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Parent Outreach Services

Programs for Children and Youth

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Fun, Learning, and Growth for Military Children

CYS provides a wide range of activities, classes, and programs designed to help children and youth learn new skills, stay active, and make friends in a safe, supportive environment.

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Child Development Center Programs 

  • Army Child Development Centers (CDCs) are on-post facilities dedicated to reducing familial stress and support workforce readiness by offering full-time, part-time and hourly care service options for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age in nationally accredited programs.  

  • Strong Beginnings Pre-K. A school readiness program for 4- to 5-year-olds that prepares them for kindergarten with hands-on learning
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School Age Programs

  • School Age Centers (SAC). Before- and after-school programs for K-5th* grade that include STEM, arts, sports, homework help, and summer camps and care available for holidays and school breaks. *Care may extend to 6th grade depending on school configuration.
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Youth & Teen Enrichment Programs

  • Youth Centers (Middle and High School). Safe spaces for teens with open recreation, leadership programs, clubs, and social events
  • Torch Club and Keystone Club. Leadership programs for middle and high school students that focus on community service and personal growth
  • Teen Council. A chance for teens to help shape programs and events at youth centers
  • Youth Technology Labs. Hands-on learning in robotics, digital arts, gaming, and coding
  • Youth Sponsorship. Opportunities for teens to help their peers integrate into a new environment after a move
  • Find a Boys and Girls Club of America near you
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Sports & Fitness

  • Youth Sports & Fitness. Individual and seasonal sports leagues including soccer, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, and track & field
  • Sports Clinics and Camps. Short-term training programs that teach fundamental sports skills and teamwork
  • Fitness and Health Programs. Age-appropriate fitness training, nutrition education, and strength-building activities

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Instructional Programs

  • A variety of classes for kids and teens in arts, music, dance, martial arts, STEM, and academic enrichment

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Child and Youth Services Hiring Event

Child and Youth Services Hiring Event

All interested applicants should visit USAJOBS.gov to apply. Interviews will be conducted on site during the hiring event for those who have applied online.

Oct 20 12 pm - 3 pm
PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date. Reservations will be open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care. Payment must be made prior to event. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund.

Oct 23 6:30 pm - 10 pm

SPOOKY STACKS HAUNTED MAZE / TRUNK OR TREAT

THIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR FORT KNOX TENANT UNITS AND THE FORT KNOX COMMUNITY.
THIS EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Oct 30 3 pm - 5 pm
SPOOKY STACKS HAUNTED MAZE / TRUNK OR TREAT
SPOOKY STACKS HAUNTED MAZE / TRUNK OR TREAT

SPOOKY STACKS HAUNTED MAZE / TRUNK OR TREAT

THIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR FORT KNOX TENANT UNITS AND THE FORT KNOX COMMUNITY.
THIS EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Oct 30 3 pm - 5 pm
Parent Empowerment Workshops

Parent Empowerment Workshops

Tips to make life easier!

Nov 18 12 pm - 1 pm
SAC CHAT Parent Meeting

SAC CHAT Parent Meeting

Interested in the SAC Program?

Nov 19 5:30 pm

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date. 

Reservations will be open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care. 

Payment must be made prior to event. 

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund. 

Nov 20 6:30 pm - 10 pm
PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date. 

Reservations will be open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care. 

Payment must be made prior to event. 

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund. 

Nov 20 6:30 pm - 10 pm
PARENT'S NIGHT OUT
PARENT'S DAY OUT

PARENT'S DAY OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date. Reservations will open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care. Payment must be made prior to event. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund.

Dec 12 9 am - 4 pm
Parent Advisory Board Meeting

Parent Advisory Board Meeting

A meeting of the minds

Dec 22 11:30 am
PARENT'S DAY OUT

PARENT'S DAY OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date.

Reservations will open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care.

Payment must be made prior to event. 

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund. 

Jan 16 9 am - 4 pm

PARENT'S DAY OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date.

Reservations will open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care.

Payment must be made prior to event. 

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund. 

Jan 16 9 am - 4 pm
PARENT'S DAY OUT