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FORT HOOD CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES

CYSS

Apr - May

No. 22011

Aprilis the month ofthemilitary child

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Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day

CYSS SENSATIONS MAGAZINE VOLUME 1 • NUMBER 2 • 2011Contents2 Family Benefits

4 Parent Central Services Registration Services CYS Services Online Special Needs Accommodation Process (SNAP)

6 Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) School Liaison Services Army Children in Your Neighborhood Child Development Services Child Development Centers

7 Family Child Care Parent Central Services Kids On Site

8 School Age Care

12 Youth Services

19 Youth Sports and Fitness

20 SKIESUnlimited

27 the edge

31 Youth HIRED!

32 CYSS Growing Building to Serve - One Brick at a Time 33 Month of the Military Child Fest

Gree t ings For t HoodFamil ies , Fr iends , andNeighbors! Making thedecision tohaveachild--it’smomen-tous.Itistodecideforevertohaveyourheartgowalk-ingaroundoutsideyourbody.--ElizabethStone Mother’sDayisMay8!Everyyearpeoplesearchforthat extra special gift toshowMomjusthowmuch

sheislovedandappreciatedonMother’sDay.We,atChild,Youth&SchoolServices,knowathingortwoaboutmoth-ers.Weworkforthem,withthem,besidethem.Wearethem.Wehavelearnedthatwhatmotherswantisnotaonceayearbaubleorbrunch.Infact,whattheywantisnotforthematall.Theywant,notfromtheirchildren,butfortheirchildren.Theywanttheirchildrentoexperience:

Fort Hood Chief of Child, Youth & School Services

• Health• Happiness• Lovefromandforone

another• Lovefromandfortheir

significantother• Laughterintheirlives• Trustandtrustworthi-

ness• Honestyandintegrity• Warm,mutuallysup-

portiverelationships• Goodfriends• Challenges• Strength• Interesting

conversations• Growththroughgetting

toknowothers• Self-confidence• Thecontinuedabilityto

wonderandtobedelighted

• Self-reliance• Self-esteem• Self-sacrifice• Thechanceanddeter-

minationtohelpothers• Empathy• Humility• Compassion• Alifewell-lived• Healthy children of

theirownthatgoontoexperience all of thesame.

Garrison Commander COLMarkFreitag

Director Family and MWR NicholasR.Johnsen

Deputy Director Family and MWR LorenzoJ.Westbrook

Child, Youth & School Services Chief J.YvetaPhillips

Child Development Services (CDS) AdministratorKimBleakley-Sias

Youth & School Age Care (YSAC) AdministratorSheilaR.Curtis

Parent & Outreach Services (P&OS) AdministratorPeggyStamper

Program Operations SpecialistsToniaZimmerandMyrnaHurst

Lead Training SpecialistTamiDorsey

Family and MWR Partnership SpecialistKoyC.GrantCYSS Division, Lead Administrative AssistantDonnaIngram

Child, Youth and School Services Sensations is the unofficial seasonal magazine of Child,Youth and School Services activities within Fort Hood. Contents are not necessarily the officialviews of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Fort HoodCommand. All programs and activities listed in this magazine shall be made available for use,or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, phys-ical/mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the user or patron.www.hoodmwr.com

254-287-9833

April-May 2011

The information in this issue is current at time ofpublication. Activities and events are subject tochange. For confirmation please call the activity.

From the desk of J. Yveta Phillips

Helpyourkidsgrowanddevelop.Givethemthebestpossiblechildcare,explorationandenrichmentopportuni-ties,andthechancetodiscoverandbuildtheirtalentsandtheirpassions.CheckoutallthatCYSShastooffer.ReviewthiscopyofSensationswithyourkids.Maketimetosavoryourmomentstogether.Lifehappensfastandkidsgrowupsoonerthatyouimagine.Enjoythem.HappyMother’sDay!Respectfully,J.YvetaPhillipsChief,Child,YouthandSchoolServicesDivision

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enior Army leaders signed the Army Family Covenant in October 2007 and pledged to support Soldiers’ Families while they defend the nation. “The health of our all-volunteer force, our Soldier-volunteers, our Family-volunteers, depends on the health of

the Family. The readiness of our all-volunteer force depends on the health of the Families,” said Mr. Pete Geren, Secretary of the Army. “I can assure you that your Army leadership understands the important contribution each and every one of you makes. We need to make sure we step up and provide the support Families need so the Army Family stays healthy and ready.” Chief of Staff of the Army, General George W. Casey, said the Army wants to provide Soldiers and their Families with a level of support commensurate with their level of service, and the covenant is in direct response to concerns from Army Families. “We recognize the commitment and increasing sacrifices that our Families are making every day. We recognize the strength of our Soldiers comes from the strength of their Families. We are committed to providing Soldiers and Families a Quality of Life that is commensurate with their service. We are committed to providing our Families a strong, supportive environment where they can thrive. We are committed to building a partnership with Army Families that enhances their strength and resilience. We are committed to improving Family readiness by:

z Standardizing and funding existing Family programs and services z Increasing accessibility and quality of healthcare z Improving Soldier and Family housing z Ensuring excellence in schools, youth services, and child care z Expanding education and employment opportunities for Family members z For Child, Youth & School Services, this means we can provide an array of benefits to Families, as outlined below:

Deployed - must have orders z Free child care during Mandatory Deployment Meetings z Free child care for FRG Meetings, not to exceed 2 hours (paid by ACS) z 16 Free child care hours per month per child (30 days before to 90 days after return) z $2 hourly care rate beyond Free child care hours

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ARMY FAMILY COVENANTARMY FAMILY COVENANT

z 20% Reduction in fees for full/part day care for employed and full-time student spouses (30 days before to 90 days after return)

z Up to $300 in SKIESUnlimited Classes per child during deployment

z Up to $100 in team or individual sports per child during deployment

Temporary Change of Station, Unaccompanied Permanent Change of Station or TDY (90-179 days) - must have orders

z Free child care during Mandatory Deployment Meetings z Free child care for FRG Meetings, not to exceed 2 hours

(paid by ACS) z 16 Free child care hours per month per child (during TCS/

PCS/TDY only) z $2 hourly care rate beyond Free child care hours z Up to $150 in SKIESUnlimited Classes per child (during

TCS/PCS/TDY only) z Up to $50 in team or individual sports per child (during

TCS/PCS/TDY only)Wounded Warriors-Warriors In Transition - see your SFAC Liaison for details

z Free child care during Support Group Meetings z Free child care for FRG Meetings, not to exceed 2 hours

(paid by ACS) z 16 Free child care hours per month per child (during

designated eligible period) z $2 hourly care rate beyond Free child care hours z Unlimited Free child care for Medical Appointments z Category 1 fees for full/part day care z Up to $300 in SKIESUnlimited Classes per child (during

designated eligibility period) z Up to $100 in team or individual sports per child (during

designated eligibility period)Survivors of Fallen Warriors - see your SOS Representative for details

z 16 Free child care hours per month per child z $2 hourly care rate beyond Free child care hours z Free child care during Support Group Meetings z 40 Free child care hours per child (valid from notification until 4 weeks after burial) z Category 1 fees for full/part day care z Up to $300 in SKIESUnlimited Classes per child z Up to $100 in team or individual sports per child

Rear Detachment or WT Cadre - must provide documentation z Free child care during Mandatory Deployment Meetings z Free child care for FRG Meetings, not to exceed 2 hours (paid by ACS) z 5 Free child care hours per month, per child (during support assignment) z $2 Hourly Care rate beyond Free child care hours z Up to $150 in SKIESUnlimited Classes per child (during support assignment) z Up to $50 in Team or Individual Sports per child (during support assignment)

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Parent Central Services Bldg 121 (Across from Mega Food Court)254-287-8029

Your first stop is with the friendly folks at Parent Central Services where you will register your children with Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS) in order to access outstanding child care and enrichment programs.Registration is FREE! Individual services may be fee based.

Registration Services Registration is available Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am - 3 pm and Friday, 7:30 am - 12 pm. Participation in any CYSS activity requires a completed, annual CYSS registration. Registration packets are available for download at www.hoodmwr.com. Requirements for registration include:

z Military/Civilian Identification Card z AKO email address for Active Duty Members only z Child’s Social Security Card z Shot Records z Leave and Earnings Statement z Health Assessment or Well Baby Check Up z 3 Local Emergency Designees

CYS Services OnlineWe also offer CYS Services Online: https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/hoodcyms.html

z Make payments for full-day/part-day care and select on-going SKIESUnlimited classes (outstanding balances only; pre-payments cannot be made)

z Sign up and pay for the edge Classes, SKIESUnlimited Classes, and view youth sports activities z Make reservations for hourly care (for registered patrons at Chaffee CDC only) z View and print child care statements, receipts, and tax statements z View and print documents required for The edge, SKIESUnlimited and Youth Sports z View Family Activity Calendars

Special Needs Accommodation Process (SNAP) Special medical needs may require a SNAP and must be updated annually. SNAP forms must be completed by a medical professional and are available for download at www.hoodmwr.com. Patrons seeking to complete an annual registration update are recommended to turn in the required SNAP forms at least 14 days in advance to Parent Central Services. Fast Lane Services: Fast lane services include child care wait list placements, class and team sports enrollments, payments and child care placements. Fast lane services are available Monday-Thursday, 7:30am - 4:30pm and Friday, 7:30 am - 12 pm.

Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS) exists to serve Families.Check out all of the terrific programs and activities offered!

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Fort Hood Family Child Care (FCC)Work from home on and off post.Training May 3-7Applications must be picked up prior to attending the trainng.For information call 254-287-5448

Looking for a rewarding in-home career?Become a Family Child Care provider through Fort Hood Child, Youth & School Services.Work a flexible schedule providing child care in your home as a service to military Families,Department of Defense civilians and Fort Hood contractors. The Family Child Care program is now hiring!Family Child Care providers are needed in on-and off-post homesOn-post providers obtain certification through the FCC programOff-post providers must be licensed by the state of TexasBenefits:• Receive extensive training at no cost• Free access to materials and equipment through the FCC Lending Library• USDA food program reimbursements• Financial incentives• Awesome support networkFor more information or an application, call 254- 287-5448 or visit the Fort Hood Family Child Care office in Building 283 on Battalion Avenue.

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Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) - The CYSS SFAC Liaison is available to assist Soldiers assigned to the Warrior Transition Brigade (WTB) and their Families with all their CYSS needs. Fami-lies can register with CYSS and get information about CYSS programs and activities. Child care is also available for all SFAC appointments. SFAC is located at the Bldg 36042 Dar-nall Loop and is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Call 254-287-8659 for more information.

School Liaison Services (SLS) - School Liaison Of-ficers (SLO) work with, and help support, eight surrounding school districts in the Fort Hood area. These include: Bel-ton, Copperas Cove, Florence, Gatesville, Killeen, Lampasas, Salado and Temple. Available services include: registration, transfer information, points of contacts at school districts and transition service and study sources. The SLO office is located in the Rivers Bldg, across from the Mega Food Court, and is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Call 254-288-7946 to talk with a School Liaison Officer.

Army Child Care in Your Neighborhood(ACCYN) - The U.S. Army and the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) have joined forces to help Army Families find and pay for quality off-post child care through Army Child Care in Your Neighborhood (ACCYN). The Army supports developing high-quality child care spaces in off-post child care centers that have the potential to become nationally accredited. The objective of this project is to ensure civilian child care programs provide care to Army Families that are compa-rable in quality to Army operated on-post spaces. As with any child care program made available by the Army, one of the most important aspects of child care for parents is to have peace of mind knowing that their children are in safe, nurturing child care settings while they work, attend school or are deployed. Call Parent Central Services, at 254-287-8029, for additional information and referral.

Six weeks to five years old Child Development Centers (CDCs) - CDCs offer full-day, part-day, and hourly care programs for children 6 weeks - 5 years. A developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children is planned by the teaching staff with attention to the different needs, interests, and developmen-tal levels of children attending.

Hourly care services are available at Chaffee Child Develop-ment Center. Hourly care is short-term child care for chil-dren whose parents have a medical/dental appointment, volunteer commitment, or just need some respite time. Res-ervations may be made up to one month in advance. The CDC part-day programs change every year as the needs of the patrons change. The program for preschool age chil-dren normally follows the Killeen ISD school year calendar. All CDCs offer trained teaching staff, balanced meals, age-appropriate developmental activities and are nationally ac-credited!

z Chaffee Child Development Center - Before/after for pre-kindergarten children attending Meadows and Venable Elementary Schools, hourly care, Bldg 198, TJ Mills Boulevard, 254-287-4749

z Clear Creek Child Development Center - Monday - Friday, Before/after for pre-kindergarten children attending Clear Creek Elementary, full-day care, part-day care, Bldg 4819/4820, Washington Avenue, 254-288-5222

z Comanche Child Development Center - Before/after for pre-kindergarten children attending Clarke, Hobby, and Duncan Elementary, full-day care, part-day care, Bldg 52024, Tank Destroyer Boulevard, 254-287-4848

z Fort Hood Child Development Center - Full-day care, Bldg 113, TJ Mills Boulevard, 254-287-6037

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Family Child Care - The Family Child Care (FCC) pro-gram is a professionally managed network of adult individu-als certified to provide child care in on-post government quarters and in their off-post homes for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. The FCC program offers more indi-vidualized child care than may be available in center-based programs such as extended hours [for parents who must go on temporary duty (TDY) or field assignments] or special needs care. FCC homes may also offer hourly care services, part-day care, or before and after school care. FCC provid-ers are certified after meeting basic regulatory requirements and their homes are regularly monitored by FCC staff and inspected for fire, health and safety compliance. In addition, FCC providers work to obtain National Association for Fam-ily Child Care (NAFCC) accreditation using the same level of standards as those of the centers. Parents are always wel-come to drop in at any time to visit with their children and are encouraged to participate in special activities. Contact the Family Child Care Administrative Office, Bldg 283, Battalion Avenue and 37th Street, 254-287-5448.

Child Development Home - An alternative program to the regular Child Development Center and Family Child Care Home is available to parents at the Child Development (CD) Home. The CD Home, in a set of government quar-ters, offers the best of FCC in the home environment while being staffed by Child and Youth Program Assistants as in a Child Development Center. It is specifically designed to offer infant care, respite care, hourly care, extended hours care, emergency care and transition care with special needs and services. The CD Home is staffed by a team of profes-sionals who are well-trained and have either Child Develop-mental Associate credentials or Associate Degrees in Early Childhood Education, are flexible, demonstrate leadership, and have made the CD Home a safe and nurturing environ-ment for children. Their professionalism and dedication

make this child care option a quality program.

Kids on Site (KOS) - Kids on Site (KOS) provides on-site child care for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years. Call us to make arrangements for your next FRG meeting, social event, retreat or other gathering! KOS also provides child care at Abrams Fitness Center and the Resiliency Campus. Call 254-288-2141

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SAC

SCHOOL AGE CARE SAC offers before and after-school hours, during school-out days, for spring and winter breaks, and all sum-mer long for children kindergarten through 5th grade. Cost: $4 per hour for up to 5 hours a week, $30 for more than 4 daily hours, $16 for less than 4 daily hours. For more information, call 254-287-7950.

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z ClarkeSAC:254-539-8692, after care 2:30 - 6 pm & before care 5:30 - 8 am daily, Bldg 51612, Comanche Avenue, Comanche II

z ClearCreekSAC:254-554-3667, after care 3:30 - 6 pm & before care 5:30 - 8:30 pm daily, Bldg. 4800, Hwy 190, access road near Clear Creek Drive

z DuncanSAC:254-287-4362, after care 2:30 - 6 pm & before care 5:30 - 8 am daily, Bldg 52808, on Muskogee Road, Comanche III

z MontagueSAC:254-539-8695, after care 2 - 6 pm & before care 5:30 - 7:30 am daily, Bldg 84001, Clements Drive, West Fort Hood

z VenableVillageSAC:254-616-5943, after care 2:30 - 6 pm & before care 5:30 - 8 am daily, Bldg 60616, Venable Village Drive, Venable Village

z HobbySAC:254-200-6510, after care 2 - 6 pm & before care 5:30 - 7:30 am daily, Bldg 53210, Lost Moccasin, Comanche III

z WalkerSAC:254-290-1247after care 2:45 - 6 pm daily, Bldg 85018 next to Warrior Way Commissary & before care at MeadowsElementary254-287-7950,5:30 - 7 am daily. Service only provides after care transportation from Meadows Elementary.

Paper Military HatDate: April 8Time: 4 - 6 pm, Cost: FreeDescription: April is the Month of the Military Child! This special celebration is very important to us and a way for SAC to give back to all the Military Families and their children for the sacrifices they make. Many young children aspire to be Military men and women when they get older, so come join us in Making Military Hats that the children can enjoy making and wearing.

Egg HuntDate: April 22Time: 4 - 6 pm, Cost: FreeDescription: A tradition that most children enjoy-- run-ning to find their hidden treasure and hoping to find the golden egg. This treat in itself, but seeing the look on their faces is priceless! Please come out and enjoy this wonderful activity.

SPRING • SAC Special Activities

APRIL ACTIVITIES

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Spring Carnival Date: April 22Time: 2 - 6 pm, Cost: FreeDescription: “Spring is nature’s way of saying let’s party!”~ Robin Williams. Families welcome. Come and enjoy the scavenger hunts, egg races, and other carnival festivities planned to celebrate the new season.

Technology Activities: Butterfly Note HolderDate: April 8, Time: 4:30 -5:30 pm, Cost: FreeDescription: The students will show their own cre-ativity by designing, and drawing their own butter-fly on the computer. They will use this butterfly to make a note holder

Super SaturdayDate: April 9Time: 12 - 6 pm, Cost associatedDescription: The theme is spring! Let’s welcome in spring at SAC. Make your favorite spring time animals using envelop art. Plain envelopes will be transformed into different animals. What better way to take advantage of a bright and sunny day than relay races and obstacle course. We will end our su-per Saturday and replenish ourselves with a healthy and tasty spring salad.

Download a DinosaurDate: April 22Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Cost: FreeDescription: Join SAC as we travel back to the pre-historic age from our computer lab. Children will have a chance to tower over dinosaurs when they download and design dino-pals to take home and enjoy. You bring your imagination we’ll bring the rest.

Friday Late NightDate: April 22Time: 6:30 - 11:30 pm, Cost associatedDescription: Passport to Manhood late night. Young men come out and learn about personal hygiene, self-esteem, money management, nutrition, and fit-ness!

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Join us!! Cinco De Mayo Fiesta Date: May 5Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Cost: FreeDescription: Come celebrate and learn about Cinco de Mayo while participating in our Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! Join us as we sample different Mexican dishes, dance to Mexican music and top off the event with a piñata! Cup Stacking-A Typing GameDate: May 11Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Cost: FreeDescription: Cup Stacking Typing is a fun game for children to practice typing quickly. Stack and unstack the cups by typing the keyboard characters on them. You can type the characters only when they are black. Have fun typing!

Solar CarDate: May 18Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Cost: FreeDescription: Youth will use a solar workshop kit to con-struct a Solar Car, after the car is built the youth will take it outside to demonstrate how solar power works.

Super SaturdayDate: May 14Time: 12 - 6 pm, Cost associatedDescription: Come out for a Cinco De Mayo celebration with SAC. There are options for every child! Start the celebration out by making your own sombrero, then make some noise with your custom made Mexican Maracas. Do you like Simon Says? Then come out and give Benito Juarez Says a try. Wrap up the day with some tasty Mexican Popcorn.

Patriotic Memorial Day Crafts Date: May 27Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Cost: FreeDescription: Join us as we share the importance of Me-morial Day with the children of Hobby SAC. We will make different patriotic crafts which consist of Ameri-can Flags, Bracelets, Necklaces and Pins as we honor those who have fallen.

Friday Late Night Date: May 27Time: 6:30 - 11:30 pm, Cost associatedDescription: Start off your Memorial Day weekend with SAC. We have plenty of ways that everyone can show off their patriotism. Show your Military Hero how much you care by creating a scrapbook; all you need are your favorite pictures of your hero. Put together Memorial Day care packages to be delivered to VA. You can also create your own patriotic flags. Then the real fun begins. Join us for an exciting game of steal the flag. You and your team must use all the skills you have to get the other team’s flag without getting caught! But what would this night be without a snack? Finish off your night by decorating cookies with red, white, and blue icing.

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SAC MAY ACTIVITIES

Teen Taxi is an after school (Monday-Friday) pick-up service which transports youth to designated Fort Hood Youth Centers. This service is FREE and open to middle school youth and high school teens who are eligible to attend the Fort Hood Youth Centers.

Process for Service:1. Call designated Youth Center for taxi pick-up2. CYSS veri�es registration and permission slip on �le3. Appropriate time and location of pick-up will be given to youth4. Youth will be picked up at one of the locations listed and delivered to the designated Youth Center

Permission slips are required for this service. Stop by the respective youth center to pick-up these permission slips!

Comanche YC254-287-5834Copperas Cove HSSmith MSAudie Murphy MSSC Lee Junior HSCopperas Cove Junior HSShoemaker HS

Bronco YC254-287-6745Rancier MSLive Oak Ridge MSLiberty Hill MSCharles Patterson MSKilleen HS

High Chaparral YC254-287-5646Palo Alto MSManor MSNolan MSEastern Hills MSEllison HSHarker Heights HSUnion Grove MS

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*Please note all times, dates and locations are subject to change.

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Night at the MoviesDate: April 1Time: 6 - 10 pm, Cost: $7 Location: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Who ate all the popcorn? Bring all of your friends out and enjoy fresh entertainment. The action on one of the largest widescreens will capture you for a night to remember.

Ice Cream Social Date: April 8Time: 5 - 6 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Comanche Youth CenterDescription: You scream, I scream, lets all get together and scream for ice cream! Come join us with our neigh-bor-hood welcoming party and enjoy three of our much loved flavors of ice cream. We will have a build-your-own sundae bar full of goodies, for all you fun folks and regular cones for all you straightforward folks. So if you’re looking for some fun, laughter, good conversa-tion with friends and good ice cream then Comanche Youth Center.

Spring BlingDate: April 15Time: 7 - 11 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Come celebrate the beginning of spring with music, karaoke, bouncers, cookout and much more. This night will include fun games, good food and a round of karaoke.

Teen Slam! Bringing Poetry to LifeDate: April 15Time: 5: - 9 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Teens come out and share your voice, bring your own words to life. Slam! is all about respect for everyone’s creations. Enjoy the opportunity to share your voice with family and your community. Please sign up by April 3.

Medieval TimesDate: April 16Time: 5 pm, Cost: TBALocation: Comanche Youth CenterDescription: Come join us for a dinner and tournament. As we go inside the stone walls of our 11th century style castle, medieval Spain will come to life, as six knights will clash in a tournament for the title of King Champion. So be expect extraordinary food and enter-tainment while enjoying the company of your friends!

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Spring • Youth Services Activities Continued

April YOUTH CENTERS

Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

I can write poetry

and so can you!

Fort Hood’s youth programs are award winning and open to youth in 6th through 12th grade at no charge. Fees for special trips/activities will vary. Youth must be registered with CYSS; register at a Youth Center or at Parent Central Services in the Rivers Building. Call 254-287-8029 for an appointment. Youth Services is open to 6th - 12th grade youth at no charge. Fees for special trip/activities will vary.

Youth Centers: z Bronco Youth Center - 254-287-6745; Bldg 6602 Tank Destroyer Blvd z Comanche Youth Center - 254-287-5834; Bldg 52019 Tank Destroyer Blvd z High Chaparral Youth Center - 254-287-5646; Bldg 5485 Hoover Hill Road, Pershing Park Village

YOUTH SERVICES

Spring Fashion ShowDate: April 23Time: 3 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Comanche Youth CenterDescription: Lights, Camera, Walk! Come enjoy the fashions of 2011! If fashion is what you are and what you love, then you definitely want to be at this phenomenal fashion show. Watch as our youth show you how it’s done! They will rock the latest styles of clothing, shoes, and accessories. Be there as they lay it all out for you with confidence and style.

Midnight BowlingDate: April 22Time: 5:30 - 9 pm, Cost: $10Location: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Youth will experience a night of midnight bowling and spend quality time with their friends. The youth will compete against their peers for 1st place tro-phies for high score and total pins.

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TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIESApril

Math AdventureDate: April 1Time: 5:30 - 9 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Comanche Youth CenterDescription: Teens, join us for a fun night of learning mathematics. The opportunity to learn the art of com-municating complex ideas in an understandable way through practice and hands-on experience; as well as interact, with mathematics in a positive way.

Music ProductionDate: April 7Time: 5 - 6 pm, Cost: Free Location: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Youth will learn different ways to create mu-sic. They will start by creating a music CD from the soft-ware Garage Band and next, they will listen to different sounds that they created on their CD by using the DJ equipment.

Power House ProjectDate: April 12Time: 4 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Comanche Youth CenterDescription: Can you design an effective way to use the alternative energy source? Can you still use power from the sun on a cloudy day? Well, we have answers for you. Come join us to build renewable energy power model houses at Comanche Youth Center. Technology plus sci-ence equals an interesting, yet good time and we look forward to spending that good time with you!

Video ProductionDate: April 21Time: 5 - 6 pm, Cost: Free Location: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Youth will learn how to create a video movie production, by using the software called I-mov-ie. They will learn how to input pictures, sounds, and video graphics to produce these videos.

Sim City ContestDate: Every Wednesday in AprilTime: 4 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Week after week youth will create their own cities. Using the Sim City Game on the computer, youth will build their city from the ground up. Like Roller Coaster Tycoon, youth will understand the importance of financial and business obligations to improve their city. This is a fun way to tie technology in with business.

Schlitterbahn Waterpark ResortDate: April 23Time: 8 am- 8 pm, Cost: $34Location: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfels has over 3 miles of tubing adven-tures, 7 children’s water playgrounds,17 water slides, the world’s first surfing machine, and 3 uphill water coasters spread over 65 acres of fun!

Month of the Military Child Posters and DesignsDate: April 4Time: 4 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescriptions: In appreciation of the Month of the Military Child, youth will create posters and graphic computer designs representing the Army. Posters and designs can be created show-ing support for the Military and the Month of the Military Child.

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Spring • Youth Services Activities Continued

YOUTH CENTERSHealth and Fitness FairDate: May 3Time: 3 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Comanche Youth CenterDescription: All youth, invite your family and friends out to enjoy a great opportunity to improve or help jump tart a healthy lifestyle. This event will contain informa-tive data about all kinds of health risks and healthy solu-tions to those risks. Information at this health fair is for everyone, young or old this one is for you! It is believed that knowledge is power. By attending this event we hope you will gain the knowledge to help you develop a proactive approach to taking an important step to-wards gaining control of and maintaining your family’s health. See you there!

Mother’s Day Celebration Date: May 6Time: 6 - 8 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Celebrate Mother’s Day in your Sunday’s best. All teens, bring out that special person who has made an incredible impact in your life. To celebrate Mother’s day, you will enjoy a fabulous Mother’s Day Dinner and pose to capture the unforgettable moments. Also, you will be able to express why your mom is so special by reading an essay or poem dedicated espe-cially to her! (Older Sister’s, Aunts, Grandma’s and any other mother that is special to you, is also invited).

Mother’s Day Pampering BrunchDate: May 7Time 11 am - 2 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Calling all Mothers to, kick back and enjoy a day that was designed with you in mind! Absolutely no stress allowed. This is your day to recharge and re-juvenate. Allow the stress to fade from your mind as you exercise in Bronco’s fabulous fitness room. Follow-ing the stress relieving exercise session there will be magnificent manicures and facials. And to top off the mesmerizing experience, we will end the morning with a Mother’s Day brunch with mother and child photo-graphs. This event will truly allow you to unwind!

Midnight BowlingDate: May 13Time: 7 pm - 2 am, Cost: $15Location: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Teens come strut your midnight bowling swag! Celebrate strikes and spares as you enjoy a pizza dinner and exciting night of midnight bowling! Come on out to hangout, laugh, or joke while spending qual-ity time with your friends. Bring your “A” game as you compete against other peers and participate in some team-building activities. This is a great chance to inter-act with old friends and a start to new friendships!

17Family Night (Italian Style)Date: May 19Time: 6 - 8 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Not your typical Spaghetti and Meatballs! Come let High Chaparral knock your socks off as we add a twist to traditional Italian-style dinner. You will experience “Little Italy” High Chaparral style. So bring your family out for some delightful Italian pasta and sway to Italian music!

Teen Poetry NightDate: May 13Time: 6:30 - 10:30 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Comanche Youth CenterDescription: Comanche Youth Center is proud to pres-ent the most captivating, poetry night your eyes have ever seen. During this poetry night you will be invited on a mind-blowing experience as you watch and listen to poetry created from the hearts and souls of others. Come, give your thoughts to inspire your peers, but also come to be inspired. If you ever wanted to be heard or wanted to express your thoughts to the ears of others, come grab the mic because here is your chance!

International Family Night Pot LuckDate: May 26Time: 5:30 - 8 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Join us for a fun evening of international foods. Come share and sample different ethnic foods from all parts of the globe. Share a moment of your culture and enjoy extraordinary displays and entertain-ment.

Food Connoisseur of Comanche Date: May 27Time: 5 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Comanche Youth CenterDescription: Have you ever wanted to travel the world and taste ethnic cuisines? Comanche Youth Center is bringing the cuisine of the world all under one roof all for you! Join us as we explore a variety of food special-ties. Our goal is to tease your taste buds and entice your mind with the flavors and good old-fashion conversa-tion. Suitable for all age groups, come expecting your taste buds curiosity to be satisfied! We are combining good food, with a good time, so come on out and be our “Food Connoisseur”.

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TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIESDesign a MazeDate: May 12Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Youth will create a maze for family and friends by using PowerPoint software. They will also learn how use the auto shapes tool to create it. They will have the choice to make it easy or hard to figure out; plus with the binder machine, they will use this to make a small booklet of mazes to give out.

Mind Blowing Science ProjectDate: May 13Time: 7 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Bronco Youth Center:Description: This activity will blow you away! Youth will participate in using H2O, CO2, and other items to make colorful changes in a volcano, Jiggly Crystal and Test Tube Sunset.

Bright Minds Science FairDate: May 17Time: 4 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Comanche Youth Center Description: Attention all science students. This one is for you! Comanche Youth Center is giving you the opportu-nity to show your scientific projects to your peers. We are affording you the opportunity to be in the company of other bright minds just like yours! Not only are you welcome to bring your work but you are encouraged to view the work of others! This fair is designed to pro-vide you information that can further your education! We are excited about this and you should be too! Par-ents are welcome to join in on this experience as well.

Lego Building ContestDate: May 20Time: 7 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Bronco Youth Center Description: Round up your friends to attend the Lego Building Contest. Come show off your skills as you com-pete by forming a 3-dimensional town, city, or complex. Do you possess the talent and intelligence to be a great Designer!

Make Modern Art Using TechnologyDate: May 26Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Youth will begin by visiting: http://restudio.moma.org/ this activity will show the youth how to cre-ate a virtual modern art and will also let them experi-ment with many different kinds of art.

Super Saturday GetawayDate: May 14Time: 7 am - 10 pm, Cost: TBALocation: Comanche Youth Center Description: Youth come out and enjoy an excellent time at Six Flags, Arlington, Texas! Brace yourself for good food, fun, rides and entertainment. Six Flags Arlington, Texas features more than 100 thrilling rides and attrac-tions, including adrenaline filled roller-coaster, like Ti-tan and MR. FREEZE. They also have a variety of family-friendly shows and attractions. Teens, this is the field trip you’ve all been waiting for.

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Youth Sports is open to children currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 9th grade. Register at Parent Central Services in the Rivers Building. Call 254-287-8029 for an appointment. Youth Sports and Fitness is headquartered in the Bronco Youth Center, Bldg 6602, Tank Destroyer Blvd. Call 254-288 3770 for more information.

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Let’s Move Fort HoodDate: Saturday, April 9, 2011Time: 9 am -12 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Venable Sports ComplexDescription: First Lady, Michelle Obama has called for the government, elected officials, and school boards to take a leadership role in the Let's Move! Initiative to solve the epidemic of childhood obesity. Join Child, Youth and School Services, in showing Mrs. Obama, that Fort Hood is on the "Move." Family fun/fitness activities, information, snacks, and door prizes.

Zumbatomic Dates: On going, Monday/Wednesdays Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Meadows Elementary School GymDescription: The crazy-cool dance-fitness workout for kids (ages 4-18) set to hip-hop, salsa, reggaeton and more. It's a fast-forward fusion of the Zumba program's moves and high-octane workouts designed to let kids ages 4 - 18 max out on fun and fitness all at the same time. Safe and effective, kids can't wait to get into the Zumbatomic groove. Watch their energy and fitness lev-els soar as they get the groove. Families are encouraged to participate.

Youth Sports & Fitness: Fort Hood Family RelaysDate: April 9Time: 10 am - 12 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Bronco Youth Center (Park Track) Description: Youth ages 5-18Events: Family Relays, Funny Run, and other family fun events. Don’t miss out on the 2nd Annual, Fort Hood Family Relays. These family fun relays will get your heart pumping, belly laughing, and family ties!

End of the School Year Kickball TourneyDate: May 21Time: 10 am - 2 pm, Cost: FreeLocation: Bronco Youth Center (Park Track) Description: Kickball fundamentals workshop, Round Robin tournament, giveaways, prizes for youth ages 5 - 18. Have you ever felt like you’re not the best soccer player or always striking out in baseball? Then kickball is the sport for you. Come out and enjoy a fun day of your favorite mixture of soccer and baseball where ev-eryone is a winner and we all have fun!

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SKIESUnlimited ACADEMY Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills: SKIESUnlimited offers a wide variety of classes for toddlers to teens. To enroll in SKIESUnlimited classes, children must first be registered with CYSS. Once registered, parents can enroll their children in the SKIESUnlimited academy at the Rivers Building, 121, across from the Mega Food Court. Just think, you may have a prima ballerina, a martial arts super star, or even a concert pianist in your Family and don’t even know it yet! Call 254-287-4592 for more information.

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ActivitiesArt classes - Painting & DrawingMondays 6 - 8 pm, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 13-18 years oldDate: Thursdays 1 - 2:15 pm, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 9-12 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Sketch & paint your creation

Art classes - Pencil, Pastel & BeyondDate: Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 3-5 years oldDate: Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 6-8 years oldDate: Wednesdays 5:45 - 7 pm, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 9-12 years oldDate: Saturdays 10:15 am - 11:30 am, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 9-12 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Discover art with charcoal, pastel & water-color mediums

Art classes - DrawingDate: Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 6-8 years oldDate: Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 3-5 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Learn to draw using perspective, composi-tion & shading

Art classes - SculptureDate: Saturdays 10:15 am - 11:15 am, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 3-5 years old Date: Tuesdays 5:45 - 7 pm, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 9-12 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Create sculpture using plaster, wood & soap-stone

Art classes - CartooningDate: Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 6-8 years oldDate: Thursdays 4:30 - 5:45 pm, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 9-12 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Animate with stop motion & clay

Art classes - HomeschoolersDate: Thursdays 1 - 2 pm, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 6-8 years oldDate: Thursdays 1 - 2:15 pm, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 9-12 years old Location: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Curriculum designed to fulfill homeschool-er’s state requirements

Modern DanceDate: Mondays 5:20-5:50 pm, Cost: $37 monthlyAge Group: 3-5 years oldate: Mondays 6-6:40 pm, Cost: $42 monthlyAge Group:6-10 years old

Date: Fridays 4:45-5:30 pm, Cost: $50 monthlyAge Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Contemporary Movement

Ballet-ModernDate: Thursdays 5-5:30 pm, Cost: $37 monthlyAge Group: 3-5 years oldDate: Thursdays 1600-1645, Cost: $42 monthlyAge Group: 6-10 years oldLocation: Spiritual Fitness CenterDescription: Contemporary Movement

Modern DanceDate: Fridays 4:45- 5:30, Cost: $50 monthlyAge Group:6-18 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Contemporary Movement

Ballet/JazzDate: Saturdays 9 - 9:30 am or 5 -5:45 pm, Cost: $50 monthlyAge Group:3-5 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Beginner Dance

Ballet/JazzDate: Saturdays 9:45 pm - 10:30 pm, Cost: $50 monthlyAge Group:6-9 years oldDate: Saturdays 10:45 - 11:30 am, Cost: $50 monthlyAge Group:10-13 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Beginner Dance

Home-schoolers Ballet/JazzDate: Fridays 1 -1:45 pm, Cost: $50 monthlyAge Group: 5-18 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Beginner Dance

Hip HopDate: Fridays 4 - 4:45 pm, Cost: $50 monthlyAge Group:6-18 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Beginner Dance

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Ballet - Tiny DancerDate: Saturdays 9 - 9:30 am , Cost: $37 monthlyAge Group: 3-5 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Beginner ballet

Ballet - Tiny Dancer AdvancedDate: Saturdays 9:30 - 10:10 am, Cost: $37 monthlyAge Group: 4-8 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Ballet for those with previous dance experience

Creative MovementDate: Wednesday 2:45 - 3:15 pm, Cost: $37 monthlyAge Group: 2-3 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Beginning dance

Tap - Tiny DancerDate: Wednesdays 3:30 - 4 pm, Cost: $37 monthlyAge Group: 3-5 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Beginner ballet

Acro-DanceDate: Wednesdays 4 pm -4:40 pm, Cost: $37 monthlyAge Group: 9-12 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Combines acrobatics with dance movements

Tap/Jazz level 2Date: Wednesdays 4:40 - 5:40 pm, Cost: $42 monthlyAge Group: 8-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Previous dance experience required

Ballet level 2Date: Wednesdays 5:40 - 6:40 pm, Cost: $42 monthlyAge Group: 8-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Previous dance experience required

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Acting-InteractiveDate: Wednesdays 6:40 - 7:40 pm, Cost: $42 monthlyAge Group: 11-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Learn acting through improvisa-tional/situational exercises

Ballet level 1Date: Saturdays 10:10 am -11 am, Cost: $37 monthlyAge Group: 6-9 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Previous dance experience required

Tap/Jazz level 1Date: Saturdays 11 am - 11:50 am, Cost: $37 monthlyAge Group: 6-9 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Previous dance experience required

Hip Hop Date: Saturdays 11:50 am - 12:50 pm, Cost: $42 monthlyAge Group: 8-11 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Learn all the latest moves

Ballet/Jazz Level 1Date: Tuesday 4:30 - 5 pm, Cost: $37 monthlyAge Group: 6-9 years oldLocation: Spiritual Center at the Resiliency CampusDescription: Beginning dance

Art on the SpectrumDate: Wednesdays 12 -12:40 pm or Fridays 3:30- 4:10 pm, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 4-12 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Curriculum designed for children on the Autism Spectrum

Art on the Spectrum-Small GroupDate: Wednesdays 11 -11:40 am, Cost: $150 monthlyAge Group:4-12 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Curriculum designed for children on the Autism Spectrum.

SKIESUnlimited! will help your child explore his/her potential

creativity and expand his/her horizon. Most of our classes listedare recurring classes. To enroll your child in these classes, parent

must register through Parent Central Services, Bldg 121254-287-8029

Many SKIESUnlimited classesare continuous month to month.

Please be sure to indicate on theinstructor's attendance sheet

whether or not you would like tocontinue this class next month.

Please note that if you indicate

"Yes" a slot in the class will be reserved for your child and your

CYSS account will be charged the monthly fee for this class.

Thank you for your participation in

SKIESUnlimited!

A  friendly Reminderto our parents and guardians

from yourSKIESUnlimited Team:

Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration & Skills

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* Date: days and times vary- 30 min sessions *Piano for the young beginnerAge Group: 4-5 years oldCost: $47 monthly Location: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: group instruction combining piano & kinder-musik

*Piano LessonsCost: $47 monthly, Age Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: group instruction for piano

Beginner GuitarDate: Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Saturday 12 - 1 pm Cost: $53 monthly, Age Group: 8-18 years oldLocation: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Group guitar instruction for beginners

Intermediate GuitarDate: Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm year round,Cost: $53 monthly, Age Group: 8-18 years oldLocation: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: students advance at teacher’s discretion

*Advanced GuitarDate: Fridays 6 - 7 pm, Cost: $53 monthly, Age Group: 8-18Location: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: students advance at teacher’s discretion

Family Musik TimeDate: Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:15 pm, Cost: $47 first child, $13 second child, third child free!Age Group: 6 months - 4 years oldLocation: CTC bldg 3200Description: Both parents and up to 3 siblings may partici-pateKindermusikDate: Wednesdays 5:45 - 6:30 pm, Cost: $47 monthly Age Group: 2 - 4 years oldLocation: CTC bldg 3200Description: Children experiencemusic & movement

KindermusikDate: Wednesdays 10:45 -11:30 am, Cost: $47 monthly Age Group: 2 - 4 years oldLocation: CTC bldg 3200Description: Children experience music & movement

Kindermusik for ToddlersDate: Wednesdays 10 - 10:45 am, Cost: $47 monthlyAge Group: 1-2 years oldLocation: CTC bldg 3200Description: Parent & Child experience music & move-ment

German KindermusikDate: Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:15 pm, Cost: $47 monthlyAge Group: 2-4 years oldLocation: CTC bldg 3200Description: German words and music.

GermanDate: Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:15 pm, Cost: $47 per sessionAge Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: CTC bldg 3200Description: Learn German before you PCS. Parents are welcome to attend. Session will be six weeks.

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25Tae Kwon Do-BeginnersDate: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:25 - 5 pm, Cost: $45 monthlyAge Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Build confidence, respect & skills

Tae Kwon Do-Intermediate 1Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:05 - 5:40 pm , Cost: $45, monthlyAge Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: students advance at teacher’s discretion

Tae Kwon Do-Intermediate 2Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:45 - 6:25 pm Cost: $45 monthlyAge Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: students advance at teacher’s discretion

Tae Kwon Do-AdvancedDate: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm, Cost: $45 monthlyAge Group: 6-18 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: students advance at teacher’s discretion

Shotokan KarateDate: Fridays 5 - 5:45 pmCost: $45 monthlyAge Group: 4-8 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Build confidence, respect & skill

Shotokan KarateDate: Fridays 6 -6:45 pm, Cost: $45 monthlyAge Group: 6-15 years oldLocation: Bronco Youth CenterDescription: Build confidence, respect & skill

Karate PlayDate: Thursdays 4:15 -4:45 pm, Cost: $55 monthlyAge Group: 2-4 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Introduction to Karate

Parent & Child TumblingDate: Tuesdays 9:30 am -10 am or 10 am -10:30 am or Thursdays 6:15 - 6:45 pm, Cost: $35Age Group: 12-35 monthsLocation: Walker SACDescription: Child must be able to walk to tumble with parent assistance

Parent & Child TumblingDate: Wednesdays 10 am -10:30 am, Cost: $35Age Group: 12-35 monthsLocation: Walker SACDescription: Child must be able to walk to tumble with parent assistance

Preschool TumblingDate: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:45 - 11:30 am or Thursdays 6:50 - 7:35 pm, Cost: $50 monthlyAge Group: 3-4 years oldLocation: Walker SACDescription: Develop gross motor skills & coordination while having fun!

Gymnastics-Beginner girlsDate: Tuesdays, Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:15 pm orSaturdays 9 - 10 am, Cost: $50 monthlyAge Group: 5-18 years oldLocation: Walker SACDescription: Learn tumbling along with the balance beam, horse and other apparatus

Gymnastics-Intermediate girlsDate: Saturdays 10:15 - 11:15 am, Cost: $50 monthlyAge Group: 5-18 years oldLocation: Walker SACDescription: Students advanced at teacher’s discretion

Gymnastics-MaleDate: Mondays 6:15 - 7:15 pm, Cost: $50 monthlyAge Group: 5-18 years oldLocation: Walker SACDescription: Build strength, coordination and balance with tumbling and gymnastics

First Tee GolfDate: Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm or 5:30 - 6:30 pm (10 week sessions), Cost: TBAAge Group: 5 - 18 years oldLocation: Resiliency CampusDescription: Learn golf as well as character building activities

First Tee Golf-AdvancedDate: Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm or 5:30 - 6:30 pm (10 week ses-sions), Cost: TBAAge Group: 5 - 18 years oldLocation: Clear Creek Golf CourseDescription: Learn golf as well as character building activities

Swim levels 1-6Date: Mon & Wed or Tues & Thurs or Sat & Sundays (8 sessions), Cost: $42 per sessionsAge Group: 5 - 18 years oldLocation: Abrams PoolDescription: Red Cross Certification Swim classes rang-ing from level 1-6 in skill

Private Guitar LessonDate: Saturdays 1-2 or 2-3 pm, Cost: $85 monthlyAge Group: 8 - 18 years oldLocation: High Chaparral Youth CenterDescription: Private instruction at your student’s level

Scuba - BubblemakersDate: 4th Wednesdays of the month 7-8 pm, Cost: $36Age Group:8 - 10 years oldLocation: Abrams PoolDescription: Experience your first scuba dive!

Aquatic Science - Subject variesDate: Mondays 4:30 - 6 pm year round, Cost: $32 one time courseAge Group: 6 - 18 years oldLocation: C & J DiversDescription: Sea Turtles, Coral Reefs, Sharks, Naming Nemo, Volcanoes, and more

Academic TutoringDate: Monday or Wednesday, 45 min sessions starting at 5, 5:45 & 6:30 pm, Cost: $54 monthlyAge Group: 6 - 18 years oldLocation: Resiliency CampusDescription: One on One tutoring for any subject your child needs assistance with

KarateDate: Tues & Thursdays 5 - 5:45 pm or 6 - 6:45 pm, Cost: $60 monthlyAge Group: 6 - 12 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Build confidence, respect & skill

KarateDate: Tues & Thursdays 7 - 8 pm, Cost: $60 monthlyAge Group: 13 - 18 years oldLocation: Cordovan Art SchoolDescription: Build confidence, respect & skill

School of Life Skills, Citizenship & LeadershipWhole Family WellnessDate: TBA, Cost: TBA Age Group: TBALocation: TBADescription: Learn healthy life skills from cooking to fitness

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The Edge Program is designed to provide unusual, exciting after school extracurricular experiences for youth 6th - 12th grade. Edge offers programs in the interest areas of life, art, fitness and adventure that will peak your youth’s interest and expand their social and educational development. For more information, log onto www.hoodmwr.com/edge.htm, call 254-553-3995, or email edge@hoodmwr.com.

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Throw A Pottery (Pottery Making) Let your creativity f low as you create works of arts with pottery enthusiasts from Apache Arts and Crafts Center. The class starts with the basics - the materials and

safety, then participants can unleash their creative genius.

T-shirt Extreme (Apparel Graphic Design) Are you the next Ed Hardy or Kimora Lee Simmons? Unleash your fashion talent by designing unique apparel. More than a print press, students will

have the opportunity to use computer-aided graphic design to make their mark in fashion.

Capture the Moment (Digital Photography)

Dive into the world of visual arts and capture pr iceless moments . Learn the bas ics of d ig i ta l

photography, head to the field to capture the moments and frame your favorite picture. The class will culminate with a gallery showing at Apache Arts and Crafts Center of all of the photos.

Glass Fusion (Melted Glass) A high-end craft in the arts and crafts world, melted glass or glass fusing is an emerging popular craft. Youth will learn the

basics of glass fusing and create four projects—tile, square plate, round bowl and draping. The class will conclude with a gallery showing of the

youth’s creations.

Accessories by You (Intro to Jewelry Making) Interpret your creativity through designing accessories. Youth will create necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more. This class will include creating designer beads similar to the beads sold in custom jewelry stores. Youth will be allowed to let their creativity flow.

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Painting and Drawing Students will ex-plore drawing and painting materials with instructors from Cordovan Arts School. Activities will include dem-os, group assignments and self-guided projects on the way to enhance artistic abilities. This course caters to all levels, from the novice artist brushing up on their skills to the serious artist seeking perfection in their artwork.

Web Design Designed for teens who want to make their own web pages, web sites and learn the ba-sics of web development. Cordovan Art School instruc-tors will give youth a solid foundation in website design and CSS layout as they showcase interests on the Web. Step-by-step projects provide teens with the opportu-nity to learn and practice professional techniques.

Cartooning Taught by professional animators from the Cordovan Art School, students receive hands-on experience with a variety of artistic Cartooning styles. Students will cover drawing and cartooning ba-sics and will delve into traditional Cartooning. Open to youth 6th-12th grade.

Graphic Design Taught by professional graphic designers from Cordovan Art School, students will learn to create dynamic design projects with software used by professional graphic designers. At the completion of the program, youth will have a completed design proj-ect.

Lights, Camera, Action…(Intro to Video Production) Ever wonder what went into television or film production? Go behind the lens of the camera to produce your own commercials and movie shorts. The program will include filming at various locations and editing of the video. No previous experience is necessary and all equipment is pro-vided.

DJ 101 Introduction to DJing. Ever wonder what it is like to step behind the turntables and mix? This introduc-tory class will teach the fundamentals of DJing. Whether you want to dj parties, battle or learn a new hobby this class if for you.

Design Your Own Deck(Skateboard Design) Express your graphic and design talents on a unique can-vas– a skateboard deck. Youth will take a blank skateboard deck and use a variety of mediums to create their own de-sign! At the completion of the process the youth will have the opportunity to keep their custom designed board.

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LifeGet Styling (Introduction to Cosmetology) Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a cosmetologist? Is it just hair styling or does it encompass more? Learn the basics of cosmetology to include the history of the profession, maintaining healthy hair, styling, make-up application and more! The final class students will have the opportunity to display their talent for all to share.

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FitTee Off Build character and integrity in this gentlemen’s game. Learn the FUNdamentals from golf pro Chuck Mcphilomy and re-ceive hands on guidance by one of the best. This program is for beginners and an opportunity to introduce newcomers to the sport. Hone your skills, because the final round will include a competition and the chance to win prizes.

Strike!Strike up an interest and polish your game of bowling at Phantom Warrior Lanes. Work with certified instructors to practice your grip and form and in no time you will be bowl-ing strikes. Fun and excitement won’t be spared with a pizza and ice cream party to conclude the program.

edge Fit Club Challenge Kick off the new year with a healthy outlook on life. Take on the Edge Fit Club Challenge featuring the following activi-ties: Zumba, Walk-it-Out, Floor, Core, and More and Aerobic Kick-boxing. Total body fun fitness will be the focus of this program. Class participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. All levels of physical abilities are invited to participate.

Top Chef Kid Edition (Intro to Culinary Arts) Central Texas College’s Culinary Arts professionals have joined forces with CYS services to provide a unique cook-ing experience for our youth. Youth will have the opportu-nity to learn the ins and out of the culinary environment to include safety, sanitation, food prep and more. The pro-gram will conclude with the youth catering a meal for their families.

Top Chef Kid Edition II (Intro to Culinary Arts) Youth have the opportunity to take their cooking skills to the next level in Top Chef Kid Edition II. Building on the fundamentals of Top Chef Kid I, youth will expand their skill set and prepare more challenging meals. The pro-gram will conclude with the youth catering a meal for their family members.

Let’s Get Baking (Introduction to Baking) Taught by the talented chefs of the Central Texas College culinary program, youth will be introduced to the fun and exciting world of baking! The program will cover the fun-damentals of baking, and youth will have the opportunity to bake cookies, cakes, and more. Each week the youth will bring home a tasty treat for their families to sample.

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Splash Science (Intro to the world of Aquat-ics and Scuba Diving) Splash into the world of aquatics with C & J Divers and explore some very cool and wet stuff! Splash Science will introduce youth to the aquatic wonders that many have wondered about, but very few people have seen. This program is packed full of informa-tion, such as ongoing projects of research and discovery of our aquatic world. For instance, what percentage of the water is drinkable and where does 80 percent of the world’s oxygen come from? Youth will also have the op-portunity to Discover Scuba - including getting fitted with scuba gear and learning how it is used. The final class we will splash into Abrams pool to discover how you can be-come an aquanaut.

Are you ready to take the plunge? (Scuba Diving) Dive into the unique experience of an underwater adventure. Learn open water SCUBA diving from the certified dive masters of C & J Divers. Through this program students will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. They will also have the opportunity to receive an open water PADI certification and college credit. Students are required to provide their own bathing suits, towels, and must be able to swim.

Climb to New Heights (Rock Climbing) Rocks, Boulders, and more, oh my! Overcoming obstacles is just part of the challenge in this activity. Climb to new heights, as you develop the basic skills of indoor rock climbing. Learn the basics of rock climbing and climber etiquette, to include how to tie knots and belay your fel-low climbers.

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the edge Package Pricing: 6th grade $20 for a one day a week program $40 for a two day a week program 7th - 12th grade: Free

Sign Up: Stop by the Parent Central Services Office, Bldg. 121 on 761st Tank Battalion Avenue and sign your youth up now! Programs start at 5:30 pm at a designated CYS Services site. Note: Space is limited; program offerings may be sub-ject to change. Programs are offered at various locations and times. For detailed information, log on to www.hoodmwr.com/edge.htm, call 254-553-3995 or email edge@hoodmwr.com.

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YOUTH HIRED! Apprentice Program The Youth HIRED! Appren-tice Program provides 15 - 18 year old youth with profession-ally-managed career exploration opportunities in Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (Family and MWR) operations. Participants receive valuable paid work experience, as well as training and skills needed for the highly-competitive job market. For more information, call 254-287-9658 or email: cysshired@hoodmwr.com.

How It Works: Teens may participate in a maximum of two (12 - week) apprentice terms per year* and will receive a stipend check at the end of the completed term. Youth are required to complete 15 hours of work in a seven day period. As part of the program, youth will receive college and work preparatory workshops.

Career Experience: z 12 - week apprenticeships z Youth 15 - 18 years of age z Fun, interactive career and college prep workshops

throughout the 12 - week program z Paid Stipend z Positions in sales, outdoor recreation, child care and

more!

2011 HIRED! Term Dates: May 30 - August 19 August 29 - November 18November 28 - February 17Application must be received two weeks prior to the begin-ning of the term

How to Get HIRED! Youth must be registered with Child, Youth and School Services.School documentation showing a GPA of 2.0 or higher must be provided. First-time apprentices must attend six prereq-uisite training: three workforce preparation, two secondary-education exploration and one financial management. Youth must submit a completed, signed application to the Youth Workforce Prep Specialist. Applications must be received two weeks prior to the beginning of the term. Applications are available online at: www.hoodmwr.com/youthHIRED!/ and click on Apprenticeship Application to download application or pick up at this address:Youth Workforce Prep Office Rivers Building, Bldg 121 Rm 134E761st Tank Battalion Avenue 254-287-9658

HIRED! Apprenticeship Workshops: Career Launch builds essen-tial skills in youth ages 13 to 18 for exploring careers, making sound educational decisions, and finding suc-cess in the world of work. These trainings are offered every first Tuesday of every month from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at High Chaparral Youth Center., Pershing Park VillageBldg 5485, Hooverhill RoadFort Hood, Texas 76544254-287-5646(Trainings from this curriculum fulfill workforce-prep-aration and secondary-education exploration training prerequisites).

Money Matters helps 13-18 year old teens learn practical ways to save, spend, and invest the money they earn. These trainings are offered every second Thursday of every month from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at Bronco Youth Center, Bldg 6602, Tank Destroyer Blvd.254-287-6745(Training from this curriculum fulfills the financial-management workshop prerequisite).

Skills Mastery and Resistance Training (SMART Moves) is a prevention program aimed at helping young people resist tobacco, alcohol, marijuana and other drug use; as well as delay early sexual activity. These trainings are offered every fourth Tuesday of every month from 5 - 5:45 pm at Comanche Youth Center, Bldg 52019, Tank Destroyer Blvd.254-287-5834(Trainings from this curriculum fulfill secondary-educa-tion exploration training prerequisites).

Training attendees MUST be registered with Child,Youth & School Services.Trainings are subject to becanceled due to federal holidays and/or schedulingchanges;pleasecallaheadtoconfirmtrainings.

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The Army is committed to Military Youth. ARMY FAMILY COVENANT: Keeping the Promise

The Strength of Our FutureWWW.HOODMWR.COM • WWW.FORTHOODEARTHFEST.COM • 254-553-3988

Individuals requiring accommodations for a medical disabilitymust contact 254-288-2141 one week prior to event.

CELEBRATE MILITARY CHILDREN

Free Food • Live Entertainment • KISS IT the Tribute Band

Wild Horses Band • S.H.S. Pandemonium • Zoomagination Show

Games • Arts & Crafts • Environmental Displays • Inflatables

Teen Zone • Fun for Everyone

April 293-9 pmsome childrens' attractions will close at dark.

79th Street GateFree & Open to the Public

CYSS joins forces with the Fort Hood Directorate of Public Works (DPW) to host the 2011

Month of The Military

Child Fest& Fort Hood’s Earth Fest

This 3.30.2011 adv. supersedes all others on this subject

Child, Youth & School Services

Army Family Covenant

We recognize...

...The commitment and increasing sacrifices that our Families are making every day.

...The strength of our Soldiers comes from the strength of their Families.

We are committed to...

...Providing Soldiers and Families a Quality of Life that is commensurate with their service.

...Providing our Families a strong, supportive environment where they can thrive.

...Building a partnership with Army Families that enhances their strength and resilience.

We are committed to Improving Family Readiness by:

• Standardizing and funding existing Family programs and service• Increasing accessibility and quality of health care• Improving Soldier and Family housing• Ensuring excellence in schools, youth services and child care• Expending education and employment opportunities for Family Members