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Looking for the original program that appeals to your youth's team spirit and interests?  The Youth Sports Program offers the best of both worlds.  This program is geared toward developing the overall well-being of young people, particularly the mind and body.  The program provides opportunity for recreational pleasure, physical development, and good sportsmanship.  Team sports complete on Fort Bliss and in El Paso youth leagues.  Teams are formed based on the number of participants and the age of the youth. Download the Sports Program Parent Handbook.  


Sports, Fitness, AND HEALTH ACTIVITIES

Fort Bliss Child & Youth Services goal is to emphasize fun and fundamentals of sports while de-emphasizing winning. Below you will find a rough outline of the programs we offer throughout the year. Some dates may vary. Coaches must be certified by NYSCA. Coaches who have children or youth participating in the sport they are coaching do not have to pay the participation fee for their first child/youth and all other children/youth are half price.   

Children's Summer Reading Programs ends this weekend

The Children's Summer Reading Program - “Voyage to Book Island” at Mickelsen Community Library is quickly coming to a close. The children’s awards ceremony and party is Saturday, July 31 at 10 a.m. in the library meeting room (formerly the children's room).

For more information, call or visit the Mickelsen Community Library in the basement of Bldg 2E Sheridan Rd, 915-568-6156/1902 or visit us on the Web at   www.blissmwr.com/library.

Junior lifeguard class

Learn skills for a lifetime! Take the junior lifeguard class with SKIES. Open to children ages 11 and older, the class will take place from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. August 9-13 and costs $40. For more information, contact SKIESUnlimited at 915-568-8336.

Missoula Children's Theater King Arthur's Quest

Missoula Children's Theater is partnering with Fort Bliss Child, Youth and School Services for the fourth time this summer. From August 16-21, children will have the chance to audition for, rehearse, and perform in a production of "King Arthur's Quest."

Children will audition August 16, rehearse for five days under the direction of two Missoula coaches, and then perform for the community August 21.

Within each MCT cast, girls and boys are equal; the disabled become able; the shy experiment with bravery; the slow are rehearsed to perfection; and the gifted become part of the whole. The lesson they learn is that all of them are necessary for the show to go on. Few arenas exist where responsibility is taught and learned so clearly. MCT provides a unique opportunity to learn the lessons of group dynamics while excelling as an individual a lesson from art that carries into life. More details will be available in July, please let me know if you are interested in this wonderful opportunity.

Auditions for rising second-graders through age 18 will be at Soldier Hall, Bldg. 2, from 12:30-2 p.m. August 16 and practice will take 3-5 p.m. August 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, with varying locations for practice throughout the week. For more information contact Gwendolyn Gale at 497-0687.

CYSS Summer Food Program

The Fort Bliss Child Youth and School Services Program will sponsor the Summer Food Services Program beginning June 7 through August 20. Meals will be provided free of charge to all children 1 thru 18 years of age Monday thru Friday at the following sites:

  • Main CDC will serve breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 and Lunch 11:00 – 12:30
  • Logan CDC will serve breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 and Lunch 11:00 – 1230
  • Main SAS will serve breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 and Lunch 11:00 – 12:30
  • Middle School & Teen Center will serve Snack 3:00 – 4:00
  • Bldg 449 will serve lunch from 10:45 – 1:00 from 2 – 6 August
  • Lunch and Fun at Kelly Park every Wednesday. 16 June – 11 Aug Activities 0930 -1100 Lunch from 1100 – 1230.

In accordance with federal law and USDA policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-0410 or call (202) 260-1026, (866)632-9992 (toll free) or (202)401-0216(TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

CYSS registration, sports physicals required

A child's enrollment with Child, Youth and School Services and sports physical must be current at the time of registration for CYSS Youth Sports and remain current throughout the season to ensure youth participation. For more information on CYSS enrollment, visit Central Enrollment and Registration in Bldg. 1743, Victory Avenue, or call 568-4374. For more information on sports physicals, call WBAMC Central Appointments at 569-2273.

  • CYS MEMBERSHIPS & SPORT PHYSICAL

    All youth must be a registered CYS member and have a current physical ON FILE BEFORE they participate in any CYS Sports.

     

    For more information on CYS Sports Program, please call 568-KIDS.

     

  • CYS SPORTS & FITNESS PROGRAM  

    Youth Center

    Bldg.195, Chaffee Rd.

    Fort Bliss, TX 79916

    915-568-KIDS/2908

     

    Hours of Operation:

    School Year

    Monday-Friday……… 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

    Saturday……………. 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

     

    ELIGIBILITY

    For children ages 3 through 18. Child participating in the program must be either a family member of active duty military personnel, retired military personnel, or DoD civilian employee. All youth must be a registered CYS member and have a current health assessment on file before they participate in any CYSS Sports.

    Interested in Volunteering as a Youth Sports Coach?

    Youth Sports is looking for volunteer coaches to help make our program a success. The first child of a volunteer coach plays for free and half price for each additional child. If you would like to give back to the youth what you received as a child, call the Teen Center at 568-KIDS.

    Triple Play

    A game plan for Mind, Body, and Soul is a dynamic new Boys & Girls Club initiative that demonstrates how eating right, keeping fit and forming positive relationships add up to a healthy lifestyle for Club members. You can teach youth how to understand nutrition and make better food choices. Healthy Habits is the “Mind” component of Triple Play, where eating smart and maintaining physical fitness are emphasized to improve the overall well-being of Club members.The Club is designed for age groups: 6 to 12 and 13 to 18 year olds.

     

    Start Smart

    What is the Start Smart Sports Development Program? Start Smart, a program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports, teaches children (ages 3-5) the basic motor skills necessary to play organized sports while they work one-on-one with a member of your staff. The program focuses on teaching children basic sports mechanics without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Start Smart sessions are held throughout the week, and each exercises become increasingly more difficult as the class progresses and the children show improvement.

     

    Sports Club

    Sports Clubs are teen leadership group in Boys & Girls Clubs that promote physical fitness, self-esteem, volunteer opportunities, and improved ability to interact positively with peers. Sports Clubs consist of both male and female ages 13 and older. Members meet on a regular basis to learn about issues related to sports, fitness, social recreation and nutrition.

     

     

     Learn to Ice Skate Program

    • A one hour learn to skate class

    • Class covers all the basics of skating, stride, edges, turning, crossovers etc

    • Class also shows skaters the proper way to pick the correct size of skate and how to properly put ice skates on

    • Class starts March 29 at 4:15 pm.  Class will be held at the Sierra Providence Events Center on the following Sundays at 4:15 pm:  March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, & 17.

    • For more information please call Tom Herman at 915-479-7825 or email him at therman@elpasohockey.org

    • Cost for program:  FREE!!

    • Skate Rental:  FREE!!

    • Program Sponsored by the El Paso Rhinos and the El Paso Hockey Association

    Fill out this form to register now!

     

    Summer Youth Sports & Fitness Camps give young athletes the opportunity to improve their skills, have fun and learn from excellent coaching staff at Fort Bliss Middle and High School YouthPlex, Bldg. 195 . All Camps are five day camps and includes free lunch/ shirt. Call 568-2908 for complete information on these camp programs.

    Soccer Players are grouped by age and skill level. Individual instructions will be taught in areas of technique and tactical development. Each individual will learn the basic motor skills necessary to play and experience a positive fun building camp. All skills will be developmentally age appropriated activities.
    Coed Camp / Ages: 8-15  / Cost: $20.00
    Date: June 7-11, 8 am-noon

     Football The camp emphasizes theory and fundamentals of the game. The goal is to improve each player from a fundamental standpoint, to gain a better understanding of the game and most of all, to have fun! All campers will be divided into position groups based on age and ability for coaching, instructions, position drills and specific technique work. This is a non-contact football camp. Neither pads nor helmets are needed.
    Coed Camp / Ages: 8-15 / Cost: $20.00
    Date: June 14-18,  8 am-noon

    Volleyball Coach Rick Garcia is entering his ninth year as the lady lobo volleyball coach. Campers will have the opportunity to learn from staff that coach at the collegiate level.   The sessions will consist of basic fundamentals, as well as individual skills and techniques. There will be sessions to work on team offense and defense. Tournament play as well with lots of fun drills!
    Coed Camp / Ages: 8-16 / Cost: $20.00
    Date: June 14-18, 8 am-noon

    Basketball The camp is committed to teaching fundamentals, developing individual skills and enhancing camper’s basketball knowledge in a fun and exciting environment. The daily schedule includes station work, three on three challenge, strategy sessions and scrimmages. Campers will also drill and compete within their age group in various skill competitions such as dribbling, passing, shooting and defense, as well as learning the importance of team play.
    Coed Camp / Ages: 8-15 / Cost: $20.00
    Date: June 21-25, 8 am-noon

    Start Smart One of our most popular camps! The Start Smart Development Program teaches children ages 3-5 the basic motor skills necessary to play organized sports while they work one-on-one and spend quality time with their staff & volunteers. 
    Coed Camp / Ages: 3-5/ Cost: $15.00
    Dates: Session 1: July 6-9 & Session 2: August 2-6, 9 am-11:30

    Fitness Fun Our Fitness Fun camp is designed to enhance different athletic performance no matter what level of athlete. Campers can expect tons of fun from miniature golf, paint ball challenge, water balloon tag, and much more FUN!
    Coed Camp / Ages: 9-11 / Cost: $25.00
    Date: July 12-16, 8 am-noon

    Wrestling The Wrestling camp offers technique, world-class fun and is a proven resource to help develop novice and elite competitors. The camp will focus on fundamental skills and principles that are common in every match at every level.
    Coed Camp / Ages: 5-15 / Cost: $20.00
    Date: July 26-30, 8 am-noon

     

    View the eligibility chart.

    Army Family Covenant Discounts in CYS
    Effective 19 Apr 10

    For family members of deployed sponsors (considered Mission Level 1), you can receive the following discounts (IMCOM EXORD 08-002 – 15 NOV 07, Subject:  Operationalizing the Army Family Covenant), benefits available 30 days prior to deployment and up to 90 days after deployment:

    • 16 hours a month of free child care per child.
    • Free child care for mandatory deployment functions, this does not count against 16 hours of free child care.
    • Free child care during FRG meetings this does not count against 16 hours of free child care.
    • Cost of hourly care will be $2.00 per hour per child.
    • 20% reduction in the cost of full/part time care and camps.
    • Up to $300.00 for SKIESUnlimited instructional classes per deployment.
    • Up to $100.00 sports enrollments per deployment.

     

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    For family members of sponsors who are on an unaccompanied PCS, a TCS or a TDY for 90-179 days (considered Mission Level 2), you can receive the following discounts (IMCOM EXORD 08-002 – 15 NOV 07, Subject:  Operationalizing the Army Family Covenant):

    • 16 hours a month of free child care during designated eligible period (length of time sponsor is PCS, TCS or TDY)
    • Free child care for mandatory deployment functions, this does not count against 16 hours of free child care.
    • Free child care during FRG meetings this does not count against 16 hours of free child care.
    • Cost of hourly care will be $2.00 per hour per child.
    • Up to $150.00 for SKIESUnlimited instructional classes during .
    • Up to 450.00 for sports enrollment.

     

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    For family members of sponsors who are part of the Rear Detachment and Warriors in Transition Cadre (as identified on Rear D/Personnel Availability Report) (considered Mission Level 3), you can receive the following discounts (IMCOM EXORD 08-002 – 15 NOV 07, Subject:  Operationalizing the Army Family Covenant):

    • Free child care for mandatory deployment briefing and special openings related to GWOT this does not count against 5 hours of free child care.
    • Free child care during FRG meetings this does not count against 5 hours of free child care.
    • 5 hours a month of free child care during support of designated mission
    • Cost of hourly care will be $2.00 per hour per child.
    • Up to $150.00 for SKIESUnlimited instructional classes per child.
    • Up to $50.00 for sports enrollments per child.

     

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    Copy of soldier’s orders for Mission Level 1, 2 and 3 must be given to Parent Central (PC) Services, Bldg 1743, to establish eligibility. 

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    Family members of Wounded Warriors/Warriors in Transition will receive the following (IMCOM EXORD 08-002 – 15 NOV 07, Subject:  Operationalizing the Army Family Covenant):

    • 16 hours a month of free child care during designated eligible period (length of time sponsor is AW2 or WT)
    • Free child care for mandatory deployment functions this does not count against 16 hours of free child care.
    • Free child care during FRG meetings this does not count against 16 hours of free child care.
    • Hourly care fees reduced to $2.00.
    • Unlimited free hourly care for medical appointments.
    • Category 1 fees for children/youth enrolled in regularly scheduled full/part day programs.
    • Up to $300.00 for SKIESUnlimited instructional classes per child per fiscal year.
    • Up to $150.00 for team sports per child per fiscal year.

     

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    Family members of Fallen Warriors will receive the following (IMCOM EXORD 08-002 – 15 NOV 07, Subject:  Operationalizing the Army Family Covenant):

    • 16 hours a month of free child care.
    • Hourly care fees reduced to $2.00.
    • 40 hours for bereavement respite child care from the time of notification continuing for 4 weeks after burial.
    • Category 1 fees for children/youth enrolled in regularly scheduled full/part day programs.
    • Up to $300.00 for SKIESUnlimited instructional classes per child per fiscal year.
    • Up to $150.00 for team sports per child per fiscal year.

     

    Provide appropriate supporting documentation to PC Services in Bldg 1743. 

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    All patrons eligible to use Army Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) will receive registration and re-registration at no cost.  All CYSS patrons will receive free hourly care to attend Memorial Services for Fallen Warriors.

     

    Revised  4/19/10

     

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