Education & Career Services

The MCCS Education and Centers assist active duty and family members with their educational goals. Guidance Counselors can provide academic/vocational guidance, financial assistance information and assist in developing education plans.

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VIRTUAL BRIEFS! *For virtual USMC TA brief instructions, visit the following link: https://tinyurl.com/MCCSOkiTAbrief Meeting ID: 199 464 0271 Password: tabrief

If using a ..Mil computer to access the TA Brief, please use the link available via the MCCS Okinawa Education Center website in the Tuition Assistance tab.

*To register for other virtual briefs, email: education@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org Please provide your Name, Rank, Email Address, and Assigned Camp. We will email you the link and password for your assigned day of the scheduled brief. USMC Tuition Assistance (TA) Brief This class reviews Marine Corps TA policies.

∗In-person briefs are subject to cancellation pending IIIMEF/MARFORJ HPCON guidance. Mondays 1000 Camp Courtney, Bldg. 4425 and Virtual Session Available Tuesdays 1000 Camp Kinser, Bldg. 1220 Wednesdays 1000 Camp Hansen, Bldg. 2339 and Virtual Session Available Thursdays 1000 Camp Foster, Bldg. 5679 Fridays 1000 MCAS Futenma, Bldg. 407 Camp Schwab, Bldg. 3429 and Virtual Session Available

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Virtual Commissioning Programs Brief

The Marine Commissioning Programs provide opportunities for enlisted Marines to earn the coveted title of Marine Officer. The Marine Corps takes incredible measures to ensure that its Officers are trained and evaluated properly prior to leading Marines.

March 02 1430 Virtual

March 23 1430 Virtual Virtual GI Bill Brief This class explains the differences between the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9-11 GI Bill. In addition, Marines will learn all the advantages of each type of GI Bill and how they can apply for and use these benefits. March 09 1430 Virtual

March 30 1430 Virtual Virtual USMAP/MCCOOL Brief Marines will learn about apprenticeship and credentialing opportunities for their MOS to become better at their job while on active-duty and be better prepared to transition to civilian employment after leaving active-duty service. March 16 1430 Virtual National Pi Day Scholarship Spectacular Come to any MCCS Education Center to learn about scholarships related to pi! March 12 0900-1500

Please contact your nearest MCCS Education Center using the Marine and Family Programs Telephone Directories or visit the Marine & Family Programs webpage at: www.mccsokinawa.com.

MCCS Libraries are open 365 days a year, providing educational and craft programs for tweens, teens and adults, along with story times filled with stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages. We also provide accessibility to technological programs and online resources (downloadable books, magazines, periodicals and music).

Library Hours of Operation: open 365 days a year Innovation Lab The MCCS Innovation Lab at the Camp Foster Library provides an opportunity for the military community to learn about 3D printing, virtual reality, robotics, electronic die-cut design creation, LittleBits prototyping and much more. Exciting programs highlight the opportunities to learn and use new equipment. Visit the MCCS Innovation Lab and broaden your horizons in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)! Weekly Adult Programs MCCS Libraries offer virtual and in person adult programs with topics varying from writing, Japanese language, to art and technology. Please check with your local library for dates and times. Electronic Resources MCCS Libraries offer Electronic Resources to help you with recreation and education. A few examples are Mango languages, Kanopy Movies, and Gale Search. Visit mccs.ent.sirsi.net for more details.

For more information, please contact your nearest MCCS Library using the Marine & Family Programs Telephone Directories or visit the Marine & Family Programs webpage at: www.mccsokinawa.com/librairies.

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Lapsit Babies (0-23 months) and their caregivers can learn and play in an engaging, virtual story time with songs, rhymes and stories.

Tales for Tots An interactive program designed for curious toddlers, ages 2-4 years old.

Preschool Story Time

Stories and songs designed for preschoolers, ages 4-6 years old.

School Age and Teen Program Discover, develop and hone your communication, creative and technical strengths through programs focused on creative writing, journalism, podcasts, spoken word poetry and science and technology! Tap into your curiosity by learning how to create cool 3D designs, conduct experiments, make your own animated short film or even build your own app! ). Topics vary each month.

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MCCS Semper Fit creates opportunities that promote and improve the health and wellness of the entire Marine Corps community. The primary focus of the Semper Fit and Recreation program is to provide fitness, recreational, sports, and educational activities that are conducive to healthy lifestyles.

MCCS Semper Fit offers six world class fitness centers, seven satellite gyms, dozens of playing fields and courts, adult and youth sports, group fitness classes, the HITT program, the Single Marine Program, and more on Marine Corps installations throughout Okinawa.

Semper Fit Athletics Maintains fitness centers, playing fields and courts, and an outdoor recreation program.

645-3741 • fitnesscenters@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org mccsokinawa.com/fitnesscenters • ֍ MCCS Okinawa - Semper Fit

Semper Fit Adult Sports Offers a variety of sporting, weightlifting, and race events across Okinawa.

645-3521/3522 • adultsports@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org mccsokinawa.com/adultsports • ֍ MCCS Okinawa - Semper Fit Semper Fit Youth Sports Provides a positive sporting experience for all youth ages 5 to 18 years within the community on Marine Corps family camps.

645-3533/3534 • youthsports@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org mccsokinawa.com/youthsports • ֍ MCCS Okinawa - Semper Fit Semper Fit Aquatics Maintains 25-meter and 50-meter pools across Okinawa, offering swim lessons, lifeguarding courses, a youth and adult swim team, and more.

645-3180 • aquatics@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org mccsokinawa.com/aquatics • ֍ MCCS Okinawa - Aquatics

Semper Fit Health Promotion Aids Service Members and their families in achieving optimum health and wellness through group fitness, wellness briefs, unit PT, the HITT program, and more.

645-3910 • healthpromotions@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org mccsokinawa.com/healthpromotion • ֍ MCCS Okinawa - Semper Fit

Single Marine Program Fosters personal and professional growth in single and unaccompanied Service Members through Quality of Life advocacy, and engaging in community opportunities through volunteerism and recreation activities.

645-3681 • mccsokinawa.com/smp • singlemarineprogram@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org

The Semper Fit Adult Sports Program provides a wide range of sporting and recreational opportunities throughout the year to meet the recreational and athletic needs of our Service Members, civilians and accompanying family members. Whether it's team or individual sports, Adult Sports is committed to providing an outlet for you to spend your downtime.

Open Softball Tournament March 13-14 Camp Hansen

5K Warrior Challenge March 27 Camp Schwab Southern Commander’s Cup Softball Tournament April 3-4 Camp Foster Northern Commander’s Cup Softball Tournament April 10-11

For more information, please contact Adult Sports using the Marine & Family Programs Telephone Directories or visit the Adult sports Program web page at: www.mccsokinawa.com/semperfit.

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The Semper Fit Aquatics Program maintains 25-meter and 50-meter pools across Okinawa, offering swim lessons, lifeguarding courses, a youth and adult swim team, and more.

Winter Facility Hours (13 Oct 2020 - 27 May 2021)

Join the Okinawa Dolphins Swim Team! Tryouts are for new swimmers ages 7 and older who have not been on the swim team for the previous season. Each tryout takes 5-10 minutes. March 25 Camp Foster Aquatic Center 1530-1700

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Active Duty Swim Instruction (ADSI)

The ADSI program helps active duty personnel develop, improve, and refine basic aquatic skills and swimming strokes. The skills covered will vary based upon student needs. MCCS Aquatics offers swim instruction to active duty personnel free of charge.  Lessons may be group or one-on-one depending upon instructor

availability.

 Please click on the register button on the Aquatics Program web page,

submit the requested information, and an instructor will contact you.

Mark your Calendars for the Underwater EGGstravaganza Egg Hunt! Join us for an underwater egg hunt! Open to ages 3-15. Registration for this free event starts on site at 11 a.m. April 3 Camp Foster Aquatic Center 1100

For more information, please contact Aquatics using the contact information listed on page 44 or visit the Aquatics Program webpage at www.mccsokinawa.com/aquatics.

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