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Academic Performance Training
Academic Performance Training (APT) includes skills that help optimize classroom performance and maximize academic results. The R2 Training Center customized training options include planning and prioritizing time, the Study Power Hour, memory and recall improvement, effective note taking, reading efficiency, effective study partnerships, and combating test anxiety.
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual drinking water quality report prepared by the organization that provides drinking water to community water systems. The US EPA requires that water purveyors for community water systems to provide a CCR to their customers by July 1st every year. Information contained in the CCR includes the source of drinking water, applicable water quality requirements, and results of water system monitoring over the previous year.
Aquatics Programs
Provides water survival training, enhances Soldier swilling skills, rehab for wounded warriors, provides learn to swim programs for families, and recreational swimming for the community.
Armed Forces Wellness Center (AWC)
Health Coaching, Fitness assessment, Stress Management, Metabolic testing, BodPod
Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
To sustain readiness and promote a healthy lifestyle in the Fort Belvoir community by providing education, quality assistance in order to reduce the impact of alcohol and other drug abuse that affects Soldiers, their families, Civilians Employees and Retirees
Auto Skills Center
The key to keeping your vehicle reliable is regular maintenance. The Fort Belvoir Auto Skills Center makes it easy and affordable for you to perform regular maintenance on your own vehicles by providing space, supplies, and advice (when needed) for those "do-it-yourselfers." Maintain your car yourself at the Fort Belvoir Auto Skills Center.
Behavior Health Counseling
Mental health and substance use disorders can affect anyone. These illnesses affect a person's ability to function. Substance use disorders occur when the use of alcohol or drugs causes clinically significant impairment, including health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home.
Bowling Center
24 lane bowling facility with food operation. Individual, leagues and group offering. Food operation also caters special events in additional to normal food operation.
Catholic Information
Confessions, Baptisms, Weddings, Sacramental Preparation or personal appointments with the priest.
Catholic Masses
Daily and Weekend Catholic Masses
Catholic Ministries
RCIA, CCD, CWOC, CMOC, Divine Mercy, Bible Studies
Child Care
The Family Child Care program offers a safe environment, in a home setting that supports children through activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children. The flexibility of using Family Child Care is an asset in meeting the irregular work schedules of military members as our homes offer full-day, hourly care, evening and weekend schedules and can accommodate care for children with special needs. If you believe your spouse may be interested in becoming an FCC provider and you live on post, please contact the FCC office.
Child Care Aware
Child Care Aware offers a subsidy program for Army families who cannot find child care on post. There are locations across VA, MD and DC. Non-Army families can also use the program, however, subsidies vary.
Child Development Centers
The Child Development Centers (CDC's) offer full day and hourly child care programs for ages 6 weeks through 5 years old with Strong Beginnings Pre-Kindergarten program for rising kindergarten children. We have 4 centers located throughout the installation and one at Rivanna Station in Charlottesville with registration through our Parent Central Services office.
Claims Service
This office processes several different types of claims for and against the government.
Commissary
The Commissary offers an in-store bakery, deli, seafood, fresh sandwiches, hot foods and an in-store ATM. Patrons purchasing items must show military identification at checkout. The Commissary offers early-bird shopping Tues-Fri from 7 a.m. until store opening. Store Director Troy A. Collins
Community Information Services
Support and enhance all Army Community Service programs by expanding their resource base through promotion and utilization of available tools and resources
Community Recreation Programs and Services
Provides directed and self directed group activities and programs for the community based on leisure needs of the area. Enhances social interaction, builds individual life skills and contributes to sense of community
CPAC Human Resources
The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center services more than 2,000 Department of Army appropriated and non appropriated fund employees. The center has program responsibilities for recruitment, priority placement program, position management and classification, labor and management employee relations, personnel systems management ,and worker's compensation.
CPAC NAF Human Resources
The Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) office at Fort Belvoir offers services for all personnel. NAF activities provide services to military, their families and civilian patrons through different Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. The NAF Human Resources Office offers jobs for NAF employment in child development, food and beverage management, bowling, marketing, recreation, pools, as well as clerical and administrative jobs. NAF employment opportunities are advertised on www.USAJobs.gov and are open to eligible and qualified US Citizens and Non-U.S. Citizens. In addition, service members can be employed after military duty hours in flexible or regular part time positions (evenings and weekends) with an approval from their commanding officer. The Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) HR office at Fort Belvoir offers strategic advisory services to their customers in the areas of recruitment, placement, position management, NAF Benefits, labor/management and employee relations services.
Criminal Law/ Trial Defense Services (TDS)
This division prosecutes soldiers in all general and special courts-martial
Dental Emergency
After-duty hours dental EMERGENCY (trauma; large facial swelling; difficulty breathing or swallowing): Report to the Emergency Room at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Deputy State Epidemiologist
State Health Department Deputy State Epidemiologist assists the state epidemiologist in providing scientific and epidemiological expertise. While not all states have a deputy state epidemiologist, those that do have an additional subject matter expert resource for public health and epidemiology.
Directorate of Emergency Services
As first responders to fires, public safety and medical emergencies, Fort Belvoir Fire Department dedicate its effort to provide for the safety and welfare of the public through preservation of life, health, property, and the environment. The Department advances public safety through its training and education programs. The timely delivery of these services enables the Fire Department to make significant contributions to the safety of Fort Belvoir. There are 4 Fire Stations on Fort Belvoir.
Drug Disposal
Most unused and unneeded pharmaceuticals can be disposed in special drop boxes located at the pharmacy. This removes potentially harmful medications from the home and provides environmentally safe disposal. Contact the Pharmacy for any special concerns.
Emergency and General Medical Care
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital is northern Virginia’s home for world-class military healthcare. From our hospital campus on Fort Belvoir to our satellite health centers in Fairfax and Dumfries, we are committed to provide each beneficiary with an outstanding patient experience through safe, quality, compassionate care, every day.
Emergency Chaplain Services
In the event of an emergency situation go to the nearest hospital emergency room or dial 911. If you'd like to speak with a Chaplain, contact the Installation Chaplain’s Office. Ask for assistance from the on-call Chaplain. The on-call Chaplain will return your call to provide immediate assistance.
Employment Readiness
Assistance to Family members and transitioning Soldiers in preparing for, searching for, and securing employment
EO Office
The U.S. Army will provide EO and fair treatment for military personnel and Family members without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, and provide an environment free of unlawful discrimination and offensive behavior.
EO Office Training
EO Complaint Processing with an Alternate Dispute Resolution Program (Mediation): Training and Development; Quarterly Equal Opportunity Leaders Course (EOLC);Special Observances/ Ethnic Observances.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Principal staff advisor to Commanders, managers, supervisors and employees in matters related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Conducts statistical analysis of workforce and assists in the development and implementation of action plans for the installation’s affirmative employment program. Receives and processes EEO complaints from employees, applicants for employment, former employees and certain contract workers. Develops training in diversity management, Alternate Dispute Resolution, and Equal Employment Opportunity. Manages the Special Emphasis Program.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Complaint (Mediation); Training; Seminars/Workshops; Employee Surveys and Community Outreach.
The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office provides training to employees, Commanders, managers and supervisors with regards to Equal Employment Opportunity, Alternate Dispute Resolution (mediation), and human capital management. Call to schedule class.
Exceptional Family Member Program
Comprehensive community support and services to Families with special needs
Fairfax County Health Department
Fairfax County Health Department
Family Advocacy Program
Prevention and intervention services for a wide range of support of individual life situations to include the range of family violence
Family Life Ministries
Pastoral counseling for individuals, married couples and families. Marriage workshops, emergency care and childcare.
Financial Readiness
Comprehensive and community support and counseling services tailored to assist Service members and their Families to better understand financial topics and money management
Fire and Emergency Services
Dispatch services, Emergency fire response, Emergency medical response, Hazardous material response, Fire prevention
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Our priority at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital is to provide safe, quality and compassionate care to our nation’s heroes – for whom this state-of-the-art hospital was built. From our warfighters, to our spouses and children back home, to our retirees, we are one team dedicated to ensuring all our nation’s heroes receive world-class medical care in a Culture of Excellence
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital: Nutrition Clinic
The Nutrition Clinic offers both classes and one-on-one consultations. Class topics include diabetes, gestational diabetes, and heart healthy eating. We also teach Fit For Performance, an Active Duty Weight Control program for active duty service members interested in learning about weight loss and weight maintenance that meet the nutrition education requirements of AR 600-9. One-on-one consultations last between 30 and 60 minutes and covers a variety of topics. Frequent reasons for visits include, but are not limited to: follow-up after a class, athletic performance, vegetarianism, childhood failure to thrive, weight management, food allergies or intolerances, cancer, heart disease and more.
Fort Belvoir Information
Complete listing of all Unit and Agency Phone numbers on Fort Belvoir
Fort Belvoir Officers Club
The Fort Belvoir Officers Club offers beautiful views of the Potomac from 3 large ballrooms and 4 smaller rooms. Catering services for events such as weddings, retirements, conferences, etc. A daily lunch is also offered.
Fort Belvoir Veterinary Center
The Fort Belvoir Veterinary Center is responsible for providing comprehensive veterinary clinical and surgical care for several hundred Government-Owned Animals and Military Working Dogs in the National Capital Region. We also provide veterinary services for pets of active duty, reserve and retired military personnel as well as their dependents. Although our Working Dog readiness mission comes first, we try our best to provide as much veterinary clinical capabilities to the eligible community as possible. We offer a wide variety of veterinary services for Privately Owned Animals from our caring and knowledgeable staff. These include: on-post pet registration, vaccinations, heartworm & fecal tests, micro-chipping, flea & tick preventatives, and veterinary requirements for most PCS stations, preventive medicine & minor sick-call appointments. Outpatient anesthetic & surgical procedures are available on a space and personnel available basis only. We apologize that we cannot accept Walk-In appointments. Unfortunately, we do not see Privately Owned Animal Emergencies. Please call our Veterinary Center to see about appointment availability. We are only able to schedule out 1-2 weeks at a time in order to decrease the number of No-Show appointments. We apologize for this inconvenience. If you are not able to reach us, and you have an emergency, please call your local civilian veterinarian immediately.
Golf Club
36 hole course (2 full 18 holes) with daily , annual, tournament and lessons fees. Prog Shop for rentals and retail sales. Driving range and food operation that provides catering services.
Health Promotion
Fort Belvoir Health Promotion Operations provides an organized, integrated and effective alignment of programs, services and resources to holistically support Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees and Civilians. This effort consists of collaboration between service and program providers as well as military leadership across the installation in order maximize the spectrum of prevention and to raise awareness of and create greater access to programs, services and resources.
Housing Environmental Health Response Registry
The Housing Environmental Health Response Registry is a resource for residents to report housing-related health information and concerns. Residents will be invited to enroll in the registry and initiate an exchange with public health professionals. Registry participants will receive information on in-home environmental health, assistance in seeking medical care, and an opportunity to share concerns with Army leadership.
Housing Services Offices
The Housing Services Office is a branch of The Fort Belvoir Residential Communities Liaison Office. The overall goal of the Housing Services Office is to implement and maintain a high quality worldwide resource for relocation services that is innovative, comprehensive and the first choice of information and support when Soldiers and families relocate. These services include but are not limited to; home buying and selling support, rental property listings, temporary housing listings, off-post quality housing inspections, in and out-processing, permissive temporary duty (PTDY) stamp, lease review, landlord and tenant mediation, and advocacy.
Infectious Disease Epidemiologist
State Health Department Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program. The contact information provided is for the chief infectious disease epidemiologist in that program. Within these programs, each state conducts disease surveillance, collects information on reportable diseases from all healthcare providers and hospitals, and from local and regional health departments. Each state’s infectious disease epidemiology program investigates disease outbreaks, analyzes and distributes information on the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases, health events, zoonotic and vector-borne diseases and vaccine-preventable diseases. States provide considerable disease and state-specific information on their state health agency’s website and search engine.
Inspector General
The Inspector General assesses and reports to the Commanding General on matters affecting the performance of the mission and state of the command to include efficiency, discipline, morale, esprit de corps, and readiness. IGs operate within an environment consisting of commanders, Soldiers, Family members, Civilians, Retirees, and other civilians needing assistance with an Army matter and the IG system. The IG serves commanders and their Soldiers through the IG functions of teaching and training, inspections, investigations, and assistance.
Installation Saftety Office (ISO)
Motorcycle safety training and other requirements, traffic safety training, Army accident avoidance course,
Islamic Services
Islamic Worship Services available at the Hospital Chapel
Jewish Services
Daily morning prayer services; weekly luncheon and prayer service
Joint Personal Property Shipping Office, Mid Atlantic (JPPSOMA)
JPPSO-MA provides traffic management services related to personal property/household goods (HHGs) shipments initiated by service members or DoD civilians through an online system called the Defense Personal Property System (DPS). Customers initiate their shipment via DPS, and complete required individual counseling and entitlements queries through their supporting installation’s Personal Property Processing Office (PPPO)/Counseling Office. On the left side of this web page, you will find a link (“PPPO”) to a list of the PPPOs/Counseling Offices servicing the AOR. If you need assistance in initiating a personal property action or have entitlement questions, please contact the PPPO/Counseling Office closest to you and speak with a counselor.
Legal Assistance
This office provides direct, confidential legal services to clients authorized in Army Regulation 27-3. These services include: advice and assistance on legal separations and other family law matters, will and estate planning, landlord tenant problems, debt disputes, contracts, and other issues, notary services, power-of-attorney, documents, and a wide range of informational materials.
Leisure Travel Service
Leisure Travel Services, located in the Community Center, is the one-stop shop for all of your leisure travel needs. If you are looking for a weekend getaway, discounted tickets, discounted hotels, or a trip to far off lands—look no further. Our personalized services will provide you with tickets, tours and information.
Library and information services
Library and information services providing lifelong learning, transition and career assistance, professional and technical education, leisure reading needs, electronic research, and skill development.
Local Air Quality Information
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a tool to communicate the status of local air quality to the public—the Air Quality Index (AQI). The AQI is derived from real-time air pollution measurements taken at monitoring stations throughout the United States. The AQI has three components: a color, a score and a health message recommending protective action based on the level of air pollution. The current AQI for air quality around Fort Belvoir can be found on the Army Public Health Center website at the web address below.
Logan Dental Clinic
Active duty assigned to Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and WTU are assigned to the FBCH “Oral Maxillofacial/Dental Clinic"
Media Relations
We work with external media organizations to "tell Fort Meade's story" through television and radio stations, newspapers and blogs. All media inquiries and concerns about public information should be referred to Media Relations.
Military Caregiver Resource Directory
Designed to help empower military caregivers with information about national-level resources and programs specifically for them. Topics include: helplines, advocacy and benefit information, career transitions and employment, military caregiver support, children’s needs, education and training, financial support, rest and relaxation, and others.
Military Caregiver Virtual Forum
Military caregivers may join their peers virtually in a Department of Defense online forum every month to discuss topics that they choose and network with others who are experiencing similar challenges. Caregivers learn skills to overcome challenges and share resources.
Military Pet Education (MilPetED) Mobile Application (Android)
MilPetED is a free application for smartphones and tablets, designed to provide easy access to animal health information, tips and resources for Service Members, beneficiaries, and retirees.
Military Pet Education (MilPetED) Mobile Application (iPhone)
MilPetED is a free application for smartphones and tablets, designed to provide easy access to animal health information, tips and resources for Service Members, beneficiaries, and retirees.
Mobilization and Deployment
Programs and support activities designed to assist leaders, Soldiers, their Families, Department of the Army Civilians who deploy and their Families to successfully manage the challenges of mobilizations and deployments before, during, and after they are mobilized regardless of their geographical location
National Resource Directory
The National Resource Directory is one of the largest online collections of government and non-government resources specifically designed for Veterans, service members, their families and caregivers. With a unique collection of more than 16,000 organized and vetted resources, the directory provides information covering a variety of topics, including benefits and compensation, education, homeless assistance, housing and other services.
New Parent Support Program
Home visiting program providing services and parenting skills education to parents with a newborn or child, ages 0-3, or at-risk Families with young children, ages 0-3
Outdoor Recreation Activities
Provides life skill building instruction, unit cohesion, enhance unit resiliency, promotes well-being. Provides trips, archery, hunting, fishing, and equipment available for use.
Parent Central Services
Fort Belvoir CYSS offers various programs to support children and families with child care, recreation, socialization, and child development for children ages 4 weeks to 18 years.
Physical Fitness Programs
Physical fitness centers, equipment, programs and services focusing on aerobic capacity, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. Provides running tracks, fields and courts for sports programs and intramural Commander's Cup program.
POV "Lemon" Lot
POV storage for deployment is a unit responsibility or provided on a reimbursable basis.
POV/Motorcycle Safety Training Classes - AIRS (requires CAC)
The U.S. Army Installation Command Registration system (AIRs) is a web-based scheduler and tracking tool for the Army Traffic Safety Training Program. AIRs allows military and civilian personnel to electronically register for traffic safety courses (Motorcycle Safety Classes and Intermediate Driver Training Classes) conducted at IMCOM garrisons.
Procurement and Administrative Law
This office provides legal advice and written opinions to commanders and staff members on a wide variety of issues
Protestant Ministries
Sunday School, Bible Studies, Children's Ministry, Vacation Bible School, PWOC
Protestant Services
Protestant Traditional, Contemporary and Gospel Services weekly
Ready and Resilient (R2) Training Center
Ready and Resilient training, Performance Enhancement training, Engage training, Not in my Squad training, Training for special populations, goal setting, adaptive reconditioning, and Warrior games support training for Service members, Family members, and Civilians.
Relocation Readiness
Services to support Service members and their Families as they relocate
School Aged Center
Our SAC program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation (COA) and offers a before and after school program with a variety of fun options. We also offer Strong Beginnings part day preschool and pre-kindergarten programs which provides stimulating Kindergarten readiness. The part day programs are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Our program has a state of the art computer lab, a wonderful library/homework area, awesome activity areas and a large open playground. SAC also offers full day care on school out days as well as winter, spring and summer camps.
School Support Services
Our School Support services department has two school liaison Officers working with military connected families on school related matters in Fairfax and Prince William Counties, along with being able to connect families living in other counties with other National Capital Region School Liaison Officers. School Liaisons are the primary point of contact for school related matters; encourage families to become familiar with the Federal Legislation called the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children which is designed to ease the transition of students moving to public schools across state lines. Information on this and free tutoring and school registration is available at the CYSS table.
SFL-TAP Pre-separation Counseling
Upon completion of the Pre-separation Counseling. Soldier will receive Initial Counseling and two copies of DD2648/2648-1 (Pre-separation Counseling Checklist). The DD2648/2648-1 is the prerequisite to all other services.
SKIES (Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills)
SKIES Unlimited offers instructional classes for children and youth. Classes allow children and youth to acquire new skills and still have fun at affordable rates!
Soldier and Family Assistance Center
Targeted services to Wounded, Ill, and Injured Soldiers and their Families at their location and in a safe setting
Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP)
The Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP)" at the Barden Education Center is here to help transitioning service members, and their family members. Services offered are comprehensive and cover a variety of job search needs. You can learn to compose a resume, network, interview, and market your skills. Prepare to attend a Transition Assistance Program (TAP), or one of SFL-TAP's other workshops. You must be a registered SFL-TAP client to participate in this program.
Soldier For Life- Transition Assistance Program
The Soldiers for Life – Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) delivers a world-class transition program for America's Army that ensures all eligible Retiring/Separating Soldiers have the knowledge, skills and self-confidence necessary to be competitive in the global workforce. SFL-TAP helps transitioners make informed career decisions through benefits counseling and employment assistance.
State Epidemiologist
State Health Department Lead State Epidemiologist is an appointed primary state epidemiologist, responsible for the identification and response for all health threats that occur within that state. This individual is selected by each state’s primary health official (usually the state health department director), or the state board of health. A state epidemiologist is usually responsible for each state’s infectious disease epidemiology program, often along with many other state health agency programs involved in disease detection and prevention.
State Public Health Laboratory
State Health Department Laboratory conducts laboratory testing for most all analysis requirements for public health surveillance. This may include monitoring and detection testing for environmental health, food safety, infectious diseases, newborn screening, public health preparedness, radiation safety, and many other tests. State public health laboratories are part of the National Laboratory Network, and respond to novel strains of disease, natural disasters, chemical spills, foodborne outbreaks, and other public health emergencies.
Survivor Outreach Services
Decentralized long term case management for Survivors
Tax Center Services
This office provides free tax assistance, preparation and filing for authorized customers.
Traffic Accident Investigation Section
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you are required by Law to notify the local Police agency regardless of the severity of damage. If you were operating a military vehicle(tactical or non-tactical) when the accident occurred you are also required to notify the Police Desk, and obtain the information needed to complete a SF 91 (Motor Vehicle Accident Report)
Trial Defense
This office represents soldiers charged with military criminal offenses at trial.
Victim Advocacy
Advocacy for and response to victims of domestic violence as well as prevention of domestic violence through education
Visitor Control Center (SSG John D Linde Vistor Center)
VISITORS / COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Individuals without a temporary pass or Military / CAC Card must enter thru Tulley Gate. All vehicles are subject to being inspected by gate security. Services Provided at the Visitor Center ? Temporary Vehicle Pass ? In-Out Processing for PMO ? Weapon Registration ? Bicycle Registration ? Finger Prints ? Law Checks
Volunteer Programs (Army Family Action Plan, Army Family Team Building, Army Volunteer Corps Coordination)
Programs to support and sustain Army volunteerism, Army volunteers, and encourage participation at all levels
Weapons Registration
All personnel that reside on Fort Belvoir are required under Army Regulation 190-11 and JBM-HH Regulation 190-3 to register their privately owned weapons on the installation within 72 hours of arrival on post. Personnel that reside off post that intend to transport weapons on the installation will also register them. All personnel residing in the barracks will register and store privately owned weapons in their unit arms rooms
Wounded Warrior Ombudsmen- Fort Belvoir
The Wounded Warrior Ombudsmen serve as a local resource, facilitator, and problem solver for Service Members and their Families. Ombudsmen are located in the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) and serve as a liaison between MEDCOM, the Soldier and Family member, the MTF commander, and the Warrior in Transition Unit (WTU) commander. The Ombudsman assists WTU and non-WTU Soldiers and their Families with medical related issues. The Wounded Soldier Family Hotline (WSFH) [(800) 984-8523] serves as a 24/7 resource to any beneficiary seeking assistance with a medical issue/concern including wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, and military Caregivers. Whether you have questions about the Disability Evaluation System process, the VA Caregiver Program, or benefits, the WSFH and Ombudsmen are standing by to assist. If you are not in a community with an Ombudsman, please call the Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline at (800) 984-8523.
Wounded Warrior Ombudsmen-Warrior Care and Transition, Crystal City
The Wounded Warrior Ombudsmen serve as a local resource, facilitator, and problem solver for Service Members and their Families. Ombudsmen are located in the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) and serve as a liaison between MEDCOM, the Soldier and Family member, the MTF commander, and the Warrior in Transition Unit (WTU) commander. The Ombudsman assists WTU and non-WTU Soldiers and their Families with medical related issues. The Wounded Soldier Family Hotline (WSFH) [(800) 984-8523] serves as a 24/7 resource to any beneficiary seeking assistance with a medical issue/concern including wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, and military Caregivers. Whether you have questions about the Disability Evaluation System process, the VA Caregiver Program, or benefits, the WSFH and Ombudsmen are standing by to assist. If you are not in a community with an Ombudsman, please call the Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline at (800) 984-8523.
Youth Center
Our Youth Center is a huge facility offering a variety of activities for youth with opportunities in life skills; citizenship and leadership; sports and fitness; leisure, recreation and arts; and academic support. A free Middle School and Teen Program is available after school Monday through Friday and Noon to 2100 Saturday. Activities include power hour, community service activities, state of the art computer lab and gaming room, arts and crafts, pick-up and organized sports activities, and special interest activities that change each week. A Middle School/Teen Summer Camp is available for students having completed the 6th grade and above. Weekly camp fees are based on total family income.
Youth Sports and Fitness
Youth Sports and Fitness provides a quality and structured program for youth. The various programs teach sports fundamentals, good sportsmanship, character, discipline, competitiveness, and teamwork in a positive, fun and safe environment. Participants will have an equal opportunity to learn and compete while knowledgeable volunteer coaches promote the philosophies and principles of fair play. Please see the Youth Sport and Fitness calendar for a thorough line up of yearly sports, events, and registration dates.