Community Services

COMMISSARY
Fort Jackson's Commissary is located between the on-post housing areas and the Mini Mall near Pierce Terrace Elementary School. Current operating hours are Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Commissary is closed Monday. It offers "Early Bird" shopping Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. until opening. For additional information, please call 751 5789, ext. 300 or 344.

AAFES/PX
Shoppettes
Gate 1 Shoppette/Gas: located on the corner of Marion Avenue and Anderson Street, Building 2420. Hours of operation are Monday through Fri-day, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The store offers limited Class Six items, an expanded frozen food section, limited auto-motive items and health and beauty items. For more information, call 782-2076.

Other facilities located at Gate 1 Shoppette/Gas:
Blimpie Subs: Open Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, closed. Phone: 782-9658.
Pizza Hut Delivery: Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Phone: 743 4270;
Barber Shop: Open Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 743-0402.

Gate 2 Shoppette/Gas: located on the corner of Moseby Street and Strom Thurmond Boulevard, Building 4120, is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day (except during specified holidays). It offers food items, health and beauty items, automotive items, limited Class Six items and propane. For more information, call 790 4478, ext. 3.

Subway is located at the Shoppette, hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Phone: 782-7301.

Post Exchange Shopping Center
Fort Jackson's Post Exchange Complex, located at 4110 Moseby St., offers a full-range of quality merchandise. The Main Store, which includes the Outdoor Living facility (ODL), is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 787-1950, ext. 110.

Main Street Food Court, located in the complex, includes Anthony's Pizza, Taco Bell, Burger King Express, Manchu Wok, Charley's Steakery, Cinnabon/Seattle's Best Coffee and a Hershey's Ice Cream cart.

The Main PX complex has a number of specialty stores: barber shop, beauty shop, optical shop, optometry clinic, T-shirt shop, GNC, military phar-macy annex, nail salon, UPS Store, GameStop, Exchange Mobile Center and a variety of other vendors/concessions.

Mini-Mall
The Mini Mall, 4712 Lee Road, has a number of specialty stores: trophy and engraving shop, flower shop, barber shop, laundry/dry cleaning, alterations, Brigade Quartermaster, and Anita's T-Shirts. Various items are also sold by local vendors, e.g., crafts, sunglasses and jewelry in the mall area.

Military Clothing Sales Store (MCSS) is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 787-5248.

The Furniture Store is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 787-9175.

Class Six Store is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 782-1601.

The Administrative and AAFES Human Resources Offices are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To contact the Administrative Office and/or General Manager's Office call 782-7739, ext. 100, 113, 121, 123, 174, and/or to reach Human Resources, call 782-7739, ext. 120, 121 or 123.

The Services Business Office, located at 4713 Lee Road, is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 782 1044, ext. 110, 111, or 113.

Troop Stores
Fort Jackson has five troop stores.
Reception Station Store, located at 1865 Ewell Road, is open Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed, Sunday and Monday. For more information, call 782-1405.

AIT Troop Store, located at 2159 Sumter St., is open Monday through Friday, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 782-2764. There is an amusement arcade and a barber shop located in this building. They are open Monday through Friday, 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 790-4189.

Perez Gym Store, located at 4169 Sumter St., is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, by appointment only. For more information, call 782-2052. A barber and beauty shop is open by appointment only, call 319-8394. Leonard's Studio (photography) is located in the building as well; for more information, call 782-4905.

Coleman Gym Troop Store, located at 5475 Johnson St., is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, by appointment only. For more information call 782-0626. The building houses a barber shop and beauty shop, which are open by appointment only. For more information, call 319-8394. A jacket shop is also located in the building and may be contacted at 738-3665 for more information.

Tank Hill Troop Store, located at 10440 Hampton Parkway, is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 782 2669. The building also houses a barber shop and beauty shop, phone: 782-2598 and a laundromat, which is open 24 hours.

Burger King
A full-service Burger King, located near the corner of Strom Thurmond Boulevard and Lee Road, Building 5670 and is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The drive-through is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 782-5396.

Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop is a non-profit organization that serves the military community by providing a means for consignment of used personal and household property. Profits from sales are disbursed to various local charities and activities in the Fort Jackson area.

The Thrift Shop is located in the Mini Mall, Building 4712 on Lee Road. Hours of operation are Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Consignments are accepted Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and by appointment only on the first Saturday of each month.

Donations may be dropped off any time at the garage door at the rear of the building. Tax receipts for donations can be issued if donations are dropped off during business hours.

Volunteers are always welcome and needed. Free childcare is available to volunteers. For more information, call 787-2153.
Car Care Center
The Car Care Center, located on Lee Road, Building 5669, is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers a variety of general and light-duty mechanical repairs and employs ASE-certified mechanics as well as general service personnel. The Car Care Center is equipped to handle all types of tire services, and the staff is well-trained in the wide variety of tires for today's vehicles. For more information, call 782-1639.

QUALIFIED RECYCLING PROGRAM (QRP)
Fort Jackson's award winning Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) is dedicated to protecting the environment through these initiatives, Re-duce-Reuse-Recycle. All members of the Fort Jackson community can do their part by bringing their recyclables to the QRP. The drop-off point is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The drop-off point accepts aluminum and metal cans, cardboard, all types of office paper, newspapers, magazines and clear, brown and green glass and plastics (numbers one and two), and scrap metals. There is also curbside recycling in the housing area every Wednesday. The QRP is located in Building 5671 on the hill overlooking Burger King, just off Lee Road. It is extremely important to protect our fragile environment, and we can do this by using these principles: Reduce-Reuse-Recycle. For more information, call 751-4208.

LAUNDRY
The post laundry is contractor-owned and operated by Crown Contract Services. The laundry provides a complete range of laundry and dry cleaning services to Soldiers, family members, Reserve component, and retiree personnel.

The Main Facility, 1558 Ewell Road, is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., call 751-4694. For additional information, call the main office at 787-0032 or 787-0410.

DEFENSE MILITARY PAY OFFICE
The Defense Military Pay Office, located in the Strom Thurmond Building, Room 129 at 5450 Strom Thurmond Blvd., is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Soldiers with pay inquiries should call the finance hotline at 751 6669 (MONY). Civilian employees with questions about their pay should call 751-4914.The Defense Military Pay Office, Transition Branch located in the Strom Thurmond Building, Room 240, at 5450 Strom Thurmond Blvd., is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Soldiers with separation pay inquiries should call the Transition Branch at 751-1087/6376.

ON-POST BANKING
Two financial institutions on the installation provide a wide range of services: the main office of AllSouth Federal Credit Union and a branch of Wa-chovia Bank.

AllSouth Federal Credit Union recently moved its Fort Jackson branch office to 5470 Jackson Boulevard. Lobby hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and drive-up window hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lobby and drive-up windows are open Friday until 6 p.m.

The credit union offers access to more than 11 ATMs on Fort Jackson that are connected to a number of ATM networks, including STAR and the Armed Forces Financial Network. Home banking is available to members. Also available is Respond 24, a telephone teller service that allows members toll-free access to their accounts from any touch-tone phone in the continental United States.

Credit union members also benefit from a wide variety of savings plans, auto loan programs, mortgage programs, Visa and MasterCard, full family membership, direct deposit, safe deposit boxes and branch offices located throughout the Columbia area. For more information, call 782-9830. Wachovia Bank is located at the intersection of Strom Thurmond Boulevard and Lee Road. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For your convenience, Wachovia offers a variety of methods to manage your finances. Extensive ATM network allows you to make deposits and withdrawals at four locations on post, and access your accounts at more than 12,000 Wachovia and Wells Fargo ATMs nationwide.

Wachovia offers a special package of discounts for service members and civilians employed by Fort Jackson. To learn more about this offer, call Wachovia's Fort Jackson office at (803) 790 8345 or (800) WACHOVIA (800-922-4684).

ARMY CAREER AND ALUMNI PROGRAM
The Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) Center, located in Building 4600 at the corner of Strom Thurmond Boulevard and Lee Road, assists active duty, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers, DoD civilians and their Family members in transitioning from military to civilian life.

The ACAP Center conducts congressionally mandated pre-separation counseling up to 24 months before retirement for retirees and up to 12 months prior to separation for all others. Family members are encouraged to participate in this process. The pre-separation counseling is conducted on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is an automated process. Pre-registration can be arranged and training scheduled in advance by calling (803) 751 4109.

The pre-separation counseling provides information to the client about all available transition services, and the ACAP Center makes referrals based upon the client's needs and desires. Soldiers located farther than 50 miles from an ACAP Center can register at http://www.acap.army.mil/transitioner/remote_clients/index.cfm and receive remote services online.

Using their AKO account, clients can use ACAP from office or from home by visiting https://acapexpress.army.mil.

After receiving pre-separation counseling, clients are scheduled for a Transition Assistance Workshop sponsored by the Department of Labor. The two-day workshop consists of instruction in resume writing, translating military experience into civilian terminology, marketing and networking skills, dressing for success and preparing for job interviews, job offers and salary negotiation, and other job-search skills.

The ACAP Center has a job announcement resource book and a reference library. It assists clients in obtaining DD Form 2586, Verification of Mili-tary Experience and Training (VMET), and associated documents.

The ACAP Center has an automated self-service resume writer. The resume writer has two built-in formats for resumes, a built-in cover letter and thank-you letter format, and word processing. All are produced on a LaserJet printer.

The ACAP Center also provides the following services and information:

ACAP job listing database: a computer network containing hundreds of jobs acquired through local ACAP Centers and dispersed around the globe to other centers.

Internet: Giving client's access to various websites, both federal and private industry.

A practice interview module: Giving clients the ability to practice interview skills and to bounce their answers off of already provided answers com-mensurate with their rank or position.

A Job Assistance Training Application (JATA) for those unable to attend the monthly workshop.

A scheduling module that enables clients to make their own appointments.

A Federal Job Search seminar.
All services provided by the ACAP Center are free. The facility is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. For information, contact the ACAP Center at 751-4109/4104.

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE
Army Community Service (ACS) is the focal point for the installation's Family services. The majority of ACS programs are located at the Strom Thurmond Building (Building 5450), but services also are available in the Family Readiness Center at 3499 Daniel St., and the Soldier Family Assis-tance Center located at 4512 Stuart Ave. Located in the Strom Thurmond Building, Room 120 is the Information and Referral Program, Financial Readiness Program, Survivor Outreach Program, Exceptional Family Member Program and Outreach Services. In Room 218 we have the Family Advocacy Program and in Room 223 the Relocation Readiness Program, the Employment Readiness Program and the New Parent Support Program.

Our programs located in the Family Readiness Center include Army Family Action Plan (AFAP), Army Family Team Building (AFTB), the Army Volunteer Corp Coordinator, and the Mobilization and Deployment Program. The Soldier Family Assistance Center is a one stop shop for Soldiers and their Families assigned to the Warrior Transition Unit. ACS provides a multitude of services necessary to promote self-reliance, resiliency and stability for military personnel and their families. For more information, call 751-5256.

AMERICAN RED CROSS
The American Red Cross provides services to Armed Forces personnel, their families and retirees, including family emergency messages, health and safety courses, disaster assistance and education, and blood mobile services. Red Cross offers volunteer opportunities at Moncrief Army Community Hospital and in the main office, located at 9810 Lee Road. Year-round activities for Youth Volunteers are scheduled. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The local office phone numbers are 751-4329. After duty hours, weekends and holidays, active duty members and their families can call (877) 272-7337 regarding emergency messages and for access to emergency financial assistance.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND CLAIMS
The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, located at 2600 Lee Road, is dedicated to its mission of providing legal support to the United States Army Training Center and Fort Jackson (USATC & FJ) by fairly administering the military justice system, providing quality legal advice and various legal services to eligible personnel.

Legal Assistance: Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office is closed on Federal and Training Holidays. Basic powers of attorney, notary services and routine information are available on a walk-in basis during normal hours. Clients wishing to speak with a legal assistance attorney are usually seen by appointment, generally available within three to five working days. Walk-in hours are available for quick consultations with attorneys on Thursday mornings, 9 to 11 a.m. (Please note: Walk-in hours are not available for preparation of wills or for divorce counseling. In addition, Reserve component legal assistance attorneys are available on some weekends by appointment. The telephone number for legal assistance is 751 4287.)

Claims: Claimants may file their 1840/ 1840R (Statement/Notice of Loss or Damage) anytime during office hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). The telephone number for personnel claims is 751-3603.

Administrative Law: The Administrative Law Division provides accurate and timely legal advice to the command; provides legal oversight in specialized areas such as environmental, labor, ethics, FOIA and contract law; and briefs investigating officers (ROS, AR 15-6, Art 32, LOD) and review investigations for legal sufficiency. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The telephone number for Administrative Law is 751-7658.

Military Justice: Criminal Law Division prosecutes general and special courts-martial and magistrate cases competently and zealously on behalf of the command; represents the command as Recorder and efficiently processes administrative separation actions; and provides informative and motivating military law instruction to commanders, staff and student personnel. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The telephone number for Military Justice is 751-5666.

Useful information can also be found on our office website at http://www.jackson.army.mil/sites/garrison/pages/449.

ARMY CONTINUING EDUCATION SYSTEM
The J. Willis Cantey Education Center houses 18 classrooms, including three digital training classrooms, a science laboratory, four computer labs and two testing rooms. In addition, the 35,000 square foot structure houses a modern learning center, five college/universities offices, the Army Career Alumni Program and a faculty lounge. The Education Center, Building 4600, is located on Strom Thurmond Boulevard and Lee Road across the street from Burger King and next to the Thomas Lee Hall Library. For more information on available programs and services, call 751-5341.

College/Universities Courses
Midlands Technical College offers associate degrees in Criminal Justice and Management at Fort Jackson. Numerous other degree and certificate programs are offered at the Airport and Beltline campuses. Soldiers and family members are welcome at both campuses. The Beltline campus is located only two miles from Gate One, and the airport campus is about 15 miles from Fort Jackson, near the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Midlands Technical College is a member of Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) and offers Liberal Arts transferable courses under this program.

The University of South Carolina on Fort Jackson offers a varied curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and aimed at preparing students to continue learning in higher education settings and throughout life. The curriculum allows students to complete associate degrees in science and the arts. Military students and family members also may take undergraduate and graduate course at the Columbia campus.

Claflin University on Fort Jackson offers two undergraduate degree completion programs: Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Criminal Justice Administration. Prior university level coursework is required for admission. Students can complete the program in as quickly as 18 months. The program is open to active duty military, adult family members, retirees and civilians. Classes are held on base Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6 to 10 p.m. Contact the Claflin University Fort Jackson office at (803) 787-0596 or visit the website at http://www.claflin.edu.

Webster University on Fort Jackson offers the Master of Business Administration and four Master of Arts degree programs: Human Resources Man-agement, Information Technology Management, and Management and Leadership as well as Business and Organizational Management. Soldiers and their Family Members, Department of Defense employees, retirees, National Guard, Reserve and civilians may enroll at the Fort Jackson. Webster University is a global educator with over 100 campuses worldwide with 46 of these campuses located on military installations. Military Tuition Assistance, veterans' benefits, financial aid and deferred-payment plans are available. Classes meet one night a week. If you have any questions, you can contact the Webster University Fort Jackson administration at (803) 738 0603.

Troy University provides a variety of educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for a diverse student body in traditional, nontraditional and emerging electronic formats, serving students at more than 60 campuses in 17 states and 11 nations. Academic programs are supported by a variety of student services which promote the welfare of the individual student. Troy University participates in the GoArmyEd and eArmyU programs on Fort Jackson which allow students to complete an accredited degree entirely online through Troy University. For more information, contact the Troy University Fort Jackson office (803) 787 9318

Education Examination Programs
In addition to college and technical training, a wide range of examinations are provided through which an individual may earn a high school credential, satisfy undergraduate- and graduate-level, college-admission requirements, earn college credit or gain professional certification. Also available are interest inventories and achievement tests to assist military members and their Family Members as well as civilian employees in planning their future. Army Personnel Tests are offered. Most examination programs are available free of charge for the military.

Multi-Learning Facility
The Multi-Learning Facility offers self-study programs in many subject areas. General Education Development (GED), College Level Exam Program (CLEP), Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Admission College Test (ACT) and the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) test preparation materials are available through websites. Multi-media courses are available in reading, math, study skills, recreation, consumer education and other areas of interests to adult learners.

Individualized computer/based instruction provides students with numerous self-paced programs in such areas as Basic Skills in Education Program (BSEP), computer applications, accounting, management, effective writing and defensive driving. Programs are free. For more information on available programs and services, call (803) 751-6596.

Thomas Lee Hall Library
Fort Jackson's Thomas Lee Hall Library, Building 4679, on the corner of Lee Road and Strom Thurmond Boulevard, houses a well-balanced book collection for the avid reader. The library also has a wide selection of educational videotapes and audio books. All members of the Fort Jackson community with valid identification cards may check out materials. The library also offers general reference materials such as SIRS and Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature, as well as access to the Internet. For information, call 751-4816/5589.

CHILD, YOUTH AND SCHOOL SERVICES
Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) provides the Fort Jackson community with quality child development options and youth programs, which can reduce the conflict between parenting responsibilities and mission requirements, enhance the development of children and youth and engage them in constructive activities during their discretionary time.

CYSS Parent Central, located in Room AO1 of Mann Community Center, Building 3392 on the corner of Magruder Avenue and Gregg Street, pro-vides one-stop service for families interested in registering their children for child care and youth services. Vacancy information and waiting lists are maintained there, as well as information for all available programs. The office also offers babysitter training and referral, and installation-to-installation referral. For information on any CYSS program, call 751-4865/4824.

Child Development Centers
There are two child development centers on Fort Jackson to meet the diverse needs of the community. The Scales Avenue Center is open Monday through Friday, 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center has an operating capacity for 350 children and provides primarily full day-care with extended hours available. In addition, the center offers part-time options for parents employed on a less than full-time basis and before and after school care for children in kindergarten. The Hood Street Center is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the first and third Friday of the month, 6 to 11 p.m. The center has an operating capacity for 60 children and provides hourly and part time care.

Curriculum for all center programs is child-oriented with an emphasis on creative, age-appropriate activities, which encourage children to acquire knowledge about themselves and their environment and prepare them to succeed academically. Both centers are accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children and are committed to providing quality options for the children of the Fort Jackson community.

Child Development Homes
A child development home is a cross between a child development center and a family child care home. It provides small group care for children in a home setting by paid staff members. The CD homes at Fort Jackson were initiated to meet the demands for mission-related extended hours child care. Two of the homes operate Monday through Friday, 4 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. The School Age extended hours home operates from 5 to 9 p.m. The other homes operate for full day care from 5:30 a.m. or 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Arrangements for use of the CD homes are handled by the CYS Services. All CD Homes are located in the housing area.

Family Child Care
The Family Child Care Program is a system of home-based childcare. Family members living in government housing who provide child care for more than 10 hours per week on a regular basis are required to be certified through this program. This requirement does not apply to care given in the child's home. Family Child Care provider applicants go through an extensive certification process before being allowed to care for children in their government quarters. Once certified, these individuals provide services that offer an alternative to and/or complement the care given in centers. Some providers on Fort Jackson offer extended hours care, which meets the needs of Soldiers in drill status and those working shifts.

The Family Child Care program also includes off-post providers. For assistance in finding a home-care provider, contact Parent Central at 751-4865 or Family Child Care Office at 751 6234.

Youth Center
The Youth Center, located on the corner of Imboden Street and Chestnut Road, serves as the focal point for many youth programs and is an affiliate of the Boys and Girls Club of America and 4-H. School Age Services, Middle School/Teen programs and Youth Sports are all home-based in this facility. The center provides open recreation and opportunities for youth at scheduled times and are the site of many special events and activities such as dances, lock-ins, block parties, and sports and games contests.

School Age Services
School Age Services is based at the Hood Street School Age Center, 5614 Hood St. and the Youth Center. It operates before and after-school options during the public school year for children in grades one through five and full-day options during the summer months. The before-school program operates 4:30 to 8 a.m. from the Youth Center and provides transportation or escort services to Fort Jackson elementary schools as well as select off post schools. After-school options operate 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., including pick-up services from Fort Jackson schools and select off-post schools. During teacher in-service days and school holidays, the program operates 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The After School Program for children attending Richland District Two schools is located at 5614 Hood St.

The After School Program for children attending Richland District One schools and Fort Jackson schools is located at the Youth Center with an up-coming move to a new facility currently under construction and located adjacent to the Youth Center.

The curriculum for all School Age Services programs is based on four service areas: sports, fitness and health; arts, recreation and leisure; life skills, citizenship and leadership; and academic support, mentoring and intervention. Children are offered a choice in the type and frequency of activities. Typical activities include use of a computer lab, homework assistance, games-room activities, sports and fitness activities, arts and crafts, instructional classes and club time. During the summer months, the curriculum includes field trips and off-site activities which cannot be accomplished during the school year.

Whether enrolled in a Before and After School program or not, school age children are encouraged to participate on the Preteen Council and assist staff in programming activities and events for their age group. Youth registered with Child, Youth & School Services, but not enrolled in a regularly scheduled program receive ten free hours a month as well as operating hours on Saturday and Sunday. Additional hours are available at $4 per hour. Participation in 4-H clubs on Wednesday afternoons is open to all registered children. A monthly calendar is available that outlines events/activities for school age children.

Middle School/Teen Program
Options for middle school and high school youth are also provided based on a framework of the four service areas: sports, fitness and health; arts, recreation and leisure; life skills, citizenship and leadership; and academic support, mentoring and intervention. Middle school youth and teens are encouraged to be active members of the Torch and Keystone Leadership clubs and assist staff in the programming activities and events for their age group. A monthly calendar of events is available.

In 2000, the Middle School/Teen Program established an after-school program for youth in grades six through nine. This program is offered at no cost to parents. The Middle School After-School Program operates out of the Youth Center. A Before School Program was added during School Year 2009-2010 and continues to be offered with transportation to select off-post schools and Pinckney Elementary School on post.

During the summer, the Middle School/Teen Program offers a variety of camp options for middle school youth and teens. Youth Services also has a year-round Teen Employment Program. Teens, 14 and up, may apply at the Non-appropriated Fund Personnel Office for one of the Teen positions at the Youth Center. These teens are taught employment skills in a supportive environment and are given an opportunity to gain experience that will help them find other employment.

Youth Sports and Fitness
Fort Jackson's Youth Sports and Fitness Program is a great place for youth to learn sportsmanship, practice new skills and make new friends. Youth Sports emphasizes sportsmanship, while encouraging youths to have fun and learn fundamentals of the game.

A variety of sports, including flag football, cheerleading, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, cross country and track are offered. The Youth Sports Branch boasts a modern Youth Sports Park, which features several softball and baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a football field and a concession area for game days. Youth Sports also provides fitness activities and health and nutrition education throughout the year. One of the most popular events is Health Rocks which is offered monthly on the second Friday of each month at the Youth Center from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Youth are involved in a wide variety of health and fitness activities and are served a nutritional meal.

Mobile Recreation
Each summer, CYSS takes to the street providing recreational activities for youth in the housing area and/or schools. The activities are provided free of charge and intended to give children, who do not need full-day camp, something to do during the long, hot summer. CYSS is also available to support unit organization days with recreational activities for children. For more information, contact Outreach Services at 751-4869.

Jumping Jacks and Young & Fit
The Outreach Services Program provides onsite child care services, Jumping Jacks, at the Solomon Center for community members while they work out at Andy's Fitness Center. This service is available Monday and Wednesday, 9 to 11 a.m. and 3:45 to 7:45 p.m.; and Saturday mornings, 8 a.m. to noon. Advance registration with CYSS is required prior to participating in Jumping Jacks.

SKIESUnlimited Instructional Programs
Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration, and Skills, or SKIESUnlimited, provides the framework for CYSS instructional programs with of-ferings provided through the School of the Arts, School of Academics, School of Sports and School of Life Skills. Fort Jackson offers programs in dance, music, art, gymnastics, swimming, martial arts, babysitter training, culinary arts, preschool-age academic learning, foreign language and more. Contact CYS Services Parent Central or visit http://www.fortjacksonmwr.com/skies for more information.

EDGE!
The EDGE! program provides Child, Youth, and School Services-funded extracurricular enrichment options in Morale, Welfare and Recreation program settings for children and youth. The EDGE! program offers a standardized framework which includes four broad interest area-specific packages: Art, Life, Adventure and Fit. The program is offered Monday through Friday between the hours of 3 and 6 p.m. and is free to middle school and teen youth. For more information, call 751-3053.

HIRED!
The HIRED! Apprenticeship program is a workforce preparation and apprenticeship enterprise designed to meet the employment and career explo-ration needs of Army teens, 15 to 18 years old. The goal of the HIRED! Program is to help teens develop the necessary confidence and employ-er-valued abilities to succeed in today's competitive job market. Youth are paired with mentors who guide them through their work experience and attend training sessions and a college trip as part of the HIRED! requirements. Four terms are offered annually. Youth who successfully complete a term are paid a stipend. Eligible youth can complete two terms annually.

4-H Clubs
Child and Youth Services, a 4-H affiliate, offers a variety of 4-H Clubs on the installation for youth during the school year. The Scales Avenue Child Development Center is the site of the 4-H Club for children in kindergarten. School Age Services provides a variety of 4-H clubs for youth in grades one through five and the Middle School/Teen Program does the same for youth in grades six and up. 4-H Clubs are developed around the interests of club members and may change from school year to school year. Children/youth do not have to be enrolled in regularly scheduled program to take advantage of the 4-H clubs. All that is necessary is CYS Services registration. For more information, contact the appropriate program for your child's grade.

Scouting
Fort Jackson has a strong foundation in scouting and can offer a wide variety of programs for all ages. The point of contact for the Boy Scout pro-grams is Don Copley at (803) 699 1720 and the POC for the Girl Scout programs is Norma Ferguson at (803) 736-5875.

Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America was incorporated to provide a program for community organizations that offers effective character, citizenship and personal fitness training for youth. Specifically, the BSA endeavors to develop American citizens who are physically, mentally and emotionally fit; have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, courage and resourcefulness; have personal values based on religious concepts; have the desire and skills to help others; understand the principles of the American social, economic and governmental systems; are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage and understand our nation's role in the world; have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people; and are prepared to participate in and give leadership to American society.

Cub Scouts do fun things with other kids. They get to wear a cool uniform, go places and see things. They play all kinds of sports and build things, like race cars and birdhouses. Want to learn a secret code? Want to learn about wild animals? If you're a boy in the first through fifth grades (ages 7 to 10), go Cub Scouting.

Boy Scouts get away from it all. They camp, hike, and fish in the great outdoors. They get together in troops and try out new experiences. Scouting is available to boys 11 to 17 years old, or who have earned the Arrow of Light Award, or have completed the fifth grade.

Venturing is for young adults ages 14 to 20 who, along with adult leaders, are registered with the Boy Scouts of America. The program matches the interests of young adults with adult expertise and resources of the chartered organization and other adults in the community.

Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts can change the way girls see the world and their place in it. Girls learn the importance of personal responsibility, the value of goal-setting, the spirit of teamwork, and the thrill of accomplishment. The Girl Scout program is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law and four fundamental goals that encourage girls to:
Develop to their full potential.
Relate to others with increasing understanding, skill and respect.
Develop a meaningful set of values to guide their actions and to provide for sound decision-making.
Contribute to the improvement of society.
Girl Scouts are divided into Daisy Girl Scouts (ages 5 to 6), Brownie Girl Scouts (ages 6 to 8), Junior Girl Scouts (ages 8 to 11) and STUDIO 2BSM (ages 11 to 17).

RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
The Installation Chaplains Office (ICO) provides a variety of dynamic and inspirational worship services, programs, and activities for the Fort Jackson Community. Worship services and counseling support are available at all of Fort Jackson's Installation chapels. Schedules and information can be obtained by calling 751 3121/6318 or by visiting the Installation Chaplains Office, located at 4475 Gregg St.

Updated schedules are posted weekly in The Fort Jackson Leader newspaper.

All Fort Jackson Chaplains are dedicated to providing for the free exercise of religion; and the practice of religious beliefs, traditions and customs, in order to enhance the spiritual quality of life of the Fort Jackson community.

Anderson Chapel
A Troop Chapel is located at 2335 Jackson Blvd. and Anderson Street, which offers an Anglican Service, 8 to 9 a.m.; a Latter Day Saints (Mormon) Service Sunday, 9:30 to 11 a.m.; a Church of Christ Service on Sunday, 11:30 a.m.; and a Transitions Christian Worship (Contemporary) Service, 6 p.m. For more information on services at Anderson Chapel, call 751-7032.

Bayonet Chapel
A Troop Chapel, located at 9476 Kemper St., is the location of the 193rd Infantry Brigade Unit Ministry Team. It offers the Chapel Next (Contemporary) service on Sunday, 11 a.m.

Daniel Circle Chapel
Located on Jackson Boulevard across from Darby Field, is the location of the 171st Infantry Brigade Unit Ministry Team. Daniel Circle Chapel also serves permanent party, retirees, DOD civilian population and AIT/IET Soldiers. This large and vibrant Collective Protestant Gospel congregation has a complete program consisting of children's, youth, men's, women's and single adult's ministries. Worship services begin each Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. For more information on services at Daniel Circle Chapel, call 751-1297/4478. Due to renovations of the Daniel Circle Chapel, the Collective Protestant Gospel congregation temporarily meets in the Post Theater, Sunday at 9 a.m.

Magruder Chapel
A Troop Chapel, located at 4360 Magruder Ave., is the location of the 165th Infantry Brigade Unit Ministry Team. Telephone Number: 751-3883.

Main Post Chapel
Opened in early 1986, the Main Post Chapel (MPC) is designed to serve the installation's permanent party population. MPC is conveniently located at the corner of Strom Thurmond Boulevard and Scales Street, near the housing areas and adjacent to the Child Development Center. The chapel is used for Family services by Protestant and Catholic congregations. Protestant programs include: Protestant Worship Service, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m.; Children's Church, Chapel Youth Group, PWOC and Bible studies. Catholic programs include: weekday Mass, 11:30 a.m.; Sunday Mass, 11 a.m.; CCD and Catholic Youth of the Chapel. In addition, the Islamic Services (Islamic Studies at 8 a.m.; and Jumah Service at 1 p.m.) are held at MPC. For more information, call 751-6469.

Memorial Chapel
Memorial Chapel, located on Jackson Boulevard, is Fort Jackson's historic chapel. It is the original main installation chapel and displays the flags of the 11 divisions that have been stationed on Fort Jackson. A Jewish service is conducted Sunday at 9:30 a.m. In addition, a very active Protestant congregation worships here each Sunday at 11 a.m.

Chaplain's Family Life and Resiliency Center
The Family Life Center mission is to improve quality of life by helping people solve personal, marital and relational problems. It is a safe place that provides preventive education, enrichment programs and pastoral care for the Fort Jackson Community. Counseling appointments are made through unit chaplains, Family support agencies, medical and command referrals. For more information, call 751-4961/4966.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Located at 5460 Marion Ave. (just to the side of the Lemon Lot).

Task Force Marshall Chapel
Located at 3820 McCrady Road, McCrady Training Center, 5411 Leesburg Road, Eastover, SC 29044. Catholic Mass is said at 8 p.m.; Protestant services are conducted at 9 a.m.

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