Youth Services

USAG Benelux SHAPE/Chievres CYS offers many exciting programs for children ages 6 weeks through 18 yrs. CYS Services consists of the Child Development Center, School Age Center, Youth Program, Youth Sports and SKIES. All programs require a free annual registration that can be easily completed by visiting Parent Central Services, located in Bldg. 503 on SHAPE. All information and required forms can be found at Chievres Family and MWR website.

Parent Central Services

Parent Central Services is your one-stop information and registration place. The office can answer all eligibility, availability, and registration questions.

Child Development Center

For more information visit the Child Care section on this site.

School Age Center

The SHAPE School Age Center is conveniently located near the international schools and is available for youth, Kindergarten through 5th Grade. The Center is open Mon - Fri 6:30 AM to 6 PM The SAC offers before and/or after school care, hourly care and camps. Fees follow the current DoD Fee Policy and are based on Total Family Income.

SAC offers a wide variety of structured and self-directed activities.

Youth Program

Being a teen on SHAPE is an exciting experience! The SHAPE youth program offers eligible youth grades 6-12 in the SHAPE/Chievres community their own safe place to hang out- and socialize. Watching a movie on the large screen TV, listening to music, playing a friendly game of ping pong, billiards, volleyball, or foosball are just a handful of the possibilities offered at the youth program. Youth can become a member by completing the easy, self-registration form. Once the registration is completed, teens can participate in all of the exciting after-school activities, camps and field trips.

The Youth Program is open M-TH 3:30-6:30 p.m. and on F 3-8 p.m.

Youth Sponsorship Program

The youth program works closely together with the Student 2 Student, (S2S), US High School Newcomer's Program. A Youth sponsor can be your very best resource for figuring out what your life will look like overseas. Sponsor can provide information and resources to integrate you in our community. Please contact the youth program for more information on youth sponsorship training. 

If your teen is interested in gaining some new skills and maybe a little bit of extra money, the Parent & Outreach Services Program offers teen babysitting courses. After successfully completing the course, the teen can be added to the CYS Services Babysitters list.

Youth Sports & Fitness Program

The Youth Sports & Fitness Program offers group and individual sport opportunities for children ages 6 to 15 yrs. of age. Some of the sports offered include: soccer, flag football, basketball, and cheerleading. The Youth Sports Program also offers developmental sport opportunities for children ages 3.5 to 5 yrs. of age.

SKIESUnlimited, Instructional Classes

The School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills classes offers your child the opportunity to expand their knowledge, inspire them, allow them to explore, and acquire new skills. SKIES classes are available for children starting at age 3.5. Currently, we are offering ballet, gymnastics, piano, swimming, and Tae Kwon Do. Please check with Parent Central Services as classes are added regularly.

Youth Services offers a wide variety of educational, athletic and recreational programs. Youths, ranging from 11-19 years may participate in these year-round activities.