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Child Development Center
Bldg 1747     608-388-2238
Mon-Fri    6:30 am - 5:15 pm
School Age Services
Bldg 1951     608-388-4373

Office Hours:  Mon-Fri    9:30 am-5:30 pm
After School Program:  2:30 pm-5:30 pm
Non School Days & Summer:  6:30 am-5:30 pm
CYS Coordinator email

Child and Youth Services (CYS) provides enriching environments for Fort McCoy's youth.  CYS programs are designed to meet all the individual and developmental needs of the whole child and promote and support each individual's physical, social, emotional, cognitive, creative, and language development.  CYS seeks to meet the needs of the Fort McCoy community by providing full day, hourly, and school age services.  Parents are encouraged to attend the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings held the second Thursday of Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, and Nov at 11:15 am.

Program Fees
Annual registration fee of $18 per child, with a maximum family rate of $40 per year.  Until further notice, registration fees are currently being provided at no cost to patrons through Army Family Covenant funds.  Payments are on a sliding fee scale, which is based on Total Family Income.  Payments are due monthly on the first of the month or bi-monthly on the first and 15th.

Eligibility
Active duty military, Appropriated Fund (APF) or Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) DoD civilian personnel, Reservists and National Guard personnel on active duty or during inactive duty training, and DoD contractors.

Trained Staff
CYS Staff is certified in CPR and First Aid and possess extensive knowledge concerning child abuse issues.  Many of the staff have or are attending college for degrees in education.

Please visit our programs:
Child Development Services
School-Age Services
Summer Program
Middle School/Teens
Family Child Care

Other helpful links:
Parent Handbook
Registration Forms
School Liaison Office
Family Resources of Monroe County Newsletter, Apr-Jun 08

Child Development Services
The Child Development Center has been reaccredited for the 4th consecutive time by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and provides child care services for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years.  For additional information, please call 388-2238.

Family Child Care
Family Child Care (FCC) homes provide quality child care for up to six children in a home-based setting.  If you live in government quarters and would like to provide child care in your home, an exciting opportunity awaits you.  Contact the CYS Coordinator at 388-4124 for more information on becoming an FCC provider.

School-Age Services
School Age Services (SAS) is located in Building 1751 and provides full day and after school care for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.  A full-day summer program operates June - August and an after-school program is available during the school year.  The National AfterSchool Association (NAA) accredited SAS.  A unique part of our program is that we are a Boy's and Girl's Club and 4-H Club.  This enables SAS to utilize both programs resources and programs.  The Army also adopted the Character Counts program, which focuses on promoting good character in children of all ages.  The six pillars are Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.  There are four service areas that our program revolves its daily lesson plans around and they are as follows:

1. Sports, Fitness, & Health
2. Life Skills, Citizenship, & Leadership
3. Arts, Recreation, & Leisure
4. Mentoring, Intervention, & Education Support

Philosophy

• Meet the individual and developmental needs of the whole child and youth.
• Promote and support each child's physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and creative development.
• Encourage parents to participate in their child and/or youth's program.

After School Program
This program is offered for youth in Kindergarten through 5th grade.  We pick up youth at designated schools in Tomah and Sparta.  An afternoon snack is provided.  During the school year, many activities are planned at the local MWR facilities, such as bowling, swimming, and using the gym.

Non-School Days
SAS is open on non-school days and when school is let out due to inclement weather or early dismissal.  SAS follows the Sparta and Tomah public school calendars for non-school days.  Parents are responsible for providing transportation to the program on these days.  Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided.

Summer Camp
This program is offered June-August for children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade that school year.  Weekly field trips include water parks, roller-skating, boat tours and Robot World in the Dells, plus more!  Sports and Recreation Programs offered are Girls Softball (3rd - 5th grade), Boys Little League (3rd - 5th grade), Little Brewers (co-ed, K-2nd grade), Swimming, Swimming Lessons, and much more!
2008 Summer Camp (Grades K-2)
2008 Summer Camp (Grades 3-5)

Middle School/Teen (MS/T) Program
Provides after-school, non-school day activities, and summer camp for youth in grades 6-12.  Programs are based on four service areas to enhance development of youth into prospering adults.  4-H and B&G Club programs are also a component of the program.  The Middle School/Teen Program is open Mon-Fri from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm and at additional times for special events.  There is no charge for MS/T during the school year.  We pick up youth at designated schools in Tomah and Sparta.  For more information, please call 608-388-4373.
2007 MST Summer Camp Schedule

Registration Forms
Packets may be picked up at B1747 or B1751 and then returned to B1751.  A parent orientation is required prior to your child starting.
Registration Forms are available here:
CYS Registration Packet
CYS Re-Registration Packet
CYS Child Health Assessment
CYS Special Diet/Food Allergy Statement
CYS Allergy Care Plan
DA5224 - Child Development Services Child and Family Profile
DD2652 - Application for DOD Child Care Fees