Cole Chella End of School Bash May 23 • 1-3 PM JBSA-Fort Sam Houston W. Ed Parker Youth Programs, bldg. 1630 School is out and summer is on the way. Join your friends at the W. Ed Parker Youth Programs, bldg. 1630 for the second annual Cole Chella End of School Bash! Come for the carnival games, food and lots of fun. This event is free and open to active members. For more information, call Fort Sam Houston Youth Programs at (210) 221-3502.
Team Kickball Registration JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth Programs May 1 to June 3 Dust off your running shoes and get ready to play Kickball! Kickball is a game that was invented in the United States of America in the early half of the twentieth century. Containing elements of soccer and softball but most of baseball, the object in a kickball match is for one team to score more runs than the other, thus winning the game! Registration is required through CYPBMS by June 1. Current physical and immunization record required. Spaces limited. Kickball season will run June 22 through Aug 3. Practice and games played on Saturday at the Youth Sports Complex. For more information, call (210) 221-3502.
Summer Specialty Camps Check different dates/times JBSA-Fort Sam Houston W. Ed Parker Youth Programs offers specialty camps tailored to interest in STEM education, science, sports, cooking, adventure, photography and theater arts for only $50 per youth, per camp. Keep youth engaged this summer. Check with the Youth Programs for specific camps age groups. Register through CYPBMS. Deadline to register is Wednesday the week before camp start date. For more information, call (210) 221-3502.
Get it Before it Melts Ice Cream Social June 13 • 4-5 PM JBSA-Fort Sam Houston W. Ed Parker Youth Programs, Bldg. 1630 Hot summer days deserve a cool, frozen treat! Join us at W. Ed Parker Youth Programs, bldg. 1630 for the ultimate ice-cream social. Whether you prefer vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or any other combination, we have all the toppings to make it super delicious. This event is free to active members. For more information, call (210) 221-3502.
Celebrate National French Fry Day July 12 • 4-5 PM JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth Programs What is your favorite variety of potato fries - regular, waffle, Belgian, steak, thick-cut, crinkle-cut, cottage, wedge, curly, shoestring, tornado, or smiley face? Join us at W. Ed Parker Youth Programs, building 1630 at Fort Sam Houston to celebrate fries in all shapes and sizes. It’s truly amazing how all these variations of fries just seem to taste different and have their own softness and crunch-factor. Explore air frying and oven baked fries with all your favorite toppings and condiments or try something new! This event is open to all Youth Programs members at no cost. For more information, call at (210) 221-3502.
Family vs Family Game Night July 26 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth Programs Board games, yard games, ball games, toss games and card games; we play them all. Bring your favorite family game and challenge another family! Light refreshments will be provided. Event open to all Youth Program members and their families at no cost. For more information, call (210) 221-3502.
Summer Specialty Camps Check different dates/times JBSA-Fort Sam Houston W. Ed Parker Youth Programs offers specialty camps tailored to interest in STEM education, science, sports, cooking, adventure, photography and theater arts for only $50 per youth, per camp. Keep youth engaged this summer. Check with the Youth Programs for specific camps age groups. Register through CYPBMS. Deadline to register is Wednesday the week before camp start date. For more information, call (210) 221-3502.
Family Skate Night Aug. 23 • 5-7 PM Fort Sam Houston Youth Programs Bring the family out to the Skate Park and join us for Skate Night. Please bring your own skates as our inventory is limited. Families who attend will receive a ticket for a chance to win a prize. The theme is “Summer Nights at the Skate Park”. Register through CYPBMS by August 20. This is a free event for members and their families. For more information, call (210) 221-3502.
Clubs Open House (FSH Youth) Sept. 5 • 4:30-6:30 PM JBSA-Fort Sam Houston W. Ed Parker Youth Programs • Bldg. 1630 Join your friends for the W. Ed Parker Youth Programs leadership club membership drive and information day. Are you interested in photography, gardening, STEM, E-Sports or art? There is a club for everyone. Learn all about Keystone, Torch, Passport to Manhood, Smart Girls, 4-H and more. Come see what we have to offer. Light refreshments will be served. This is a free event and open to all active Youth Program members. For more information, call (210) 221-3502.
Flag Football and Cheerleading Registration Register from Aug. 1 - Sep. 6 JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth Programs It is time to snap, check down and pass for a touchdown! JBSA Fort Sam Houston Youth Sports Program is ready for ages 5-12 to participate in flag football and cheerleading. Registration runs Aug. 1 to Sept. 6 through CYPBMS. Always ensure you have a current sport physical and immunization record on file when you register. Practices begin Aug. 20, and the season ends Oct. 26. For more information, call (210) 221-3502.
National Chocolate Milkshake Day Sept. 12 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. National Chocolate Milkshake Day brings chocolate and ice cream lovers together and is without a doubt, a treat day. Forget the calories for just one day and enjoy a sweet, tall, thick and delicious chocolate milkshake with your friends! Mix and match ice cream flavors with all your favorite toppings or try something new and pay homage to one of America’s favorite past-times! This is a free event and open to all Youth Program members. For more information, call (210) 221-3502. National Taco Day Celebration Oct. 4 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. It doesn’t have to be Tuesday to enjoy your favorite soft or hard-shelled tortilla treat. The history of tacos predates the arrival of Europeans in Mexico. Anthropological evidence shows the native people living in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico traditionally ate tacos filled with small fish. It’s unclear why the word taco was used to describe this native food. One suggested origin is the word taco, which means stuff or to stuff. For more information, call (210) 221-3502.
National Chocolate Milkshake Day Sept. 12 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. National Chocolate Milkshake Day brings chocolate and ice cream lovers together and is without a doubt, a treat day. Forget the calories for just one day and enjoy a sweet, tall, thick and delicious chocolate milkshake with your friends! Mix and match ice cream flavors with all your favorite toppings or try something new and pay homage to one of America’s favorite past-times! This is a free event and open to all Youth Program members. For more information, call (210) 221-3502. National Taco Day Celebration Oct. 4 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. It doesn’t have to be Tuesday to enjoy your favorite soft or hard-shelled tortilla treat. The history of tacos predates the arrival of Europeans in Mexico. Anthropological evidence shows the native people living in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico traditionally ate tacos filled with small fish. It’s unclear why the word taco was used to describe this native food. One suggested origin is the word taco, which means stuff or to stuff. For more information, call (210) 221-3502.
