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Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS)
Fort Drum has many programs and activities offered through Child, Youth, and School Services. These programs range from full day, part day, and hourly child care, to before and after school programs, sports, and activities for middle school and high school students. Registration for all areas of CYS Services is required through the

Central Enrollment Office, Bldg P-10720, Clark Hall, 315-772-8675.

Check out the Toddler and Preschool Indoor Playground

 

 

The Army Family Covenant  is a commitment from the Army to enhance mission readiness by providing additional support to Families especially during deployments. Army Families who have a Soldier who is deployed, a member of a Rear Detachment, a Wounded Warrior, a Fallen Warrior, or on TCS, TDY, PCS (unaccompanied tour) qualify for special child care options under the AFC.

 

Children must be registered with the Child, Youth & School Services Central Enrollment Registry before participating in any CYS Services program.

There is no fee to register.
Registration may be completed at the CER office, located in Clark Hall, Bldg. P-10720.



The Chapel Drive  and Memorial CDC Centers offer programs for children 6 weeks to Pre-Kindergarten. Programs include full time and part day care as well as before and after school care for Kindergarteners. Center based programs are staffed with qualified trained personnel who provide a wide range of developmentally appropriate activities for the children. Both facilities are nationally accredited.

 

This new facility houses the hourly and Army Family Covenant Respite Care programs. Reservations can be made for hourly care by contacting 772-7103. Army Family Covenant Respite Care Families can make reservations 30 days in advance for Hourly Care.



A list of Family Child Care providers located within military housing are available through the Central Enrollment Registry, 315-772-8675. FCC providers are required to meet Army health and safety regulations as well as receive regular inspections and training before becoming certified with CYS Services.

 

Learn more about the Child, Youth and School Services and become more involved in the  programs and special events your children participate in. The councils meet monthly at the individual CYSS programs. Contact the desired CYSS program for more information about their center-based PAC meetings.

 


School Age Services (SAS) offers a supervised comprehensive program with a variety of options for youth is grades K - 5. Among the program options available are Before and/or After School Care, Summer and Vacation Camps, and Hourly Care. SAS integrates programs such as the Boys & Girls Club, the 4-H club, and Character Counts into daily activities. The goal for SAS is to provide safe, flexible and affordable before and after school child care options for parents with fun and enriching choices for youth.



The School Liaison Officer is available to assist military families with transitions to local schools.
We encourage parents to utilize these services as Child, Youth, and School Services is dedicated to maintaining a positive and productive relationship between our families and the schools that serve them.

 

Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills.

The SKIES Program encompasses instructional programs for children ages 3 - 18. Programs are designed for youth to expand their knowledge, be inspired, explore, and acquire skills. Programs include dance classes, gymnastics, martial arts, fine arts, music lessons, sports lessons, and much, much more. The SKIES program classes are housed in the Riva Ridge School Age Services building, Youth Services, the Memorial CDC and at The Pine Plains Physical Fitness Center. The SKIES main office is located at Youth Services, call 772-0629 for program information.



Youth Services offers recreation, leisure, developmental programming for middle and high school youth. Youth Development programming includes teen workshops, job enrichment, youth councils, volunteer opportunities, and computer enrichment. Youth Services partners with national organizations such as 4-H, Boys and Girls Clubs of America. These partnerships allow us to offer time tested quality programs for teens.

 


Youth Sports and Fitness offers youth opportunities to participate in sports programs as an individual or team member, as well as fitness opportunities. Sports programs are available for youth from 3 - 18 years of age. Programs include baseball, T-ball, football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, cheerleading and golf.


Contact Information
CYS Services Central Enrollment Registry
Clark Hall Bldg. P-10720
315-772-8675

drum.mwrcyscer@conus.army.mil

 

The Hours of Operation for each facility are listed on the Directory page.