An official army family and MWR Site

Youth Services

Parent Central Services
Shoemaker Lane BLDG 36000
1st Floor, Left Corridor - Room 101

+1 (254)287-8029
Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Walk-in registration available until 1 p.m.
Fri - Registration by Appointment Only
Closed Federal Holidays
Email Us

We offer your middle schooler or teen (6-12 Grades) an opportunity to enjoy activities, projects and events that are age appropriate. We offer four youth centers across post.

Bronco Youth Center

Tank Destroyer Boulevard BLDG 6602
+1 (254) 287-6745
Mon-Sat 12-8 p.m.
Closed Federal Holidays
Email Us

Comanche Youth Center

Tank Destroyer Boulevard BLDG 52019
+1 (254) 287-5834
Mon-Sat 12-8 p.m.
Closed Federal Holidays
Email Us

High Chaparral Youth Center

Hoover Hill Road BLDG 5485
+1 (254) 287-5646
Mon-Fri 12- 8 p.m.
Closed Federal Holidays
Email Us

Montague Youth Center

Clement Drive BLDG 70020
+1 (254) 553-7670
Mon-Fri 12-8 p.m.
Closed Federal Holidays
Email Us

Clement Drive BLDG 70020
+1 (254)553-7661
M-Sat 12-8 p.m.
Email Us

Orientation is held 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at all locations.

CYS Parent Handbook


CYS Inclement Weather Plan

How does inclement weather affect Child and Youth Services openings? Due to the unpredictable nature of Texas weather, we encourage you to become familiar with the CYS Inclement Weather Plan and how it might affect you and child care arrangements.

Teen Taxi

Teen Taxi is an after school (Monday-Friday) pick-up service which transports youth to designated Fort Cavazos Youth Centers. This service is free and open to middle school youth and high school teens who are eligible to attend the Fort Cavazos Youth Centers. Full details

Computer Labs

Youth Tech Labs play a dynamic role in daily club activities. Each facility has trendy tech programs, wifi throughout the center, Robotics, STEM activities, digital movie making, music making, photography, graphic design and web development.

After school, youths can also access the labs for homework and Internet surfing. Parents can be reassured that each tech lab is protected by, CYBERsitter, a content filtering software that complies with the Children’s Internet Protection Act. Each user will be taught safe Internet skills before accessing any of the lab's computers

Leadership

Teens may join the Middle School Torch Clubs or the High School Keystone Club Teen. These clubs help teens learn and practice leadership skills. Club members assist staff in making rules, planning programs, decorating centers, provide community service, and evaluate teen programs and services. Middle School and High School teens have opportunities to have their voice heard by community command leaders; High School teens have opportunities to represent the installation's teens at forums and boards held throughout the United States. Teens within the leadership program have opportunities for college scholarships and grants.

Sponsorship

The Teen Sponsorship program helps relocate youth to become familiar with their new home and assists teens when moving to a new post. Each quarter a Hail & Farewell event is held.

Youth Centers are always looking for new teen sponsors. To participate, please contact the School Liaison Office (SLO).

Workforce Preparation

We helps teens prepare for youth employment and future careers. Middle School teens can participate in the Career Explorations Program. High School teens can participate in the Workforce Prep program.

Education Assistance

The MS/T program has qualified homework instructors available to assist teens with homework and assist them with finding college scholarship & grants. Teens have fun and enjoy educational special activities. Our teachers help parents and teens enroll and be part of our Project Learn Program.

Just Fun

Centers offer a wide variety of trips, social activities, full size gyms, game rooms with the newest systems out, and social areas. USDA Snacks are provided at no charge to all CYS members Monday - Saturday.

More Child & Youth Services

thumbnail

BOSS: Holiday Luncheon and Ugly Sweater Contest

No Single Soldier Gets Left Behind

Dec 25 11 am
thumbnail

Paintball Wars

Gear up for outdoor adventure and fun at the BLORA paintball course.

Dec 28 12 pm - 4 pm
thumbnail

Bowl In the New Year

Ticket are on sale now - Get yours and choose between 2 great options.

Dec 31
thumbnail

NAF Vehicle Auction

Bidding site is live - check it out... Closes 20 January 2025 at 7:15 p.m.

Jan 1 2025 - Jan 20 2025
thumbnail

Sole Night at NIL

Join us for a run / walk through a portion of the beautiful Nature In Lights

Jan 4 6 pm - 10 pm
thumbnail

BOSS: Poker Nights

Join us at BOSS HQ every third Saturday of the month for a fun day of cards.

Jan 18 1 pm