Myra M. Garriott School Age Services Center

We are now located in our new state of the art facility!

CYSS Services recognizes the stress that longer and multiple deployments puts on Army Families and that the support they need includes liaison with schools to ensure positive relationships with the schools attended by Army youth!

Ages 5 - 10 (Kindergarten thru 5th grades) years Army School Age Services include before and after school programs, weekend activities during the school year, summer care, and camps during school vacations. Through partnerships with groups such as National 4-H, Character Counts and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, installations help children learn to work with their strengths, interests, and each other, to feel good about themselves, and to grow as individuals. Programs are offered in the core areas of leisure, recreation, and the arts; sport and fitness; life skills, citizenship and leadership; and mentoring and support services.

School Age Services (SAS) has been accredited by the National School-Age Care Alliance (NSACA) since March 2001. NSACA Accreditation symbolizes a commitment to quality school-age care. SAS met or exceeded NSACA's requirements for accreditation based on 144 Quality Standards for Quality School -Age Care. These Standards describe the best practices in after school programs. They are focused on 6 Keys to Quality: Human Relationships, Indoor Environment, Outdoor Environment, Activities, Safety Health and Nutrition and Administration. NSACA is now known as the National AfterSchool Association (NAA). SAS was re-accredited by NAA in January 2006.

School Age Services has been an active unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs since November, 2001. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America promote positive youth development through the provision of opportunities for young people to develop the skills they will need to become successful and contributing members of our communities. These are offered in programs that fall under the four service areas. The areas are Sports and Fitness/Health, Arts, Leisure & Recreation, Life Skills, Citizenship & Leadership, and Academic Support, Mentoring and Intervention.

As a 4-H Club, School Age Services provides organized, structured, and directed learning opportunities. With research-based, informal, hands-on educational experiences, 4-H helps children and young people become responsible and productive citizens in their communities. SAS offers opportunities for Citizenship, photography, and fine arts.

The School Age Program serves a variety of needs:
Computer Lab
There are 15 computer stations available for children to develop their computer skills and expand their knowledge of math, science, social studies, reading, English, spelling, problem solving and critical thinking skills. A trained and highly qualified computer instructor oversees the operation and assists the children.

Homework Assistance
Each afternoon the children receive assistance with their homework by a trained and qualified staff member. Children are given assistance with math, science, social studies, reading, English and spelling.

Also included in our new facility is a dramatic/music room, arts & crafts room, techno gaming room, demonstration kitchen, and a multi-purpose area used for basketball, dodge ball, roller skating as well as other physical fitness activities.

Membership Information
School Age Services provides programs and activities in four core areas:

1. Sports, Fitness and Health Options
2. Life Skills, Citizenship and Leadership Opportunities
3. Arts, Recreation and Leisure Activities
4. Mentoring, Intervention and Education Support Services

Eligible users include youth grades K thru 5th grades who are family members of:

1. Active Duty & Retired Military
2. DOD Civilian Employees
3. Contractors working on Redstone

Registration is required for participation in all programs. Registration can be done at Central Enrollment Registration at Building 1500, Weeden Mountain Road.

Before and After School Programs
During the school year, SAS provides Before and After School Programs to meet the needs of parents and children alike. With activity planning built around the four core areas, our programs offer a well-rounded, challenging and safe environment for your children to thrive in. The hours are 0500-0730 for before school care and 1430-1730 for after school care. Full days (camps) hours are 0500-1730. These programs complements the schedule used by the Huntsville City School System. We are open full days during school holidays to accommodate your childcare needs. Hourly care is not available when camp is in session.

Our programs are closed for federal holidays, day after Thanksgiving and base closures due to inclement weather. Breakfast and afternoon snack are provided on a daily basis, with lunch also being served when we are open for full days.

Summer Programs
From the end of May through the beginning of August, SAS offers a summer camp for children who have completed Kindergarten thru 5th grades. With activity planning built around the four core areas, this program provides for safe, fun filled and memorable time for your children. Swimming, bowling, skating, fishing, special guest speakers, and a variety of field trips round out our summer program offerings. Full days (camps) hours are 0500-1730. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are provided on a daily basis.

Partnerships

School Age Services partners with many programs on post such as the Arts & Crafts center, Redstone Lanes, Outdoor Recreation, Fitness Centers, Recreation Center and the Library.

For Information
Call School Age Services at (256) 876-6595 or the Central Enrollment Registration at (256) 876-3704. Or better yet, stop in at Building 3400 for a visit. A staff member will be happy to show you around and answer any questions.

Accreditation/Certification

Accreditation: Army School-Age Programs are eligible for National Accreditation through an external evaluation (outside "set of eyes") process that surpasses expectations and provides high quality care for children.

Certification: DoD Certification, the equivalent of state licensing, is based on an Army internal evaluation process to ensure Garrison School-Age Programs meet required DoD quality standards. All caregivers must meet rigid training, health and safety standards, and are subject to unannounced inspections.

• Preliminary Registration Forms (partially fillable)
• DA Form 4719-R - Registration Card - please fill out in advance by clicking here (fillable)
• DA Form 5222-R - Sponsor Consent - please fill out in advance by clicking here (fillable)
• DA Form 7625-1 - Screening Tool - please fill out in advance by clicking here (fillable)
• DD Form 2652 - Childcare Fees- please fill out in advance by clicking here (fillable)

Helpful Links:

Current CYSS Fees