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MCCS Hot Job July 26, 2018 · mccsokinawa.com

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR, NF-04

Cool Down with Bonsai

Location: Camp Foster Description: Develops longrange employee development plans that complement the strategic operational focus of MCCS and ensures compliance with all applicable directives from higher headquarters.

Apply by: August 28

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Innovation Lab

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ne step outside and it feels like you’ve been punched in the face by a sauna. In other words, you’re sweating like a pig and burning into a crisp.

You could make cookies on your car’s dashboard or an omelet on the sidewalk—and sadly that’s not being dramatic. It wouldn’t be surprising if the pools started boiling at this point (okay, that might be a little dramatic), and since being hot is exhausting, we could all use a cool boost.

Nothing’s more refreshing than an ice-cold drink when you’re burning up, so how about a frozen blend coffee? Treat yourself to the sweet buzz of caffeine and it’ll help you get through the rest of the day.

Stop by your nearest Bonsai Coffee Company for a delicious frozen blend to help you cool down. There’s several to choose from, such as the Caramel Blend (a classic combination of coffee, milk, caramel and ice,

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finished with whipped cream and a swirl of buttery caramel sauce), the crunchy yet creamy Mocha Chip (made with coffee, milk, chocolate, vanilla and ice, and topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and chocolate chips), the White Mocha (layers of white chocolate sauce blended with coffee, milk and ice with whipped cream and drizzle on top) and more.

Or, if you’re somehow not a coffee drinker, try the Fruit & Cream, which is a blend of peach, mango or raspberry flavor, milk and ice, topped, of course, with whipped cream.

Bonsai is located on Camps Foster (inside the Community Center), Schwab (in BeachHead) and Hansen (in The Palms). Bonsai also offers other delicious beverages, such as tea, and carries Meals Fit4Life, pastries, treats and more. For more information, visit mccsokinawa.com/bonsai.

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t’s for the dreamers…and the logical thinkers. It’s for the people full of ideas, as well as those pushing through creative blocks. It’s for the ones who want to unlock their minds and for those who want to open them further.

It’s the Innovation Lab located in the Camp Foster Library, and it’s available for all to enjoy.

Offering much more than a chance to conceptualize, the lab boasts some of the newest modeling, programming, virtual reality and 3-D printing technologies so that you may turn your ideas into living prototypes.

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Sculpt your masterpiece out of thin air using one of their Oculus Rift VR headsets and bring it to life with a 3D printer, or help their autonomous robot learn new tricks by way of programming. Step into the worlds of coding and modeling, or tinker with a circuit board. Also available are etching and cutting technologies perfect for making decals, scrapbooks and personalized gifts.

Although some imagination is required, no experience is necessary.

The lab is open to everyone—both children and adults—and offers FREE “how-to” courses on all devices, along with more specialized programs. The devices are initially entry level, but the makerspace provides an incredible jumping-off point from which people can explore interests and develop basic skillsets they might later expand.

The innovation lab is open during regular library hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, including weekends (closed holidays). For

more information, call the Camp Foster Library at 645-7178 or visit mccsokinawa.com/libraries.

events&happenings Youth Water Polo Camp

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ater polo was one of the first team sports introduced into the Olympics in 1900 and it has come a long way since. Although not a complicated sport—two teams attempting to score points by throwing a ball into an opponent’s goal—it’s as intense as it is competitive... a true waterwarrior’s sport.

The U.S. men’s team won silver at the Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008, narrowly missing the gold taken by a powerhouse Hungary team. The U.S. women’s water polo team is notably

strong as well. After winning silver in Beijing, they went on to win gold in the next two Olympic Games— London in 2012 and Rio de Janeiro in 2016. The U.S. women’s team also won the past two FINA Water Polo World Cup Tournaments.

Become a water gladiator and join this fast-rising sport by going to Youth Water Polo Camp at the Camp Foster Aquatics Center from August 20 to 24 (Monday through Friday). Each day will start at 8 a.m. and last until 10 a.m.

The focus of this camp is to

introduce water polo and water polo skills to children ages 9 to 17.

Participants must be able to complete a non-stop freestyle 100 meter swim in 3 minutes or less and bring their own goggles, towel, sunscreen and hydration. Competitive onepiece swimsuits are required and participants with hair past their forehead must wear a swim cap.

Interested? Registration will be accepted for Youth Water Polo Camp from August 1 to 17 for $75 per participant at mccsokinawa.com/aquatics.

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Oyogi ni ikou.

Let's go for a swim.

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For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs-Resources at 645-2104/2106.

Manza Beach Ocean Park

eat the heat this summer by jumping rump-first into the cool and beautiful emerald green seas at ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort in Onna Village—the coolest venue for H20-related fun.

Imagine, if you can, a vast inflatable playground afloat in the shallow pristine waters of the East China Sea anchored right off a picturesque beach.

Manza Beach Resort features an ocean park with over 20 floating mini-islands of delight bobbing atop the fishfilled waters off the sandy coastline.

Originally opened in 2014, Manza Beach Resort’s Ocean Park has grown into the largest of its kind in Japan— with the most beautiful locale by far.

This year, by popular demand, the Ninja Warrior Course was opened to children and made even larger. The new layout is divided into sections A, B, C and D, which vary in difficulty. An actual kid’s course

still remains for smaller tykes, though. From mock-rock climbing and tower scaling to mini slides and jungle gyms, both children and kidsat-heart will be in a watery state of nirvana for the whole day—wearing the requisite personal flotation device (available for free) of course.

Manza Beach Resort offers a special military discount on entry fees—¥1,500 for adults and ¥1,250 for kids ages 3 to

12. For more information, visit anaintercontinental-manza.jp/en/activity.

MCCS Tours+ also offers a special discounted Manza Ocean Park Package, which includes a delicious lunch in one of the resort's restaurants for $37 (adults) and $19 (kids ages 3 to 12). For more information on this package, call 646-3502. Visit MCCS Tours+ online at mccsokinawa.com/tours.

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Even the most formidable Japanese samurai were said to have practiced ikebana as a relaxing hobby.

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Foster Framing and Fine Arts Classes

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ummers on Okinawa are blisteringly hot. Luckily, Foster Framing and Fine Arts offers a host of cool art classes that you can take right in the comfort of the air-conditioned indoors!

Why not work on your drawing skills? Improve your illustrative ability in just 8 sessions at the Adult Sketching class. Classes are offered on Wednesdays and/or Fridays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and are open to artists ages 13 and up.

Also offered is a Kid’s Cartoon class where children can unleash their imaginations through the wacky world of cartooning. Children will learn the basics of how to create and color cartoon characters using watercolor paints and color pencils.

This class is open to children ages 5 through 12, and runs on Wednesdays and/or Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

In addition, Foster Framing and Fine Arts offers Japanese cultural art classes. Learn the art of Japanese

flower arrangement at their Ikebana class or Japanese doll-making at their Kimekomi class.

The Ikebana class is open to everyone ages 8 and up, and classes run twice a week on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. At the Kimekomi class, make Kimekomi dolls by molding clay figures and learning intricate fabric folding techniques.

This class is offered on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and/or Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m.

All classes will be held at Foster Framing and Fine Arts located in the Camp Foster Community Center.

Class prices and material costs vary. For pricing details or to register, contact Foster Framing and Fine Arts at 645-3674 or visit mccsokinawa. com/framingandfinearts.

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Enjoy some cool sun-free fun at an MCCS Bowling Center. For center hours or more information, visit mccsokinawa.com/bowling.

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All-Inclusive Bowling Party

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The Guinness World Record for the largest bowling alley in the world is held by Japan’s Inazawa Grand Bowl, which houses a whopping 116 lanes.

owling is one of the greatest pastimes for many reasons, one being that it’s indoors with our best friend during these hot and humid days—the AC. It’s also a great activity for any get-together, since no one has to sit out and everyone can enjoy some fun, healthy competition.

If you have a special occasion coming up that calls for a celebration,

and somehow you’re the one who got stuck making the plans, spare yourself the headache and let an MCCS Bowling Center do all the work with their Bowl-In-One party package.

This is an all-inclusive package that features catering, shoe rentals and enough lanes for all your guests (up to 50). All you have to do is make a few simple choices, such as what you

and your guests want to eat. You get to pick the pizza and accompaniments. Some options are batter-fried shrimp, buffalo wings, vegetable tempura, potato salad, assorted tea sandwiches, coleslaw and much more. All choices come with coffee, iced tea and lemonade.

For more information visit mccsokinawa.com/bowling.

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adventure begins here Okinawa Handcrafts Tour August 4, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Adults $61; Children (2–12) $42 Visit a bingata factory to learn how dyes are used to create vibrant textiles. Then, visit Tsuboya Pottery, where the royal pottery for Shuri Castle was created. For lunch, explore Kokusai Street and get in a little shopping. The final stop will be the Okinawa Lacquer Factory. Bring yen for lunch and spending.

Japanese Tea Ceremony & Kimono Dressing August 10, 3:30–9:30 p.m.

Adults $51; Children (3–11) $34 Take part in a traditional tea ceremony and dress in a traditional Japanese kimono. Afterwards, we’ll travel to Naha Main Place for lunch and shopping. Wear (or bring) white socks, a t-shirt and leggings (women) or white shorts (men).

Bring yen for dinner and spending. Children under the age of 3 are not allowed on tour.

10,000 Eisa Festival August 5, Noon–6 p.m.

Adults $21; Children (3–11) $14, (0–3) FREE Enjoy a lively parade of eisa dancers performing the length of Kokusai Street. This festival features both traditional and contemporary-style eisa dancing performed by local youth associations, as well as the elderly. Bring yen for lunch and spending.

Dino Park & Neo Park August 12, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Adults $48; Teens (13–17) $39; Children (4–12) $29, (0–4) FREE Visit Neo Park, where you can feed birds, monkeys, llamas and more. After lunch, we’ll head to the Dino Park to see various dinosaur replicas.

Price includes lunch and admission to parks.

*Bring yen for additional food, drinks and/or purchases. For more information, contact MCCS Tours+: Camp Foster 646-3502 | Camp Hansen 623-6344 | Camp Kinser 637-2744

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upcoming semperfitevents Southern CC Cup Flag Football Tournament August 10, 6 p.m.

August 11–12, 9 a.m.

Camp Foster Field #6 Register by August 6 (1 p.m.) at an MCCS athletic facility on Camp Foster, MCAS Futenma or Camp Kinser for FREE. This event is open to all eligible units. Awards will be given to first and second place teams. By-laws and a tournament bracket will be emailed August 7. For more information, call 6454866 or email adultsports@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.

Northern CC Cup Flag Football Tournament August 17, 6 p.m.

August 18–19, 9 a.m.

Camp Hansen House of Pain Fitness Parade Deck Field Register by August 13 (1 p.m.) at an MCCS athletic facility on Camps Courtney, Hansen or Schwab for FREE. This event is open to eligible units and sections.

Awards will be given to first and second place teams.

By-laws and a tournament bracket will be emailed August 13. For more information, call 623-5558 or email adultsports@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.

Racquetball Tournament August 17–19, 9 a.m.

Camp Kinser Fitness Center Register by August 13 (1 p.m.) at any MCCS athletic facility for $20. This event is open to all participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place teams and individuals. By-laws and a tournament bracket will be emailed August 13. For more information, call 637-1869 or email adultsports@ okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.

Deadlift Competition August 18, 10 a.m.

Camp Schwab Power Dome Fitness Center Register by August 13 (1 p.m.) at any staffed MCCS athletic facility for $20. Same-day registration will take place August 18 (8–9 a.m.) at the event for $25. This event is open to all participants island-wide. Individual awards will be given to first, second and third place, as well as overall female and male winners. For more information, call 625-2654 or email adultsports@ okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.

classof theweek

Yoga Perform a series of balance, strength and flexibility poses that’ll connect your body, mind and spirit, and help you build physical and mental muscle.

For a full group fitness schedule, visit mccsokinawa.com/groupfitness.