SKIESUNLIMITED is an acronym for "School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration, and Skills" with the word "Unlimited" for the unlimited possibilities this program can offer Army children and youth. SKIESUNLIMITED encompasses instructional programs for children and youth ranging from four weeks old to adolescence. Through SKIES, children and youth in Child Development Services, School Age Services, Middle School, and Teen Programs as well as Home Schooled Children, have equal access to opportunities that expand their knowledge, inspire them, allow them to explore, and acquire new skills.
HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?
SKIESUnlimited PAID INSTRUCTORS NEEDED:
Looking for skilled instructors for a wide variety of child and youth instructional classes for the Fort Bliss Community. Wages are set by average wage scale within the area. Some of the classes we need are Guitar, Foreign Language; German & French, all types of Art, Cooking with Kids, Computer and Science Camps, just to name a few areas we are looking for. To request an interview please call 569-7732
SKIESUnlimited VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS NEEDED:
Join the Child & Youth Services (CYS) family as a child/youth instructor. The new Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration & Skills is looking for qualified, caring volunteer instructors for the School of Arts, School of Sports, School of Academics, and the School of Life Skills. Our classes will serve infants through high school seniors in a wide vary of subjects and interests.
CYS offers a free training program to our instructors suitable to use for future employment; a background clearance is required; SKIES will work with instructors to assist in days and times which are most convenient for the instructor as much as possible.
Extracurricular offerings are so very important to our children and youth; bring your education, knowledge, skills and know-how to our kids. Ideas for classes: cooking, sewing, scrap-booking, fashion design, cultural dance and dress, conversational foreign languages, fitness, fun with games, woodworking, computer graphics, web page making, robotics, photography, metal work, arts, crafts, automobile repair, bike repair, making costumes, make-up & grooming, pet care, and reading to name just a few.
Volunteer Instructor Applications - maybe picked up at the ACS office, CYS registration offices, application
If you like you may simply visit the IPS Director in Bldg 1743 on Victory Road. (The ITR Building, in front of the Bliss Inn) or call 569-7732.
Instructional Programs Specialist
Bldg. 1743 Victory RD
Ft Bliss, Tx 79906
Phone: (915) 569-7732
Instructional Programs Specialist Responsibilities:
- Implement, manage and coordinate Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills (SKIESUnlimited)
- SKIESUnlimited, School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills are the framework for the Army's Child, Youth and School Services (CYS) Instructional Programs
- It consists of classes designed to complement and support the experiences children and youth have in ARMY CYS and in schools.
The goal of the SKIESUnlmited Program is to ensure predictability and consistency in the availability, affordability and quality of instructional classes offered. There are four schools: School of Arts, School of Sports, School of Life Skills and School of Academics.
The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and Life Skills Experience, a curriculum for teaching character education through specific life skills, helps participants learn to appreciate diversity, manage emotions, set step by step goals and plan for the future. Through the Life Skills Experience, young people discover how skills essential to success on a golf course can also help them flourish in life. These skills include self-management, interpersonal communication, goal setting, mentoring and effective conflict resolution.
This course is free of charge and open to children 7 years of age and older. The course will be conducted at Underwood Golf Complex twice a week, beginning March 23 through May 15 on Tuesday's from 4 – 5 p.m. and Saturday's from 10 – 11 a.m. This course is free of charge.
SKIESUnlimited has a variety of instructional classes for children ages 3 and up, including teens. SKIESUnlimited classes offered are cheerleading, martial arts, academic tutoring, academic support, tumbling, piano, guitar and so many more fun classes. Our experienced instructors and inviting atmosphere make it fun to be part of a SKIESUnlimited class. We look forward to all of those boys and girls that are interested in learning new activities and skills. We are always open for new ideas in instructional classes.
Participants must register with CYSS Central Enrollment and Registration to participate. Payment is due at time of registration in order to ensure placement in the class. Registration for classes opens from the 20th of the month prior to the 7th of the month you are enrolling for. Classes must have at least five participants to take place; if not, the class will be cancelled and refund money will be placed on a household account.
If you are interested in signing up or being put on a waiting list for any of the above classes, please come to Central Enrollment and Registration, Bldg. 1743, call 569-7732. If you need more information regarding classes or are interested in becoming an instructor for SKIESUnlimited call 568-8336 or go to www.blissmwr.com.
Fort Bliss Youth Sports and El Paso Rhinos are offering free afterschool Ice Skating/Hockey sessions for all CYSS children. Equipment is provided.
When: Every Thursday
Time: 3:45-5:30 p.m.
If you plan to attend, please send an e-mail to therman@elpasohockey.org or rene.nava@us.army.mil If additional information is needed, contact Tom at 491-7879 or Rene at 568-2908.
Free ice skating is also available every Sunday afternoon for all military children.
