Youth Services

School Liaison Officers (SLO's) across the Army support families and students as they transition from one school system to another. SLO's are under Child & Youth Services. SLO's are eager to help parents with information on local or DoD schools including enrollment, transfer of records, and information on school academic standings. SLO's provide support to families throughout their service at a duty station by providing pertinent school information, staying current on local issues affecting students, and continuing to enhance partnerships and programs with other local area schools. SLO's are available to parents, school administrators, and students who may be experiencing academic issues or have school related concerns and questions.

Youth Centers are designed for youth ages 11-18 years.  The Youth Program offers comprehensive, supervised program options and affordable, quality, predictable services that are easily accessible for eligible youth in grades 7 through 12 (may include 6th grade depending on local school configuration) who are 11 – 18 years old. This is achieved through a comprehensive framework consisting of the following program focus areas: 21^st Century Leadership Skills; Academic Support, Mentoring and Intervention Services; Fitness, Nutrition, Health and Awareness; Life Skills, Citizenship, and Leadership; Recreation and Leisure; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math; Sports; The Arts; Workforce Preparation; and Youth Sponsorship.  In addition, through formal partnership agreements with nationally-recognized youth-serving organizations, such as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 4-H and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), youth have access to programs, standard curricula, special events, camps, scholarships, etc.  Supervision and programming are provided by trained staff and operations are subject to DoD Certification.

Homework Centers (K-12 grades) create a safe and familiar before- and after-school academic support environment in school-age and youth centers.

Youth Technology Laboratories -- These PC and technology programs encourage learning creative and technical skills in a fun way. Open for family time, homeschoolers, and also coordinated with the homework center. For homeschoolers, please call 301-619-2901 for hours and availability.

One Middle/Teen Center on post provides youth programs, including summer camp opportunities, video games, computers, a shared gym and other activities. The Middle School Program offers programs for youth 6th through 8th grade. The Teen Program offers activities for youth 9th through 12th grade. Phone: 301-619-2901.

The Ft. Detrick Youth Services (YS) is an affiliate of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and 4-H. The YS provides quality programming to eligible youth from 6^th to 12^th grades. Youth Services sponsors a variety of programs offering youth opportunities in life skills; citizenship and leadership; leisure, recreation and arts; and mentoring, intervention and support services. There are special interest activities that change each week.

Assists in meeting the needs of military children in transition from one installation to the other. There are several interested youth who are willing to correspond with others PCSing to Fort Detrick. When these new young people arrive, their transition to school athletics and other youth center activities may be made easier by contacting the youth already here. We will also attempt to assist youth who are leaving Fort Detrick by contacting appropriate personnel at their new destination. If you are interested in a youth sponsor for your children, contact YS by calling 301-619-7100.

We offer developmentally appropriate opportunities for children and youth 3-18 years to be engaged in individual and team sports, competitions, skill building clinics, and nutrition and health classes that foster development of life-long healthy habits.  They are provided by trained CYS employees and volunteer coaches in a variety of settings, including Youth Centers, MWR Facilities, schools, community fields and facilities.

Baseline Programming:

• Team Sports
• Individual Sports
• Fitness 
• Health Outreach

For more information on the youth sports programs and for current sign up guidelines, contact the director at 301-619-2538.