4215 Roberts Avenue

(301) 677-4808

Hours of Operation

7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Child and Youth Services (CYS) provides program options for eligible children and youth ages 4 weeks to 18 years of age. Our mission is to enhance Soldier readiness and well-being by reducing the conflict between parental responsibilities and Soldier mission requirements.

Central Registration

1900 Reece Road

(301) 677-1149⁄1156

Hours of Operation

8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

The Child and Youth Services Program is comprised of center-based and quarters-based child⁄youth development programs, sports and fitness programs, instructional class programs (SKIES), education support services, and outreach services. Active duty military personnel, Department of Defense civilians, Reservists and National Guard Soldiers on active duty status, and Fort Meade DoD contractors are eligible for child⁄youth services offered. Parents⁄guardians are requested to bring proper identification, child’s birth certificate, social security number and an up-to-date shot record at the time of registration. Contact or visit Central Registration to register for all CYS programs.

Outreach Services are offered at Central Registration for all CYS programs. That includes on-site childcare for meetings and functions, teenage baby-sitter lists, parenting programs, and information about off-post care.

Child Development Centers

CDC I

4725 Ruffner Road

(301) 677-3407

Hours of Operation

Full day: Monday through Friday

6:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Hourly care: Monday through Friday

7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

(Reservations required)

CDC II

3100 MacArthur Road

(301) 677-6002

Hours of Operation

Full day: Monday through Friday

6:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

CDC III

910 Ernie Pyle Street

(301) 677-1530

Hours of Operation

Full day: Monday through Friday

6:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Part-day: preschool: Monday through Friday

9:00 a.m.-noon (AM session)

1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (PM session)

The three center-based programs provide child care services for children 6 weeks through kindergarten. All of the CDC’s at Fort Meade make every effort to maintain National Association of Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards at all times. The NAEYC accreditation process is a rigorous voluntary process by which early childhood programs demonstrate that they meet national standards of excellence. Programs seeking accreditation undergo an intensive self-study, collecting information from parents, teachers and administrators, and conducting classroom observations. They receive an on site visit, conducted by early childhood professionals to validate their self-study results. A team of national experts who grant or defer accreditation independently reviews all information.

The best way to describe ourcurriculum is that we follow Developmentally Appropriate Practices. Developmentally Appropriate Practices is a child-centered, child initiated, teacher supported program. We follow a primary care giving philosophy where a child is assigned to one staff member who observes and documents your child interests, strengths and weakness and builds the curriculum around these observations. The goal is to develop an individualized program that will support school ready children by enriching their play into learning experiences. We strive to expose the children to the ‘‘Six Pillars of Character,” as well as promote the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and creative side of each child. The ‘‘Six Pillars of Character” are trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. We will integrate these traits into everyday interactions with you and your children.

Family Child Care Office

1900 Reece Road

(301) 677-1160

Hours of Operation

7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

The Family Child Care (FCC) Program is a child care option provided to eligible families through CYS. FCC care is provided by military family members working as independent contractors in individual housing units located on the installation. All family child care providers have their programs marketed in the FCC-online system at the Central Registration office.

Homes provide flexible hours, a comfortable family like setting and activities based on real life experiences in the home and neighborhood. In FCC, siblings can stay together, younger and older children learn from each other in a small group setting and school-age children can remain in a neighborhood setting. Most homes offer full-day, part-day and hourly care. Special services may include 24-hour and long-term care during mobilization and training exercises, evening and weekend care and care for special needs children. The flexibility of FCC providers is an asset in meeting the diverse work hours of military families. Parents can expect to receive the same quality of care in an Army FCC home as in an CDC or School-Age Program. FCC Providers receive the same training and support as CYS facility-based staff. Each group of 25 to 40 providers is designated an FCC Network with its own Director and Trainer and managed like a ‘‘child care center without walls.” The capacity of the FCC Home is determined by the size of the home and the ages of the children enrolled in the home. Generally, the capacity in an FCC home at any one time is six children including the providers own children who are enrolled in the program. Homes serving infant⁄toddlers exclusively (4 weeks to 2 years) can serve a maximum of three children. Homes serving school-age children exclusively (5 to 12 years) can serve a maximum of 8 children.

School-Age Services

Elementary School Before & After⁄ Summer Camp

1900 Reece Road

(301) 677-1245

Services Grades 1st-5th

Hours of Operation

School-Year Office:

6:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday

School-Year Program:

6:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

and 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday

School Year Full days&

School Holidays:

6:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Summer: 6:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday

The School-age Services Program supports working families who are in need of school age care programs for the elementary school-age child (1st through 5th grades). The SAS program is provided before and after school, on school closure days and a Summer Day Camp (a full-day program held throughout the summer in ten one-week sessions). Programs are tailored to the appropriate age group and include field trips, swimming, crafts and entertainment. The SAS program is affiliated with Boys and Girls Club of America and 4-H which is an enhancement to baseline programs. The SAS program offers a wide range of activities to include the four baseline programs: Life Skills, citizenship (cooking programs, home alone skills); Arts, Recreation and Leisure programs to enhance and acquire social skills, develop creativity, build cultural awareness; Sports and Nutrition fun; and Educational Opportunities with a complete computer lab and homework help.

Middle School Before & After⁄Summer Program & Youth Center

909 Ernie Pyle Street

(301) 677-1437

Services Grades 6th-8th

Hours of Operation

School-Year Office:

6:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday

School-Year Program: 6:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

and 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Monday and

6:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. and

2:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and

10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Saturday

School Year Full days&

School Holidays:

6:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Summer: 6:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Monday and

6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday and

10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Saturday

The Middle School Program was established for youth of middle school age (sixth through eighth grades) to offer positive alternatives that will help minimize at-risk behaviors during parental duty hours. The middle school participants design the middle school program with the staff to assure programs are established with the interests of middle school youth. The program is held before and after school, on school closure days and Summer Day Camp (a full-day program held throughout the summer in ten one-week sessions). Programs are tailored to the appropriate age group and include field trips, swimming, crafts and entertainment.

The program is affiliated with Boys and Girls Club of America and 4-H. Activities include BGCA and 4-H resources and programs in the four baseline programming areas to include: Life Skills, citizenship and leadership opportunities (Youth Councils, Community Service, Computer Lab, Homework Lab, Workforce preparation) Arts, recreation and leisure programs to enhance and acquire social skills, develop creativity, build cultural awareness (fine arts club, photography clubs, social events, dances, holiday events); Sports, fitness and health program area offers youth opportunities to participate in sports programs, and Mentoring, intervention and education support services programs.

(High School) Teen Center

3102 Clark and MacArthur Streets

(301) 677-6054

Services Grades 9th-12th

Hours of Operation

2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

School Holidays &

Summer: 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

(Friday hours vary

depending on

scheduled activities)

The Teen Program located at 3184 Ernie Pyle Street and is conveniently located directly across from Meade High School. It is designed to meet the ever-growing needs and development of the Fort Meade teen population. The youth development program offers driver education classes, which meet Maryland license requirements. The program is affiliated with Boys and Girls Club of America and 4-H. Activities include BGCA and 4-H resources and programs in the four baseline programming areas to include: Life Skills, citizenship and leadership opportunities (Youth Councils, Community Service, Computer Lab, Homework Lab, Workforce preparation) Arts, recreation and leisure programs to enhance and acquire social skills, develop creativity, build cultural awareness (fine arts club, photography clubs, social events, dances, holiday events); Sports, fitness and health program area offers youth opportunities to participate in sports programs, and Mentoring, intervention and education support services programs. It also offers a very active Boys and Girls Club Keystone council which plans and organizes teen programs such as field trips, dances, community services projects and youth sponsorship. The teen center has state of the art computers and technology opportunities.

(SKIES) School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration& Skills Office

1900 Reece Road

(301) 677-1196

Hours of Operation

7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

(Hours vary depending on functions)

The name SKIES Unlimited combines the acronym for ‘‘Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration, and Skills” with the word Unlimited for the unlimited learning possibilities that this exciting new initiative offers Army children and youth. SKIES Unlimited provides the framework or umbrella for all instructional programming in the CYS System worldwide. SKIES Unlimited encompasses instructional programs for children and youth from infancy to adolescence i.e., four weeks through the end of their senior year in high school. Through SKIES Unlimited, children and youth in CDS, SAS, MS&T Programs have equal access to opportunities that expand their knowledge, inspire them, allow them to explore, and acquire new skills.

Young people spend as much as 80% of their waking time outside the classroom. When involved in instructional programs during the critical hours of 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., they are less likely to engage in undesirable behavior. Children and youth participate in instructional programs for a variety of reasons: to explore new skills, to pursue and nurture personal interests, to interact socially with other, to build a resume, to bolster a college application, or to foster a close relationship with caring, knowledgeable adults outside of the home.

Instructional programs foster the development of critical life, leadership, and social skills. The latest educational research confirms that student’s involvement in after-school instructional programs is beneficial on all levels. Instructional programs have been shown to promote the intellectual development of children and youth.

Youth Sports, Fitness &

Nutrition Office

1900 Reece Road

(301) 677-1179

Hours of Operation

9:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m., Monday-Saturday

(hours vary depending on programs)

The Sports and Fitness Program offers a variety of individual and team sports to include t-ball, baseball, softball, track, clinic soccer, soccer, tackle football, cheerleading, basketball, swim team, outdoor adventure, sports tournaments and sports skills clinics. The Ft. Meade Youth Sports program is one of the largest in the Army. The program emphasizes fun, fitness and learning skills. Volunteer coaches must attend and be certified through the National Alliance of Youth Sports Coaches Certification Program. The sports program has opportunities for ages 3 through 17.

After School Child Care

The Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Park’s sponsored School Age Child Care (SACC) has openings available for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The after school program operates from the end of the school day until 6pm every day that school is open for students. Interested parents should contact the SACC office at (410) 222-7856 for registration information.

For more information on daycare, after-school care and all childcare, call (301) 677-1156⁄1149.

Scout Troops

Fort Meade has various scout troops for your children to join.

Girl Scouts

The Girl Scouts conduct scouting programs for girls ages 5-18. Currently, the membership is 200 with 18 troops. The Girl Scouts meet in Bldg. 2212. For more information, call Kim Larson at (410) 672-0725 or email jklarsen@ erols.com.

Cub Scout Pack 209

Pack 209 offers a great environment for boys from kindergarten through fourth grade. The pack plans many activities including visits to historical sites and marching in parades. Please visit www.packsonline.com⁄MD⁄209 or call (410) 969-7414 or (410) 674-9357.

Cub Scout 377

Cub Scout 377 conducts scouting program for boys 6-11. Currently, the membership is 20. Cub Scouts 377 meets in Bldg. 2212. For more information, call Butch Eppstein at (410) 674-7749.

Troop 377

Troop 377 conducts scouting program for boys 12-18. Currently, the membership is 17. Troop 377 meets in Bldg. 2212. For more information, email Jerald Bach at Jerdean@Prodigy.net.

Boy Scout Troop 379

Troop 379 conduct scouting program for boys 12-18. Currently, the membership is 25. Troop 379 meets in Bldg. 2212. For more information, call Wendall Lawrence at (410) 969-5308 or email Lawrencewendall@Juno.com.