CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES
CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES
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CHILD YOUTH Services
hild & Youth Services (CYS) programs are basic supports for the family. The aim is to enhance and expand the parent relationship with the child. The CYS programs do not substitute, compete with, or diminish the role of the parent, but act as a support system to the family. Therefore, we encourage parents to take part in the program and participate in various aspects of the program. Parents will be given the opportunity to observe their child(ren) and childcare providers within each program, have daily contact with staff members, serve as volunteers and submit suggestions. CYS Services mission statement: Army Child, Youth & School Services (CYSD) -Reducing the conflict between mission and parental responsibilities.
Child and Youth Liaison Education Outreach Services (CLEOS) 2797 Stanley Road Phone: (210) 221-4871 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fort Sam Houston CLEOS offer a variety of programs divided into age-appropriate categories: before and after school care, seasonal holiday camps, clubs/activities, homework center and computer lab, community service, leisure and recreation, instructional classes, youth sports, music, arts and crafts, and Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills. These programs are in addition to Parent Central.
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Child Development Center
Building - 2530 Phone: (210) 221-5002 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The Child Development Center (CDC) offers a developmentally age-appropriate program for infants and children six weeks through five years of age.
Teen Center Building 2515 Phone: (210) 221-3164 The Teen Center provides a number of programs designed to help teens successfully transition to adulthood and to instill character and leadership qualities in them. There are several programs associated with the new Teen Center including: Torch Clubs Younger adolescents need positive group experiences to help them gain qualities like tolerance, civic responsibility, community involvement, and leadership skills so they can become responsible, caring and productive American citizens. Boys and Girls Club members aged 11-13 are eligible for the Tuesday meetings. Torch Club members learn to work together to plan and implement activities in four areas: service to Club and community, education, health and fitness, and social recreation.
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Keystone Clubs Boys and Girls Club teens aged 14-18 can participate in the Keystone club, designed to promote and cultivate character and effective leadership. Keystoning is one of the premier leadership and service programs in America since its inception in 1964. With adult guidance, teens are give opportunity to make decisions and serve others. The Club, which meets on Wednesdays, consists of an adult advisor and approximately eight to 15 youths who elect officers and implement activities in six core program areas: Character and Leadership, Service to Club and Community, Education and Career Exploration, Free Enterprise, Unity, and Social Recreation. All activities stress service and leadership. Smart Girls This program is for small-groups to focus on health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement. It is designed to help the development of girls ages eight to 12 and 13-17. Meeting on Tuesdays, Club girls explore their own and societal attitudes and values as they build skills for eating right, staying physically fit, getting good health care and developing positive relationships with peers and adults. Passport to Manhood This program promotes and teaches responsibility to Club boys ages 11-14, and consists of 14 sessions, each of which concentrates on a specific aspect of manhood. Meeting on Fridays, the program underscores
