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FCC providers have their programs listed in the FCC online system Programs are tailored to the appropriate age group and include
at the Parent Central Services office. All patrons wishing to use field trips, swimming, crafts, and entertainment. The SAC program
the FCC program must begin the registration process at Parent is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation and is
Central Services. Parents using FCC are eligible for fee assistance affiliated with the Boys and Girls Club of America and 4-H, which is
through the Fee Assistance Program in which the majority of an enhancement to baseline programs.
providers participate.
The SAC program offers a wide range of activities to include the four
Homes provide flexible hours, a comfortable family-like setting and baseline programs: life skills; citizenship (cooking programs, home-
activities based on life experiences in the home and neighborhood. alone skills); arts, and recreation and leisure programs to enhance
In FCC, siblings can stay together, younger and older children learn social skills, develop creativity, build cultural awareness, sports and
from each other in a small group setting, and school-age children nutrition, fun and educational opportunities with a computer lab
can remain in a neighborhood setting. Most homes offer full-day, and homework help.
part-day and hourly care. Special services may include 24-hour and School Age Center (SAC) II is Temporarily Closed
long-term care during mobilization and training exercises, evening
and weekend care and care for special-needs. The flexibility of CYS Youth Center - Middle School/Teen Center (MST)
FCC providers is an asset in meeting the diverse work hours of 33102 MacArthur Street
military families. 301-677-6054
Grades 6 through 12
Parents of children enrolled in an FCC home can expect to receive Monday - Friday: 1:00p.m. - 6:30p.m.
the same quality of care as in a CDC or school-age program. FCC
providers receive the same training and support as CYS Services The youth/teen program is conveniently located across from
facility-based staff. Each group of 25 to 40 providers is designated Meade High School. It is designed to meet the ever-growing
an FCC network with its own director and managed like a childcare developmental needs of youth and teens. The youth development
center without walls. program offers driver education classes that meet Maryland license
requirements. The program is affiliated with the Boys and Girls
The capacity of the FCC home is determined by the size of the home Club of America (BGCA) and 4-H. Activities include BGCA and
and the ages of the children enrolled in the home.
4-H and programs in the four baseline program areas, including
activities to enhance and acquire social skills, develop creativity,
Generally, the capacity in an FCC home at any one time is six
children, including the provider’s own children who may be and build cultural awareness. It also offers an active Boys and Girls
enrolled in the program. Homes serving infants and toddlers Club Keystone council, which plans and organizes teen programs
exclusively (children ages 4 weeks to 2 years) can serve a such as field trips, dances, community services projects and youth
maximum of three children. Homes serving school-age children sponsorship. The center also has state-of-the-art computers and
technology opportunities.
exclusively (children ages 5 to 12 years) can serve a maximum
of eight children. If you are interested in becoming a provider, Youth Sports and School of Knowledge, Inspiration,
call the FCC office. Exploration and Skills (SKIES) Unlimited
4550 Parade Field Lane, 3rd Floor
School Age Center (SAC) I 301-677-7968
1900 Reece Road Monday - Friday: 9:00a.m. - 5:30p.m.
301-677-1245 (Hours may vary depending on programs.)
Grades K through 5
The Youth Sports and Fitness Program offers a variety of individual
Office: Monday - Friday: 6:30a.m. - 5:30p.m. and team sports for ages 3 through 17, including T-ball, baseball,
Before/after school program: softball, track, clinic soccer, soccer, tackle football, cheerleading,
Monday - Friday: 6:00a.m. - 9:00a.m. and 2:30p.m. - 5:30p.m. basketball, swim team, NFL Flag Football, volleyball, lacrosse, sports
School year full days and school holidays: tournaments, and sports skills clinics.
Monday - Friday: 6:00a.m. - 5:30p.m.
Summer break: Monday - Friday: 6:00a.m. - 5:30p.m. The Fort Meade Youth Sports program is one of the largest in the
Hourly ends at 6:00a.m. - 9:00a.m. and 2:30p.m. - 5:00p.m. Army. The program emphasizes fun, fitness, and learning skills.
Volunteer coaches must attend training and be certified through
School Age Center (SAC) supports working families in need of the National Alliance of Youth Sports Coaches Certification Program.
school-age care for elementary school-age children. SAC program
offers before and after school care and full day care on school closure The name SKIES Unlimited combines the acronym for “Schools
days. During the summer break a full-day summer program is held of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration, and Skills” with the word
in 9 one-week sessions. Unlimited for the unlimited learning possibilities that this initiative
offers military children and youth.

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