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Address:
5850 Langfitt Loop
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
Phone: 703-805-4505
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
[Registration
Forms]
Programs -
Youth Services sponsors a variety of programs offering youth opportunities
in life skills; citizenship and leadership; leisure; recreation
and arts; mentoring; intervention and support services. The Middle
School and Teen Program offers a homework lab; computer lab; open
recreation; arts and crafts; pick up sports; and special interest
activities that change each week. A Middle School/Teen Summer Camp
is available for a fee that is at a cost appropriate for 6 hours
of care in accordance with the annual DOD fee policy. CYS registration
is required for participation.
Regularly
Scheduled Programs
Power Hour - for youth in grades
6-12. Power hour is a nationally recognized Boys and Girls Club
of America program that enhances study skills. Youth must be registered
with CYS.
Saturday
Open Recreation
- Open
from 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm. Teens are required to sign in and out.
Youth Sponsorship Program - The
sponsorship program is for youth relocating to the Fort Belvoir
area to become familiar with their new surroundings, learn about
available services, and to make new friends. To request information,
or a youth sponsor, email Central Registration at CER@conus.army.mil
or call (703) 805-4606.
Middle School Age Program -
This program for grades 6 to 12, Monday thru Thursday from 1400
to 1900 hrs and on Friday from 1400 hrs to 2100 hrs at the Youth
Center. Children at Walt Whitman Middle School and Mount Vernon
High School may ride the appropriate school bus to the Youth Center.
Program activities include homework help, Power Hour, computers,
games, arts and crafts, community service activities, cooking projects,
and a safe warm environment to be a teen.
Keystone Club - For teens who want
to make a difference in our community. The club is sponsored by
YS and Boys and Girls Club of America. Earn valuable volunteer credits
while learning leadership skills of running your own organization.
Tutoring Program - Youth tutors
and volunteers donate their time to tutor other youth grades 6-12
in various subjects. Parents requesting tutoring services for their
child must come by the Youth Center and enroll. Tutors are assigned
on a first come basis.
Teen Council - Meets every Wednesday
at 5:00 pm. This group is actively involved in the planning and
development of activities offered at YS, organizes events, sponsors
community outreach, etc... Members will receive valuable community
service hours as well as learn leadership skills.
Eligibility -
Eligibility includes active duty military personnel, DoD civilian
personnel, reservists on active duty for 72 hours or more, and DoD
contractors working on Fort Belvoir. All patrons must register with
CYS Central Registration. The Central Registration phone number
is (703) 805-9114/9116/9118.
[Last
Updated: 2/14/2007] |
