Child Care - Cactus Cove Child Care and Development Center
The "Cactus Cove" Child Development Center (CDC) is a 25,000 square foot single story building on approximately five acres. This facility has a 232 child capacity for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. The facility was designed and built to strict US Army Center of Standardization (COS) guidelines and was the first LEED Gold Certified Building in the Los Angeles District Corps of Engineers. The CDC houses 16 classrooms, full administrative areas with staff lounge and training room, a commercial kitchen, outdoor playgrounds and activity areas for infants, toddlers, pre-K and kindergarten aged children
Category: Child Care
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Children 6 weeks-5 years old
When: Hours of Operation 6:00 AM-6:00 PM Monday-Friday
Where: Bldg. 4150 Barstow Road, Fort Irwin, CA 92310
Cost: Varies
Phone: (760) 380-9441
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/14/2023
Family Employment Readiness Program
Employment Readiness Program (ERP) offers assistance for employment and a job information board. General information is available on a walk in basis. Personalized counseling and resume assistance is available by appointment only.
Category: Other Employment Resources, Finding a Job, Job Training
Population: Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Service Members, Retirees
Intended for: Family of active duty seeking employment
When: Hours of Operation 8:00AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday, Closed 12:00PM-1:00PM
Where: Bldg. 109, Langford Lake Rd Fort Irwin, CA 92310
Cost: 0
Phone: (760) 380-5165
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 11/16/2016
Finance and Budgeting Skills - Consumer Affairs and Finance Assistance Program
Provides individual or group budget counseling, money management classes, and financial management readiness training.
Category: Financial Planning, Other Education Resources
Population: Family Members, Service Members
Intended for: Members needing Financial assistance, advice, or education
When: Hours of Operation 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM Monday-Friday Closed 11:00AM-1:00PM
Where: Bldg. 1317 RM #10
Cost: 0
Phone: (760) 380-9194
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 11/1/2016
Finance and Budgeting Skills - Financial Readiness Program
Financial Management Readiness Training offers a wide range of services to assist Soldiers and their Families to live within their means and invest for the future. Emphasis is placed upon money management, proper use of credit, financial planning for deployment, transition and relocation, insurance, and check writing principles. Individual or group budget counseling, and financial management training are just a few of the services offered. The goal is to enlighten soldiers and their families on procedures in resolving their financial issues.
Category: Other Installation Resources, Other Education Resources, Financial Planning
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Members needing Financial assistance, advice, or education
When: Hours of Operation 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM Monday-Friday Closed 11:00AM-1:00PM
Where: Bldg. 1317 RM # 10
Cost: 0
Phone: (760) 380-9194
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 11/1/2016
Finance and Budgeting Skills - Money Management Classes
Budget and Planning, Saving and Investing, Debt Liquidation, Banking and Credit Union Savings, Consumer Rights and Obligations, Insurance and Credit, Personal Financial Readiness, Money Management, and Check Writing/Debit Card Class and Refresher Course; by appointment only
Category: Other Installation Resources, Other Education Resources, Financial Planning
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Members needing Financial assistance, advice, or education
When: Please call for class schedule
Where: Bldg. 1317 RM #10
Cost: 0
Phone: (760) 380-9194
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 11/1/2016
Financial Assistance - Army Emergency Relief
Provides interest-free loans or grants during times of emergency as well as Scholarships to Active Duty, Retirees as well as Army National Guard and the U.S Army Reserve Service Members on continuous active duty for more than 30 days and their dependents.
Category: Other Installation Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Members needing Financial assistance, advice, or education
When: Hours of Operation 8:00AM- 4:00PM Monday-Friday
Where: Bldg 111 Langford Lake Rd, Fort Irwin, CA 92310
Cost: 0
Phone: (760) 380-9058
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/3/2023
Fitness/ Recreation - Memorial Fitness Center
Memorial Fitness Center is a state of the art fitness facility featuring all the latest equipment and machines, including a cardio theater system, surround sound, big screen TVs, and two assessment rooms for personal training sessions. The facility was renovated in 2008 to better serve the fitness needs of the Fort Irwin Community. Outdoor sports fields and facilities including a four-field softball complex, volleyball and basketball courts and multi-purpose fields are also available around post
Category: Other Installation Resources
Population: Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Active Duty Service Members and Families, Retirees and Family Members, DoD APF/NAF civilian employees, DoD civilian employees, DoD contractors, and etc.
When: Hours of Operation 5:00AM-10:00PM M-F ; 24-hour FOB Access
Where: Bldg. 322 2nd Street Fort Irwin, CA 92310
Cost: 0
Phone: (760) 380-7715
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/3/2023
Fitness/ Recreation - Resiliency Center
In addition to classes featuring cross fit, yoga, and Olympic Weightlifting the Resiliency Center also has saunas, Fit Foods, Memorial Massage, and the Army Wellness Center
Category: Physical Fitness
Population: Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Active Duty Service Members and Families, Retirees and Family Members, DoD APF/NAF civilian employees, DoD civilian employees, DoD contractors, and etc.
When: Hours of Operation 5:00AM - 8:00PM Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 1:00PM Saturday
Where: Bldg. 127, Inner Loop Road Fort Irwin, CA 92310
Cost: 0
Phone: (760) 380 - 6488
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 10/13/2022
Fitness/ Recreation Facility - Freedom Fitness Center
Freedom Fitness Center offers a wide variety of equipment for those of you wanting to keep fit at Fort Irwin! The main gym is equipped with newly-renovated, legal-size, collegiate basketball court, cardio room, two newly-renovated racquetball courts, free weight room and two body master rooms. The cardio room features state-of-the-art equipment including treadmills, stair steppers and climbers that have Club FM audio/visual system, recumbent bikes, rowing machines and elliptical machines. The men's and women's locker rooms are equipped with showers and newly-renovated saunas. Freedom Fitness Center has equipment available to check out including basketballs, racquetball supplies, softballs, soccer balls, footballs, boxing equipment and tennis supplies. Programs offered include boxing competitions, power-lifting competitions and other intramural sports
Category: Fitness Centers
Population: Family Members, Service Members, Retirees, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Active Duty Service Members and Families, Retirees and Family Members, DoD APF/NAF civilian employees, DoD civilian employees, DoD contractors, and etc.
When: Hours of Operation 5:00AM-10:00PM M-F ; 9:00AM-4:00PM Weekends
Where: Bldg. 362 3rd Street Fort Irwin, CA 92310
Cost: 0
Phone: (760) 380-3685
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/3/2023
Household Goods Loan - The Lending Closet
The Relocation Readiness Program operates a lending closet for small household items such as pots and pans, dishes, booster/car seats, highchairs and port-a-cribs. These items are provided on temporary loan (30 days) until household goods and baggage arrive. (Beds, furniture, and large appliances are not provided.
Category: Lending Closet
Population: Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Soldiers and their families in need of temporary items until household goods and baggage arrive
When: Hours of Operation 8:00AM-4:00PM
Where: Bldg. 111 Langford Lake Road, Fort Irwin, CA 92310
Cost: 0
Phone: (760) 380-3598
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/28/2023
Marriage Communication Skills - Scream Free Marriage
Here will be a totally free marriage seminar centered on improving marriage relationships. Scream Free Marriage is not about "fighting fair" or "meeting one another's needs" or "becoming more compatible." A Scream Free Marriage begins with calming your own anxiety and focusing on individual self-respect, championing your own personal growth as the key to intimacy. Child care is available but you must PRE-REGISTER! For the first 100 Families there is a free book!
Category: Other Installation Resources, Other Family Resources, Marriage and Divorce Counseling
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Couples seeking a Scream Free marriage
When: Hours of Operation 8:00AM-4:00PM
Where: Bldg. 1317 Normandy Drive Fort Irwin, CA 92310
Cost: 0
Phone: (760) 380-4470
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 11/10/2016
Marriage Counseling Class- 10 Great Ways to Energize Your Marriage
Remember back to your dating days-the excitement you felt? Now you can reclaim that same spark, connection, and creativity in your marriage through ten intentional, memory making dates. This proven approach to relationship growth is low-key, purposeful, effective, easy, and fun, and will help you and your spouse
Category: Marriage and Divorce Counseling
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Couples seeking to bring back the spark in their marriage
When: Please contact for class schedules
Where: 1317 Normandy Drive Fort Irwin, CA 92310
Cost: 0
Phone: (760) 380-4021/4470
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 11/10/2016
School Support Services - School Liaison Officer
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the School Liaison Officer here on post. My job is to ensure that information is provided to you, the parents, regarding all Silver Valley School District K-12 student information such as academics, activities etc. I am also here to assist you with any questions, comments or concerns you might have about our schools. If I don't know the answer, I will find it for you! Scholarship information is also available through my office for undergraduate, graduate, continuing and adult education. The School Liaison Officer also writes a weekly column in Fort Irwin's newspaper, The High Desert Warrior, which provides parents and students with valuable academic information to assist them during the school year.
Category: Other Education Resources, Other Installation Resources
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Parents seeking information regarding academics, activities etc.
When: Hours of Operation 7:30 AM- 4:30 PM
Where: Bldg. 109 Rm 109 Langford Lake Rd. Fort Irwin, CA 92310
Cost: 0
Phone: (760) 380-6880
Email: carl.b.ragonese@naf.mail.mil
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 11/10/2016
Support Group - International Spouses Group
International Spouses Group| The Relocation Readiness International Spouse Support Group is a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic group. The goal of the group is to bring together foreign-born spouses for an informal gathering. The group is a wonderful resource for foreign-born spouses to share information, adjusting to life in America and the Military, learning English as a second language, raising bilingual children, citizenship issues, hobbies, share your favorite or learn other countries' food/snack/dessert and appetizer recipes...and much more! Best of all, it provides members with an opportunity to meet other Spouses who are in a similar situation. This group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 1000 at Crack jack Flats Community Center
Category: Families and Deployment, Other Family Resources, Other Recreation Resources, Other Relocation Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Spouses seeking friendships through international food, children, and English as a Second Language
When: Hours of Operation 8:00AM-4PM, Monday-Friday
Where: Bldg. 109, Inner Loop Road Fort Irwin, CA 92310
Cost: 0
Phone: (760) 380-3598
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 11/15/2016
Youth Recreation -Youth Sports
The Fort Irwin Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) Youth Sports and Fitness Program offers various opportunities for children to participate in sports. The program provides support for children, ages 4-18 years to encourage healthy, life-long habits. All youth must have a current sports physical and be registered with CYSS before participation in any practices or games.
Category: Other Recreation Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Sports - Youth
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Children ages 4-18 years old
When: Hours of Operation 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday
Where: Bldg. 1300, Meuse Argonne, Fort Irwin, CA 92310
Cost: Varies
Phone: (760) 380-7044
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 11/15/2016