WELCOME TO
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND TEEN SERVICES
YouthPlex,
Bldg. 195, Chaffee Rd, 568-5437
 The Youthplex on main post, which houses the Middle School and Teen (MS&T) programs, has a game room with billiards, foosball, video and board games, computer lab, music room, lounge with big screen TV, a video library, teen patio and playground, arts and crafts activities, and a skateboard park. Also a full use gym for a variety of activities. |
View Our Student Website bliss.cyswest.org
bliss.cyswest.org is maintained and managed by the youth from the MS&T Program located in the YouthPlex (Youth Technology Lab) Bldg 195 Chaffee RD. Any CYS registered youth ages 11-17 who are interested in web page design and would like to participate in the maintenance and/or creation of web pages please contact Rita O'Connor, YTL Lead and YouthPlex Assistant Manager 568-3290.
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Eligibility: Young people, who are in the 6th through the 12th grade as of the first day of school, who are dependents of Active Duty Military, Military Retiree, Reservists, National Guard, and Civilian Employees to Fort Bliss. Transition from SAS to MS&T takes place on the first day of school. |
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 We are happy to welcome you and your youth into our MS&T program. It is the mission of Fort Bliss Child, Youth and School Services to provide a quality program that meets the needs of youths, parents, to support the military life style, promote character values and reduce conflicts between parental responsibilities and unit mission requirements.
CYS REGISTRATION: CYS Central Enrollment and Registration (CER) is located at building 1743 on Victory Road, 568-4374. Before using the Middle School and Teen Programs or facilities, a registration packet must be completed. Annual registration is now free. Packets for registration may be picked up at the CER or at the Youthplex but should be returned to CER at 1743 Victory Road. Parents are asked to update files anytime information changes (i.e. phone number changes, emergency designee moves, etc.).
The Children's Summer Reading Program - “Voyage to Book Island” at Mickelsen Community Library is quickly coming to a close. The children’s awards ceremony and party is Saturday, July 31 at 10 a.m. in the library meeting room (formerly the children's room).
For more information, call or visit the Mickelsen Community Library in the basement of Bldg 2E Sheridan Rd, 915-568-6156/1902 or visit us on the Web at www.blissmwr.com/library.
The El Paso Independent School District will host a pre-registration event from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. August 4 at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center on East Fort Bliss. This event is for new military families arriving to El Paso with new students to the El Paso/Fort Bliss area who will be attending EPISD schools. Needed documents are: birth certificate, report card, withdrawal slip, transcripts from previous school, up-to-date immunization record, special education documentation (IEPs if applicable), proof of residence (housing orders or water/electricity utility bill), and Social Security card. Completing the pre-registration process will enable families to expedite registration at their new home campus.
For additional information on the registration event, please call the School Liaison Office at (915) 569-5064 or e-mail mary.a.avila@us.army.mil.
Learn skills for a lifetime! Take the junior lifeguard class with SKIES. Open to children ages 11 and older, the class will take place from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. August 9-13 and costs $40. For more information, contact SKIESUnlimited at 915-568-8336.
Missoula Children's Theater is partnering with Fort Bliss Child, Youth and School Services for the fourth time this summer. From August 16-21, children will have the chance to audition for, rehearse, and perform in a production of "King Arthur's Quest."
Children will audition August 16, rehearse for five days under the direction of two Missoula coaches, and then perform for the community August 21.
Within each MCT cast, girls and boys are equal; the disabled become able; the shy experiment with bravery; the slow are rehearsed to perfection; and the gifted become part of the whole. The lesson they learn is that all of them are necessary for the show to go on. Few arenas exist where responsibility is taught and learned so clearly. MCT provides a unique opportunity to learn the lessons of group dynamics while excelling as an individual a lesson from art that carries into life. More details will be available in July, please let me know if you are interested in this wonderful opportunity.
Auditions for rising second-graders through age 18 will be at Soldier Hall, Bldg. 2, from 12:30-2 p.m. August 16 and practice will take 3-5 p.m. August 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, with varying locations for practice throughout the week. For more information contact Gwendolyn Gale at 497-0687.
The Fort Bliss Child Youth and School Services Program will sponsor the Summer Food Services Program beginning June 7 through August 20. Meals will be provided free of charge to all children 1 thru 18 years of age Monday thru Friday at the following sites:
- Main CDC will serve breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 and Lunch 11:00 – 12:30
- Logan CDC will serve breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 and Lunch 11:00 – 1230
- Main SAS will serve breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 and Lunch 11:00 – 12:30
- Middle School & Teen Center will serve Snack 3:00 – 4:00
- Bldg 449 will serve lunch from 10:45 – 1:00 from 2 – 6 August
- Lunch and Fun at Kelly Park every Wednesday. 16 June – 11 Aug Activities 0930 -1100 Lunch from 1100 – 1230.
In accordance with federal law and USDA policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-0410 or call (202) 260-1026, (866)632-9992 (toll free) or (202)401-0216(TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Child, Youth and School Services offers free online tutoring. Need homework help, have a paper due, want to take a practice test, need to speak directly to a live tutor in a one-to-one, 24/7 online classroom? These services and many others are available through Tutor.com, a free service for families and spouses of active, wounded, reserve component, National Guard and Army civilians (including survivors). Students of any age, in any grade – including kindergarten through 12th grade, college students and adult students – can get help in math, science, English and social studies.
How does it work? Army-affiliated students submit a one-time registration to obtain their CYSS pass code. Students can then use it to log in from home or from the CYSS Youth Technology Lab. They enter the grade level and subject they need help in and are then connected to the first available subject expert tutor in an online classroom. Students and tutors work together in an online classroom using controlled chat and an interactive white board. Students can send computer files, such as essays, to the tutor for review and assistance. They can also share educational websites. Log on to www.myarmyonesource.com/cyss_tutor to find out more about this free service for military families and to register.
For more information, contact CYSS Youth Education Support Services at bliss.yess@conus.army.mil or 568-2784.
Are you preparing your teen for college entrance exams? NFL players have extended the availability of free SAT and ACT PowerPrep software. All active-duty military servicemembers, veterans, and their dependents who would like to receive this free eKnowledge SAT/ACT PowerPrep program should visit the new Web site www.eknowledge.com/military.
Fort Bliss Middle and High School YouthPlex, Bldg. 195 is offering great weekly summer camps to keep your teens active and engaged this summer. Camps are from 8 a.m. to noon for youth having completed grades 6 - 12. Offerings are sure to fuel your childs interests, call 568-2908 for complete information on these camp programs.
Summer Camps
June 7 - 11
Science Camp Hands On
INSANE Games
Intro to Robotics |
June 14 - 18
Intro to Photography
Multi-Cultural Cooking
Tennis Camp |
June 21 - 25
Timba Dance
Music Tech
Hodge Podge |
June 28 - July 2
Nature Days
Water Games
Creative Writing |
July 5 - 9
Creative Art (introduction to the discipline of painting)
Advanced Photography Camp
Adventure Camp |
July 12 - 16
Multi-Cultural Cooking
Clay Tech/Animation
Hodge Podge |
July 19-23
Theatre and Drama Camp
Movie Tech
Mission Trails |
July 26 - 30
Biking
Water Days
Adventure Camp |
August 2 - 6
Crime Scene Investigation
60’s Craft Camp
1960’s Craft Week
Trails Adventures |
August 9 - 13
SURVIVOR WEEK
Martial Arts Camp
Astronomy (night camp) |
August 16 - 20
Bowling Camp
Geology Camp
Horsemanship Camp |
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Programs: In the Middle School and Teen programs we offer programs that enhance self-esteem, promote a healthy lifestyle, and encourage good citizenship while providing a time and place for social interaction.
- Youth Sponsorship Program: This program is for incoming youth who will be matched and teamed up with a sponsor to help show them the ropes, navigate and familiarize themselves with the facility, its programs and activities.
Youth Sponsorship Form (PDF)
- CYS Tech Lab: Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Youth Service's technology lab provides access to computers and a variety of educational software. CYS staff monitors usage for appropriate material. Tech Center participants have the chance to participate in both hands-on-enrichment projects and structured computer activities.
- Power Hour: Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Power Hour is the Boys and Girls Club of America homework center component of Child, Youth and School Services. Students can earn points to select prizes for the amount of work they've done.
- Keystone Club: Tuesdays from 4:45-5:30 p.m. This club provides young people in grades 9th through 12th with opportunities for growth and recognition. The club performs community service, recreation activities and more.
- Torch Club: Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. A club offering services and leadership to youth ages 11 to 13. Torch club members elect officers and work together to plan activities.
- Cooking Club: Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. This club is for youths who want to learn about quick healthy foods and the value of nutrition.
- Photography Club: Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Through various aspects of photography, members express themselves creatively and learn skills that build confidence and self-esteem.
- Desert Bliss Video News Crew (Journalism): Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This club is for youth who like to write, take pictures, interview people, and like to know what's going on at the youth center. Youth write and publish a monthly newsletter designed by youth for the youth. Newsletter shows upcoming events, talks about the past weekend events, and indicates a short biography about the youth of the month, birthdays of youth and so much more. Check out some of our movies on the CYS section of the MWR Web page at blissmwr.com.
- Club Tech: Monday - Thursday 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (except Wednesday). This club covers all the BGCA Digital Arts Suite (Photo Tech, Music Tech, Movie Tech, Design Tech and Web Tech). A great program for learning new skills and how to use them on the computer. Club Tech also covers MindStorm Robotics and Computer Animation.
- Drama Club: Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. If you are considering a career in the theater arts or just like to write plays and have fun consider joining our drama club.
- Engineering Club: Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Participants in this club will gain useful skills on engineering basics from bridge building to model rockets.
- Fine Arts: Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Participants will use various art mediums in drawing and painting.
- Sports and Recreation:
 Wednesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. This club will experience sports and recreation activities from basketball to tennis.
- Arts and Crafts: Every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. come join the fun of crafting. Participants are exposed to various craft mediums such as leather, pewter, wood, clay, plaster, and many other types of crafts.
- Entrepreneur Club: Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Club members learn about operating a business. This club operates a snack bar for youth in the center as well as selling snacks at sporting events such as soccer and basketball.
- “Against the Flow” Youth Bible Study: Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30. Youth Bible study is designed to teach the youth to make the right choices in their lives. Mr. Mendoza, the youth Chaplain challenges the youth to go “Against the Flow”.
- 4H Ceramics: Fridays from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Practice the olde world craft of ceramics. This club creates beautiful ceramic pieces for home, office, or holiday gifts. You will also learn different painting techniques such as dry brush, glazing and acrylics.
- 4H Astronomy: Fridays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. The magic of the night skies is exposed for your enjoyment and learning. Constellations, stars, and planets.
- Field Trips: Field trips offer a unique opportunity for Youth to explore and experience culture and communities of this area. Popular field trip destinations have included theaters, bowling, paintball, corn maize, Adventure Zone, swimming, Bobo's Family Fun Center, Carlsbad Caverns, and many other places. Off post trips require written parent permission. Costs will vary. As always parents are welcome to volunteer for chaperone duty. Current list of trips or special events are on the monthly calendar.
- Home Schooled Youths: Fridays 1:00 to 2:30. Come join us during this time frame for fun. Many options will be available each week from Arts & Crafts to Sports & Recreation to Science & Technology.
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