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Winter Wonders
October – December 2008

Fort Hood
Child, Youth, and School Services
Youth and School Age Services
Fort Hood School Age Services and
Youth Services
Registration Information
All youth and children must be registered with Child, Youth, and School Services.
School Age Services is open to children who have completed Kindergarten through 5 th grade. School
Age Services‟ rates are based on total family income and include all trips, activities and meals/snacks.
Registration for SAS can be completed at the Central Enrollment Registry location at Building 283
761st Tank Battalion Avenue, Monday-Friday from 0730-1600, (254)287-8029. Families not currently
enrolled in SAS must first attend orientation prior to child attending. Orientation is held Monday-
Thursday at 1800 and Friday at 1200 at Walker-Meadows, Building 85018 Warrior Way, next to the
Warrior Way Commissary.
Youth Services is open to youth in 6th to 12th grade at no charge. Fees for special trip/activities will
vary with Youth Services. Registration for YS can be completed at the Youth Centers or at the Central
Enrollment Registry location at Building 283 Battalion Avenue, Monday-Friday from 0730-1600.
(254)287-8029
Youth Sports is open to children currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 9th grade.
Registration for Youth Sports can be completed at the Central Enrollment Registry location
at Building 283 761st Tank Battalion Avenue, Monday-Friday from 0730-1600, (254)287-
8029.

School Age Services Sites (K-5th Grade)
Clarke SAS – (254)539-8697 Venable Village SAS – (254)290-1247
Bldg. 51612, Comanche Avenue, Comanche II
Bldg. 60616, Venable Village Drive, Venable
Village
Clear Creek SAS – (254)554-3667
Bldg. 4800, Hwy 190, access road near Clear Walker-Meadows SAS – (254)287-7950
Creek Drive
Bldg. 85018, next to Warrior Way
Commissary
Duncan SAS – (254)287-4362
Bldg.52808, on Muskogee Road, Comanche III Hobby SAS – (254)200-6510
Bldg. 53210, Lost Moccasin, Comanche III
Montague SAS – (254)539-8695
Bldg. 84001, Clements Drive, West Fort Hood

Youth Centers (6th-12th Grade)
Bronco Youth Center – (254)287-6745
Bldg. 6602, Tank Destroyer Boulevard

Comanche Youth Center – (254)287-5834
Bldg. 52019, Tank Destroyer Boulevard

High Chaparral Youth Center – (254)287-5646
Bldg. 5485, Hoover Hill Road, Pershing Park

Youth Sports and Fitness
Youth Sports and Fitness – (254)287-3770
Bldg. 6602, Tank Destroyer Boulevard
Special Activities
Six Flags Fright Night Cost: $20.00
October 11th @ 9am-12am
Youth will experience a day filled with frightening fun at Six Flags!

Family Night and Spa Night Cost: Free
October 24th @ 5pm-8pm
Youth and families will be pampered from head to toe. Come out and refresh
yourself for the upcoming holidays.

Technology Activities
Graphic Posters Cost: Free
October 30th @ 5pm
Bring in your favorite photos and turn them into posters!
Bring your pictures in on a CD and transfer them into
KidPix. You will be able to digitally alter them to include
backgrounds and words or change their color!

Extreme Bowling Cost:$15.00
November 14th @ 10pm-2am
Youth will have a fun night out bowling and socializing with their peers.

Family Fitness and Fun Night Cost: Free
November 21st @ 6pm
Come and enjoying an energizing fitness night before the holidays. Families will
enjoy working out to make room for holiday foods.

Technology Activities
College Prep Class Cost: Free
November 6th @ 5pm
Learn the ins and outs of scholarships, college applications, writing samples, and
other helpful tips and advice to help with college preparation. Also, learn to use the
web to find financial aid, tuition cost, scholarships, and college application
deadlines.

Thanksgiving Pictures Cost: Free
November 12th @ 6pm
Create your own Thanksgiving digital picture to
send to your friends and family. Using a digital camera, you
can create a Thanksgiving picture and then digitally add
clip-art, words, or change the color. Print them out on
photo paper and put them in a frame to decorate.

All activities, trips, and times are subject to change. Due to price changes beyond CYS Services control, event prices are subject
to change and no refunds will be given. Please call event site for confirmation or for more information.
Fort Hood Child, Youth, and School Services: (254)287-8029
www.hoodmwr.com/childandyouth.htm
Special Activities
The Gift of Giving Cost: Free
December 12th @ 6pm
Families will enjoy an evening of holiday music, games, and a night of beauty. Gifts
will be collected to give to those less fortunate. Families are encouraged to bring
new wrapped mittens and gloves of all sizes. Also, join with us a Friday Night
Special Dinner.

Technology Activities
Holiday Apron and Cookbook Cost: Free
December 5th @ 5pm
Create your own Holiday cookbook and apron. Bring in your favorite recipes or
download from the Internet. You will be able to bring your favorite recipes together
to form your own cookbook!

Christmas Cards Cost: Free
December 12th & 20th @ 5pm
Experience a workshop on Money Matters and real life challenges. A combination
of budgeting skills, balancing a checkbook, and practical spending habits will be
addressed in this 45 minute workshop with steps into the Real World!

All activities, trips, and times are subject to change. Due to price changes beyond CYS Services control, event prices are subject
to change and no refunds will be given. Please call event site for confirmation or for more information.
Fort Hood Child, Youth, and School Services: (254)287-8029
www.hoodmwr.com/childandyouth.htm
A Real World Simulation Workshop
December 22nd @ 2pm
Experience a workshop on Money Matters and real life
challenges. A combination of budgeting skills, balancing a
checkbook, and practical spending habits will be addressed
in this 45 minute workshop where you will take a step into
the Real World!

Deployed Families/Teens Craft Workshop
December 23 @ 5pm
Join us for a Holiday Craft Workshop that‟s fun for the whole
family. Create and learn about various craft projects to give
to your friends and family! Also learn to create edible crafts.

Robotics
December 29th @ 5pm
Youth can program their own LEGO robot and race it on an
obstacle course.

Spaghetti Dinner &
Character Counts Bingo Night Cost: Free
October 24th@ 6pm – 8pm
Bring the family and enjoy a spaghetti dinner in celebration of Character Counts
Week. We will also be playing bingo. Please, bring a canned food or non-
perishable item to donate for the can food drive. All donations will be given to the
Mission Food Kitchen, on Make a Difference Day, October 25, 2008. We are also
taking donations of school uniforms; these uniforms will be donated to the youth
affected by Hurricane Ike. We are asking for all sizes and colors.

Technology Activities
Roller Coaster Tycoon Cost: Free
October 9th @ 5pm – 6pm
Learn how to manage your own amusement park. Test your marketing skills. In
order for your park to do well, you must get people excited about your park. You‟re
the next Walt Disney, what will you build?

Record, Edit, and Learn how to make a slide show Cost: Free
October 16th @ 5pm – 6pm
Come visit us and learn how to record, edit, and finalize a slide show. We will teach
you how to add music and video clips to your power point presentation.

Building a Character Counts Jeopardy Cost: Free
October 23rd @ 5pm – 6pm
Put together a fun twist to an old game. Piece together
all six pillars of character in a fun game of jeopardy.
Then test your parents‟ knowledge on October 24.

Mad Scientist Lab - Make Frozen Bubbles
Cost: Free October 30th @ 5pm – 6pm
Muahaha! Use dry ice to freeze bubbles solid so you
can pick them up and examine them.

Harvest Festival Cost: Free
November 14th @ 8am – 9pm
Families welcome! Come and enjoy an evening of fun, food, and festivities at
Comanche Youth Center. There will be a mini 3 on 3 basketball game, face
painting, arts and crafts, and much more!

A Day of Relaxation (Spa Day) Cost: Free
November 15th @ 2pm – 5pm
Come in your comfy weekend sweats and see us for a day of relaxation. Enjoy
exercise, make and take spa kits, massage, and manicures. All family members are
welcome!

Technology Activities
Theatre Projection Cost: Free
November 6th @ 5 pm - 6pm
Don‟t just watch a movie, learn how to manage sound, hook up equipment, and
project a movie on the wall. This would be a fun way to celebrate your next family
night.

Aromatherapy Candles/soap Cost: Free
November 13th @ 5pm – 6pm
Life can be rough! Take the time to stop and smell the lavender. Learn how to make
aromatherapy candles and soaps. Lavender is said to be a scent that calms the
nerves and relaxes the body.

Origami Holiday Decoration/Menu Cost: Free
November 20th @ 5pm – 6pm
Learn a new way to spice up any table. Learn to fold origami paper into fun holiday
table decorations. Type and design an elegant Thanksgiving menu for our
traditional Thanksgiving dinner on November 20.

All activities, trips, and times are subject to change. Due to price changes beyond CYS Services control, event prices are subject
to change and no refunds will be given. Please call event site for confirmation or for more information.
Fort Hood Child, Youth, and School Services: (254)287-8029
www.hoodmwr.com/childandyouth.htm
Special Activities
Middle School Late Night Cost: Free
December 12th @ 7pm – 11pm
Calling all Middle School Youth! Come join us for a middle school late night. Enjoy
activities like pool, Wii, Play Station 3, Xbox 360, and sports. Snacks will be
provided at no cost. This is a fun and safe way to chill with your friends.

NBA Game Cost:$35.00
December 13th @ 3pm – 2am
Come see an exciting NBA basketball game. Dallas versus Oklahoma City. Come
cheer for your favorite team. These tickets won‟t last so come see us!

Technology Activities
Clear Color Prints Cost: Free
December 4th @ 5pm – 6pm
Help us “deck the halls” of Comanche Youth Center. Pick your own design and
learn how to print them on window transfer paper. These sticky window decorations
will add a bit of holiday cheer into any environment.

Backyard Football Challenge Cost: Free
December 11th @ 5pm – 6pm
Are you ready for some football? Recruit, manage, and own your own team.
Implement your own defensive and offensive strategies. Will your team be strong
enough to go all the way?

Holiday Village Cost: Free
December 15th @ 5pm – 6pm
Research, plan, and construct your own winter wonderland. You can design and
build your own perfect holiday getaway.

All activities, trips, and times are subject to change. Due to price changes beyond CYS Services control, event prices are subject
to change and no refunds will be given. Please call event site for confirmation or for more information.
Fort Hood Child, Youth, and School Services: (254)287-8029
www.hoodmwr.com/childandyouth.htm
Winter Lock-in
December 19th & 20th Time: 7pm – 7am Cost: TBA Cost: Free
Location: TBA
Middle School and High School students that are registered with CYS Services are
welcome to our lock-in. There will be fun activities and trips throughout the evening.
Snacks will be provided in the evening as well as in the morning. Not registered? Why
not, its free! Come see us for a registration packet.

Robotics Time:
December 22nd Time:12pm – 2pm Cost: FREE
Test your ingenuity. Come and assemble a robot. You get to program this robot. Then
challenge your robot against the other robots to see whose robot will make it through
the obstacle course.

Trip to Hollywood Theatre
December 23rd Time: TBA Cost: TBA
Come in from the winter weather and see a movie with us. This movie will be
announced closer to winter break.
Robotics – the final duel. 12pm -2pm

Holiday Craft
December 24th Time: 2pm – 4pm Cost: Free
Craft TBA

Wii Bowling Tournament
December 29th Time: 2pm – 3pm Cost: Free
STRIKE! Bring it. Challenge the staff
and other youth to a Wii bowling tournament.
We will have a tournament with four
different types of Wii bowling games. So
come and knock down some of those winter
break blues.

Basketball
December 30th Time: 2pm – 4pm
Cost: Free
3 on 3 or five man games? You choose. Come
and enjoy a game of basketball. Bring your
friends or come alone, just bring your game!

Bring in the New Year!
December 31st Time: 6pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
Bring in the New Year with snacks, friends,
and fun. It‟s New Years Eve come to CYC
and celebrate the end of an awesome year
and the beginning of an even better one.

Breast Cancer Awareness Fair Cost: Free
October 11th @ 10am – 12pm
A guest speaker will talk about breast cancer awareness and answer any question
you may have. Learn what you should know about Breast Cancer.

Middle School Game Night Cost: Free
October 17th @ 6pm – 9pm
Bring out your family and enjoy a basketball game night.

Red Ribbon Rally Cost: Free
October 24th @ 4:30pm-6:30pm
Enjoy a lot of activities, food, board games, and celebrate Drug Free Awareness
Week. Food and games will be available throughout the rally.

Costume Party Cost: Free
October 31st @ 7pm - 9pm
Come out and wear your favorite costume and socialize with you peers. A costume
contest will be held, so dress your best!

Technology Activities
Helpful Hydrogels Cost: Free
October 8th @ 5pm - 7pm
Youth will experiment with hydrogels to find ways to conserve water and decrease
the amount of groundwater used. They will find ways for hydrogels to help the
environment.

All activities, trips, and times are subject to change. Due to price changes beyond CYS Services control, event prices are subject
to change and no refunds will be given. Please call event site for confirmation or for more information.
Fort Hood Child, Youth, and School Services: (254)287-8029
www.hoodmwr.com/childandyouth.htm
Special Activities
Harvest Fest Cost: Free
November 7th @ 5pm – 8pm
Calling all Middle School Youth! Come join us for a middle school late night. Enjoy
activities like pool, Wii, Play Station 3, and Xbox 360, and sports. Snack will be
provided at no cost. This is a fun and safe way to chill with your friends.

Middle School 70’s Dance
November 8th @ 8:30am – 8pm
Cost:$2 for Members/$3 for Non Members
Come and dance the night away and dress like you are in the 70‟s!

Texas Renaissance Festival Cost: Free
November 22nd @ 9am – 8pm
Youth will travel to Plantersville, TX and experience an exciting day of fun at the
festival.

Thanksgiving Dinner Cost: Free
November 25th @ 5pm – 8pm
Bring your family out to enjoy a delicious dinner to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Technology Activities
The Continents Cost: Free
November 6th @ 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Youth will divide into groups and research the area and cultures of a continent.
Youth will then present a slide show and try to convince their peers why it would be
better to live in their continent.

Microsoft Workshop (PowerPoint) Cost: Free
November 17-19th @ 5pm – 6pm
Youth will use computers to research Thanksgiving and then make a slide show to
present to their parents on the night of our Thanksgiving Dinner on November 25th.
Each youth will have the opportunity to make his/her own slides for their parents.
They will also create a project that will say why they are thankful for their parents
and that will be taken home with them.

Native Americans Cost: Free
November 20th @ 5pm – 7pm
Youth will use the Internet to research Native Americans and how the early
colonization of Europeans affected them. Youth will create poster boards to display
the Native American culture and other information they found using the internet.

Skating/Bowling Late Night Cost: $15.00
December 19th @ 7pm – 12pm
Enjoying a night of skating and bowling strikes with your peers. Come out and meet
new friends!

Main Event in Austin Cost:$15.00
December 27th @ 8:30am – 5pm
Enjoy and fun trip with your peers and family.

Houston Museum of Natural Science & Zuma Fun Center Cost: $ 15.00
December 30th @ 7am – 9pm
Come out and enjoy a day at the museum. Then eat and socialize with your peers
at Zuma Fun Center. Bring extra money for food, etc.

Technology Activities
Fantasy Basketball Cost: Free
December 4th @ 5pm – 7pm
Youth will create their own fantasy basketball team using MSNBC Sports website to
create their team. Statistics for all NBA players will be researched and used to
produce the best team. Then the youth will create a flier with their team‟s
information.

Create a CD Cost: Free
December 11th @ 5pm – 7pm
Youth will create there own CD. The youth will design
a front and back cover of their CD representing
their personal style and values.

Microsoft Publisher Workshop Cost: Free
December 22nd 1pm – 3pm
Youth will create Holiday cards using Microsoft
Publisher. This will increase their knowledge of the
program. The cards created will be handed out on
December 24, 2008 to the Nursing Home along with
a craft made by the youth.

Shopping Trip Cost: Free
December 23rd @ 2pm – 4pm
Youth will go on a shopping trip to find last minute gifts for friends and family.

BLORA Nature In Lights Cost: Free
December 23rd @ 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Youth will visit Nature In Lights at BLORA. (Holiday Lights Spectacular)

Nursing Home Visit Cost: Free
December 24th @ 2pm – 4pm
Youth will visit the Windcrest Nursing Home and give beaded crafts and
holiday cards made by the youth to the elderly.

Movie and Popcorn Day Cost: Free
December 26th @ 1pm – 4pm
Youth will watch the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas and enjoy
popcorn!

New Year’s Celebration Cost: Free
December 31st @ 2pm – 5pm
Youth will celebrate the new year with a huge celebration party. They will enjoy
a night of food, games, and socializing with friends.

High School Movie Night Cost: Free
January 2nd @ 6pm – 10pm
Come out and join your peers for a night at the movies.

Enjoy a trip to Dallas and experience The Color Purple and a day at the State Fair.
The Color Purple is a Broadway musical based upon the novel by Alice Walker.
Follow the paths of two sisters who lead very different lives. Separated during their
youth one traveled the road to success while the other was forced into a loveless
and abusive marriage.
Step right up, grab a corn dog, and get ready for some Texas-size fun at the State
Fair of Texas. Enjoy a day of live music, thrilling rides on the Midway, new
futuristic automobiles, a variety of delicious foods, and “Big Tex”!

High Chaparral Youth Center
San Antonio Riverwalk & IMAX
Cost:$22.00
November 8th @ 8:30am – 8pm

Youth will visit the historical Riverwalk in San Antonio. Youth will explore the
historical downtown San Antonia, including the Riverwalk and Alamo. Afterwards
the youth will enjoy a showing at the IMAX theatre.

November 8 1200-1800
Walker-Meadows SAS (Building 85018)

Triple Play- King size Chess
Better Living for Texas- Fruit of Plenty (make your
own fruit salad.)
Support Our Troops- Decorate backscratchers
and goodie cans for our troops.

December 13 1400-2000
High Chaparral Youth Center

Annual City of Killeen Christmas Parade

All sites will be collecting snack
items to be given to our “Super
Hero” firefighters in the local
area. Please contribute non-
perishable snack items to your
child's SAS site.

Join us at Fort Hood School Age Services
For LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
4:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M
.
Show your support for quality afterschool programming by attending
Fort Hood School Age Services Lights On Afterschool !! Event.
Help us honor SAS Staff who make the afterschool hours a time
of opportunity for our youths, and in so doing lessen the
stress that soldiers, families and employers face when
youths are left alone after the school bell rings.

Come for the celebration, stay for the fun.

Leaving a on for you!

Oct. 19-25 Six Pillars of Character.
Monday- Trustworthiness
The Six Pillars of Character . . Tuesday- Responsibility
The Six Pillars of Character result
from a search for common truths that
Wednesday- Respect
allow us to distinguish right from wrong Thursday- Caring
and define ethics and good character. Friday- Citizenship

Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing
national day of helping others - a celebration of
neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can
participate. Make A Difference Day
is an annual event that takes place on
Saturday, October 25, 2008.

We will be accepting donations for the following organization until Oct. 24, 2008

Drop Off Location Organization
Clarke SAS
Building 51612, on Comanche Avenue in Comanche II Families in Crisis Center
Clear Creek SAS
Building 4800, on Hwy 190 access road near Clear Creek Drive Lighthouse Family Network
Duncan SAS
Building 52802, on Muskogee Road in Comanche III Central Texas Youth Service
Montague SAS
Building 84001, on Clements Drive in West Fort Hood Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter
Venable Village SAS
Building 60616, on Venable Village Drive in Venable Families In Crisis Center
Walker-Meadows SAS
Building 85018, next to the Warrior Way Commissary Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter
Hobby SAS
Building 53210, Lost Moccasin, Comanche III Second Chance Animal Shelter

November 21-28, 2008

Phantom Warrior Center
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
1700-1830

YSAS Super Saturday
YSAS Super Saturday
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YS Su er Saturday
Drop off & Pick up at
High Chaparral Youth Center
December 13, 2008
Time: 2pm – 8pm

All activities, trips, and times are subject to change. Due to price changes beyond CYS Services control, event prices are
subject to change and no refunds will be given. Please call event site for confirmation or for more information.
Fort Hood Child, Youth, and School Services: (254)287-8029
www.hoodmwr.com/childandyouth.htm
All activities, trips, and times are subject to change. Due to price changes beyond CYS Services control, event prices are subject
to change and no refunds will be given. Please call event site for confirmation or for more information.
Fort Hood Child, Youth, and School Services: (254)287-8029
www.hoodmwr.com/childandyouth.htm
October:
Learn about the Mayflower and make your own Origami
ship.
Photograph yourself in action! Make a personalized flipbook.
START YOUR ENGINES! Build your own rocket car then
race it against your friends!

November:
B-I-N-G-O! Build your own bingo board using US Capitols.
Show you care on Veteran‟s Day! Make postcards for our
local Veterans.

I am a SUPERHERO! Be the star in your own
Super Hero comic strip!

December:
Personalize a photo frame with your picture inside. Great
gift for the holidays!
Deal „em up! Make a deck of playing cards to personalize
and take home!
Make holiday gifts for your Military Hero! Put your picture on
a mouse pad, coaster, or puzzle and give it to someone
special!
All activities, trips, and times are subject to change. Due to price changes beyond CYS Services control, event prices are subject
to change and no refunds will be given. Please call event site for confirmation or for more information.
Fort Hood Child, Youth, and School Services: (254)287-8029
www.hoodmwr.com/childandyouth.htm
2009 YOUTH SPORTS & FITNESS
CALENDAR

Program Registration Season
1. Basketball ($40.00) 3-21 Nov 13 Dec-14 Mar
Cheerleading ($35.00)
(K / 9th)

2. Spring Soccer ($35.00) 11-29 Feb 28 Mar-16 May
(K / 9th Grade)

3. Baseball Clinic (Free) 1-16 Mar 16-17 Mar
Basketball Clinic (Free) 1-18 Mar 18-19 Mar
(2nd / 12th Grade)

4. Baseball ($40.00) 4-22 May 6 Jun-1 Aug
(K / 9th Grade)

5. Punt / Pass / Kick (Free) 1-12 Sep 12 Sep
(8 / 15 Years Old)

6. Flag Football ($35.00) 27 Jul-14 Aug 12 Sep-14 Nov
(2nd / 9th Grade)

7. Cheerleading ($35.00) 27 Jul-14 Aug 12 Sep-14 Nov
(K / 9th Grade)

8. Fall Soccer ($35.00) 27 Jul-14 Aug 12 Sep-14 Nov
(K / 9th Grade)

9. Basketball ($40.00) 2-20 Nov 14 Dec-13 Mar
Cheerleading (35.00)
(K / 9th Grade)

Contact the Youth Sports & Fitness staff at the Bronco Youth Center, 27th & Tank
Destroyer. Volunteer coaches are needed for all programs. Please call 288 / 3770 for
more information.

Date: Saturday, 20 December
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Bronco Youth Center
Cost: Free
Ages: 16 Years and Above
Information: 288-3770

Basketball Clinics

Date: Saturday, 3 January
Time: 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Location: Bronco Youth Center
Cost: Free
Grades: 2nd thru 5th
Date: Saturday, 3 January
Time: 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM
Location: Bronco Youth Center
Cost: Free
Grades: 6th thru 12th

Dates: 23 / 29 / 30 December
Time: 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Location: Bronco Youth Center
Cost: Free

Awards: Trophies will be awarded to
1st and 2nd place in each division.
Rules: Compete up to two times each
day of the contest. Must be monitored
by CYS Services staff to count.
Highest score at the end of event
counts.

TERRY M. TYLER: 288-3770