible, families should register their children at Parent Central Services. Patrons will need the following documents in order to complete the registration process to use care: • DOD ID card. • Contact information for home and work. • Two local emergency contacts. • Official shot record from your physician or medical facility. • Full month of most recent LES or pay stubs or proof of full-time student. Go to JBLMcysRegistration.com and click on

the “Start New Registration” button to expedite registration. • All paperwork must be completed prior to the child’s enrollment. • Registration appointments are recommended by not required. • Public computers are available at Parent Central Services and staff is available to assist with MilitaryChildCare.com registration and WebTrac preregistration. • If you’re enrolled at Parent Central prior to being offered a child care space, you can start care right away once you’re offered a space from MilitaryChildCare.com.*

Only want to register for programs or sports? Start here. Do not register at MilitaryChildCare. com if you only want youth programs or sports. Families should register after arriving at JBLM with the following documents: • DOD ID card. • Contact information for home and work.

• Two local emergency contacts. • Official shot record from your physician or medical facility. Once registered with JBLM Child & Youth Services, families may sign up for sports online using WebTrac at JBLMcysRegistration.com.

*Prior to starting care, you must attend CYS orientation at your child/school age care program. This will be explained more during your Parent Central appointment.

Parent Central Services is located at 2295 S. 12th St. (at Bitar Avenue), Lewis Main. For more information, call 253-966-2977.

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Hey military spouses!

Start your career with MWR!

Now hiring Child & Youth Program Assistants, food & beverage positions and more! Offering flexible and part-time opportunities, plus a worldwide transfer process, MWR is a portable career option perfect for military families! As a CYPA, receive priority childcare placement, discounted childcare and recruitment/retention bonuses. Many positions in food & beverage, aquatics and the custodial field also offer bonuses.

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JBLM kids need you! BECOME A FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER! Earn up to $10,000 a month Free training, resources & support from Child & Youth Services! $1,000 bonus for new providers.*

Orientations are 6–8 p.m.

Call 253-967-3039 for appointment. 2275 Liggett Ave., Lewis Main

Due to the importance of the meeting, children are not allowed. *Conditions apply. Call 253-967-3039 for details.

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Seibert Stake areas are...

OFF LIMITS! Seibert Stakes mark No-Go Zones No-Go Zones are off-limits because of physical hazards, excess erosion or to protect environmentally or culturally sensitive areas. Red and yellow reflective Seibert Stakes are placed along the perimeter of No-Go Zones so that they are readily visible. If a vertical black strip is visible through the red and yellow bands, YOU ARE IN A NO-GO ZONE. Only AUTHORIZED individuals are permitted to enter Seibert Stake areas. Caution must be used when entering.

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FOR ACTIVE-DUTY FAMILIES & MILITARY RETIREES*

The US Family Health Plan at PacMed: A great TRICARE Prime® option.

Call 866-750-1658 Visit USFHPbeneﬁts.org

Find out what’s happening at JBLM!

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EXPLOREJBLM Welcome to JBLM! Enjoy outdoor hangouts Pages 12–15

Soak up summer fun Pages 16–19

Discover more MWR activities Pages 20–29

Prep for the upcoming school year Pages 38–39

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