Vol. 3, No 1 January 2011 USAG-Humphreys, Republic of Korea

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Army Community ServiceArmy Family Team Building & Deployment Readiness, 753-7439, All Classes at Main ACS, bldg. 311 5 @ 0900-1100, Family Readiness Group Key Caller Training @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 7 @ 0900-1100 NEO Preparation Training (Family Members) @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 12 @ 0900-1100, Family Readiness Support Assistant @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 12 @ 1800-2000, Family Readiness Group Meet and Greet, Master Resilience Overview @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 19 @ 0830-1430 Family Readiness Group Training @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 21 @ 0900-1230, Army Family Team Building Concept Block @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 26 @ 0900-1100, Care Team’s Training @ Main ACS, bldg. 311

Master Resilience Training (MRT), 753-7439 12 @ 1800-2000, Family Readiness Group Meet and Greet, Master Resilience Overview @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 20 @ 0900-1100, MRT Introduction, Unit One: Resilience and MRT Competencies; Unit Two: Hunt the Good Stuff

Exceptional Family Member Program, 753-3271/6277 5 @ 1330-1430 Respite Care Seminar @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 11 @ 1200-1300 Focus Forward ADHD Support Group @ FRC, bldg. 1127 11 @ 1300-1400 Autism & Asperger Disorder Support Group @ FRC, bldg. 1127 11 @ 1400-1500 Asthma Support Group @ FRC, bldg. 1127 11 @ 1500-1600 Cancer Support Group @ FRC, bldg. 1127 18 @ 1830-2000 Free Bowling Night @ Strike Zone 19 @ 1400-1500 EFMP Gym Time @ Super Gym 24 @ 1030-1130, EFMP Respite Care On-Line Training and Respite Care Providers Package Review @ ACS, bldg. 31131 @ 1130-1230, Traumatic Brain Injury Seminar/Focus Group, RSVP by 24 Jan, ACS, bldg. 311

Family Advocacy Program, 753-3742/6252, All Classes at Main ACS, bldg. 311 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 1330 Enhancing Relationships and Communication Skills @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 1530 New Leaders Mandatory Family Advocacy Program and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Brief @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 5 @ 1500 Parenting 1-4 Year Olds @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 1330 Anger Management @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 1330 Stress Management @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 12 @ 1500 Parenting 5-12 Year Olds @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 18 @ 1730-1830 The Marriage Garden @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 20 @ 1800 Single Parents Support Group @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 27 @ 1500, Parenting Teenagers @ Main ACS, bldg. 31127-29 @ 1800-2100 Emergency Placement Care Training (Parts 1 & 2 & 3) @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 30 @ 0900-1200 Emergency Placement Care Training (Part 3) @ Main ACS, bldg. 31131 @ 1330 Parents, Children, and Divorce @ Main ACS, bldg. 311

New Parent Support Program, 753-6287/3742 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 1000 Tummy Time @ FRC, bldg. 1127 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 0900 Romp & Stomp @ Zoeckler Gym 7 @ 0900 OB Orientation @ Super Gym 3 @ 1300 (4 consecutive weeks) Childbirth Classes @ FRC, bldg. 1127 3, 10, 24, 31 @ 1000 Play Group @ Zoeckler Gym 11 @ 1330 Doctor Dad @ FRC, bldg. 1127 18 @ 1300 Breastfeeding Basics @ FRC, bldg. 1127

Army Volunteer Corps & Army Family Action Plan, 753-3266/8401 11 @ 1000-1130 Volunteer Organization Point of Contact Training @ FRC, bldg. 112713 @1000-1100, Furthering Your Education in the Mobile Army @ Main ACS, bldg. 31114 @ 1130-1300, ACS Volunteer Recognition Ceremony @ Main ACS, bldg. 31118 @ 1800, USAG Humphreys Volunteers of the Quarter Recognition Ceremony @ CAC

Suwon ACS Bldg. 2200Bill Spearman 788-5024

TTY Hearing Impaired 788-4880

acs3@korea.army.milInformation & Referral 753-8401/6761

Director: Suzanne James 753-8401TTY Hearing Impaired 753-3081

Humphreys Main ACS Bldg. 311

TTY Hearing Impaired 753-3082Coordinator: Philip Chang 753-6522/8321

Humphreys ACS Family Readiness Center Bldg. 1127

Financial Readiness Program, 753-8403/7479/6522 6 @ 1500-1630 Car Buying @ FRC, bldg. 1127 7 @ 1500-1630 ABC’s of Credit Reports and Credit Scoring @ FRC, bldg. 1127 3, 10, 31 @ 0830 Personal Financial Readiness Training @ FRC, bldg. 1127 13 @ 1300-1430 Money Management @ FRC, bldg. 1127 20 @ 1300-1430 Credit Management and Using Credit Wisely @ FRC, bldg. 1127 21 @ 1300 Thrift Savings Plan/Basic Investments @ FRC, bldg. 1127 19 @ 1500 First Term PCS “Money and Moving” @ FRC, bldg. 1127

Employment Readiness Program, 753-8321/6522 4 @ 0900 Creating a Winning Resume @ FRC, bldg. 1127 7 @ 1300 Professional Development @ FRC, bldg. 1127 11 @ 0900 Interview Magic! @ FRC, bldg. 1127 14 @ 0900 Employment Opportunities Overview for Newcomers @ FRC, bldg. 1127 19 @ 0900 Resumix Preparation @ FRC, bldg. 1127 20 @ 0900 Korean National Recruitment System (KNRS) Application Assistance @ FRC, bldg. 1127

Relocation Readiness Program, 753-8804/8318/8401 12 @ 1330-1430 Re-Entry Workshop @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 5 @ 1330 Waiting Spouse Support Group @ FRC, bldg. 1127 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 1200-1300 Lunch Time Learning About Korea’s Culture and History @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 1800 Advanced Korean Language Instruction @ Main ACS @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 7, 14, 21 @ 1130 Advanced English Instruction @ FRC, bldg. 1127 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 0900 Learning About Korea and How To Use Public Transportation @ BBQ Pavilion Adjacent to Walk Through Gate 3, 10, 31 @ 1130 Basic English Instruction @ FRC, bldg. 1127 4, 11, 25 @ 0830 Newcomers Orientation @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 1800 Basic Korean Language Instruction @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 14 @ 1300-1430 Sponsorship Training @ Main ACS, bldg. 311 25 @ 1500 International Spouses Exchange @ FRC, bldg. 1127

Special Offering Open to the Entire Community 10 @ 1130 A-I-M (Achievement, Inspiration, Motivation) Profes-sional Development Presentation: Staying Positive and Motivated” Explore the many challenges of the military lifestyle and learn about coping skills for maintaining high performance and a posi-tive outlook. Bring your lunch and enjoy this great professional development workshop. Open to the entire community.

NEEDED: EMERGENCY PLACEMENT CARE (EPC) FAMILIES The ACS Family Advocacy Program is currently recruiting volunteer USAG-Humphreys Families residing on post who are interested in making a difference in the lives of children, by applying to become volunteer Emergency Child Place-ment (ECP) Families. On post families are needed to fill this very important mission of providing safe homes for children undergoing family crisis situations for short term periods of time. ACS provides all training and will tailor individual training around the volunteer Family’s schedule. For more information, please call the Family Advocacy Program Man-ager, 753-3742.

Child Development CenterBang Jeong Hwan

Motto: "Be a brave and genuine child and love and help each other."

Parent Date Night ReminderJanuary 14 is Date Night! Make sure you Sign up by Jan. 10 to enjoy this opportunity to reconnect with your loved one without the worries of who will be doing the baby sitting or how much it will cost. Thanks to the Army Family Covenant Childcare is FREE of charge. Be sure your child is regis-tered with the CDC and all CDC requirements are fulfilled. Dinner is served for your little one and best of all you get a breather from the craziness of everyday trials and tribulations. ENJOY

Hourly Care

Hourly Care is available 0800 - 1630 slots

are available in all ages: Call 753 - 8601 to make an appointment ( your CHild must be registered witH Cys serviCes to attend )

Call to make an appointment today!

PAC

Spouses Day and Military Spouses Day January 26th When: Spouses Day is January 26th Military Spouses Day is held on the Friday before Mother's Day

Spouse's Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your bet-ter half. You can use this day as a prelude or warm up to Valentine's Day, perhaps. But, its not as much of a gift giving event. Rather, use it as a time to show your spouse that you care and appreciate all of the things that he/she does for you and for the household. Over the long years of a relationship, its easy to take for granted the many things your spouse does. He/she's always there. They do so many big and little things as a routine event. So, take today to notice and to say thanks. As for the "enjoyment" part of the day...we will leave that up to you to enjoy your spouse however the two of your desire.... Military Spouses Day is a day to recognize and honor the real backbone of the military..... the spouses of our soldiers. This day recognizes the contributions made by military spouses to the spirit and well being of soldiers and military communities. Where would military moral be without their spouses behind them?

PAC Parent Advisory Council, every third Wednesday at 12:00 at the CDC building 693Win PointsPAC*chair members (president, vice president and secre-tary) receive a 10% discount on monthly childcare fees. PAC attendees will receive a WIN point for each meeting they attend; once 5 WIN points are collected they will receive a 10% discount on that month’s childcare fees.

Coordinator -Bldg. 693Joon H Auci 753-8284

Trainer and Curriculum SpecialistCurrently Vacant - 753-8507

CDC DirectorSharon Colmore 753-8601

CDC Administrators Mihui kenyon 753-8601

Lori Johnson

Parent Central ServicesYeji Smith

Strong BeginningsStrong Beginnings is a full or part day program designed to build up to Kindergarden and focus on academic excellence which will help children transition to Kinder-garden. Using the building blocks children already have, Strong Beginnings refines their skills. This program is designed for 4 and 5 year olds and runs from 0900 to 1200 each day.

Call CDC for more info. 753-8601

Read to your Children For young children, books that rhyme and have rhythm are excellent. Be sure to read Mother Goose Rhymes often. You will find your child learning the words or words that SOUND like those from the book, and saying them back to you. You might be tired of reading that book for the 50th time but your child loves to spend time with you this way. Books with few words and bright pictures are also great to keep his/her attention. Elaborate on other things on the page too.

Take advantage of great Scholastic books and book club prices. Orders can be made online and shipped to CDC for pickup. Go to

www.scholastic.com/bookclubs put in our personalized username and pass-word: HumphreysCDC

Deadline for

orders 1/10/11

Babysitting ListCYS Services is the place where you can findresponsible & reliable teen babysitter in the community.To get the babysitting list, visit Bldg. 570 and bringphoto I.D. with you. This list will not be given via e-mail.To obtain list please call 753 - 8274 New Addition WAITLISTExpecting a new addition (or two) to your family? CYS Services has childcare available for new born & infants. Call 753 - 3413

Kiss Good Night A Gentle Bedtime Book for Young Children

Good children’s picture books weave artwork and text to create stories that children want to hear again and again. Such is the case with the children’s bedtime picture book Kiss Good Night, by Amy Hest, with illustrations by Anita Jeram. The mood of Kiss Good Night is set quickly in both the text and art.

Please do not leave your child alone in the Car when you are picking up or dropping off a sibling to the CDC. Please no children left in the car alone

Public Service

CDC staff and families have donated coats that will be given to the a local Korean orphanage Chairpersons; Amani Smith and Catherine Knotts

Candi Wight 753-3413

SCHOOL-AGE SERVICES (SAS) Monthly FEE CHART

5 Day 3 Hr 3 Day 3 Hr 2 Day 3 HrCAT 1 $0 - 29,400 $210 $162 $86 $52 $36CAT 2 $29,401 - 35,700 $278 $212 $132 $78 $54CAT 3 $35,701 - 46,200 $338 $260 $160 $94 $66CAT 4 $46,201 - 57,750 $408 $312 $192 $114 $78CAT 5 $57,751 - 73,500 $478 $360 $224 $134 $92CAT 6 $73,501 - $85,000 $544 $406 $254 $152 $102CAT 7 $85,001 - $100,000 $546 $424 $262 $154 $108CAT 8 $100,001 - $125,000 $550 $434 $264 $156 $110CAT 9 $125,001+ $556 $444 $266 $158 $112

CAT 1 $0 - 29,400 $114 $126 $46 $80 $40CAT 2 $29,401 - 35,700 $148 $164 $60 $104 $52CAT 3 $35,701 - 46,200 $182 $202 $74 $128 $64CAT 4 $46,201 - 57,750 $218 $242 $88 $154 $77CAT 5 $57,751 - 73,500 $252 $278 $102 $176 $89CAT 6 $73,501 - $85,000 $284 $314 $114 $200 $100CAT 7 $85,001 - $100,000 $298 $330 $120 $210 $105CAT 8 $100,001 - $125,000 $304 $336 $122 $214 $107CAT 9 $125,001+ $312 $344 $126 $218 $110

Before/After Kindergarten

SCHOOL-AGE SERVICES (SAS) and KINDERGARTEN Monthly FEE CHART

Category A

Total Family Income Categories

* Category C Sport Fees are locally determined but must be equal to or greater than amount shownOTHER SPORTS NOT LISTED: Contact FMWRC Sports POC to determine appropriate Category

Additional Information

SAS/K Camp (Weekly) AfterBeforeBefore/After

School

STANDARD HOURLY RATE: $4.00 (Multiple Child Reductions and Total Family Income Categories do not apply to hourly care)

Total Family Income Categories

Part Day Pre-SchoolFull Day Season Fee Category

Soccer, Flag Football, Cheerleading, Basketball, Volleyball, Track & Field, Dodge Ball

Team Sports for Ages 3 - 5 $20

Part Time*

SY 2010-2011 GARRISON FEE CHART FOR: CAMP HUMPHREYS

All Fees effective 1 October 2010

OCCASIONAL USER RATES: Hourly Rate: $4.00, limited to 5 hrs./week. Part Time (< or = to 4 hrs./day) $16.00 ; Daily (> 4 hrs.): $30.00 MIDDLE SCHOOL/TEEN OCCASIONAL USER DAILY RATE: $16.00; Hourly Rate: $4.00, limited to 5 hrs./week. (Multiple Child Reductions and Total Income Family Categories do not apply to hourly, part time or daily care)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Patrons who do not wish to disclose financial information will be placed in Category 9 .

MULTIPLE CHILD REDUCTION (MCR): A 15% MCR is offered to the second and subsequent children in all regularly scheduled Army Child Care Programs. (Full fee is charged for the child in the most expensive care option, e.g., Full Day CDC care vs SAS care). A 15% MCR is offered to second and subsequent children in all Youth Sports programs occurring during the same season.

LATE PICK-UP FEES: Family fee of $1.00 per minute/$15.00 maximum. Note: If Family has children at different sites, late pick-up fees are assessed per site.

*PART TIME CARE: Applies to a specialized part time program; this may include Part Time Kindergarten Care (for children attending a part time [AM or PM] Kindergarten program).

MIDDLE SCHOOL/TEEN (MS/T) Before School Supervision Monthly Fee = SAS "Before" Rate.

$40

Category B Baseball, Softball, Wrestling $45

Category C Tackle Football, Lacrosse, Ice Hockey, Competitive Swimming, Golf, Field Hockey

>= $65

YOUTH SPORTS (YS) Season FEE CHART

Sports

Developmental Sports

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (CDC) Monthly FEE CHART

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Did You Know . . .?Your CDC fees provide a safe, secure, learning environment for your child

Staff are trained to protect, nurture, and teachActivities promote early learning and school readinessFacilities have

Regular fire, safety, health, and program inspectionsSecurity surveillance equipment to monitor activitiesForce Protection safeguards

Parent involvement is welcome and appreciated

Your CDC fees “go further” because the Army covers much of the costYou pay your share and the Army funds the difference

Fee discounts are available when more than one child enrolls in CYS ProgramsOff-post centers usually charge more for infants, supplies, food, and field trips

Your CDC fees buy…220 to 240 hours of full-day care each month10 to 12 hours a day Monday through Friday, typically less than $2 an hour44 nutritious meals and up to 22 snacks

Field trips and skills development

Two weeks of "child care leave" every year

Your CDC fees help make the military lifestyle a little easier

Operating hours at convenient locations are geared to the duty day

Single facilities offer one-stop care for ages 6 weeks to 5 years

Hourly care is available for respite/well-being purposes

Services and standards are predictable wherever you're stationed

CDC fees are a GREAT value because your child receives the best care

Army centers are inspected more frequently than those licensed off-postMost Army centers are nationally accredited; most off-post centers are notMilitary Child Care is cited as "A Model for the Nation" by Congress and national experts

You and CYS - Investing Together

in Your Child's Future

What You Get For Your

Child Care Dollar

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People born in the Year of the Rabbit are articulate, talented, and ambitious. They are virtuous, reserved, and have excellent taste. Rabbit people are admired, trusted, and are often financially lucky. They are fond of gossip but are tactful and generally kind. Rab-bit people seldom lose their temper. They are clever at business and being conscientious, never back out of a contract. They would make good gamblers for they have the uncanny gift of choosing the right thing. However, they seldom gamble, as they are conservative and wise. They are most compatible with those born in the years of the Sheep, Pig, and Dog.

Domingo @ 1300 Freedom Chapel Annex #3 For more information please call 010-8972-0514

School Age Services

Upcoming Events 21 January (Friday) MLK Celebration (1600-1700), in SAS gym, parents are welcome to come and share in the celebration.

Youth Center and CDCWill be closed Jan. 17 for MLK Day!

MS/T will be open Jan. 17 from 1300 - 1800

Parent Central (registration will be moving into the train-ing room in the CDC building 693

PC

Youth Sports DirectorBradley Ficek 753-5602

Technology & Computer Lab SpecialistCasey Batchelor 753-8645

Work Force Preparation SpecialistShatoraca Morgan 753-5613

School Age Services Manager Karla Burke 753-8507

SAS/MST Administrative AssistantCarlisa Essex 753- 8507

Cooking Club Cooking Club (Mondays 1600-1700) - Will meet on the 3rd, 10th, 24th, and 31st of January. The cooking club will be learning to cook various dishes. S.M.A.R.T. Girls (Skills, Mastery, And, Resistance, Training) – Meets on Wednesdays @1600-1700. SMART Girls is a health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program for girls. This is a new club that will meet on the 5th and 19th of January for girls in the 3rd- 5th grade who attend SAS. Technology Club Thursdays 1600-1700) combines 4-H and BGCA learning models and offers members the opportunity to learn and explore technology. Youth will have the opportunity to explore Computer Hardware/Software, Robotics, and Digital Photography just to name a few. Please contact the CYSS Technology Specialist Casey Batchelor at 753-8645.Art Club(Fridays 1600-1700) - Art club members will be creating drama puppets and sets to be used for drama club. Club will meet on the 7th, 14th, 21st, and the 28th.

Drama Club (Tuesdays 1600-1700) – The popular SAS drama club will begin meeting again in Jan-uary. SAS drama club members will be creating a puppet play to perform. This club will meet on 6 and 20 January.

Brand New Science Club will begin meeting on the 13th and 27th of January. Children will begin working on a science experiment which will be used to demonstrate the powerful effects of CO2 on animals, plants, and other living organisms whose habitats are our natural water sources.

All Children must be registered with CYSS in order to participate.

Parents may reserve hourly care 48 hours in advance.

January

Clubs

If your Child is registered with USAG-Humphreys CYS Services then he or she is also a

member of the youth Birthday club. The month of their birthday all youth will receive six FREE coupons for the

following MWR services:FREE Kids Meal or $2 off any AMC MealFREE day of swimming @ Splish n' Splash

FREE game of Bowling @ Strike ZoneFREE game of Miniature Golf @ Augusta West

FREE game of laser tag @ Outdoor Rec.FREE archery lesson @ Outdoor Rec.

HAPPY

BIRTHDAY

Sarah L. Moore Samiah K. Leggett A’Sanni T. Wizzart Maliki T. Smalls Miriya A. Burke David M. Polaski Chelsea A. Williams Kayden Stafford Alexia C. Kwon Gracie K. Rizzotti CJ A. Harker Christopher T. Graham Sebastian Maldonado Noah S. Hill Katelin D. Green Tiffany E. Escobar Khymahni M. Gibson Allison E. Roberts ShaCourtney S. Jamerson Sophia Webster Jayden T. Stevenson Kaelyn G. Florence Ethan R. Elliott Emily Y. Moore Stephen B. Stone Jr. Treavor C. Sawyer Kyle C. Desantels Jalayna K. Sanchez Anna M. Webster Arissa L. Erickson Breanna C. Hayek Esme R. Huey Silas A. Huey Anderson G. Rust William R. Wesch Jedidiah J. Bickle Diego A. Bearden Sidney A. Ward Tabitha Jones Jacob A. Perez Mya P. Robbins Skylar E. Wood

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Sophia C. Phillipy Matthew A. Horton Joseph E. Ogle Jayveon T. Hubbard Jocilen E. Thompson Kara C. Black Luke C. Clements Michael Musgrave Weyatta N. Kpinkpin John R. Nichols Giovanni J. Gomez Natalie M. Thomas Donovin W. Covington Maddison A. Howell Cherrish L. Hudnall Sanai M. McSwain

Jayden J. Mitchell Shannon K. Mitchell Lina (Angelina) Song Madelyn K. Ramsey Alexa P. Erickson Olivia M. Barnett Adrianna L. Swafford Andrea J. Atkinson Marasia Amari Pitre Owen M. Barenburg David K, Fraser Angel A. Gonzalez Amanda P. Glidewell Lilla A. Hinchliff Tiana R. Green Niklas N. Sujanani Shania K. Johnson Gabriel Payne Christopher Tung Aubrey K. Rouse Natalie C. Guerrero

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Middle School & Teen

Are you 15-18 years old and want to make your own money? Do you want to get Hired! The “HIRED!” program can give you a clearer vision of your future and allow you to test different careers and see what fits you and your personality. Please come by Building 570 to pick up a packet from Shatoraca Morgan CYS Services Workforce Preparation Specialist shatoraca.t.morgan@us.army.mil DSN: 753-5613

The EDGE! Program Framework provides Child, Youth and School (CYS) Services-funded ex-tracurricular enrichment options in Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program settings for child and youth in grades 1-12.Youth experience, develop, grow, and excel by participation in "cutting edge" art, fitness, life skills and adventure activities, known as Art EDGE!, Fit EDGE!, Life EDGE!, and Adventure EDGE!.Art EDGE! promotes learning-by-doing and focuses on the development of lifetime skills while exposing participants to the arts. ART EDGE! activities increase creative develop-ment while building self-esteem. Programs in the art area might include ceramics, computer graphic design, digital photography, drama, drawing, dance, theatre arts, and scrapbooking.FIT EDGE! educates and encourages children and youth to incorporate a healthier lifestyle through physical activity and nutritional awareness program. Programs in the fit area might include adventure sports, aerobics, body sculpting, bowling, fitness programs, nutrition pro-grams, golf, strength training, stress management, and weight training.LIFE EDGE! imparts upon children and youth the skills needed for life-long growth as well as the exploration of future career fields. Programs in this area might include: basic cooking, baking and culinary art activities, auto maintenance and repair skills, computer skills, con-sumer skills, money management, pet care, study skills, and time management.ADVENTURE EDGE! encourages children and youth to embrace the outdoors and nature while being exposed to activities that stimulate relaxation. Programs in this area might in-clude bowling, fishing, golf, hiking, skiing, swimming and rock or wall climbing.*For more information please contact Shatoraca Morgan the CYS Services Workforce Prepa-ration Specialist at shatoraca.t.morgan@us.army.mil or DSN: 753-5613.

Operating HoursMonday - Friday 1430 - 1900Saturday 1500 - 2000Sunday & Holidays Closed

Bldg. S-427 753-5614

CLEOS DirectorVacantMiddle School & Teen Program DirectorActing Director Casey Batchelor 753-5614Child/Youth Program AssistantBarbara Hoover- Lead Allysa Lester Brett Peters-Coker

Middle School/ Teen January Events

MS/T will be open Jan. 17 from 1300 - 1800

Instructional Classes

Baton TwirlingTuesday

( $ 25.00 per month )1715-1800

6 yrs and olderCYSS Building 570

Creative Dance Tuesday 8 week session

1515-1600 6 yrs and older $ 50 per session1605-1635 2 & 3 yrs old $ 40 per session1640-1710 4 & 5 yrs old $ 50 per session

CYSS Building 570

Gym Bugs( $ 20.00 per month )

Sing & Dance With MeTuesday

1000-1100CYSS Building 570

Taekwondo

$ 60 per monthMonday, Wednesday,

Friday5Yr Old/Kindergarden

1455-1540 (CDC)1st -2nd Grade

1600-1645 (CYS Gym)3rd grade +

SKIES Unlimited is looking for instructors for

the following classes:Ballet, Piano, Tutoring

( Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry,& SAT Prep) Art ( Painting,

Drawing) & Foreign Language.

For more information, contact SKIESUnlimited at

753-8274/3413

Tuesday 1000 - 1145

Pre-school 4 & 5 YrsCDC

Wednesday1615-1645

Toddlers, 18mo-3yrs oldCDC

Home School Support GroupMeet with other home school families and discuss different strategies for balancing home schooling

and daily life.For more information, contact Bri Hedgpeth at

010 3187 1196or e-mail brianna.hedgpeth@yahoo.com*Sponsored by USAG-Humphreys Chapel

For more information, contact Kristi Jones at kbjones74@yahoo.com

or visit the homeschool group on yahoo HumphreysHomeschoolGroup@yahoogroups.com

Home School CornerPlease Contact Brianna Hedgpeth for any classes for the month of January

Opening Jan. 17, 2011

USAG-Humphreys Tax Center Opening Jan. 17, 2011

Location: Bldg. S751 ( right behind KATUSA snack bar )

Hours of operation: Monday - Wednesday & Friday: 0900-1700 Thurdays: 1300-2000

All preparers are IRS/VITA trained

Contact CPT. Joseph Steere for more information: joseph.steere@korea.army.mil To make an appointment please call 753-5680

FRIDAY ART GROUP (JANUARY 2011)1/7/11: Torn Paper Snow Scene: Tear white, or light colored paper into different sized pieces. With white glue, arrange the pieces of tissue paper and glue onto the black or blue paper to create snowy landscapes. Add other colors of construction paper shapes to make houses, trees etc. Little ones can practice fine motor skills by ripping and tearing.

1/14/11: Heart Garland: Cut several heart shapes from construction paper, decorate with markers, crayons, stickers etc. Punch two holes at the top of each heart, and string together to make a Valentines Day decoration!

1/21/11: Colorful Snowmen: Dip a blown up balloon in paint and dab them on a piece of paper to create a snowman...or just have fun painting with a balloon!

1/28/11: Collage: Place small pieces of paper, feather and other small objects to a square of contact paper to create a collage.

Family StrongIs a monthly publication of the Directorate of Family & MWR Activities, USAG-Humphreys & Area III Republic of Korea & is published under authority of AR 215-1. Opinions expressed

herein are not necessarily those of the U.S. Army or any agency thereof. Use of a Commercial name or Advertiser does not

constitute endorsement. Questions should be directed to:

Editor, Jeff Hubbard at area3mwrmarketing@korea.army.mil

Family Strong reserves the right to accept or reject items.

USAG-Humphreys Area III CommanderCOL Joseph P. Moore

Deputy to the Garrison CommanderDave Frodsham

Command Sergeant MajorCSM Jason K. Kim

Acting Director, Family & MWR ActivitiesJames Howell

Marketing Chief Mike Mooney

Family Strong Editor and DesignJeff Hubbard

StaffChong, So-Kyong, Yu, Tae-Yol,

So-Hee,Bill Cottrell

Editor of HAPPENINGS

11 Free Family Bonding Activities to Do in 30 Minutes or Less

1. Read aloud. Read a fun book to younger kids, or take turns reading aloud from a chapter book with older children. Try reading aloud one paragraph at a time, switch-ing to the next person each paragraph. (As a variation, have each person read one page before passing on the book.) Reading aloud as a family is a great way for kids to practice reading and get comfortable with not only reading to people, but public speaking as well.

2. Play a board game or card game. It doesn’t have to be a 4-hour game of Monopoly to be a smashing fun time! Pick a game that can be played in 30 minutes or less that’s ap-propriate for all the ages in your family to play together. Games that require partners or teams are an even better way to foster cooperation.

3. Play frisbee. Exercise, fresh air, and family fun… playing frisbee in your own yard can be a great frugal treat for parents and kids alike!

4. Play Hide and Seek. Hiding and seeking both take critical thinking and problem solving skills, making Hide and Seek a fun educational game for little ones. Indoors or outdoors, this old standby of a game is sure to please.

5. Test your knowledge with family flash cards or trivia cards. There are many fun va-rieties of flash cards and trivia cards that you can purchase, such a BrainQuest. It’s also fun to make your own flash cards as a family by allowing everyone to draw their own pictures and write out questions. Little kids will need assistance, but you’ll end up with memorabilia that will be loved for years and is unique to your family.

6. Play charades. Imagination, pretending and investigation all come into play in this age-old game. Choosing a theme, such as school or camping, to pick your charades words from will make it easier for young kids to guess them.

7. Watch a TV show episode that’s a favorite in your family. Pop some popcorn and huddle close together on the couch.

8. Have an impromptu "photo shoot". Have your kids "model" their dress-up clothes while you be the photographer and let them pose.

9. Let the kids give you a makeover. Whether it’s painting dad’s toenails to look like Easter eggs or giving mom a new hairstyle and makeup, this fun project is free and takes little time… and the kids will LOVE it! Don’t forget to take a picture of the "makeover" for the scrapbook.

10. Cook together. From baking cookies to cooking dinner, there are many fun kitchen projects that will bring family members together. Added bonus: the kids will be learn-ing the valuable life skill of cooking while being helpful and feeling important.

11. Have a dance party. Put on the radio or iPod and blast your favorite family-friendly tunes while everyone boogies down in the living room. Dancing is not only great ex-ercise and fun, but also releases endorphins (feel-good chemicals) in the body. Endor-phins released during a family dance party will permanently link feel-good emotions to family time in their minds. Exercise, fun silly dancing, great music, and family bonding all in one. What more could you ask for?

Those 11 great activities should give you a quick reference list to use the next time you find an extra 30 minutes in your schedule. Building closeness in your family, whether between parents and kids or between siblings, doesn’t have to be a big production. Family-building activities can be free and quick, with little preparation and without even leaving home. Try one out today!

What fun activities do you do as a family when you only have 30 minutes or less?

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