Youth Services

Youth are encouraged to obtain ownership, as well as participate in US Army Garrison- DTA youth programs which are located off-site since there is no Youth Center at the Detroit Arsenal. Youth programs are offered at L'Anse Creuse Middle School Central which is in the Selfridge area. We also offer evening and weekend activities such as Community Service, Teambuilding and field trips 2-3 times per month. Register for all CYS Youth Programs at 6501 E. 11 Mile Road in Building 234 at the Detroit Arsenal or call 586-282-9122.

Specific ongoing programs offered at no fee are:

• BGCA Torch & Keystone Club
• Triple Play Sports
• Sports Intramurals
• Power Hour (Homework help)
• 4H Clubs (Archery, Gardening)
• Community Service
• Workforce Preparation
• Academic Success

CYS mission is to provide a seamless delivery of quality care and services for eligible children and youth, 6 weeks through 18 years of age, that enhances readiness and well-being of the workforce and their families by reducing conflicts between parental responsibilities and their on-the-job mission requirements.

The Department of Army is committed to providing their Families with the highest quality childcare available and expects Army Child, Youth and services programs to achieve this benchmark. To attain and ensure this commitment to quality, the Detroit Arsenal CYS program has received DoD certification.

Middle School & Teen Program (MST):

MST goal is to provide a safe, healthy environment with programs that promote the well-being of youth.  We strive to assist youth in acquiring the knowledge, skills and character that will enable them to become independent, productive, contributive members of society.  Currently youth programs are held at the following partnership schools; L'Anse Creuse Public Schools

For more information on youth programs call 586-282-4499.

Youth are encouraged to obtain ownership, as well as participate in US Army Garrison- DTA youth programs which are located off-site since there is no Youth Center at the Detroit Arsenal. Youth programs are offered at L'Anse Creuse Middle School Central which is in the Selfridge area. We also offer evening and weekend activities such as Community Service, Teambuilding and field trips 2-3 times per month. Register for all CYS Youth Programs at 6501 E. 11 Mile Road in Building 234 at the Detroit Arsenal or call 586-282-9122.

Youth Sponsorship helps a newly arrived youth by hooking them up with another youth to assist them with adjusting to their new community. The goal of the program is to have the newcomer feel as welcome as possible by matching the newcomer with another youth that shares similar interests. The Youth Sponsorship Program is designed to facilitate the timely integration of dependent youth into new surroundings when transitioning to a new military installation. Youth sponsorship provides youth, 8-18 years of age, and the opportunity to discuss and deal with issues that occur during frequent moves. It helps youth get in touch with their peers. Youth preparing to come to Michigan can contact the CYS at 586-282-4329, Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Contact the Child, Youth and School Services at 586-282-4329 to inquire about the program and acquiring a youth sponsor. A youth sponsorship form is also available online.

The Youth Sports & Fitness program is dedicated in providing professionally managed programs and a wide range of opportunities that meet the developmental, educational, leisure, recreational, physical and social needs of our children and youth. We offer team and individual sports, outreach, fitness & health activities throughout the year.  For more information call 586-282-9730. 

We offer team sports, individual sports, fitness & health activities and outreach programs. Team sports are offered on a fee basis from $20 to $75 per season that includes 6 to 8 weeks for each team sport:  Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Flag football, floor hockey. Golf, tennis, table tennis, track & field, archery, bowling are some of the individual sports we offer during the year. Fitness & Health activities include Wii tournaments, yoga, fitness fun, START Smart, Triple Play Games room tournaments and healthy habit activities. Our outreach programs involve offering a variety of sports clinics and camps throughout the year.