Issue 04, Version 1

CYS SERVICES NEWSLETTER

FORT BELVOIR

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Golf Clinic Enrollment Dates: Apr 2

nd— Jun 22

nd

Ages: 7-15 years Cost: $65 Session Begins: July 11

th

Meets every Wednesday for six weeks.

Track & Field Enrollment Dates: Jan 30

th—May 18

th

Ages: 5 – 18 years Cost: $55

Season Runs: Apr-Aug Start Smart Soccer* Enrollment Dates: Feb 27

th—Apr 13

th

Ages: 3 – 5 years Cost: $20 Classes Runs May-Jun

Start Smart Baseball* Enrollment Dates: Feb 27

th—Apr 13

th

Ages: 3 – 5 years Cost: $20

P A G E 2 C H L D , Y O U T H & S C H O O L S E R V I C E S

Youth Sports & FITNESS

A current Sports Physical (which must be updated annually) and Birth Certificate are required to register for all sports programs, except for the

Start Smart Programs, which require current immunization records. For Sports information call: (703) 805-1257/9139

For Registration information call: (703) 806-0791

Swim for Your Health & Run for Your Health

Sign-up procedures All participants must register at Parent Central Services. It is FREE!!! (703) 806-0791

Eligibility: Active Duty Personnel Children (17 years & under); Retirees Children (17 years & under);

DOD Civilians Children (17 years & under)

Purpose To promote physical fitness and wellness for the Fort Belvoir Community Children.

For Rules/Procedures:

*Smart Start classes are designed to teach the basic motor skills necessary to participate in

organized sports while working one-on-one with a parent .

America’s Armed Forces Kid Run Enrollment Dates: April 9

th - May 11

th

Age Groups: 5-13 years

Cost: $5 (register on-line) *

http://www.americaskidsrun.org

Run: May 21st @ Pullen Track *Registration is completed on-line and the $5 payment is made onsite the day of the race.

Mondays—Life EDGE! Cosmetology

Learn the finer points of beauty from Ms. Kristol Williams.

Tuesdays— Adventure EDGE! Kayaking

Explore the beauty of Tompkins Basin, learn about kayaking and get some exercise!

Wednesdays—Life EDGE! Italian Language 101

Want to tackle a new language? This course will introduce middle school and

teens to the Italian language by easing into the basics!

Thursdays—Fit EDGE!

Bicycling Get your exercise and enjoy the beauty of Fort Belvoir!

Fridays—Fit EDGE! Double Dutch 101

Learn to move your feet faster than you ever thought possible!

free!

APRIL

2012

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Programs take place between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. and are open to youth in grades 6-12th

that are registered with CYS Services. Transportation is provided from the Youth Center

(bus departs at 3:15 p.m.). Youth may join the program at the

location. No fees are required to participate.

enrollment If your youth is already registered with CYS Services they can be enrolled into the activity

over the phone at 703.806.0791 or online at

https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/belvoircyms.html

information

703.805.1906 ~ www.belvoirmwr.com

P A G E 5 C H L D , Y O U T H & S C H O O L S E R V I C E S

Youth CENTER Activities

APRIL

Monday 2nd– Friday 6th Spring Break Camp at YC Saturday 7th 1400-1500 Healthy Habits 1600-1700 Easter Glitter Art 1900-2100 Movie Night Thursday12th 1500-1600 BGCA Money Matters: What do you want? 1600-1700 Hired!; Work Behaviors: How to Keep a Job and Get a Great Reference. Friday 13th 1600- 1700 Scrabble Day: Scrabble Tournament

Saturday 21st: 1000-1400 TeenFest 1400-1500 Rock Art 1600-1700 Healthy Habits 1900-2100 Movie Night

Thursday 26th 1500-1600 BGCA Money Mat-ters: Put your Money to Work: the Power of Saving. 1600-1700 hired!: Answer to Questions that can nail the In-terview!

Friday 27th 1630-1730 Tell a Story Day 1800-1900 Baby Food Jar Garden 1900-2100 Soccer

Saturday 28th 1400-1500 Clay Art 1600-1800 Sidewalk Chalk 1900-2100 Roller Skating

Friday 13th 1630-1800 Basketball 1900-2100 Karaoke Saturday 14th 1400-1500 NBA 2K11 Tournament 1600-1700 Clay Art 1900-2200 MOMC Dance

Thursday 19th Fruit Carving Exhibit 1500-1600 BGCA Money Mat-ters: The Power of Budgeting 1600-1700 Hired!: Resumes: Get it right from the Start!

Friday 20th 1530-1700 National Up-side down cake 1730-1830 Rock Wall 1800-2000 H-O-R-S-E

For more information on these activities and more, please contact the

Youth Center at (703)805-4515.

A workforce preparation and apprenticeship program designed to meet the employment and

career-exploration needs of CYSS teens 15-18 years of age.

Hired! Apprentices commit to working (15) fifteen hours per week with employers on the in-

stallation while concurrently participating in workforce preparation/career exploration work-

shops over a (12)twelve week term. Terms occur during Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.

Youth must complete the necessary application process and meet all prerequisites to be eligi-

ble for the program. For additional information contact Wendy O’Sullivan, Hired! Program

Coordinator, 703.805.4515 or visit the Fort Belvoir Youth Center.

Hired! Workshops

Held on Thursday’s from 4pm-5pm covering Workforce-Preparation (resumes,

applications, job searching, interviewing) and Post-Secondary Education

Exploration (interest inventories; exploring jobs; college/scholarships)

Hired! Apprenticeship Program

Family computer time @ school Age Services

The lab will be open on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month from 0930-1330.

For more information please contact the Markham SAS at (703)805-9100.

Markham School Age Center invites you and your family to come use their computer lab.

The lead teacher of the com-puter lab will be present for any questions.

Family Computer Time!

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Kid’s Night Out for grades K-6th

will be held at Markham School Age Center on the second Saturday of each

month . Tickets are $20.00 per child, this does include a light meal. No Money will be taken at the door. All Kid’s Nights out Party-Goers must be registered with CYS Ser-

vices. For more information call 703-805-9100. There will be no refunds.

DATES:

April14th

, 2012, 1700-2200 -ONLY $5

Reservations must be made by April 13th

at 1730.

May12th

, 2012, 1700-2200

Reservations must be made by May 11th

at 1730.

June 9th

, 2012, 1700-2200

Reservations must be made by June 8th

at 1730.

South Post Child Development Center offers Saturday evening childcare on the second Saturday of each

month for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Tickets are $20.00 per child, this does include a light meal. No

Money will be taken at the door. Children must be regis-tered with CYS Services. For more information call 703-

806-4344. There will be no refunds.

DATES:

April14th

, 2012, 1700-2200 ONLY $5

Reservations must be made by April 13th

at 1730.

May12th

, 2012, 1700-2200

Reservations must be made by May 11th

at 1730.

June 9th

, 2012, 1700-2200

Reservations must be made by June 8th

at 1730.

Parent’s Night Out & Kid’s Night Out

April is

Month of the Military Child!

We will be in the

housing community centers & the

Fort Belvoir Community

Center every weekday!

Please see the com-plete schedule on

Page 11

Hope to see you there!

Staff from CYS Services will provide enrichment activi-

ties at the Fort Belvoir Com-munity Center. All events are free and take place be-

tween 1000-1200. Chil-dren and youth must be

accompanied by an adult. For more information

please call

805-1906.

Child, Youth & School Services On The Road

P A G E 7 C H L D , Y O U T H & S C H O O L S E R V I C E S

Ballet/Jazz Combo Classes meet once per week for six weeks - July 9th—August 17th

SESSION COST: $80.00 — LOCATION: Markham SAC Yellow Room

DAY: Mondays

AGES: 5-6 Years

TIME: 1530-1630

AGES: 7 and up

TIME: 1630-1730

DAY: Thursdays AGES: 3-5 Years

TIME: 1630-1730

AGES: 5-6 Years

TIME: 1730-1830

Happily Ever After Princess stories, coloring, crafts, and

ballet dancing is the perfect combina-

tion for your ballerina princess.

Pop Princess An upbeat jazz class, with all the fun

of being a princess. Dance activities,

coloring, crafts, and lots of fun!

Broadway Kids It's time for your little stars to shine!

Have fun singing, dancing, and acting.

Jazz/Pom Learn basic jazz technique and a Pom

routine.

Ballet Stars Come be the Prima Ballerina! Learn

some of the most beloved Classical

Ballet Stories. We will plie, releve,

and leap to the stars!

Tutu Cute *Parent Participation Required* A

mommy and me class with fun props

and movement. It will be Tutu Cute!

Ballet/Jazz Learn basic ballet and jazz technique

and choreography.

Summer Dance Workshop Descriptions

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Week 1 — July 9th-13th

10:00-11:00 Happily Ever After

Ages 3-5

Cost:$65.00

11:00-12:00 Broadway Kids

Ages 3-5

Cost:$65.00

Week 2 - July 16th-20th 10:00-11:00 Broadway Kids

Ages 3-5

Cost:$65.00

11:00-12:00 Pop Princess

Ages 5-7

Cost:$65.00

Week 3 - July 23rd-27th 10:30-12:30 Ballet/Jazz

Ages 7-12

Cost:$105.00

Week 4 -July 30th-Aug. 3rd 10:00-11:00 Ballet Stars

Ages 3-5

Cost:$65.00

11:00-12:00 Ballet Stars

Ages 5-7

Cost:$65.00

Week 5 - Aug. 6th-10th 10:15-10:45 Tutu Cute

Ages 2-3

Cost:$45.00

11:00-12:30 Jazz/Pom

Ages 7-12

Cost:$85.00

Week 6 - Aug.13th-17th 10:00-11:00 Happily Ever After

Ages 3-5

Cost:$65.00

11:00-12:00 Happily Ever After

Ages 5-7

Cost:$65.00

Summer Dance Workshop Schedule

Summer classes & workshops

are subject to change

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Karate

Ages: 6-18 years

Cost: $55 per month

Days: Mondays and Thursdays

Times: Beginners: 1830-1930

Advanced Belts 1930-2030

Location: School Age Center Gym

Lil Dragons Karate

Ages: 3-5 years

Cost: $40 per month

Day: Saturday

Times: 1000, 1045, 1130 or 1215

Location: SKIES Room @

School Age Center

Taekwondo Ages: 6-18 years

Cost: $55 per month

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Times: Beginners: 1815-1915

Advanced Belts 1915-2015

Summer Hours Beginning June 15th:

Times: Beginners: 1900-2000

Advanced Belts 2000-2100

Location: Youth Center

Saturday Sparring: 1000-1200

Location: Youth Center

Jujitsu

Ages: 6-18 years

Cost: $55 per month

Day: Wednesdays

Time: 1900-2000

Day: Saturdays

Time: 1000-1100

Location: School Age Center Gym

Junior Jujitsu

Ages: 3-5 years

Cost: $55 per month

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 1815-1900

Day: Saturdays

Time: 0915-1000

Location: School Age

Center Gym

While we strive to have up-to-date infor-

mation in our Newsletter, please be

aware that all classes, activities, sports

and other programs listed in the News-

letter are subject to change. Please call

703-806-0791 with any questions or visit

our website at www.belvoirmwr.com/cys

for more information.

A P R I L 2 0 1 2 C H L D , Y O U T H & S C H O O L S E R V I C E S

Fairfax County Public Schools Serving Fort Belvoir:

Fort Belvoir Elementary School http://www.fcps.edu/FtBelvoirES/

Woodlawn Elementary School http://www.fcps.edu/WoodlawnES

Whitman Middle School http://www.fcps.edu/WhitmanMS/

Mount Vernon High School http://www.fcps.edu/MtVernonHS/

Surrounding County Websites Prince William County: www.PWCS.edu

Stafford County: www.stafford.schoolfusion.us/

The School Liaison Officer is available to assist military Fami-lies with transitions to the local

schools. Child, Youth and School Services encourages parents to utilize these services as we are

dedicated to maintaining a posi-tive and productive relationship between our Families and the

schools that serve them.

Mary Jo Chapman School Liaison (703)805-9119

Maryjo.chapman@us.army.mil

School Support Services

Only the best qualified appli-

cants are selected to become

certified providers. FCC appli-

cants must complete a screen-

ing process before certification.

They attend 40 hours orienta-

tion training, including child

abuse, CPR and First Aid, medi-

cations/communicable diseases,

business practices, nutrition and

developmentally appropriate

practices. Background clear-

ances are performed on appli-

cants, spouses, and children 12

FCC homes serve children 4

weeks to 12 years of age in a

homelike environment that al-

lows siblings to be in care to-

gether. Parent fees are based

on total family income and fol-

low DoD fee guidance as in

other Ft. Belvoir CYSS programs.

The Fort Belvoir Family Child

Care (FCC) program offers a va-

riety of flexible care options that

meet regular and mission-

related child care needs to in-

clude full day, hourly, before/

after school, extended care

(overnight and weekend), spe-

cial needs, and on and off-post

care. Off-post care is offered in

the counties of Fairfax, Prince

William (Woodbridge, Manassas,

Dumfries) and Stafford. Homes

off-post must comply with

AR608-10, to include ratios,

training requirements, and

USDA nutritional guidelines.

years of age and older. An in-

home family interview is con-

ducted by the FCC Director. The

homes are inspected by fire,

health, and safety officials to en-

sure all operational require-

ments are met. After certifica-

tion, providers receive on-going

training, technical support, and

unannounced inspections by

the FCC Director, Training and

Curriculum Specialist, and other

proponents.

Training and educational oppor-

tunities can lead to a Child De-

velopment Associate (CDA) or

Home Accreditation by the Na-

tional Association for Family

Child Care (NAFCC). If you are

interested in becoming an FCC

Provider, new provider training

classes are offered on a regular

basis. For information about the

FCC Program please call

703-805-9137/ 9134/ 9112.

Family Child Care… Your child ’ s home away from home !

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Registration

Registration is required to participate in all CYS Services programs and activities.

Registration is FREE!

To help facilitate the registration process, please bring with you the following information:

3 local emergency contacts (other than parents)

Shot records

Physical (we can give you 30 days to bring this in)

LES/pay stubs (only needed for childcare)

Cash, Check, or Visa/MasterCard for program fees

For Sports programs the following is also required:

Birth certificate

Sports physical

To make an appointment or for more information on our programs and upcoming events please contact

Parent Central Services at (703) 806-0791.

FORT BELVOIR

We’re on the Web!

(https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/

webtrac/belvoircyms.html

Eligibility Requirements for CYS Services Programs

Open to current DOD Personnel- active duty, retirees (Sports & Youth Activities) and DOD civilians. Fort Belvoir CYS Services fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Multiple child discounts and 2

weeks vacation credit per year are also given. Note: retirees are only eligible for our sports and SKIES Unlimited programs.

Please call (703)806-0791 for more information.

CYS Services Youth Sports program is look-

ing for volunteers to help as Sports Coaches,

Assistant Coaches, as well as general volun-teers that could assist

with concessions, time clock, score keeping, etc.

Please call the Youth Sports Office for more

details at (703)805-

9138/9139/1257.

Reasons to become a substitute “Teacher” for

CYS Services:

Good Pay Get experience

CYS Services is a great place to work

No teaching experience needed

Have a positive impact in the lives of children Flexible work hours

Call (703)704-3032 for more information

Child, Youth & School Ser-vices is looking for volun-teers to help educate our

children by reading to them and encouraging in-terest in various activities such as cooking, sewing, woodworking, photogra-phy, painting etc. If you

have an interest or hobby that you would like to share with our youth,

please call Parent Central Services for details at

703-805-9117

Help Wanted Volunteers

needed

Sports volunteers

needed

Web-Trac is here!! All Child, Youth & School Services pay-ments can now be made online. By logging into the new Web-Trac site,

you can view your current billing and make payments on your account. If

you have not received your User Name and Password

please contact. BelvoirCYSS_WEBMASTER@conus.army.mil